Our home sits high in the hills above St. Céré surrounded by a tranquil green landscape and on the edge of the small and friendly village of Lacam D'Ourcet. Guests can relax and enjoy their holiday in a peaceful location disturbed only occasionally by the sound of the bells on the cows as they go for milking, or the church bells (don't worry they only chime 3 times a day!). Yet we are ideally located to explore the many lovely towns and villages - take a look at our Explore the Area section.

Each direction to the house takes you along a scenic route with wonderful panoramic views. As you climb up from the valley to our home you are greeted with delightful views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Our three guest bedrooms have been decorated and furnished to reflect the house and its location. Each bedroom has been completely refurbished and has a brand new ensuite bathroom with shower. All rooms have central heating for any chilly nights early or late season and we have a roaring log fire in the lounge when needed.
Many of our guests have told us how well they have slept so don't forget to bring an alarm clock! We are very happy to provide an early morning tea or coffee for early risers.

We serve breakfast and evening dinner in our separate dining room or on the patio in summer. Guests dine together to swap stories of epic walks or hidden villages discovered that day.

Breakfast

Our room price includes breakfast of coffee or tea (herbal teas available) or chocolate, fruit juice and a selection of croissants & pain au chocolat, fresh bread, rolls, cereal, local jam and honey, fresh fruit salad or fresh fruit and yoghurts.

Evening Dinner

Dinner is prepared from fresh, seasonal and locally produced ingredients including our own vegetables and reflects a combination of local dishes and international flavours - two sample menus are shown below. A carafe of wine or a choice of soft drinks is included. The chef (ie Alex) usually has one evening a week off, normally Thursday, but this is flexible.

Delicious vegetarian meals are a speciality and are available by prior request

Extract from the Guardian Newspaper Travel Website reporting on our vegetarian menu option
Alex's vegetarian cooking is inventive and delicious – we had poached pear, toasted walnut and blue cheese salad, lentil patties with a hot tomato and yoghurt and cucumber dipping sauce, followed by a lemon tart to rival any you'll find in a patisserie. Louise Tickle - Guardian.Co.uk August 2007

"Fleuri" is a lovely light double room looking out across the fields and hills to the front of the house. The floral headboard was rescued from an old French style bed that we inherited with the house.

" Primevere", decorated in pastel shades to reflect the wild flowers that are so abundant here, is another double bedroom.

"Le Pigeonnier" named after the high tower that is a local architectural feature of many houses. On the top floor and offering views across the countryside, this bedroom has either a large double or twin beds.

Further guests comments:
"Good walks, great food, comfy beds....in the end we didn't want to go home!"
Brent & Amy - Sheffield, UK
"Merci infiniment pour votre accueil chaleureux....Tout etait parfait!"
France et Jacqueline - Montpelier, France
"Once again your hospitality has made us feel so at home. Couldn't think of a nicer way to celebrate my 50th - so special!"
Bruce & Bruna - NSW, Australia
"A great pity we couldn't stay longer. A lovely evening walk, a wonderful meal and peaceful night...couldn't ask for more."
Heribert & Marion - Berlin, Germany
"Alex & Richard, you made our stay a very enjoyable one indeed"
Tricia & Richard - Surrey, UK
"We had a wonderful week - the house is in a great location for touring this beautiful part of France"
Libby & Ian - NSW Australia
"Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable - would love to come back"
Andrew & Jenny - Sussex, UK
"Thank you for your superb hospitality and especially the delicious food"
Anita & Brian - Sussex, UK
"Great food, local knowledge and wonderful company. Perfect!"
Anne & Peter - Lincs, UK
"My second visit was even better than the first! Hope to visit many times to come"
Lin - Sussex, UK
"We have enjoyed every minute!"
Ray & Janet - Northampton, UK

In 2008 we were featured in a new book all about running Bed & Breakfasts in France. This excellent book by Jo Taylor is the "bible" for anyone aspiring to lead a different life in this wonderful country. Lots of information and tips as well as the pitfalls! You can get a copy at most good bookshops or simply order online at Amazon.

richard@jardin-segala.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR WALKING HOLIDAYS TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER WEBSITE WWW.WALKING-HOLIDAY-FRANCE.CO.UK

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