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 the 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.


"A very memorable week! Excellent walking, wonderful food, good company, just so good! We shall return!"
Barry & Karen - Sussex, UK
"Thank you it was brilliant! Everything a holiday should be - sunshine, laughter & exquisite food"
Ruth, Lou & Chris - UK

"A tranquil holiday - wonderful - Thanks to Alex & Richard for their entertaining company and excellent food"

David & Rachael - Halifax, UK
"A fine house with tasteful accommodation in a beautiful area - a little bit of home from home"
Sarah & Richard - Somerset, UK
"Very comfortable & made memorable by our fellow guests. Richard & Alex are superb hosts & the evening meals were delightful"
Andrew & Janet - Thizay, France
"Two days not long enough in this little French paradise"
Bruce & Bruna - NSW, Australia

"You gave so much of yourselves in making our time here a most memorable one. The evening meals were divine, as was your company. We both leave a little of our hearts here"
Geoff & Noele - Western Australia
"Our second visit and just as good as we remember"
Pam & Bruce - Cornwall, UK

"Tres bon accueil dans une belle region. Nous avons beaucoup apprecies les quelques moments passes avec vous"
Claude et Christiane - Jarnac, France

"We had a wonderful week exploring the Lot department"
Jozef & Trui - Harelbeke, Belgium
"Thank you very much for a fantastic stay in your beautiful homel"
Paul & Kathryn - Aukland, New Zealand
"We felt at home and enjoyed your hospitality very much. Alex has an astonishing eye for detail - good food and good company"
Nanni and Peter - Netherlands
"We had such a good time, even the long walk. Hope to come back again"
Judy & Andria - Texas, Usa
"The walks and knowledge and your hospitality were superb and on top of that we have made two new friends!"
Viv And Clive - Surrey, UK
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.

Fleuri.Primevere

"Fleuri" (above left) is a lovely light 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.

"Le Pigeonnier" (above right) 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.

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

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 dinner in our separate dining room. Guests dine together to swap stories of epic walks or hidden villages discovered that day.

In the Summer House in the garden is our very own "Brocante" where we have many of the articles and ornaments that came with the house - feel free to look around for a bargain!

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


Dinner is prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients including our own vegetables and reflects a combination of local dishes and international flavours - two example 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 - see information about dining out.
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

 


For 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.

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