Le Mas & Le Mazet

A jewel in the crown of greenery. There are places where charm, authenticity, peace and kindness come together, and they are rare. Le Mazet is one of them. We spent a week in this haven of peace and will treasure unforgettable memories of this very special place. What can we say? Everything has been thought of to ensure the well-being of our visitors, with excellent comfort, a superbly equipped kitchen, carefully selected furniture and a tastefully decorated gîte.

Sitting under the oak tree, glass of rosé in hand, watching a kestrel, silhouetted by the setting sun, hunting on the fringe of the cornfield, and you think `Is that the same kestrel nesting about 20ft from our window?' and the answer is yes, yes it is, because that's the sort of place Le Mazet is. Peaceful, rural, yet within easy reach of amenities (half an hour or so from the airport), this is where the world stops. Rupert and Frank are the perfect hosts, and the little stone house has been equipped with all you need; they really have thought of everything, even ITV3 on the telly.

Another wonderful week (our fifth spring visit) at Le Mas! The grandkids swam in the pool almost every day, and we had great rambles in the countryside. Rupert and Franck recommended a couple of bastide towns we had not visited, Belves and Villereal, and we happily revisited the peacocks, mazes, and Dordogne river vistas in the hanging gardens of Marqueyssac. As always, a comfortable house with enough space to spread out and have a quiet moment, balanced by the big kitchen / dining / fireplace room as a great place to gather. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Le Mazet is the most charming place we've stayed in the Dordogne. A beautifully restored stone cottage with all mod cons, lovely gardens and stunning views across the valley to the 12th century church of St Croix. Perfectly located—peaceful and private, but only a short drive to charming villages with great local markets, shops and restaurants. Rupert and Franck are the most welcoming hosts - full of insider tips on the best places to eat and explore. They’ve truly thought of everything. We’ve stayed three times now (once in winter, twice in spring) and it just keeps getting better.

When you are dreaming of an ideal stay for your vacation, you are probably imagining something like Le Mas & Le Mazet without even knowing that such a place actually exists in France! Set in the striking countryside of Dordogne, close to quaint villages and (pre)history-packed areas, Le Mas & Le Mazet offer the rare combination of relaxed yet stylish stay in nature with all the comforts, privacy, and the warmest accommodating, but discreet hosting one could possibly imagine. We spent one of our best vacation weeks at Le Mazet.