Domaine de Labarthe

Espère, Lot
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)5 65 30 92 34
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Per night
€192 - €262
Bedroom

5 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

Per night
€192 - €262

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€192 - €262 per night

The Experience

Find elegant rooms in one wing of this handsome old family house, a lovely blend of old and new. You’ll receive a great welcome and generous hospitality from Laurence and Guillaume – but you can also find complete privacy if you prefer.

Laurence’s dinners alone are worth the visit; then there’s the fine heated pool on the olive-studded terrace, the rose garden and Italianate formality rolling past walnut groves. Organise yoga sessions or a massage in the grounds and learn to cook traditional fare with a local chef. Breakfast in or out on homemade jam, local bread, fresh pastries, and fruit juices.

Beyond the gates find beautiful Lot countryside, gastronomy and wine, old villages and unmissable Cahors (10-minute drive); enjoy bustling markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, an unusual cathedral, medieval streets lined with independent shops and the beautiful 14th-century Pont Valentré.

Domaine de Labarthe - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the grounds
  • Laurence’s moreish breakfasts and dinners
  • Exploring the amazing Cahors vineyards
Domaine de Labarthe - Gallery

You should know

  • This is a sophisticated place so more suited for adults and well-behaved children
  • Dinner is offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings only

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €192
Surcharges
Singles €172-€242.
3 Twin/doubles
From €192
2 Doubles
From €192

Information

Booking information

Check in
3.30pm-7.30pm Monday-Saturday
Check out
By 11.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights, 4 nights in high season.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

Fluffy blankets and dog beds, and emergency dog food supplies.

Max. 3 dogs. €14 per dog, per night.

Large park and woodland for walking. No dogs on the breakfast terrace.

Meals
Dinner, 3 courses, €54 by arrangement.

Reviews

On the doorstep of historic, fascinating Cahors yet a haven of tranquillity, where you will feel cosseted in a historic house of architectural interest and great comfort. The house oozes history and sits at ease within its extensive grounds. The vineyards may have gone, but be assured the Laurence and Guillaume will be excellent guides to the local wines and where to enjoy them with local produce.
Inspected Patricia Sawday's Inspector

Johannes, Feldkirch

Great location, wonderful rooms, excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Furthermore we enjoyed the pool, the garden and especially the barbecue area which can be used by the guests. Conclusion: probably the best spot we have experienced in France.


ROSS, Guildford

A gem of a place. Laurence and Guillaume were most welcoming. We had 7 of our best nights of many in France during countless holidays at this delightful accommodation close to Cahors. The facilities were excellent, including a heated swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, plenty of outside seating, varied breakfasts, comfortable bed, regularly changed towels along with bathrobes/towels for pool use, not to mention covered car parking.


Lawrence, Rowayton, Connecticut

Based on the pictures at the website and the reviews, we had high expectations for our 3-night stay at Domaine de Labarthe. But we were not prepared for the serene charm and comfort of this family owned country estate inn, or for the warm hospitality we received from our hosts, Laurence and Guillaume. We wish we could have stayed longer. We look forward to our next visit


Matt

This is the sort of place you want to tell everyone about, and then no-one, because if too many people know about it, it will be difficult to book. The hosts are charming and extremely helpful. The rooms cool and comfortable and bathrooms exemplary, with great power showers. The winner though is the house and region. Steeped in history, immersed in wine and thoughtfully and tastefully maintained. The guest kitchen adds options and convenience, but if you miss out on one of Laurence's meals you do yourselves and your host an injustice. Enjoy chilling by the pool or the nearby market in Cahors.


Location

The neighbourhood

The estate is set back from a busy main road in the bustling village of Espère – once inside and down the long drive the feeling is of peace and tranquillity. You’re in wine country here so explore the many Cahors vineyards. The food is good around here too – head to the beautiful Château de Mercuès (two km) for Michelin-starred food or Aux Quatre Vins (7 km) serves hearty fare in a lovely setting.

Local points of interest from Laurence & Guillaume Bardin

  • In the Lot valley: Food markets, chateaux, malbec wineyards, walks along the river, open air markets, great restaurants in Cahors and ... Labarthe! a peaceful retreat to enjoy restful moments in a green and beautiful environment.Cosy and confortable rooms
  • Valentre bridge, Cahors medieval city, Saint-Cirq Lapopie and Pech Merle caves: 45 minutes. La Roque Gageac, Bonaguil forteress castle, Rocamadour : 50 minutes. Figeac Champollion Museum: 60 minutes. Moissac cloister: 1 h 25. Albi: 2 hours.
  • Within easy reach excellent restaurants: LE VINOIS 6 mn, Michelin starred: 'LE GINDREAU, CHATEAU DE MERCUES On Mondays guest meals served on the terrace - on bookings only - ''assiettes gourmandes'' and salads and wines on request prior to reservation.
  • There is a barbecue and a summer kitchen at your disposal, as well as a heated pool and a formal rose garden. Hatha yoga classes are held in the beautiful, restored barn or in the garden. Health and wellness massages and treatments are available on site from professionals.
  • It is ideally situated on the wine routes. Nearby vineyards include CHATEAU LAGREZETTE and CHATEAU DE CAYX, which are owned by TRH the Sovereigns of Denmark. Guillaume offers guided tastings and a wide selection of wines to enjoy with your meals on site or to take home.
  • Healthy Yoga retreats, Gourmet food Festival LOT OF SAVEURS in June. In January/ February in Labarthe dinning room: special homemade truffles dinners for groups. Receptions for friendly groups and professionals. Exclusive wedding and seminars venue.

Introducing

Laurence & Guillaume Bardin

Laurence and Guillaume - an energetic, interesting couple who are in the wine trade and grow walnuts, will welcome you into their amazing home. They’ve been running the B&B since 2014, but the house has been in their family for many years. You may meet their two friendly, well-behaved dogs too.