Une grange aménagée attrayante et confortable à proximité de la rivière Dordogne et des sites

The barn was perfect for our family vacation located in the beautiful Dordogne region. It was very comfortable and was exactly as described. Our two small grandsons loved the swimming pool, swing set and lots of room for play. The views from the barn are stunning and we never ran out of things to do close by. Matthew and Susie were the perfect hosts and very helpful with anything we needed. We would definitely recommend this beautiful barn to everyone and hope that we can return some day.

Nous avons passé d’excellentes vacances dans la grange magnifique de Matthew et Susie. La grange est spacieuse, aménage avec beaucoup de goût, très bien équipée et très propre. Les propriétaires sont des gens très sympas, prêts à aider en cas de soucis mais restent très discrets même si leur maison est proche de la grange. Nos enfants ont adoré la piscine et le grand jardin. Nous espérons pouvoir y retourner un jour. KB

Off in the country at the end of a tiny road a couple of kilometers from a tiny village. This is what I like. Suzi and Matthew were very cordial and very responsive, yet invisible when you did not need them. They have done a remarkable job renovating this very old property. It is well-equipped and has all the modern conveniences without losing its charm. It’s close enough to get to all the interesting sites quickly, but far enough away to be completely isolated from the crowds. It’s the place to go for those who want to get away from everything in the evening. The property provides incredible views of the surrounding countryside.

This is the third time we have stayed at this property and each time we have had a great time. The barn has been converted to a high standard but still has the rustic charm of the original farm building. The location could not be more peaceful and yet there are so many amazing places to visit in the area within a reasonable drive. As well as a multitude of fine restaurants (the Petit Leon at St Leon sur Vezere was a particularly special find) and chateaux and gardens to visit there are activities such as canoeing on the Dordogne and hot air ballooning which we have tried and enjoyed. The property was clean, well maintained and as advertised and the owners Matthew and Susie could not have been more helpful. An unexpected plus was that as there is so little light pollution there, the opportunities for star gazing are amazing - for many this could be their first opportunity to see the Milky Way - mind blowing! We would certainly recommend a stay here and we will be back.

Driving down through France, we spent a week in the Loire Valley and a week in the Perigord Vert before arriving at Matthew and Susie's wonderful property in the Perigord Noir. We decided this was our favourite of the areas we stayed in, not only is the scenery so beautiful but there are numerous places of interest and activities to enjoy in the area. There was a bottle of wine waiting for us - a thoughtful touch from Matthew and Susie who have done a fantastic job of converting their barn into a spacious, comfortable, tastefully furnished, extremely well equipped gite - a real home from home. We liked being close to the main tourist sites of the Dordogne but far enough removed to enjoy relaxing in the garden, enjoying the wonderful view and tranquility. We also appreciated having a shop and a restaurant within walking distance. For us this was the perfect choice of location to explore the Perigord Noir. Matthew and Susie couldn't have been more helpful and hospitable throughout our stay and always respected our privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would have loved to have stayed longer.

Driving down through France, we spent a week in the Loire Valley and a week in the Perigord Vert before arriving at Matthew and Susie's wonderful property in the Perigord Noir. We decided this was our favourite of the areas we stayed in, not only is the scenery so beautiful but there are numerous places of interest and activities to enjoy in the area. There was a bottle of wine waiting for us - a thoughtful touch from Matthew and Susie who have done a fantastic job of converting their barn into a spacious, comfortable, tastefully furnished, extremely well equipped gite - a real home from home. We liked being close to the main tourist sites of the Dordogne but far enough removed to enjoy relaxing in the garden, enjoying the wonderful view and tranquility. We also appreciated having a shop and a restaurant within walking distance. For us this was the perfect choice of location to explore the Perigord Noir. Matthew and Susie couldn't have been more helpful and hospitable throughout our stay and always respected our privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would have loved to have stayed longer.

Our stay at Matthew and Susie's gite was pure delight. The accommodation is a beautifully converted "barn" with lovely, spacious living spaces, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, very well equipped kitchen and all the comforts of home. The peaceful location, the resounding quiet, the warm, clean, fragrant summer air and the dark night-sky, covered with stars one normally never sees, conspire to make one wish to stay forever. The incredible thing is that you can have this quality of peace and quiet and still be only 20 minutes away from the Dordogne River with its châteaux, its breath-taking gardens, the scenic boat rides etc. Restaurants are close-by as are speciality shops (for the truffle and fois-gras lovers) and other shops for day to day things. Sarlat, a medieval town nearby, is very well preserved and is "one of the towns most representative of 14th century France". The centre of the old town is a feast for the eyes and easy on the legs with many places to sit, have a coffee or cold drink, while absorbing the atmosphere. Belvès, also nearby, has been designated as one of the prettiest towns in France. In fact, there is so much to see that we felt cheated at not having had enough time to just enjoy staying at "home", at the gite. Matthew and Susie are very warm, friendly and ready to help with every request. The photo album showing their labours, in converting a derelict property into the lovely abode it is now, is fascinating and makes one appreciate the result even more. Sitting outside on our last evening, glass of wine in hand, seeing the potted red geranium against the rich green of the meadow touched by the late afternoon sun, had us logging onto the Internet in a desperate attempt to reschedule our flights home. Not possible, alas.... but no matter because we will try our hardest to return as soon as possible.

Also das waren mit die schönsten Ferien, die wir jemals erlebt haben. Das Haus ist einfach fantastisch, die Gegend wunderschön und man hat Ruhe, Ruhe und Ruhe.... Wir (zwei Päarchen und zwei Kleinkinder (2 und 3 Jahre alt)) waren im Juli 2013 eine Woche zu Gast bei Suzie und Matthew. Die beiden haben das Ferienhaus super toll renoviert, alles vom Feinsten. Es gibt viel Platz drinnen und draußen. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig und alles ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Man merkt, dass Suzie und Matthew an nichts gespart und alles mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet haben. Man kommt rein und ist sofort zu Hause. Alles ist sehr sauber und die Einrichtung ist zudem auch völlig komplett, es fehlt an nichts. Der Pool ist nur ein paar Schritte vom Haus im Garten gelegen, mit Liegen auf schönem, gepflegtem Rasen. Um das Haus herum hat man auf der einen Seite einen großen Esstisch und auf der anderen einen gemütlichen Platz zum verweilen und entspannen, inklusive Hollywoodschaukel, wo man abends ganz gemütlich einen guten Wein genießen kann. Suzie und Matthew sind absolut vertrauenswürdig, sehr entgegenkommend und diskret. Sie wohnen im Haus nebenan, helfen sofort bei allen Frage und Problemen und haben massig Informationsmaterial zur Umgebung gesammelt und bereit gestellt. Sie geben gern Tips, wenn es darum geht, ein tolles Restaurant zu finden oder die Markttage in der näheren Umgebung herauszufinden. (Sie haben für uns sogar das Rathaus angerufen, um die Adresse eines Ziegenkäseherstellers zu erfragen, den wir dann auch besucht haben) Sie sind die perfekten Gastgeber, sehr diskret aber stets präsent. Die Landschaft ist satt und saftig, grün und wunderschön. Man kann viele kleine Städtchen (manchmal sehr touristisch, weil eben sehr hübsch), Grotten und Museen besichtigen. Sportler können sich wunderbar austoben in der freien Natur. Das Haus ist nah am Ort aber frei gelegen, es ist absolut ruhig dort, nachts sieht man einen reichen, glitzernden Sternenhimmel und wenn man jemanden auf dem Weg nach Hause trifft, dann höchstens Bambi, ist echt wahr! Im Sommer gibt es viele kleine Feste in den umliegenden Orten, die man besuchen kann. Das Essen in der Gegend ist reichhaltig und lecker aber nicht unbedingt Diätplan-kompatibel. (Auto unbedingt nötig) Ganz klare 5 Sterne für das Häuschen von Suzie und Matthew und ihre Gastfreundlichkeit. Verena S.-L.