In a wonderfully rural area near the banks of a river, yet only a ten minute stroll into a charming medieval market town, Les Ecuries is the perfect setting for an unforgettable family reunion or special celebration in the south of the beautiful Dordogne, just under half an hour from Bergerac.
When hiring Les Ecuries exclusively there are eleven elegant bedrooms over five beautifully renovated apartments, each of which has its own open-plan living space with Wi-Fi and a Sonos sound system plus a well-equipped kitchen, bright and modern bathrooms and its own terrace and barbecue. Four of the apartments, including one with three bedrooms, are in a converted barn and feature air-conditioning in the bedrooms and a wood burning stove for cosier evenings whilst the fifth home, next to an impressive yoga space, has thick stone walls to keep the interiors cool in the summer.
The owners have a keen eye for detail and have aimed to create the highest of standards such as Feather & Black beds, the best quality linen and dressing gowns for guests including the children. The level of service that guests receive will equally astound you from the morning delivery of croissants and fresh bread every day to the on-site concierge who can arrange a private chef, baby-sitting, in-room massage or simply reserve taxis and restaurants for you.
The vast estate here stretches for 25 acres including delightful woodland walks and tranquil paths leading to the rivers edge where you can feast on picnics prepared by the chef or try out a spot of fishing. Enjoy the summer scents from the flower garden, pick herbs for your evening meal or simply find one of the benches or hammocks across the wonderful gardens to relax with a good book. Kids will be in their element with two play areas with slides, climbing frames and a great trampoline not to mention so many outdoor toys and a fantastic kids pool whilst grown-ups can enjoy some serious swimming in the 25m long swimming pool. Friends or family can gather by the vast terrace overlooking the pool, prepare wonderful meals in the large barbecue or pizza oven and enjoy leisurely lunches or lingering evening feasts with fine wines under the clear skies at night.
Should you be able to tear yourself away from the glorious grounds, the bastide town of Eymet is just around 10 minutes walk away. Enjoy the bustling market on a Thursday morning or simply wander around the medieval streets, admiring the fascinating history whilst browsing into shops and sampling some of the fantastic restaurants, cafes and bars.
The south of the Dordogne offers a wealth of activities from cycling, hiking and canoeing nearby to tree-top adventure parks, farms, water parks and go-karting to keep the kids entertained. There’s a decent choice of golf courses nearby and wine-lovers will be able to explore the surrounding vineyards from nearby Château de Monbazillac to idyllic Saint-Émilion and beyond. Not forgetting the array of characterful villages and cities nearby such as beautiful Bergerac and impressive Bordeaux to the smaller and charming Issigeac and Monpazier. Explore local towns on market day for a true Dordogne experience!
Whether a special celebration with friends or an extended family holiday, this is a unique place where you will feel most welcome and looked after in this stunning part of southern Dordogne.
For smaller groups it is possible to rent out one of the two bedroom apartments (Les Ecuries II) or the three bedroom apartment (Les Ecuries III) separately with a shared pool and grounds.
