Luxueux Cottage à côté du magnifique château de Beynac!

The most amazing place we have ever stayed in! This historical, darling, little cottage has been lovingly restored & so beautifully & thoughtfully decorated. We loved having a dishwasher, AC & good size washer & dryer. The book of instructions & tips for our stay was so helpful. I would highly recommend going on a hot air balloon ride, kayaking down the river (the 2 hour option was a perfect amount of time) & visiting some of the markets that are listed in the information binder. We didn’t want to leave & can’t wait to return!!

Where to begin? The host that met us was amazing (we spoke some french, she only speaks French-she was patient and gracious). The location is AMAZING. Bring your walking shoes. The local residents are very welcoming into their neighborhood. The food! Magnificent! The area has so much to do-shopping, museums, history! A wealth of activities! The balloons every morning launching from the fields below were a wonderful surprise to see. Even though I hesitate to share because I want

We had a wonderful stay at La Maisonette, nestled scenically at the base of the historic castle/fort of Beynac. The property was immaculately clean and easy to "figure out" (air systems, stove, wifi, etc.) thanks to really clear instructions from the owner and a very responsive and friendly local property manager. If you like to sit out quietly with your morning coffee, there is a quiet, serene garden. The town is not touristy (at least not in September) and a good base to explore the Dordogne River valley. We were very comfortable there and being light sleepers, loved the still, quiet nights. Also, no traffic as the house is off a pedestrian-only medieval lane with a parking lot up the road about 75 meters. All in all, a great place to call home for several days.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The host has written a very helpful orientation which I recommend the guests read as the caretaker doesn’t speak English and was difficult for me to understand with my intermediate French. The house was immaculate and all appliances worked.

Situated perfectly beside the iconic chateau, La Maisonette is a beautiful and comfortable hideaway, ideal for accessing the little town of Beynac. The town (in late August), despite being a significant tourist destination, is actually pretty quiet early on and in the evenings, especially up by the chateau. Most mornings you’ll hear the church bells singing out into the valley below, accompanied by the subtle burn of a couple of hot air balloons heading out over the chateau. It’s gorgeous in every direction and suited our party of two grandparents, two more standard parents and two children (aged 8 and nearly 5) right down to the ground. The terraced garden provided a fabulous warren for (supervised) adventures with swords and shields from the chateau. If you’re planning on sitting out at night it’s worth investing in a citronella candle or two, just to help keep the odd interested wasp at bay. Inside the house, we loved the layout and exceptionally high standard of finish. Our hosts couldn’t have been more helpful with an in-depth guide to the area and house itself, and the right amount of advance communication. Finally, while the walk down to the house is fairly steep, and the one down to the town itself much more so, it is so worth doing and staying here. To have such access to the region, and to a place people tend to visit for only one day, has been a wonderful change and an opportunity to “vivre comme les français.”

Wir haben eine traumhafte Woche im Haus von Ben Brubaker verbracht, das sich in direkter Nachbarschaft zum Schloss befindet. Es ist perfekt und dezent saniert, so dass sein mittelalterlicher Charakter vollends erhalten ist inklusive des angrenzenden Gartens. Die Einrichtung ist sehr komfortabel und geschmackvoll. Es mangelt an nichts für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt. Sehr hilfreich und mit zahlreichen persönlichen Tipps und Eindrücken zur Erkundung der Umgebung waren die Infoseiten von der Vermieterfamilie. Die Kommunikation mit Ben verlief absolut reibungslos. Dank auch an Mme Elly und Mme Martine, die stets erreichbar, hilfsbereit und freundlich waren.

For anyone thinking of a special place to spend time in the Dordogne Valley...this is it. Beautiful accommodations atop the winding steps to Castle Beynac. You feel like you are up among the clouds -- with a medieval castle at your front door. The sunrises are awesome. The castle at night is amazing. In the midst of a record busting heat wave in France, the cottage was cool and welcoming. Impeccable. Elly was always most gracious and helpful. Thank you, Ben. You've created an amazing space for people to make memories. I know we did. Simply wonderful.

You can already tell from so many previous reviews that this property. However, upon arrival it's better than expected. Modern coveniences including A/C which is not that common in the Perigord area. Location was spectacular. Elly, the manager was super accomodating. All this for a very reasonable price! Thanks Ben for sharing your amazing little country house