The Dordogne
A former 18th-century farmhouse and barn, Bel Estiu (Occitan for 'beautiful summer') has been gorgeously reimagined. Relax in the spacious downstairs…
Must-see hotels in The Dordogne, Limousin & the Lot
Limousin
Fancy a little treehouse getaway? This luxury cabin on stilts is the perfect spot to power down the mobile phone and go off the grid for a night. Relax in…
The Dordogne
Make a reservation at this luxurious vine-covered manor for total immersion in the French countryside. A one-time tobacco farm, the hotel now has 25…
The Dordogne
Here's your chance to combine historic elegance (a grand château in lush grounds) with contemporary luxury (modern rooms kitted out with design tapestries…
The Lot
In quiet Cuzance, 8km northwest of Martel, this beauty of a B&B offers luxury normally reserved for top-end hotels. Owners Anna and Abel’s period house is…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This beautifully renovated 17th-century house, formerly a nuns’ hospital and later an aristocratic hunting lodge, is set on a hill about 1.5km from Sarlat…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Despite its Renaissance exterior, the enormous rooms here are modern through and through, with shiny wood floors and sleek furnishings. Several delightful…
The Lot
British expats Giles and Fi Stonor have painstakingly restored this 12th-century watermill on the banks of the River Ouysse, using the mill to power the…
Cahors
This new HI hostel, opened in 2017, looks out over the Pont Valentré from a fabulous rooftop deck. Expect modern hostel amenities including laundry,…
Bourdeilles
In the riverside town of Bourdeilles, 9km southwest of Brantôme along the D78, this charming converted mill perched over the river drips character…
The Lot
You’ll need a car to reach this beautiful country estate, 21km west of Figeac in the quaint village of Grèzes, but it’s worth the drive. Rooms in the 17th…
The Dordogne
Part of a group of four renowned wineries (www.vignoblesdubard.com), this beautiful château-vineyard 2km north of Bergerac is definitely the choice for…
The Lot
This luxurious hotel in the valley below St-Cirq boasts one of the best views of its hilltop profile. Lovely, traditional rooms have terracotta-tiled…
Limousin
Modern rooms are in tip-top condition at this smart hotel at the edge of Brive's town centre. Rooms upstairs under the eaves can sleep three, and the…
The Dordogne
Surrounded by 6 hectares of grounds in the valley 4km south of Domme along the D46, this family-friendly B&B’s rooms are all named after flowers: our…
The Lot
This family-friendly cottage complex is set around a manor that originally belonged to winemakers and truffle growers. It has something for everyone:…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Superb modern apartments fill this townhouse as central as could be in medieval Sarlat. Some have views of the cathedral or the cours des Fontaines, and…
The Lot
The pick of places to stay in Martel village, on a quiet lane with 16 individually decorated rooms that blend country comforts with contemporary flair…
The Dordogne
Nico and Igor have painstakingly renovated a historic manor house and barn into a comfortable B&B with modern bathrooms and luxe linens. Find it 8km east…
Limousin
Sleek, contemporary design meets French country living at this fine hotel, set in the enchanting upper village. The elegant restaurant (menus €28 to €37)…
Limousin
About 10km northwest of Brive-la-Gaillarde, this grand château was immortalised by French writer Colette who wrote Le Blé en Herbe and Chéri here. Topped…
The Dordogne
Behind its 19th-century neoclassical façade, this château 15km east of Bergerac is a study in modish minimalism. Monochrome colour schemes including black…
The Dordogne
This riverside hotel has a prime position in La Roque, in an amber stone building with views across the water from higher-priced rooms (others overlook…
The Lot
This central, pretty sienna-stone townhouse has seven cosy doubles and a titchy attic room with modern decor. The restaurant (menus €17 to €31; noon-2pm…
The Dordogne
Les Eyzies’ top posh pad: plush rooms range from cream-and-check ‘classics’ to full-blown lodges with terraces and garden views. Note that classic rooms…
The Dordogne
This mansion in Montignac boasts its own gorgeous rose garden, set around a palm-fringed pool. Rococo rooms are lovely if you like rosy pinks, floral…
The Lot
The best hotel in town is this wonderfully worn and rustic auberge, with haphazard rooms filled with trinkets and solid furniture to match its venerable…
Limousin
Escape to pastoral La Bastidie, the stone inn in Noalihac which contains four individually decorated, comfortable rooms, and a tasty restaurant (menus…
Limoges
This 27-room hotel is the pick of the budget places near the station. Forget frills – easy-clean fabrics and pastel colours are the order of the day – but…
Cabanes Perchées dans les Arbres
The Dordogne
Six treehouses await adventurers south of Monpazier, with marvellous countryside panoramas from the balconies and luxury add-ons like outdoor hot tubs, a…
The Dordogne
This pretty wisteria-clad hotel has been around since the 1850s and was often used as a base by pioneering prehistorians. Flowery rooms are a touch bland,…
Limousin
This upmarket Logis hotel has 21 plush rooms: some modern, some old-fashioned and frilly, some tucked into the attic with sloping ceilings. Its restaurant…
Limousin
The Teyssier’s lovely stone exterior conceals a comfortable, modern hotel: the 15 rooms are fresh and well furnished, with magnolia walls and striped…
Cahors
Next to the Tour du Pape Jean XXII, this excellent nine-room hotel mixes original stone, greenery and well-worn wood with a dash of metropolitan…
The Lot
Rooms in the renovated stone house at this 17th-century farmstead are comfortably kitted out with unique furnishings and modern bathrooms. Grounds are…
The Dordogne
Cosy up in this diminutive but welcoming guesthouse in the middle of Monpazier. Rooms have balconies with sweeping country views, and a refrigerator –…
The Lot
This welcoming hotel is run by friendly proprietors who run a tight ship: super-tidy rooms are warmly and cleanly decorated. The more spacious rooms have…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This elegant hotel offers an attractive mix of modern and traditional touches. Classy rooms subtly evoke a bygone era, with vintage-style phones and…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Just outside the old town centre on a busyish street, this simple stone hotel has to be one of the best deals in Sarlat. Rooms lack sparkle; simple…
Le Colombier de Cyrano et Roxane
The Dordogne
One of several sweet chambres d’hôte in Bergerac’s old town, this 16th-century blue-shuttered stone building has three colourful rooms and a flower-filled…
