Daglan holiday cottage: Domme

For me, this was the best holiday I have had in France in the last 20 years, mainly because Roy and Letitia were so helpful and so welcoming, but also because of the excellent accommodation and the area. For anyone who doesn't speak good French, it's always handy to have a bi-lingual owner close by to help with problems; Roy and Letitia are able to do this and do it with great charm.
The village of Peyruzel is a sleepy, hilltop time-warp, dominated by the ancient English chateau which is across the road from the cottage. The cottage windows overlook the rooftops of properties lower down the hill and out across the valley - an excellent prospect in the early morning when the mists sit like quicksilver in the lowest areas and the sun warms the heavily wooded slopes of the valley sides. In the evening, the setting sun tinges the opposite slopes with the colours of Autumn.
The sleepy atmosphere of the village is occasionally broken by a passing vehicle, though the quiet soon returns leaving the desire to nod in the warmth almost overwhelming. Opposite the cottage terrace is the wall of the chateau garden which is overhung with fig, walnut and hazelnut trees. The terrace itself is decorated with flower tubs.
The small town of Daglan, a five minute drive down into the valley, is very pretty and has a small supermarket that can offer all of the basic requirements; a slightly longer drive will take you to Cenac (also pretty) where there is a larger supermarket, restaurants, and other shops that are mainly set up for tourists.
This is a beautiful area. The Dordogne river runs close by with lots of opportunities for canoeing and sight-seeing river trips. The mediaeval quarter of Sarlat is superb - one of the best I have seen in France.
I spent two very comfortable and happy weeks here in September when the weather was still very warm, the position of the cottage on the top of the hill ensuring a pleasant breeze. The kitchen is well equipped and all of the sheets/towels etc are of good quality. The cottage was clean and exactly what I had expected from the photographs.
Roy and Letitia made the holiday by being such excellent hosts wihout being in any way intrusive. If you're interested, Roy will be pleased to show you the barn development, which is really quite stunning.
Would I go again? Yes. Would I recommend it to others? Yes. Did my wife and our visitors like the cottage? Yes.
Thanks for a marvellous holiday.

Had a wonderful holiday at this beautiful cottage, opposite the medieval chateau of Le Peyruzel. Letitia and Roy were very friendly and helpful and took great pains to make us welcome. The cottage is very clean and well maintained and the kitchen is very well equipped with a wonderful view from the window. The bedrooms with en suite are delightful and very comfortable. This is a great area for sightseeing with many hilltop chateaux. There are lots of markets and the medieval town of Sarlat is well worth visiting and is no great distance from the cottage. The Dordogne river is in easy access and the sail up and down the river is well worth making. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage to relatives and friends.

Dear Letitia and Roy,
Ron and I want to tell you again how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely house in Le Peyruzel.
From our first warm meeting with you to our last farewell you could not have been more gracious or helpful. Your house is perfect in so many ways. The views of the village below are incredible. I love the rooftop view out the kitchen window which reminds me of Mary Poppins. The wine and first night grocery items were indicative of the care and attention to detail you two give to your guests. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials we needed. The bedrooms were so very comfortable and we loved having our own private bathroom. Mornings outside on your patio area were a fun way to have coffee and go over our maps.
Your house was such a convenient location for our week of activities--the canoe trip , visiting caves, wine tasting, strolling the market and visiting Domme. Your place was our favorite of all the country inns we stayed in during out visit to France. We will certainly recommend your house to everyone.
Sincerely,
Nicki