Manoir du Bois Mignon

We enjoyed the hospitality and friendliness of Rob and Vanessa for 4 days. Their friendliness and understanding, together with a fantastic breakfast and dinner on request, made it a very pleasant stay for us. We can highly recommend this address. Bert en Lucie from the Netherlands (Maastricht).

We have just returned from a wonderful week at this very well managed and well presented upmarket B &B. It was more like a small hotel. LOCATION…….a 5 min drive from two small villages, and a 20/25 min run to the lovely medieval town of Bergerac where there are many restaurants. Very well situated for exploring The Dordogne. A good train service is on your doorstep. FACILITIES…….we had the upper floor which is a self contained apartment. Well presented and spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and very large shower. There is a huge communal lounge for guests to relax and outside there are plenty of cushioned sun beds located around the large clean pool. OWNERS…….Rob and Venessa were lovely hosts who really make sure they look after their guests. We had lovely breakfasts. On our last night (we stayed six days) they cooked up a wonderful dinner that we enjoyed with two other couples. They have a very friendly dog called Rosie and three trouble free lap cats The whole experience was faultless ad an absolute joy.

Booked a trip for a party of 7 and we had the exclusive use of the hotel. Vanessa and Rob (English owners) were incredibly helpful and attentive right from the first enquiry. That followed through with plans made for a dinner al fresco and a picnic lunch delivered to the banks of the Dordogne. When we arrived all was in place for a perfect stay and Rob and Vanessa were fantastic hosts. This felt more like a Country House party with friends rather than a stay at a soulless hotel. That takes a great deal of work by the proprietors to pull it off. Everything was not merely faultless, but was exceptional. A visit that will live in the memory

The place was wonderful - old stone structure, typical for the area which had been beautifully renovated and decorated. The garden and pool area were inviting and there were several small outhouses that had been fixed up for either pool or ping pong. The room was roomy and comfortable . Best of all was the welcome and attention by the British hosts Rob and Vanessa who made us feel very much at home.

From the first phone call with Vanessa, we were always going to stay at the Manoir Du Bois Mignon. Both owners, Rob and Vanessa, have a lovely, easy going approach, and offer a very warm welcome to their 'home'. The place is naturally beautiful. It has been tastefully refurbished in recent years and is now a very relaxed, comfortable base for visiting the delightful Bordeaux region. Our room was actually the smallest in the house, but it never crossed our minds. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the bathroom was a good size, with a long bath and a separate, spacious shower. Breakfast, included in the price, was plentiful and a daily treat (Quick tip; accept the offer of cooked eggs, they are delicious). Everything expected of a continental breakfast. Evening meals are not part of the deal, but Vanessa is happy to negotiate if asked. We had dinner on arrival, on the Sunday, and, again, it was fantastic. Late September gave us really good weather, and the pool in the garden came in very useful. We never used the gardens 'games area', but it is there for those who want it. This is a lovely place to chill out and relax. I hope we go back.

It’s hard to know exactly what makes this venue such a fantastic place to stay. Is it the magnificent main house itself, with a suitably grand lobby, dining room, guest lounge and staircase ? The location just a short stroll to The Dordogne ? Or is it the welcoming hosts Vanessa & Rob, who go above and beyond to make your stay not just as effortlessly relaxing as is possible, but make you feel like an extended part of their family. From the first moment we walked through the door we were simply blown away by ‘Manoir’. That was immediately followed by Rob showing us around the house and to our room, which only reflected the high standards which are so obvious. (And as Rob said, the mattress is super comfortable!) Vanessa & Rob stamp their very own relaxed attitude on your stay which simply elevates your experience even further. Every second of our stay was a joy, and the only complaint we have is that it was not longer. As may be apparent, we cannot recommend ‘Manoir’ enough. Suffice to say, we were already looking forward to a return visit before we had left.