Half a mile high lies the river-ploughed plateau: fresh air, wild country, vast space. Built 300 years ago, the family mansion has been brought up to date by clever, delightful Martine: Jacuzzi, hammam, yoga – and organic food and veg from her permaculture garden to keep you blooming.
Locally sourced produce, plates of foie gras, asparagus and more… are served on the covered patio that overlooks the pool and the view. Martine chats happily while cooking, pairing her dishes with an impressive choice of organic wines; she does great breakfasts, too.
Each of the six rooms has a fabulous bathroom, with Italian-style showers and roll top bath, and cosy beds to retire to after long walks over the granite plateaux of the Auvergne, canoeing on the river Lot or day tripping around medieval villages.
We stayed here for four nights after a two months confinement in Corrèze. Chambre d'hôtes were not reopened yet so Martine offered us a gite, with everything in the fridge for breakfast and she brought us a delicious meal every night. The gite was super comfortable. Nothing is too much trouble for Martine and she has plenty of information about the area. A fantastic place both for couples and families. We will be back.