Dezie Manor Orangerie and Gardens near Sarlat la Caneda

We had a wonderful stay at Dezie Manor in the Cottage. The house is stunning and the host Grant is extremely attentive and helpful whilst unobtrusive. The house is very well equipped and the air conditioning was extremely welcome as we had temperatures of 40 degrees. Pool was an absolute dream and cleaned daily and our six year old loved the football table and games cabinet. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here. Very clean and well located for access to local amenities, both of historic interest and also activities for children. We visited Sarlat, the steam train in Martel, Le Bugue, a water park (15 mins away - best for younger children) and went canoeing between Campagne and Lemeuil along the Vezere.

Check in and communication was fantastic and very easy. Grant (the host) was super friendly and brought us much appreciated pizzas on the first night. Facilities were really good, with the games room being an added bonus to keep all amused in the evenings. Plenty of outside space for games and lovely shady areas. Great pool area and covered seating area, though a parasol would have been much appreciated for peak sun when on the sunbeds.Lots to explore in the area with highlights being the old towns areas of Bergerac and Perigeaux, Rouffignac Cave and the gorgeous hilltop village of Issigeac.

Grant was the perfect host. Provided things quickly when asked and left us alone when not needed.The air con in the house was a blessing during the 2 week heat wave. Pool was an amazing temperature with the cosy shade of the pool house when the sun got too hot. Covered eating area with BBQ was used all the time(especially during the odd nightly heat storm). As mentioned on their website items provided have changed over the years and the gym is now a play room, but Grant dropped off a bench and free weights to use, which was perfect. Grant has plans over the winter to improve the site even more, which is even more reasons to book. Vergt town has a great bakery just opposite a really friendly Vets (who were great for our 2 dogs for the ‘pet passport’ requirements). The Intermarche has all you need (11 mins away) but the bigger Intermarche at Bugue will make up the rest. Sarlat Le Canada is about 40 mins away and has a must visit market on Saturday (leave by 8.30 to get reliable parking and a less busy market experience). Les Eyzies with its historic area and access to canoeing is also easily accessible (approx 30-40 mins). If you forget anything the Intermarche also has an Amazon locker so you just need to sign up to the French site. All in all a relaxing, enjoyable holiday for the family and dogs. Will look to book again next year.

Dezi manor is simply beautiful, we had the most amazing week, clean, comfortable, very well equipped and the best host we’ve ever stayed with, very helpful and always available but at the same time respectful of our privacy, thank you Grant, we will be back 😊