Wonderful, clean, close to all the actives and towns this owner run bed and breakfast is absolutely…read moreperfect. Every detail including beautiful gardens is in place.

Loved it!! If you're from the city you'll feel completely…read moredisconnected, fear from all the noises and activity! The owners are really nice and welcoming! It's like spending some time at your grandma's place! Enjoy not only the river, but also the pool and the hammock! The breakfast is included and so is the access to canoe!

From the owner: Location d'un gîte de pêche et chambres d'hôtesread more

David and Alan have made our stay very special with their kindness and attention to detail. We were…read moreasked to join them for dinner and were surprised to not only have great accommodations but a fantastic meal as well. The beef was cooked over an open fire pit outdoors and was accompanied by awesome French scalloped potatoes and farm fresh salad. The wine was paired nicely and the dessert was great. I would highly recommend both the accommodations and meals here !

From the owner: Au cœur de l'Entre-Deux-Mers, à proximité de Saint Emilion, entre Bordeaux et Bergerac, à la limite…read morede la Gironde et de la Dordogne vous serez accueillis dans une maison de village, du 19eme siècle et située au cœur des vignes. Bon séjour ....

A spectacular place with convenient access to the centre ville and free parking nearby. Ian and…read moreJayne were exceptional hosts - and offered many great suggestions! The breakfast each morning was delicious. Our room was very charming and cozy. We can't wait to get back...!

We stayed a couple of nights during a very hot time. In spite of the heat our room was pleasant…read morewith the windows open and fan running during the night. We thought we were in a medieval fairytale, the town is very cute. The hosts, Jayne & Ian, were extremely friendly and helpful. Their two boxers were very friendly and well behaved. We were fortunate to be in Sarlat on a Wednesday, which is one of two market days each week. The whole center of the old town came alive with fruit, vegetable, foie gras, cheese, and other vendors selling their goods. A great experience!

Our stay in the Old Bakery was the highlight of our holiday. Lou is a warm and laid back host who…read moregenuinely wants his guests to feel at home. Breakfast was delicious with a selection of home made jams to try as well as freshly squeezed orange juice, crispy bacon and roasted home grown tomatoes. The Old Bakery has been beautifully restored with the same care and attention to detail Lou takes in looking after his guests - the pictures do not do it justice. A true home from home.

I'm probably not the first to tell you that the Dordogne is very hot right now. This region in the…read moresouthwest of France is one of the few to have not been destroyed in wars, meaning it's medieval villages are intact. If you are not familiar with the region for this reason, perhaps you have heard about the very famous French dish prepared here: fois gras. In Dordogne you will enjoy the best fois gras of your life with (if I may suggest) a Montbazillac (sweet white) or a Bergerac (red). Connoisseurs know that the way to travel here is by Bed & Breakfast. I found the Bill and Kathy's "Les Volets Rouges" Bed & Breakfast online. I had actually called a bunch and chose them because Bill was so nice to me on the phone. Their home is traditional Dordogne, made with old stones and inside the decoration is cosy and immaculate. Kathy takes great care of the guests. I have never been to a Bed & Breakfast in Dordogne or anywhere else where such care was taken. She changed our towels every day, the swimming pool is heated, you can use their terrace and she even lent us plastic dinner ware for a picnic. There are even bathroom amenities so if you forget something, chances are they will have put it in the bathroom for you! Noise is not an issue at Les Volets Rouges as the only neighbors are sheep, and they go to bed early! Besides the welcoming English couple, their lovely home and the charm you feel in it, the Volets Rouges Bed & Breakfast Dordogne is perfectly situated between Beynac and Sarlat. Both cities are worth a day trip at the very least. When we came here, the weather was actually not warm and we had some rain but I was pleased to notice that the region is just as lovely in the cool weather as it is in the hot sun. The cool weather actually deters tourists and makes March or September ideal times to see the charm of the Dordogne without the throngs of tourists at all corners. I will definitely be back. I just hope there will be room for me! Bill and Kathy have three rooms to rent, all with private bathrooms/showers. Breakfast in their immaculate dining room is a treat. You feel like royalty and family at the same time when you visit Les Volets Rouges Bed & Breakfast Dordogne! Note, prices in 2011 are 65 euros per night.