Beautifully Restored, Luxury 18th Century Dordogne Cottage with Private Pool - Pierre Lapin Reviews

If you're on your way to the Dordogne, I couldn't think of anywhere better to stay. Pierre Lapin is a beautifully restored cottage, in just about the perfect location to visit all the well known sites, most of them within a half hour drive. Everything in the cottage feels high quality, especially the beds, the kitchen and the bathrooms. The pool is a must when it gets hot - it was briefly 38C during our visit.

Of the less obvious places, we especially enjoyed the ruined but partially restored Chateau de Commarque, in its own secret valley. Don't miss Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, for the views and the cafe. The restaurants on the market square in Belves are a great spot for lunch. And the Carrefour in St Cyprien is an infinitely more pleasant experience than the one in Siorac.

Three things about the cottage:

Could do with a bigger kettle.

The pool cover is easy when you know how. But a more personal video on YouTube showing you how would be a big help.

And wifi was patchy. Our Blackberry and iPhone had an intermittent connection, but our Samsung phone and iPad couldn't get anything at all.

Thank you for helping us enjoy such a great holiday.

Chris, Rachel and Elliot
Chris H.