La Saucisserie - Chestnut

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you in 2026.​

We took over La Saucisserie in October 2024. After 35 years quantity surveying, 35 years barrister's clerking and bringing up our children, Tom and Emily and most surprisingly 35 years together (!), we decided to make things difficult!

Of the 46 properties shortlisted and the 30 viewed, La Saucisserie in the (very) green and stunning north Dordogne was perfection. The extensive grounds provide space for our newly planted orchards and potager, and coming in 2026 new vineyard, and -subject to unanimous agreement - chickens! There’s also a longer and ongoing plan to plant and create a ‘hidden valley’ for quiet solitude and wellness inspired by the Lost Gardens of Heligan. But we have the immediacy of two superb swimming pools, outdoor games, Le Petit Cochon bar, and newly refurbished gites ready now for our guests.

Over the next few years growing our own food, using the sun to power us, planting more trees, and shopping locally at the wonderful local markets will allow us to live that little bit more sustainably. And hopefully inspire guests to do likewise. If you want. Or if you simply want to sit by the pools with local beer or wine (or international cocktail) and enjoy your family holiday with all the facilities on site and around us, then be our guests. Your holiday, your way!

Far From the Madding Crowd!
But close enough to visit it!

A grand building, former sausage factory with authentic features from an interesting past.
But with all mod-cons, good wifi, streaming TV, powerful hot showers, and super comfy beds.
And outside 2 swimming pools, boules, giant chess, bar, chickens and lots more