Le Tibalou, XIVème siècle vue magique sur la rivière Beynac

Beautiful property with lovely views. Had some trouble with appliances not working and plumbing issues.

The property was just as described and perfect for us. It’s right in the heart of Beynac and has an outstanding view of the river.Martine greeted us on arrival and her smile and enthusiasm are infectious. She was super to deal with. During our stay, the owner, Frederique, would check in on us to ensure we were ok and would give us recommendations of places to see and where to eat.We highly recommend.

The house is an old stone house - Understood - but it needs to be updated to convenient standards. Let me preface this review —I have stayed in rentals all over the world in 54 different countries, so I know what rentals are like. Since we were staying for 17 days and working half the time, we would be "living" in this house - that means cooking! The kitchen looks like something out of 1950. It was hard to cook with limited kitchen tools and an antique burner (one of which didn't work). The kitchen had no oven; it was a tabletop model in the living area. The listing does not describe the property correctly. The bedrooms are upstairs and very hot with little airflow. My husband is 6'2", and standing in the room was difficult. The bathroom is downstairs, and the stairs are treacherous at night. The bathroom is tiny (even by European standards). I am only 5'3" / 112 lbs and barely fit in the shower. If I turned around, my back would hit the handle, making it scalding or freezing. There is also a step with a very low header door frame. Hubby is 6'2" and now has 3 gashes in his head from hitting it. A rubber or soft cushioning could solve that. I work remotely, and the internet was way too slow to accomplish anything. All in all, the host could do a lot to spruce the place up. It would be a great stay for a weekend, but not longer. Frederique tried to help, but I think the cultural differences were too great.

Apartment in old historic building...<br>#128578; Apartment situated in an old historic house below the majestic castle Great view on the river Terrace with flowers Well furnished apartment with all facilities<br>#128577; Small bathroom on a separate floor as the bedrooms, small shower, narrow staircase Tiny terrace, exposed to tourist trafic to the castle

Overall, our stay was very...<br>#128578; The hosts were very friendly and helpful and stayed in contact throughout our stay. The house is very pretty and frequently photographed by passers by. There are basic shops and restaurants close. Parking is at a little distance, but easy. The area is very beautiful with many interesting places to visit and some good walks nearby.<br>#128577; The house is not especially comfortable or convenient for a longer stay. There’s a very steep climb to get to it; the bathroom is on the ground floor while bedrooms are upstairs; it was difficult to find a place to sit in the evening with enough light to read a book.

Fijne accomodatie middenin mooi dorp.<br>#128578; De ligging, prachtig uitzicht in het mooie dorp Beynac, centraal gelegen.<br>#128577; Bij warm weer (wij hadden paar dagen rond de 30°) erg warme slaapkamers. Geen airco, wel ventilatoren maar die geven onvoldoende verkoeling.

Such a lovely house with...<br>#128578; Authentic and cozy cottage with a beautiful view over the river in the middle of a beautiful small street. The cottage was very clean and the homeowner and Martine very friendly. Highly recommended.<br>#128577; The road to the cottage is very steep, but not a problem for us.

Everything about this area of France is magical. And Frédérique’s home in the quaint village of Beynac is a perfect place to spend time while enjoying the countryside. Convenient to everything but do be prepared for the hill to walk up to arrive so you can enjoy the view. I chose la Dordogne over Provence as I wanted peaceful and beauty without overly touristy. It was the end of summer so quieter most likely than 2 weeks prior in the area and I enjoyed all of the Périgord. The description and photos are true to the house. It’s very charming and cozy but spacious. Yes, the bathroom is downstairs and the shower is a bit small but who cares! You’re in one of the most stunning areas of France on vacation. Frédérique is gracious and responds quickly always. I did have a few questions before making my reservation and she responded immediately and was very accommodating. Once I arrived and Martine had met for the check in, Frédérique sent a quick text to make sure I was ok and made some restaurant recommendations that were appreciated. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at home. You can see a million stars at night with the moon over the Dordogne river and get to see several hot air balloon sightings that are so close you can almost touch them. It was a perfect end to summer.

We researched so many different options in this area and decided on this place. We made the right decision! We were right in the heart of the most beautiful little town. The town is quiet and peaceful but had a boulangerie, a very cool castle, a delicious restaurant (Le petit tonnelle), a canoe service, and the best views around. What a joy to wake up to that view every morning! We were easily able to visit several caves in the area (font de Gaume, Lascaux, gouffres de padirac), châteaux, the jardin de marqueyssac, Sarlat). Everything is so easily accessible from this location. The house itself has everything you would need. We were there during an intense heat wave but the house’s thick walls and shutters kept us cool downstairs. The shower was a bit tricky but we figured it out. We loved Martine who met us and introduced us to the house. Frédérique is such a lovely host who helped us choose restaurants and was always there via text if we had any questions. Still dreaming of our evening apéros on the little terrace there. Heaven.