I would have given L’Entracte 4.5 points had that been possible. It isn’t perfect. But the positives outweigh the negatives so decisively that it is easy to recommend. It’s built on the bones of a north-facing15th Century house which means it’s a bit dark, the stairs are many and steep (the top floor can be a vertiginous challenge), one bath is squeezed in beneath the stairs and the kitchen is oddly laid out. And yet, you get to live in a piece of medieval history on a quiet walking street just steps away from the Place de la Liberté and within an easy walk of all the restaurants and shops of Vieux Sarlat.
We stayed for fifteen days in June and found the house to be reasonably cool with the assistance of fans and open windows even on a day that hit 40° C (104° F). It was quiet, with the exception of a few Saturday late-night revelers and the occasional early morning bottle guy from the neighboring restaurant. Free parking was plentiful and convenient. Wifi was suitable for streaming and reliable on the main floor and in the master bedroom. The showers were good with abundant hot water.
We prepared many of our own meals (you can only eat so much duck – try Hà-Tiên, the Viet/Thai restaurant for a welcome break) and found the kitchen lacked certain utensils: a spatula, salad tongs, measuring spoons/cups, sufficient storage containers. We discovered the can opener was broken when we attempted to open a locally-produced can of cassoulet. (My fifty-year-old Swiss Army knife rescued us.)
In sum, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite minor frustrations and recommend L’Entracte, even for those of us in the over-seventy set who are in decent health.