We stayed in The Grange. We are a family of 6, youngest child 4, eldest 11. This place is perfect. I won't make this review too long as you're wasting time reading it. Just book it now. Now!… More

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My husband and I stayed in the Pigeonnier which was a tall four story rustic building within a hamlet comprising of a variety of larger properties including two swimming pools and facilities for child… More

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I stayed with my family at Le Manoir de St Marcel complex in La Petite Maison for a week in early July. The property is well appointed and has 3 bedrooms with a secluded garden (inc BBQ) with wifi thr… More

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This is our third time back to Le Manoir and I'm sure that it will not be our last. Peter and Nancy have made this house, and the others on their property, into a very comfortable and friendly pl… More

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Le Manoir is an excellent venue for parties of 10 or more. The facilities within the house make for a very comfortable stay. Two log fires, plenty of hot water, good mix of bedroom accommodation, extremely large living area with large dining table, well fitted out kitchen. Our hosts had provided Xmas decorations and the Xmas tree was absolutely stunning. Like any vacation property location is very important. St Marcel Du Perigord is a quiet village but in easy reach of St Alvere and Lalinde from which you can obtain most things you require. I would highly recommend the property and location plus the owners hospitality and friendliness made for a most enjoyable stay. Will be back soon

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This old manor house is simply great. The main inside room gives you a feel of great space and baronial atmosphere, whilst the outdoor veranda offers views across a vernal peaceful and delightful vall… More

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Situated in the heart of picturesque Dordogne, Le Manoir is isolated enough to be quiet and peaceful and yet has everything. Private swimming pool, private garden, large, airy rooms, spacious living a… More

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We spent eight glorious years holidaying at Le Manoir de St Marcel. We enjoyed our time there so much that each year we returned we extended our stay until we settled on an annual 5 weeks, all through the summer. Glorious! Whether it’s just you and the kids or a group of 13 it is the perfect place to spent quality time with friends and family. The owners, Peter and Nancy are very friendly and welcoming and especially generous with their time in making your stay perfect as possible. The Manoir is large, light and airy and well equipped for all your holiday needs and every time time we arrived the place was spotless. It boasts a large kitchen and enormous reception room to entertain in. An outside terrace spans the length of the whole house with wonderful views of the countryside. We spent countless evenings barbecuing on the terrace accompanied by breathtaking sunsets. A pristine refreshing pool big enough for everyone provides the ideal spot for a cool down, with sun loungers for full sunning but with plenty of options for shade and long afternoon snoozes. While the property easily handles a group of 13 without feeling overcrowded at all there are also plenty of areas to catch some private time, on a lawn, under a tree or in the woods. St Marcel itself is a beautiful village with a variety of easy to follow signed walks for those who want to take a stroll or a run. The village also boasts a gourmet restaurant, Lou Peyrol where you will be looked after very well indeed. There is plenty of interest all under an hour away and most just 20 minutes away including canoeing, castles, day markets, night markets, river swims, karting and bowling. If you’re looking for a holiday to remember that ticks all the boxes for everyone I recommend Le Manoir de St Marcel. We loved it so much we bought the house next door! Maybe see you there.

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If you are looking for a place to chill out, hide away and relax, this is the perfect spot for you. We will be returning to the estate of Le Manoir for the fourth time next year as it’s just the perfect place for us as busy working people to get away from it all. With a young child to keep happy, here we have found the perfect balance of ‘do nothing’ and ‘let’s explore’. If you want to immerse yourself in French culture, or stick to speaking English all your holiday, either is possible at Le Manoir. The holiday estate comprises of five distinctly rural French buildings of varying sizes and styles, including Le Manoir itself, all set amongst a few acres of well-mown meadow and surrounding woodland. For our first two visits we stayed in Le Pigeonnier, a wonderful miniature fairy tale tower for two (and our half!) For our third trip we stayed in La Porcherie which afforded us more room and additional conveniences. Both are characterful and unique properties typified by the beautiful rustic charm of Perigordian sandstone wall construction. La Porcherie, a quirky and delightful former pigsty, has two bedrooms. One of these, a twin room on the ground floor, has access onto the grassed courtyard. From right here, if you are fortunate, you may spot a hoopoe, black redstart or red squirrel. A second, (double) bedroom is upstairs and from this level you have access to a small secluded grassed area from where a path leads to access your car. La Porcherie has a comfortable exposed stonewall lounge with new flat screen TV and dining table. Just outside the lounge area is a well screened patio, perfect for outdoor meals. A further door to the patio comes from the kitchen where you will find a gas cooker, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher – all the basics for a home from home. There is a two section bathroom with both bath and separate enclosed shower unit. The washing machine is useful, especially if you have children. The building comprises of three sections nestled together to form the complete suite of accommodation. It is well equipped and comfortable but not so perfect that we can’t relax for fear of our little one (or ourselves) accidentally causing a breakage. Your British hosts, Nancy and Peter are very experienced in welcoming younger families to their holiday homes and various safety needs and equipment for younger children have been well planned. They are both friendly and discrete, helpful without being intrusive and are always willing to offer advice on local attractions, places to eat or shop. We love the wood, stone and tiles of all the buildings here and the surrounding grounds are just great to spend sunny days hanging out in. There is a large pool, shared with other guests (apart from those at Le Manoir itself who have another for themselves). Never busy, the pool is a wonderful facility for active children or parents who want a relaxing dip during the last sunshine of the day. If you or your older children need to use the internet, there is a free Wi-Fi facility which worked very well when we took our laptop this year. The games barn with table tennis and pool table is also an attraction. We love the birdsong (especially the nightingale in springtime), the chime of the church bell, Bergerac wines and being miles from busy roads. The very quiet adjacent village of St Marcel du Perigord consists of only the Mayor’s office and social hall, a stream and small playground and a few village houses. It is also home to one of The Dordogne’s best small restaurants where diners, both visiting holidaymakers to the area and discerning Dordogne residents, travel great distances to discover the delights. This is within staggering distance of your front door at Le Manoir. The Rivers Dordogne and Vezere are nearby and we have enjoyed several days paddling along them in a canoe, watching the birds of prey and the swallows as we drift downstream. There are superb markets in several nearby towns and villages on various days, the best being at the Bastille town of Issigeac on Sunday morning, very convenient after a Saturday arrival for buying fresh local produce including cheeses and wines. The gardens at Marqueyssac are a firm favourite day out from Le Manoir. There are also prehistoric caves to visit and waterparks open depending on the time of year. Le Manoir has a communal covered space where those renting the properties can meet up in the evening to share a glass or two of Bergerac, exchange stories and chat. We have enjoyed spontaneous get-togethers and planned outdoor meals with other guests in the warm evenings. Enjoying yourself in this way is not compulsory if you like to be more private, but certainly worth trying. A special place where you and your family can forget the rat race, enjoy the outdoors, good food and friendly people and build lasting memories. If you wish to write or paint or draw in peace, the tranquillity of Le Manoir is ideal. The perfect antidote to the stress of modern British life. Give Le Manoir a try, je ne regretted rien.

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Just returned from this little oasis in France, felt I had been transferred to another planet and the word “relax” started the second we arrived. Set in the most beautiful countryside, we settled into a comfortable and well equipped Gite. There are 2 swimming pools on site which are far enough away if peace and quiet is required but still only a short walk if you need to cool down. The areas and gardens surrounding the Gite are well kept with beautiful wild flowers mixed with a variety of other plants which attract a stunning array of wildlife. Butterflies are many in number and species including some rare types that can no longer be found in the UK. Peter and Nancy are great hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Always on hand if needed but never intrusive and even ensured we had fresh bread delivered for breakfast. The Gites are situated around 15 – 20 minutes’ drive from some of regions most beautiful towns and villages and the nearby market in Issigeac is not to be missed. These Gites are perfectly placed to enable guests to sightsee without having to travel for miles but due to the location, offer a private and comfortable area to come back to after a great day out. I have already booked with Peter and Nancy for next year and would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone who is thinking of traveling to this area.

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