Writer Retreat, Tranquil Stone Farmhouse, Views, Ancient Barns, Rose Garden

The sweeping view from the house is stunning. The kitchen has a table for four and a lovely view of the valley. The master bedroom is large and the newly installed bathroom with shower is very good. There are layers of history in the landscape and in the house itself. The surrounding gardens are a delight to wander. On our first day we plucked black cherries from an old tree. The close by town of Loubressac is ringed with stone houses and contains a few restaurants and a small store with baguettes, cheese, wine and other necessaries. Time slows down here.

I traveled solo and had a very lovely one week stay in this rustic cottage! I spent my mornings driving around to nearby towns and sights and my afternoons relaxing on the terrace or at the writing desk. I recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking for a quiet retreat with beautiful views. The cottage is well equipped with all the cooking implements you could need. The main bedroom and modern en suite bathroom are very comfortable and greatly appreciated. I think the kitchen was my favourite room it was so incredibly charming! Staying here reminded me of when we would rent a lake cottage from a family friend when I was a kid.. truly like I was spending the week at a friend's place. I will say that if you have any mobility issues this is probably not the house for you. It is a rustic country cottage that is very old - the stairs are steep and the floors are uneven. I was fine but I know people in my life who would have struggled so just wanted to call that out. One other point is that while everything is clean, do note that this is again an old, rustic cottage. The windows don't have screens so of course flies are going to get in. There are lots of little spiders and cobwebs in the corners but they are harmless I just scootched a few away if they were bothersome.

Beautiful old house in an idyllic location close to many stunning villages.The house would benefit from a really deep clean, especially the kitchen, not helped by the constant invasion of flies.There is a fine line between shabby chic and just plain dirty and this comes too close to the latter.

Enjoyed the books, art, building, and grounds. Quiet. I felt I was staying in an elder relative home. The stairs were near parcour . Comfortable temperature. Meg was helpful. Picture a 67 year old woman coming to your door in the rain volunteering to use a chainsaw to cut you some firewood. Sheep running down road. Put the house number on your location description.

Off the usual tourist routes, the area was a pleasant trip back in time. Dips in the refreshing Dordogne, shopping in markets, treks along quiet country lanes. The house itself is charming, comfortable, romantic... a throw-back to a gentler era. My week there was invigorating and inspiring. I lucked out as the plums were ripe but a little too early for the figs!

A homecoming, as always. For the second time we chose spring rather than September, and while the ripe fruits and grapes have their allure, the incredibly green landscape and the birdsongs more than made up for it. It was our first visit without dog (alas), which made trips to the fantastic Gouffre de Padirac and to the towns and villages in the neighborhood possible. Very enjoyable. We wish that the railing around the terrace could be lowered so that the hillcrest across the valley would remain in full view. But on the whole a wonderful place for people wanting to immerse themselves in the physical environment (including the old furniture) of a famous writer.

A homecoming, as always. For the second time we chose spring rather than September, and while the ripe fruits and grapes have their allure, the incredibly green landscape and the birdsongs more than made up for it. It was our first visit without dog (alas), which made trips to the fantastic Gouffre de Padirac and to the towns and villages in the neighborhood possible. Very enjoyable. We wish that the railing around the terrace could be lowered so that the hillcrest across the valley would remain in full view. But on the whole a wonderful place for people wanting to immerse themselves in the physical environment (including the old furniture) of a famous writer.

There's not really much more to say! This is a very special place with an incredible peace that we felt from the minute we arrived. We received a warm welcome from the owner's cousin and the house has a wonderful feeling of home. We loved the figs and plums in the garden and listening to the woodpecker in the trees surrounding the house.

We have stayed at this house periodically for more than two decades. It is replete with charm in a quiet rural hamlet surrounded by natural beauty and interesting places to visit for people of all ages. The house itself has recently benefitted from a new range and a welcome upstairs shower. It is truly an exceptional place.

Characterful old farmhouse typical of the area with the added interest of being the former home of the late poet William Merwin and much as he left it, books and all. No shortage of reading matter. The views are wonderful and we had plums and figs in the large garden not to mention donkeys. The stairs to the bedroom are very steep and there are steep drops in the garden which people with mobility issues or small children should be aware of.