What an amazing stay we had. Gorgeous view, fabulous pool, comfortable beds and everything we could want. Ten minutes’ walk into the heart of old Sarlat with restaurants and bars, ten minutes’ drive from canoes to tour down the Dordogne or a lovely little beach to relax in the afternoon - an absolutely wonderful stay with so much to offer. Thank you so much.

Amazing! If you have to judge a holiday rental by just 2 things you might select the comfort of the mattresses and the sharpness of the knives! On that basis this place would be 5*, but that’s just a small example of the attention to detail and overall excellence of the house. Sophie was the best host I have ever come across, nothing was too much trouble, she was thoughtful and helpful. From the welcome basket which was full of delicious local produce to the consideration of replacing a broken item Sophie was wonderful.The salt water pool and boujie outdoor shower were glorious, having a range of outdoor spaces and seating was ideal for our family.Location, facilities, host - all fantastic.

Superb swimming pool and terrace. Easy access to Sarlat on foot.

My husband and I rented the house for 5 weeks and in all fairness, we noticed the quirks that anyone renting for one week might not even notice. Let me start with the many good things. We arrived to find a bottle of wine, a duck breast and a sausage in the refrigerator; brioche and jam on the kitchen table; and a full “kegorator” (beer on tap). We were very happily surprised at the Jean-Ives’ generosity. The house was very clean and all the linens were on the beds and towels were in each room. The house is large and comfortable. The bathroom on the second floor is beautifully done. The bedrooms are all a good size. The two downstairs bedrooms each have a shower in them. One downstairs bedroom has a sink and vanity with good storage. The washer and dryer are located in the shed by the pool. At one point the dryer died. In less than two days a new dryer was delivered. There is every conceivable “toy” at the house. There is a mini-pool table and ping-pong table on the porch. The heated pool is huge and has a hot and cold shower and fuszeball table on the deck. There are floating toys and plenty of lounge chairs and two large umbrellas. Julian comes to clean the pool and the hot tub every Saturday. We didn’t barbecue (too many good restaurants in town) but there is a gas grill as well as a brick charcoal grill. We spent many evenings sitting at the big patio table with a glass of wine and taking in the gorgeous unobstructed view. We wanted to rent a house with character and this house has just that. However, there are a few suggestions we would make to enhance the rental experience. The driveway washed away in torrential rains before and after we first came, I know Jean-Ives will repair that. There are only two toilets in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs. The loo on the first floor is very, very small but does include a small sink. Another toilet on the first floor would make a huge difference. There is a clean toilet in the shed, which we did use in a pinch. The kitchen is not very functional, no counter space and the stove is old. It is otherwise well-equipped. There are perhaps too many pots and pans, too many plates, and not enough storage. One drawer had no back and a broken bottom. New kitchen cabinets and stove would be perfect. All in all, we had a wonderful stay. Our whole family and some friends came and everyone had a wonderful time.