Dordogne Country Cottage with Private Recreational Lake, Saint-Priest-les-Fougeres Reviews

We (Mum, Dad + our 10 yr old daughter) spent a wonderful 2 weeks at Maison Jaune in August 2007 and enjoyed it so much we returned for nearly 3 weeks in August 2008.

Maison Jaune is the perfect holiday retreat, ideally placed for getting away from it all and re-discovering nature. Set in a beautiful, tranquil locaton at the edge of sleepy St Priest, the charming cottage is clean and well equipped and maintained. Our daughter took a 5 min stroll through the quiet and friendly village each morning to buy bread and crossants at the well supplied local shop.

We found it hard to drag ourselves away from the wonderful private lake and spent many of our days swimming, fishing, sailing, rowing or simply enjoying the beautiful natural environment.

Our charming hosts, Victor and Gaynor, welcomed us with open arms and we had several memorable nights in their company enjoying a delicious dinner in their lovely home or a simple BBQ by the lake.

Despite its rural setting, within an hours drive there are some lovely places to explore - cave dwellings at Roc St Christophe, ancient cave paintings at Lascaux, a canoe trip round pretty Brantome, shopping in Limoges or Perigeux, and everyday there is a market somewhere nearby to visit.

We had such a good holiday we have already booked to return next year!