Please read some of our reviews below from our lovely guests which have been left on Trip Advisor, Airbnb, HomeAway (now vrbo), Holiday France Direct.  Thank you

(all reviews can be verified by checking the relevant websites)

 

Farmhouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Airbnb  5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2023                                                                                                                                                                      Great house, we came to 2 families with children and it had everything it needed to occupy them and have a good time together. The garden open to the forest even offered to see a doe and rabbits pass! Very nice place, thank you Leigh for hosting us. 
Maison des Maitre                                                                                                                                                                                                                Airbnb 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2023                                                                                                                                                                            We had a great time in this beautiful house, the outdoor environment is suitable for a relaxing holiday: lake nearby, greenery… The heated swimming pool is a real plus. Leigh’s availability was remarkable. Highly recommend.
Farmhouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VRBO 5 or 5 stars for a stay in August 2023                                                                                                                                                                  Wonderful Week                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We spent a fantastic week at the property. Our party was made up of 4 adults and 2 children (aged 7 and 2). The pictures of the property do not do it justice! It’s spacious, clean and has everything you need for a great holiday. The location of the property is ideal for exploring all that the Dordogne has to offer. We visited Brantome, Périgueux and Oradour-sur-Glane, all of which are mentioned in the welcome book. Leigh was was very friendly and welcoming. The large pool along with the hot tub was a huge hit with all. We didn’t use the small private pool as we were the only guests there. We were all sad to leave! Thank you for a brilliant week.
Villa du Soleil, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                               VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2023                                                                                                                                                                                      A superb week, met up with grandchildren who loved the pool, the local lakes and canoeing in Brantome. Leigh was great and informative, would definitely book again.
Lage, St Saud Lacoussiere                                                                                                                                                                                                            VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2023                                                                                                                                                                                  De beaux espaces dans la maison. De la tranquillité dans le jardin. Et des chemins a proximité pour des balades dans cette jolie région.
Farmhouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                             VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2022                                                                                                                                                                              Beautiful farmhouse, in a beautiful setting. We had a fabulous time, pool was fantastic, farmhouse well equipped,stunning rural location although nearest village a short drive away. , it was a little quiet for the teenagers,but they still had a great time, table tennis, badminton, swimming and we all loved the addition of a hot tub, great for stargazing! Thanks Leigh and Dave, we had a lovely stay ☺️
Lage, St Saud Lacoussiere                                                                                                                                                                                                          VRBO 4 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2022. Perfecto lugar de descansoHemos pasado 15 días fantásticos en esta antigua casa. La propiedad está a las afueras de Saint Saud, donde se llega con un paseo de 20 minutos o en 5 minutos en coche. Es un pequeño pueblo en el que se puede encontrar lo básico: Farmacia, un par de agradables restaurantes, un pequeño supermercado y una panadería. La casa es espaciosa y confortable. Está decorada con gusto en un estilo rústico que la hace acogedora. Cuenta con todo lo necesario para pasar una temporada. El jardín, con las tumbonas, sombrillas, la barbacoa y las mesas para comer es un lugar impagable, realmente agradable. A pocos metros hay un pequeño paraje con un río en el que también se puede disfrutar de la tranquilidad. Nuestro objetivo era descansar y desconectar y realmente lo conseguimos. Pudimos hacer numerosas excursiones desde la casa a diferentes destinos situados a menos de una hora. Como mejorable: quizás la limpieza era algo superficial, el alcance de la wifi era limitado y el tamaño de las duchas podría haber sido algo más generoso considerando el espacio disponible en los lavabos. En cualquier caso son aspectos menores que no desmerecen el destino.
Villa de Soleil, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                                VRBO 4 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2022                                                                                                                                                                      Grande maison au calme. Maison grande et agréable, literie ok. Manque un peu de vaisselle. Le contact avec la gérante est aisé. Elle répond rapidement en cas de besoin. Nous avons apprécié le calme environnant.
Farmhouse, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2022                                                                                                                                                                    Fantastic holiday. Excellent property that met the needs of our family. The children particularly loved meeting the family dogs
Farmhouse, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2022.                                                                                                                                                                    Peaceful LocationThe farmhouse is quite remote, situated in beautiful countryside. This suited us very well as we wanted a relaxing holiday. The hosts Leigh and Dave were very helpful when anything was needed and ran a delightful little restaurant on site, which was always well patronisd by local people and visitors to the area. The two swimming pools were lovely and much needed when we were there in 30+ degrees. We had a very enjoyable holiday and would thoroughly recommend the farmhouse and the area.
Lage, St Saud Lacoussiere                                                                                                                                                                                                    VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2022                                                                                                                                                                            Calme et tranquillité. Très bonne surprise sur la maison et ses alentours, c’était encore mieux que ce qu’on imaginait. Maison très grande, tout le confort, et même un accès privé à la rivière, super !
Lage, St Saud Lacoussiere                                                                                                                                                                                                    VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2022                                                                                                                                                                                  Superbe gîte au calme. Très joli gîte, grand et calme. Nous étions 2 familles de 4 plus un gros chien et chacun a pu avoir son espace. Le gîte est très bien équipé et nous avons pu profiter de la fraîcheur propre aux vieilles demeures en pierre pendant les journées de forte chaleur. Nous y reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Farmhouse, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                                Airbnb 5of 5 stars for a stay in July 2021                                                                                                                                                                                Des hotes tres accueillants, bienveillants… Aux petits soins pour tous… Nous avons passes d’excellentes vacances dans cet endroit magique meme si la meteo nous a fait faux bond…
Nous reviendrons…
Farmhouse, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Airbnb 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2021                                                                                                                                                                                We had a great time at the farmhouse.
Everything is well cared for and thought out, and, the house is very well equipped :
– kitchen
– children’s games
– guides on the area…

A dream house where we wish we could have stayed longer 🙂
We did several activities recommended by our host in a notebook, and these were very good recommendations.
The area is very beautiful and welcoming, we will come back 🙂 .

Maison des Maitre, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                    Airbnb, 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2021                                                                                                                                                                Excellent séjour
très bien situé au calme
dépaysant et typique
Maison des Maitre, Mialet                                                                                                                                                                                                        Airbnb, 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2021                                                                                                                                                                              Very nice house, very well renovated, clean, quiet. Large terrace with open views, heated pool, well-equipped kitchen, neat rooms. Everything is there ! The house is ideal for 12 adults and children.
One detail : 2 out of 3 toilets are in the bathrooms.
Thanks to Leigh for hosting us, for her easy communication and for making a bed available for our last daughter.
It was a great week of vacation !
Lage, St Saud-Lacoussiere                                                                                                                                                                                                      Holiday France Direct, 10 out of 10 for a stay in August 2020                                                                                                                                      Wonderful stay! Beautiful house, garden, and private access to river! 
Maison pleine de charme                                                                                                                                                                                                              VRBO 4 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2020 (Lage, St Saud-Lacoussiere)                                                                                                                              La maison est spacieuse, décorée avec goût, dans un joli cadre avec la Dronne en contre-bas. Très calme.
Ultra reposant au calme                                                                                                                                                                                                              VRBO 4 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2020   (Maison de Maitre)                                                                                                                                            Pas un bruit car entourés de champs de maïs                                                                                                                                             
Séjour reposant et services omniprésents                                                                                                                                                                                VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2020  (Farmhouse)                                                                                                                                                      La location est pleine de charme au sein d’un petit hameau non loin du centre de Miallet (5km) et ses commerces de premières nécessités. Leight et Dave sont aux petits soins, aussi discrets que serviables au besoin. Tout est à disposition, piscines, fléchettes, panier de basket, ping-pong, pétanque, balançoire, et barbecue pour les plus grands ! Excellent séjour en résumé avec pour seul bémol la propreté de la cuisine.
Cadre parfait !                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VRBO 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2020 (Lage, St Saud-Lacoussiere)                                                                                                                      Superbe propriété, agencée parfaitement pour nos besoins: une aile séparée pour parents avec bébé lève-tôt, une autre aile pour les 3 autres chambres des lève-tard ! Et l’exceptionnel petit chemin privé qui descend à la rivière, pour des moments inoubliables de nos deux filles de 5 et 6 ans qui ont pu vivre à la Tom Sawyer – Maison très bien équipée pour cuisiner au jour le jour – et très bonne communication avec la propriétaire
Brilliant place!                                                                                                                                                                                                                          VRBO 5 0f 5 stars for a stay in July 2020  (Lage, St Saud-Lacoussiere)                                                                                                                                   This is the best holiday home we’ve stayed in. Incredible character, brilliant art work throughout l, stays cool in the hottest weather and the stream at the end of the steep hill in the garden is magical for young kids. The local lake and beach are exceptional.
Aangenaam, mooi, rustig verblijf                                                                                                                                                                                            VRBO 5 0f 5 stars for a stay in July 2020    (Farmhouse)                                                                                                                                                           Rustige ligging, goede ontvangst, leuke zwemaccommodatie, speeltuigen, mooi ingerichte woning!
Très belle maison                                                                                                                                                                                                                    airbnb 5 of 5 stars for a stay in December 2019 (Maison des Maitre)                                                                                                                                      Très bien placée près des commerce et de ballades très sympas. Accueil fabuleux. Maison un peu fraîche l’hiver. Sûrement formidable aux beaux jours. Chambres spacieuses, 2 salles de bain. Genial pour 12.
Amazing Glamping
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2019
The Kinda Kamping site (now known as Holiday Hub Glaming) was simply perfect, and Leigh and David were fantastic hosts. The sleeping tents were comfortable and there was plenty of space for all five of us to enjoy the experience. The kitchen is well equipped and we even made pizza on the open fire. If you are looking for a different holiday experience with plenty of outdoors time then this is the site for you. And the kids don’t need to worry as the WiFi worked better than at home as well – and we could unplug it when needed!! Our daughter is in a wheelchair and David made us some ramps to allow her to access all areas. The site is definitely suitable for everyone!! An amazing stay and we will certainly be back soon. RW
A French farmhouse in the North Dordogne
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2019
We had a wonderful family holiday in the farmhouse on Leigh and Dave’s extensive property in the heart of the French countryside. Fabulous swimming pool and hot tub. Lots of activities for all the family- bike trails,BMX track, table tennis, ball games etc. We were never lost for anything to do. Local markets, interesting towns, lakes with beaches, animal parks. We must not forget the great food in Dave’s restaurant
Fantastic family holiday
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2019
Really good accommodation with excellent amenities and fantastic family facilities. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant on site was a huge bonus. Well located for enjoying the local recreational lake facilities. We would highly recommend!
French Gite Family Holiday
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in July 2019
The farmhouse was clean cool and spacious which was great as the temp topped 38 degrees during our stay , open plan down stairs 8 seat dining area Smart TV with English sky free view . 3 bedrooms plus a two bed bunk room 3 bathrooms 4 toilets washing machine dishwasher range cooker private hot tub small private swimming pool larger communal pool table tennis and badminton nets . Leigh and Dave the owners live on site are very accommodating , they also run a small restaurant seasonally on site which is very useful. Would we stay again yes . It is a good 7 to 8 hour drive from Calais we added that to our holiday by booking hotel rooms on route and return to sample different areas of France which only made it a more cultured experience. If you want a relaxing time with family its great for adults and children alike feels like a family home . Leigh and Dave thank you for our stay with you we hope you have a great summer , Adrian , Rachel and the boys
Stay with two young families
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in June 2019
We had a great trip to Leigh and Dave’s property in June. The Farmhouse was plenty big enough for 4 adults, two toddlers, one child and a dog! Leigh made sure stair gates were put up, she supplied two cots and two highchairs for the youngest members of the group. There were also lot of toys and games for the three little ones. Leigh was excellent in responding to any questions we had (and there were plenty!) and both Leigh and Dave provided us with lots of information when we were there. The restaurant is being refurbished but Leigh and Dave were still happy to organise pizzas etc. We just ate in the farmhouse as it was so hot when we were there. There were lots of great lakes and towns to visit within a 20-30 minute drive. The farmhouse is in a really remote location, but we found that was the same with most places we visited whilst across in France. The area was extremely beautiful. Overall we had a brilliant time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. S & J
 
Perfect relaxing family holiday
HomeAway 5 of 5 stars for a stay in August 2018
The hosts Leigh and David were great, they made us feel at home and couldn’t do more to ensure our stay was relaxing and stress free. All the facilities were brilliant, from a lovely farm house with all mod cons, to a wonderful pool area and great outside space for the kids to run free. The restaurant on site was perfect and proofed a hit for all in our party. We’ll definitely be back to this hidden gem as it has been the most relaxing and stress free holiday we’ve ever had.
Perfect mix of luxury and nature
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars for a stay in Jul 2018
Fabulous family holiday (3 generations) in this luxurious farmhouse. Perfect for exploring the surrounding lakes, towns and villages. Wonderfully secluded location to return to and relax in the pool or hot tub. Having a restaurant onsite was a bonus. Only regret was not bringing our dog with us – he’d have loved exploring this gorgeous countryside too! CeriH
French Countryside in all its Glory
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars for a stay in Jun 2018
We stayed with Leigh and Dave in their stunning farmhouse the first week of June 2018 as a family (7 year old, 11 year old and 19 year old, 2 parents and 2 grandparents) It has been a few weeks, but my memories are still strong and my wish to visit again still remains! Firstly the hosts, I cannot say how grateful we are for all they did (beyond the call of duty) to make our stay a wonderful one full of amazing family memories. As hosts they are available whenever you need them, whilst ensuring they give you all the peace and privacy you need for the rest of the time. They have literally thought of everything you could need on a holiday like this, we even played a game of ‘try and think of something they haven’t’ one evening! The Accommodation is plentiful, and in a stunning location. The internal of the farmhouse contains spacious bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms. Lots of storage space, fans provided as well as UK Extentions in each room (so you don’t need to bring a load of UK/EU plugs!) The kitchen is lovely, bit range and all the cutlery and crockery you would want, the Espresso machine was also very much in use for those wake up coffees! Bath towels are provided, there is a lovely Widescreen TV with DVD player and freeview in the house, and lots of reading material (Books, magazines in all sorts of languages) The outside is just as spectacular, a huge garden (or field I guess you could call it) which is beautifully kept and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside set the scene, but you then get a kids play area, a wonderful large pool with seating area (we were lucky, due to the time of year we got this all to ourselves) and then a slightly smaller pool attached to the farmhouse (which is great for swimming in, the kids loved it!). Around the front was the secluded Jaccuzzi, I had never really been in one before but was brilliant to unwind in the evenings. There are seating areas all around the outside of the house, and everything is kept spotless and in good condition. The pool was a lot of fun, in fact the only down side to this holiday is due to the fact we were exploring most days we didn’t really have enough time to sit around and enjoy the pool and field areas (although we did have quite a few mornings and afternoons lounging about!) Dave and Leigh will also happily cook for you, the Pizzas (as others have said) are simply gorgeous, and they even have a small bar on site (the IPA is wonderful) and they also have a ‘non pizza’ menu – all the food is cooked to order, just a small walk (literally 20 steps) from your front door. It was delicious. In terms of the area, the Farmhouse is a 45 min drive (down some pretty quiet roads) from Limoges airport, and once you know the route its a pleasant drive (hardly any cars on the road!). The Farmhouse is well off the beaten track and you will need a car, the nearest village of Miallet is a 5 minute drive away (not really walkable) and the main village of Chalus is about 15 mins in the car. This is where the nearest large supermarket (and petrol station) is located. The supermarket has pretty much anything you will need (and more) and is open from 8.45am until 7.30pm each day except Sunday where I think it closes at 13.30. Chalus itself is a nice village, although again in off season it seemed deserted until Friday/Saturday (the whole area really is that quite, its beautiful) We were very lucky with the weather, June is still ‘off season’ but was hot and dry, some of the days out we took we had to double check due to the fact the area starts its season in July so some of the opening times and dates were a bit odd. In terms of visits we can recomend the following, however please bare in mind we visited in June and July/August (High season) may not be so quiet. Brantome : 35 minute drive by car, nice car park outside the town itself on the way in. Lovely island town with great canoe hire and a lovely square to drink and watch people go by. Espace Hermaline : A lovely swimming Lake about 15 mins drive from the Farmhouse. It was really quiet when we went, but has a lovely cafe, a well kept lake that you can paddle and swim in (its quite shallow) then all sorts of play areas, tree parks (like Go Ape) and a zip wire that is 5 euro and takes you high up from a platform over the lake. Really nice, its only open certain hours (the Cafe and life guards) but the area itself is open all the time and is equally nice in the morning or afternoon for a stroll around. Grotte de Villars : Prehistoric Caves that you can go down and see. Reasonably priced, although I wasn’t that keen. The kids enjoyed it and the Prehistoric Park is nice with animal noises, cave painting and spear throwing. A nice cafe area and park as well. about 25 mins from the Farmhouse. We also went on longer trips to Castelnaud, Domme and Sarlat – definately worth the effort but a good 2 hours drive to get to the region. So overall I cannot say how much we enjoyed this week. I was looking forward to it but expected it not to be quite as good as the reviews – I was so wrong, all the reviews are spot on. If you want a stunning location, with amazing hosts in a well kept farmhouse in a rural part of france (peace, quiet, tranquility and nature) then you literally need to book now – you will not regret this for a minute. Everyone agreed it was a fantastic holiday which we all enjoyed, and personally cannot wait to visit again! Mark W
Family Holiday France
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars for a stay in May 2018
Really well equipped farmhouse both inside and out. Great for families as the children had lots of games and outdoor activities they could do. The property was clean and well maintained. The owners were great, really helpful and accommodating. The on-site restaurant was a real bonus especially after arriving late evening. The location is good with no passing traffic but well placed to visit French villages and attractions. Would highly recommend to all. Sarz
Holiday France Direct 10 out of 10 for a stay in September 2017
We were a family of 4 , 2 couples and our dog. The farmhouse was perfect with all the facilities you could ask for. The kitchen was very well equipped. My husband and son made good use of the fishing lake spending many a relaxing afternoon or early evening fishing. Leigh and her husband were the perfect hosts opening up the swimming pool for us and providing helpful advice on local restaurants. In particular Leigh was invaluable taking our son to the doctor and waiting with him that certainly went beyond the call of duty but shows what excellent hosts they are. I can certainly recommend the market at piegut-pluviers and a trip to Brantome with lunch by the river. We were there in early September and made good use of the hot tub and BBQ. We would love to return to the property as the house and setting was great. You need to remember that many restaurants in France only open for lunch in September but spending evenings at the farmhouse enjoying the evening sun on the terrace were idyllic. We thoroughly recommend the property. SH
Lovely relaxing place
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars for a stay in Aug 2017
Had a lovely time with the family all you need is in the house and the hot tub was well used.Owner Leigh was helpful and friendly. Really lovely spot with plenty to do around including tree top wires ,lakes and some nice little villages. Would recommend. Jsteiny
Fabulous Farmhouse
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars for stay in Aug 2017
WOW. This is a fabulous family friendly farmhouse. It is fully equipped for children with high chairs, stair gates, plastic plates etc and a selection of toys. There is so much land surrounding this beautiful accommodation, lovely for the children to have so much space and relaxing and peaceful for the adults. When we arrived it was very clean, and we could not ask more from Leigh and Dave, they are always on hand and go out of their way to make sure your stay is perfect. The pizza night is not to be missed, all 7 of us agreed it was the best pizza we had ever tasted. The pool and hot tub are both spotless and were enjoyed by all. We cannot fault this at all, don’t hesitate to book – we made a judgement from booking online and reading the reviews, they could not have been more accurate. Thank you for a fabulous holiday. Kevin H
Perfect location, so much to do and explore.
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars, for a stay in Jul 2017
We spent a lovely two weeks staying at Dave & Leigh’s beautifully renovated gite. With so much land to explore, including woodland, their own lake, bike tracks and the outdoor heated pool there was plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Dave and Leigh could not have been more helpful even providing all the necessary fishing equipment and advice to enable our eldest son to catch his first fish, much to his delight! Such a peaceful location but not too far from local amenities or places to visit. If you are interested in biking there is plenty of quiet roads and unspoilt woodland to explore. Pizza night is highly recommended, we all agreed it was the best pizza we had ever eaten. We would highly recommend this location and we look forward to visiting again. zziplexlee
Exceptional
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars, for a stay in Jun 2017
What can I say, I found it difficult when looking online, to be certain of what it was we were booking, we had looked at many properties, and we are so pleased we chose this one it exceeded all of our expectations. Every facility was catered for. Leigh & David perfect hosts, pool & hot tub brilliant, House was stunning, as was the setting. We rolled up with just our clothes, and we didn’t need to take anything else, everything we needed even done to crocs was available for our use! Games, books, TV, music, you name it, we had it. Thank you so much Leigh & David, we will be back. L Estelle Cole
Trip Advisor 5 of 5 stars, for a stay in Jun 2017
The farmhouse catered exactly for all our needs. Even down to plastic plates and cutlery for toddlers together with a superb selecton of toys. Everything that was advertised was there. We will be returning. Pearson Family