Le Prestbytre
We chose Le Prestbytre based on our experience of Andreuilles where we spent a week in August 2017. Please see my separate review for this house.
My wife and I are keen cyclists and our prior research indicated that there are many routes for both cycling types in the LOT. Note. For 10 Euros, in the local tourist office in Souillac you can pick up 'Les Boucles Lotoises' - a pack of 39 circuits of VTT routes, graded green, blue, red and black! We tried several which were all good and well sign-posted.
However, whilst good cycling may have been one of our main reasons for choosing Le Prestbytre, it wasn't the only one. Our wish list included the following:-
Peace and Tranquility
Air conditioning
Heated Pool with exclusive use
No close neighbours
A 'cooks' kitchen as we do a lot of it
BBQ area
Cycle storage
Private parking
Wifi
We were at the house for month of June 2017 and from the moment we walked in, to the day of our departure, everything about our stay in this house was perfect.
The weather during our vacation was sunny and hot for the first 3.5 weeks, so we spent our days either cycling, canoeing on the Dordogne, site seeing or simply relaxing by the pool which is excellent - warm, clear and deep. A new automatic pool cover has recently been installed.
The beds are very comfortable and at night it is silent. Because it was so hot, we made use of the air conditioning (which is in every bedroom) which meant we got a good night's sleep.
My favourite room is the kitchen which although quite small, is well designed with all the equipment you need. It has both an induction and gas hob and dishwasher. There is also a room in the courtyard with a washing machine and tumble drier.
We ate out at the village restaurant Le Chastrusse on 4 occasions and were never disappointed. If the weather is kind on a Saturday night, Mr Chasstrusse, the chef, owner and Mairie plays his accordion to diners which is an experience!
Phillipe, the owner, was available when we needed him, which wasn't often. When he needed to come to the house, he respected our privacy and always asked if it was convenient. He provided a couple of bikes for our guests so we were all able to enjoy the cycling. He is a perfect host and nothing is too much trouble.
I know I may have repeated what others have already said, but you will NOT be disappointed if you choose Le Prestbytre