La Perode - Beautiful Holiday Farmhouse with Private heated Pool, Perigord Noir, Dordogne Reviews

We were fortunate enough to spend a whole month at the delightful 'La Perode' and it is difficult knowing where to start. Firstly, Alec & Annie were the perfect hosts - always there when needed and able to give wonderful advice on where to eat or take a boat trip - even down to providing the right implements to retrieve a lost ring from a plughole. The countryside must be amongst the very best in the world! The route from Plazac to Fanlac (one restaurant only but worth a visit), Rocamadour, Sarlat (walk in the back streets), Gouffre de Padirac (longish trip beyond Sarlat); local caves here are good and go on the river Dordogne. Eat at St Leon sur Vezere and walk around the village. Roque St Christophe is good as is the local Chateau L'Herm. Hautfort is a good day, see the chateau, have lunch and the local museum of medecine - use the tourist route to aproach the chateau. Try Castelnaud - again views are wonderful and chateau of great interest. Market day in Sarlat is Wednesday - we ate at 'Le Tourny' in middle of town. 4 courses €15 euros lunchtime. Unbelievable. And not all duck (it is hard to avoid duck / foie gras in this area). Also try L'Auberge du Pont in St Leon sur Vezere at lunchtime 3 courses €16.80 lovely village and eat outside but save the coffee. Instead walk to the church & river and there is a delightful riverside cafe - perfect for your after lunch cafe. Rouffignac is great - has all you need. Cafe de Paris for a coffee or beer with the locals and 'Blondys' boulangerie is excellent. Tried all their cakes and they are fab, as are the quiches and obvioulsy the bread & croissants. The boucherie is also excellent and Carrefour has all the basics and some good wine. The swimming pool area is wonderful and we enjoyed many memorable BBQ's. This was a wonderful holiday offering everything from great walks to spectacular chateaux /cycling / restaurants and all in a laid back French way! Many thanks for a marvellous holiday.

Rosemary & Hedley plus family and friends, Bucks,