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(Last Updated March 2012)                     

We enjoyed being open for guests for 12 very busy seasons but have decided our future now lies in UK near our family!  It will be a wrench to say a permanent goodbye to our Dordogne lifestyle and friends, but it is time to change our focus.

So we have placed the gites on the market.  We are not  taking gite bookings although Brian will spend considerable time there in the Summer months in order to show potential buyers around, and to enjoy the delights of the Dordogne as a retired person!  Julie has returned to her previous UK employment and will take her holidays in the Dordogne as much as time allows.

If you are interested in buying a 2 bedroom home with 3 gites providing an income then you can contact us direct and we will send details of our own house and the price, which are not shown on this web site.  If you wish to view then we can arrange a viewing even if we are not in residence at the time.

We have had a very successful business here and are happy  to pass on our tips about how to get good bookings over a lengthy season.  But frankly these gites are in such a good position, near the main attractions, that we never had to work hard at getting inquiries.  Many of our past customers wish to return - sorry to have turned them away this year!

And finally - here is a sample of write-up's in our visitor's books, which we will show you if you are visiting with a view to buying:

K and M from California who stayed in La Boulangerie: 'Staying at La Boissiere has certainly been a highlight in our 3 month Europe trip.  We are now off to Spain, but we will miss the beautiful Dordogne and Vezere valleys.  The sights are amazing (valley views), the food fantastic, and the people very friendly.  The human history is mind boggling and we would highly recommend Lascaux caves even though it is a reproduction.  The chateaux are also incredible.  Many thanks to Julie and Brian! We hope to come back someday.'

J and D from USA who stayed in La Boulangerie: 'We first visited France in 1956, the Dordogne in 1971, La Boissiere / La Boulangerie in 2002.  Because new horizons constantly beckon, we rarely return to the same place - but La Boulangerie has been an exception.  Thanks Brian and Julie!This time we found a new way to see cave paintings, the electric train at Grotte de Rouffignac (Lascaux is a technological triumph but its not the real thing).  And if you're willing to blow your bankroll on the best food Perigord has to offer then make a reservation at La Centenaire in Les Eyzies - but when the bill comes don't say we did not warn you!  Enjoy the Dordogne -  as we have.'

S and P and children from UK who stayed in La Grangette   - 'A wonderful relaxing week here.  The view is stunning - you would never tire of it.  One could sit for hours just soaking it up, which is largely what we did!  A castle, a boat trip and daily swimming rounded off a great holiday.  Thank you.'

M and C and son from UK who stayed in La Maison Perigordine: 'What an idyllic place to spend our honeymoon;  stunning views and countryside.  Highlights include evening market at Belves (great atmosphere), river tar at Roque Gageac, and quietly lounging by the pool!  One week is just not long enough.  Hope to come back when L is older.  Thanks again to Julie and Brian.' 

S and M from Australia who stayed in La Maison Perigordine:  'We've enjoyed our sojourn at La Maison Perigordine and wish we could stay longer overlooking the patchwork fields.  Sarlat is a highlight and lunch at 'Guele et Gesier' was fantastic up in the artists quarter.  Domme is a must and the Grottes were made special by Olivier our guide.  Thank you to Julie and Brian - spectacular hosts!'