Beautifully Restored Character 18th Century Dordogne Cottage with Private Pool - Hill Top House Reviews

My husband and I and our 6 year old son stayed for a week in Pierre Lapin in early July and had a wonderful time. It was the best accommodation and most lovely region of our 4 week holiday in France and Italy.

The cottage is beautiful, exactly like the photos on the internet and in a gorgeous and convenient location.

The cottage itself exceeded our expectations with an extensive library for both adults and children, children's board games, even a badminton set which was set up on the front lawn. A welcome basket including champagne, home made jam and croissants and coffee was an added bonus along with everyday necessities like washing powder, olive oil and glad wrap.

Ian and Heather were lovely and helpful hosts, with great tips for the region including fun family outings like canoeing and the nearby Air Parc (my son's favourite thing on our entire holiday).

You can walk into the small village for fresh bread from the bakery, as well as coffee at the cafe (although we relied on the great coffee machine in the house). The beautiful villages of Domme, Sarlat and Beynac and prehistoric cave paintings were a short drive away, along with other less visited, beautiful villages. Good supermarkets are a 5-10 minute drive.

Summer was a perfect time to stay and we swam in the pool every afternoon and even into the evening. We often ate on the outdoor table, even seeing a wild deer on two occasions.

I'd highly recommend this lovely region and cottage for a relaxing stay with a great mix of history, beautiful villages and fun, family activities.

Cathy, (Melbourne, Australia), July 2011
Cathy R.Melbourne, Australia