We have just returned from a glorious week’s holiday at Le Rusthe. What a magical place! Surrounded by sunflowers and vines, the view stretches over woods and fields, with spectacular sunsets reflected in the large swimming pool. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated, and have blissfully comfortable beds. The ancient stone walls and painted wooden shutters keep the house cool even on the hottest days, and the hilltop location means there is always a gentle breeze – better than any air-conditioning!
The kitchen, with original beams and fireplace (complete with rocking chairs!) is huge and fully-equipped, and we ate outside every day on the veranda, where there is a second large table. The 2 new bathrooms are huge and have great showers, and it is useful having a 3rd bathroom not far from the pool.
There is so much to see and do, we feel we have only just started to explore the area and will certainly be coming back again – from the delicious Sunday lunch at Soumensac, just a walk away through the vines, to the lovely market and castle in Duras, or the epic Pizzeria in Eymet… not to mention the amazing white wine from Domaine D’Eybro – head from Soumensac towards Eymet, and turn right when you get to the lake.
The children loved the pool, and the games room upstairs was ideal, with hilarious games of table tennis and table football, as well as the vast sofa which seats an entire family – the massive screen was very popular for playing racing games on the PS3!
We would strongly recommend Le Rusthe for family holidays, as there is something for everyone – we will be back!