Le Grindoux

Guest: Big G (Mission Viejo, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

Our family of 10, 6 adults and 4 children, stayed at Le Grindoux in June, 2011. We couldn't recommend it more. Ideally located in the heart of the Dordogne, there is a range of nearby sites and activities for all ages: chateaux, farms, lakes, wineries and wonderful village markets where one can find an array of gourmet foods to take home for the evening meal. You can rely on the accurate description of the property; it is as ever pleasant and comfortible as it appears in the pictures, and the owners and the their local representative couldn't be more helpful in providing suggestions, information, and even a stocked kitchen upon request.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Wonderful relaxing vacation

Guest: Lee (Paso Robles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

Charming house, comfortable, clean and well-appointed - good beds and good bathrooms! - lovely patio w/beautiful view & easily workable bbq - very close to the town of Castillones which has 3 excellent restaurants at which we ate, Le Marechalerie, Les Remparts Hotel restaurant and Le Gourmet - also good grocery store and wonderful market day on Tuesdays in Casti - easy drive to many other bastide towns in area and several chateaux - only minor problem was that washer/dryer needs better instructions to go with it - otherwise a marvelous rental and would & have recommended it to friends

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Le Grindoux June 2010

Guest: Scott and JM (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We loved our time at Le Grindoux. We are a family of 4 with 2 very active boys aged 11 and 8 and arrived at Le Grindoux after a 27 hour flight from Australia to the UK, a night in each of London and Bordeaux and a drive from Bordeaux getting used to driving on the RHS of the road! Needless to say we were over the moon when we arrived and saw that the house was just as the photos depicted (without the use of wide angle lenses etc..) and just as described. The house was immaculate and the welcome pack of wines, fresh bread, foie gras, jam, cheeses, fresh fruit, ham was perfect. The information pack provided us with many great leads on where to go and what to do. We tried out the local restaurants, Casti Pizza (great thin based wood fired pizzas), made friends with the locals at the Bar where we had our morning coffee and evening aperitif, went to the local markets and cooked BBQs at the house, ate copius amounts of bread, cheeses, fresh salads dressed with walnut oil, fresh fruits (the cherries in particular) all washed down with local wines. The boys loved the space in the yard and kicked footballs around. We rode the bikes along the quiet roads nearby, walked in the early mornings, swam at the local pool, raided the boookshelves for the many books on France and soaked up the sun in the courtyard which seems perfectly positioned to capture morning and afternoon (and evening at that time of year) sun. This is a truly beautiful part of France. The owners were very helpful answering all of our questions before the trip making sure we were looked after during our stay. We have no hesitation in recommending the house to family and friends and are already planning ways in which we may return to Castillones and stay again at Le Grindoux.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Le Grindoux

Guest: Guch L (Driggs, ID)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/20/10

My husband and I, along with 3 friends, had the most enjoyable stay at Le Grindoux mid-April. This charming, rustic and very clean farmhouse is in a superb location for exploring the French countryside. Each day brought a new adventure as we explored the area visiting wineries, the “beaux villages”, chateaus, prehistoric cave paintings, and the daily farmers markets of the neighboring villages. The rates were so affordable too! Whether you want to explore by car or cycling (all the roads are paved) I highly recommend Le Grindoux for a vacation that is both full of delights and relaxing at the same time. We can’t wait to go back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Guest: Liz and Matt Howitt (-)
Date of Stay: 06/07/08 Review Submitted: 03/30/10

We were lucky enough to stay at Le Grindoux in June of 2008, and had a wonderful time. My husband and I were travelling with 2 older teenagers, so you never know how your accommodation decisions are going to be received. The house is done with particular style, while allowing for every comfort. The area is beautiful, with caves and a winery nearby. Needless to say, everyone was very well pleased, and we are anticipating our next stay! Liz and Matt Howitt San Francisco, California

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