We stayed at La Maison du Petit Roque for the second week of our French Wedding and Honeymoon extravaganza, and after the hustle and bustle of the excitement of the big family stay at a nearby chateau it was exactly what we were looking for for a romantic escape to the peace and quiet of the countryside!
The gite is basic, but perfectly comfortable and the owners, Mary and John, did everything possible to make us welcome and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Their home is a 2min drive / 10 min walk away and they let us use their pool every afternoon. For families with small children, please note that the pool is quite deep, and that the at the cottage, whilst fairly large, wasn't completely fenced off at he time (though I believe there was a project to do so afterwards so please check with he owners) so supervision would be needed.
We also did some cycling and kayaking from the local village of Pessac, and ate at a couple of local restaurants - the Belvedere is well documented, but there are plenty of others and we found an amazing place with a €12 set menu (unfortunately I've forgotten the name!)
Bergerac is an easy drive away, as is St Emilion and Bordeaux, and there are plenty of activities should you choose to seek them out - ever considered a balloon flight over St Emilion and the vineyards? Breathtaking!
We highly recommend this cottage, and will definitely be back!