We had the most extraordinary time at Petit Nivelle during our 6-week stay in April and May 2015 when we came with our 3 year old son and 8 month old daughter.
We cannot thank Angela, Bob and Evelyn enough for making our stay so enjoyable. The previous reviews are correct: the house is even better in person than in the photos. It is fantastic! There is obviously a lot of pride in the house which is well maintained, and they are always making upgrades. Bob and Evelyn are on site to help with anything but also respect privacy so we always felt we had our own space. The rooms were well appointed and beds very comfortable. The bathrooms were modern with fantastic showers and tubs. The kitchen is just what other have said...so well appointed. We cooked a lot and were never missing a tool, dish, appliance etc.
Amazingly, we never ran out of things to do around the house, even with a 3-year old. He loved the "toy house" where he discovered lots of toys and sports equipment (scooters, ride alongs, badminton and tennis, soccer balls, toys for the sandbox). His favourite was the trampoline followed closely by the pool (gated for safety) and swings. The boules court was very fun too. There is also TV, lots of movies and great wifi. Traveling with a baby can be challenging so the baby equipment (crib, highchair, playmat, monitor, bathchair, even baby spoons!) was so appreciated. Outside space is beautiful with great patio for meals, hammock and gardens.
The location of the house was great too! There were many different markets and stores within a short drive. We were able to do day trips to many different places including Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Bergerac and the castles of the Perigord region. There are also great restaurants within reach as well - L'Ardoise in Pessac sur Dordogne was a favourite.
Needless to say, we highly recommend Petit Nivelle! Great for both adults and kids. Such a beautiful spot and we will always remember that beautiful view, across the vineyards and rolling hills.