GLORIOUS SPRING IN DORDOGNE
Review Submitted: October 26, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
This has been our second visit to Le Verger and it gets better every time. Lila and Gareth have added a table tennis and mountains bikes since our last visit which was greatly appreciated by our children, especially by teenagers who seemed to play ' ping pong' all day.
We have visited the Dordogne many times before and all agree that this is the best house and location we have found so far. Lila and Gareth are renovating the small house next to Le Verger which we are very interested in, as we would like to bring our parents next time.
Last time we came in mid summer and had pretty much constant sunshine for two weeks, so lots of BBQ's by the pool, swimming and sunbathing as well as sightseeing, when it was not too hot.
This time we came in spring, and how glorious it was ! If you like nature and peace and quiet you will love Le Verger. It's hard to find a house like this, in such a perfect setting. With the exception of Lila and Gareth's house at the bottom of the hill, you have total seclusion, with a fantastic view.
One evening a hot air balloon virtually landed in the garden, which was very special. We also enjoyed picking the cherries off the trees, forest walks, visiting the animals in the farm just down the road, and watching the swallows drinking from the pool in early evenings.
It is a brilliant spot for exploring, as it is close to many of the great sites of the region as well as family activities. We loved the sandy beach of the Grolejac lake, for a change, and our kids loved the tree climbing near Carsac. Domme and Sarlat were great to visit and eat out. Our favorite restaurant in Sarlat was ' Les Delices de Lauralice'. Fantastic food but don't go for the cheapest menu. Beynac, Castelnaud canoeing down the Dordogne are all musts.
Lila and Gareth were extremely pleasant and helpful and really made us feel very welcome. It was great to have someone at hand for advice and suggestions and when our youngest developed a fever mid stay they were on hand with an assortment of medication and remedies.
All in all, I can't recommend Le Verger enough. So all being well, see you again soon with even more of the clan.
Thank you,
Myriam
Owner's Response: Many thanks for your review. It was great to meet you this time. We have added a swing and seesaw for next season which the younger children should enjoy. Hope to see you again soon. You would be very welcome.
Best wishes Gareth and Lila.
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