Domaine de La Banne

From the moment we arrived it was clear that Domaine de la Banne is a very special place, then it just got better!
Neil and David are amazing and so knowledgable. We chatted by the beautiful pool with a welcome drink, this gave us time to relax before unpacking our luggage and getting to know the gite. It is equipped to a high standard with everything you could ever need.
The interior was immaculate and tastefully appointed.
The pool and shaded outside eating area makes for a really sociable space.
The place is just perfect, only enhanced by the guys approach. They became friends not just hosts. We would highly recommend staying at Domaine de la Banne.
(Taken from our Guestbook)

On arrival, we were greeted with a hamper of fruit, beer, wine, jam, teabags, milk, fresh juice - everything we needed to settle in nicely. With so many places to see and time spent at the gîte, a week didn’t feel enough. The place is beautiful. The whole region is stunning. We kayaked down the Dordogne from Castelnaud and at the gîte there was a lovely saltwater swimming pool with umbrellas for ample shade. The outside kitchen was perfect for an evening barbecue, with the inside kitchen being roomy and having good quality kitchenware. The rooms were lovely and the bathrooms with quality toiletries were gorgeous. David and Neil were terrific hosts. We can’t thank them enough and will be back again as soon as possible!
(Taken from our Guestbook)

La Banne is perfect in every way - the gite is very stylish, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay. The location is stunning with beautiful views in all directions including from the private pool and outside kitchen. Neil and David are very friendly hosts with lots of information about the surrounding area but also respect your privacy. We had a fabulous 2 weeks here and will definitely return!
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I’m writing this review begrudgingly truth be told because, selfishly, I want this absolute gem of a place to always have availability as it’s quite frankly superb. From the moment we arrived we felt immediately at home. The gite was just beautiful and utterly spotless clean - the pictures don’t do it justice. We were welcomed with a hamper of bread / wine / snacks etc. In fact everything had been thought of throughout, with real added touches of luxury.
The salt water pool outside was just glorious and the kids had a great time making full use of the inflatables provided whilst we prepared lunch in the outside kitchen area - bliss!
The gardens are beautifully maintained. I spent many an hour reading / sleeping in the huge hammock which hung between two lush trees. The field beyond the gardens had a little herd of very polite cows who kept themselves to themselves but it was really lovely just to have them there in the distance.
The owners, Neil and David, are simply fabulous. From the day we booked and throughout our stay they could not have been more generous (buying the most beautiful chocolate cake as a surprise for our son’s birthday) and so helpful and hospitable (what they don’t know about the area isn’t worth knowing).
It’s fair to say that we are very private so did not expect to make friends and actually want to hang out with these two beauties but that is indeed what happened but at our choosing I might add. If you want total privacy, you’ll get it.
I could go on and on but, instead, I suggest you find out for yourselves - whether it’s for a long stay or long weekend, you won’t be disappointed!
(Taken from our Guestbook)

La Banne, Belves is ideally situated with everything you’ll need. Our thanks to Neil and David who were the perfect hosts and were so friendly and helpful. Great recommendations for places to eat and to visit. The gite was spotlessly clean and has all the mod cons we needed. The gardens and pool were lovely and very peaceful. There are two patisseries nearby which have the most amazing selections. Belves itself is definitely worth a visit especially on the food night, about a 25 min walk on quiet lanes but it does have a steep hill. We have visited the Dordogne several times and La Banne is the nicest place we have stayed at. It’s situated only forty minutes from Bergerac airport and if going from London City airport it’s probably the most stress free way of travelling to the Region. We have already booked up to go back next year to La Banne. There’s plenty to do and see in this part of the Dordogne. You won’t be disappointed.
(Taken from our Guestbook)