La Maison d`Amis - Private Cottage with Swimming Pool Near Brantome, Nontron and Perigueux Reviews

Perfect & Amazing!
Despite arriving late, Richard & David were both awake to welcome us.

The welcome pack was excellent.The lounge is bigger than it looks online.The holiday rental was quiet with beautiful flowers and grounds.

There are a lot of activities for family nearby & we enjoyed river canoeing.The swimming pool was fantastic & clean.We had two weeks but these were not enough to see everything.

We will definitely go back again.

Tendai1
Greater London, United Kingdom

The quietest place on earth
Absolutely magically peaceful and quiet with only the cock crowing in the morning to break the silence. This stylish and characterful conversion of an old winery on an historic Domaine was comfortable in every respect - literally home from home. The beds were comfortable with inviting bedlinen and soft towels. La Maison d'Amis was furnished with every comfort and well equipped including a wood burning stove which proved a blessing during the early cooler part of the week. This is certainly the place to unwind and recharge the batteries and how we wish we could have remained longer. The owners were pleasant, welcoming and helpful and had the addition of a magnificent dog, Freddie.

424PMH

Perfect tranquility deep in the Perigord Vert with all mod-cons!
Although we are very familiar with this area over many years La Maison d'Amis was a delightful discovery set in a deep, rural area of the Perigord Vert. The charming market town of Brantome is barely 20 mins by car and there are beautiful chateaux and many ancient villages nearby. A car is very necessary.

The route was very clearly defined and our extremely friendly hosts, Richard and David, not to mention Freddy the dog, were there to welcome us in on a wet afternoon. The accommodation was excellent with everything required for our comfort supplied, including logs for the wood burning stove. The only very minor items we found to be missing were a potato peeler and bottle opener. Plentiful suppy of sharp knives sorted the former. The latter was coped with easily by my husband's Swiss Army Penknife! An amazing 'Welcome' package left in the large family fridge plus home baked bread gave us an excellent kick start!

We only used the main bedroom and ensuite shower, which were very comfortable and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was masses of wardrobe and drawer space. Due to inclement weather during our 7 day stay we were glad of the Sky + WiFi amenities which gave us access to Brit programmes and enabled us to listen to Radio 4. Sadly, we were unable to use the pool or the lake due to the weather conditions but did check them out visually and it all looked superb. The grounds are very extensive so ensure you take your walking boots!

Our only comment for any improvement would be a 'stepping-stone' pathway across the grassed area from where the car is parked to the front enrance of the Gite. This would facilitate carrying luggage/shopping in when the ground is wet. Would also afford more privacy to the occupants of the manor house as currently the cobbled walkway is directly in front of their ground floor windows.

We would certainly use this Gite again and have no hesitation in giving it maximum scores. Many thanks Richard, David and Freddy!

Rosemarie H

Brilliant
Beautiful place and location to stay, we got a very warm welcome from Richard and David who provided a very well appreciated welcome pack including a lovely little Christmas tree. The decor at the place is lovely with every amenity you could possibly need and more. We had a lovely time spending Christmas here and will definitely like to return for a summer break. Thank you Richard and David.

Pamela H

For a fantastic holiday, look no further!
A wonderful property with excellent amenities , within easy reach of the charming town of Brantome. We have stayed 2 years in row for a family holiday and the second year was even better than the first. The owners are extremely welcoming, allowing us to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. For an excellent French holiday and an escape from city life, this can't be beaten.

The cottage has lots of character, is very well equipped (TV, washing machine, dishwasher, all the pots, crockery etc you could possibly need, comfy couches, white linen beds), tastefully decorated, spacious and comfortable, with ample outdoor space (evening bbq's sitting under the stars) and greenery. Our children enjoyed the outdoor pool (with cover, so never cold) and being able to roam free, feeding carrots to the horses and playing in the woodlands.
There are several interesting towns, chateau's, farmer markets and other attractions in the area - certainly our two busy boys never got bored. Brantome is a particularly pleasant town (10min's by car), offering a wide array of restaurants, cafe's and bars; all the shopping you need and entertainment (a kayak trip down the river being one of the highlights).

Guildford, United Kingdom

A hidden gem!!!!
Recently stayed in this accommodation for 3 nights at the back end of July 2014and had a great time. When we arrived the owners were very pleasant and accommodating which was much appreciated after a long drive. The property itself is gorgeous, holds a lot of character and offers plenty of living space and all the necessary necessities to make your trip highly enjoyable. It is also set in acres of land, to which i took advantage going for am early morning jog, followed by a cool off in the outdoor pool( the pool has a roof so wasn't to cold) can't recommend this place highly enough, only disappointment not staying for longer

Matthewlaw

A rural idyll - with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break
A lovely tranquil rural location where your only immediate neighbours are the wildlife. We arrived to a warm and friendly welcome from Richard, David and Freddie the Dog. David kindly helped move our cases inside the property and upstairs to the bedrooms.

My partner was impressed with the fact that absolutely everything you needed for your stay was provided. The wifi worked perfectly and we were able to watch all the BBC TV channels. So we had a quiet and peaceful location, but never felt cut off.

La Maison Des Amis is a spacious property fitted out with comfortable beds and furniture. I suffer from bad arthritis and found the easy access walk in shower very helpful.

Within easy reach of Brantome, Perigueux, the Caves at Villars, and several Chateaux. Only a short drive from the picturesque village of St. Jean-de-Cole which should not be missed.

Driving to and from the property we saw black squirrels, deer as well as the odd Buzzard.

I would definitely recommend.

TonysolihullUK
Dorridge, United Kingdom

A little piece of paradise
Peace and quiet near charming towns in the Perigord Vert. Beautiful large property with lake and swimming pool, a well and tastefully equipped house, gracious hosts - a haven in La France Profonde. Everything one needs for a perfect holiday. A 'survival kit' on arrival was much appreciated.

Sightsee639485

Heaven!
We have just returned after a wonderful two weeks. The gite is fantastic!! Everything you needed was supplied even down to the pure white luxury towelling robes. Luxury bedding along with extremly comfy beds. The pictures do not give this gite justice. The pool was great and was 30 degrees everyday. Richard & David were pure gents and were so helpful and caring. Freddie their dog was a big old softie and will be missed. I fell in love with this place and could not hold back the tears when we departed, I would highly recommend a holiday to this beautiful gite. Our favourite town of Brantome is just a short drive away and is an essential visit to any visitor, the canoeing there is a must for a fun family time. We will be back again. Thank you Richard & David for memories to treasure.
Cruiser371723

A perfect retreat to relax and unwind
My family and Granddaughter stayed at the gite in August, after having read the previous positive reviews and we were not disappointed. Everything we could have possibly have wished for was provided, even lovely bath robes. It was a very tranquil setting and we loved sitting out in the evenings after using the gas BBQ provided. It was pure luxury having use of our own private pool and our 5 year old Granddaughter actually learnt to swim which was a real bonus. Brantome was about 10 minutes by car and it was an idealic place to spend days and evenings with the fun canoe hire and some wonderful restaurants to dine in. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to friends and family wanting a holiday to relax and unwind.
Ian_Haze
Wickham Market, United Kingdom