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.

• When booking the whole estate guests can eat together either in the separate Yoga Room or on the large pool terrace
• The site managers live on the estate to help you with anything you may need and the owners may occasionally stay in their own separate home on the estate
• Four of the apartments have air-conditioning; the fifth one has thick stone walls which keep the apartment cool
• The grounds are vehicle free so if you have a car you need to leave it in the car park
• Car hire isn’t strictly necessary due to the location near Eymet but it’s worth hiring one for at least part of your stay so you can explore the wider region
• Smaller groups can book the apartments individually (see Les Ecuries II and Les Ecuries III), sharing the wonderful pool and grounds
• Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner.
• Please note that all bookings outside of May until end-October are on request only and considered on an individual basis.
• The owner has informed us that this property has wheelchair access. However, please contact us before booking so we can discuss individual accessibility requirements with the owner to ensure that this property is suited to your specific needs.
• Walking distance to a village/restaurant however please note that some parts of the route do not have pavements