Domaine de La Banne

We had a fantastic stay for a week. Beautiful property and area and the hosts could not have been more helpful. The gite is perfectly equipped and the pool is lovely. Very highly recommended and we ho…

We had a fantastic stay for a week. Beautiful property and area and the hosts could not have been more helpful. The gite is perfectly equipped and the pool is lovely. Very highly recommended and we hope to return!

We have just spend a perfect week at the wonderful gite at Domaine la Banne. If you arrive you'll get the warmest welcome you can imagine. Neil and David welcome you with a drink and a nice talk to ge…

We have just spend a perfect week at the wonderful gite at Domaine la Banne. If you arrive you'll get the warmest welcome you can imagine. Neil and David welcome you with a drink and a nice talk to get to know each other. The gite is very well maintained, very clean and thought out. The garden is very large with very nice views of the countryside. It's quiet and peaceful. The swimming pool and outdoor kitchen are perfect. During our week it was very warm, so we were very happy we could use the air-conditioning. David and Neil are the best hosts: warm-hearted and always available for questions.

We arrived at Domaine de la Banne on a very hot day to be greeted by Neil and David with a cool glass of wine. That set the way for what was to become the most wonderful weeks holiday. As a family of…

We arrived at Domaine de la Banne on a very hot day to be greeted by Neil and David with a cool glass of wine. That set the way for what was to become the most wonderful weeks holiday. As a family of 5 (including our adult children and partner) this beautiful, clean, well-maintained and very spacious barn and Chamber d'hote was the perfect mix of relaxation and fun, as well as being really well placed to visit all the beautiful villages in the surrounding area. Great communication throughout, and extremely helpful. We could not recommend it highly enough.

Domaine de la Banne exceeded our expectations. The gîte was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, and very well equipped, providing everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The air-co…

Domaine de la Banne exceeded our expectations. The gîte was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, and very well equipped, providing everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The air-conditioned bedrooms were especially welcome during the summer heat, and the private pool was a fantastic bonus. Neil and David were exceptional hosts—friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. Their hospitality made our holiday even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Domaine de la Banne to anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful place to stay in the Dordogne. We would gladly return.

Domaine de la Banne was recommended to us by a good friend as THE place to stay in Sagelat. It did not disappoint. Large kitchen, dining area and living room. The kitchen was fully equipped (and I mea…

Domaine de la Banne was recommended to us by a good friend as THE place to stay in Sagelat. It did not disappoint. Large kitchen, dining area and living room. The kitchen was fully equipped (and I mean fully!) The bedrooms were larger than my flat in London.
And my personal favorite was the shower...it was hard to take a short shower! My only regret is that we were there in December and did not have the opportunity to try the pool. If you like peace and quiet in the country with all of the amenities, you cannot go wrong with Domaine de la Banne.

My husband, sister and I had a superb holiday staying at Domaine de la Banne. We stayed for 2 weeks, and were delighted with the beautiful gite and its wonderful facilities both inside and out, includ…

My husband, sister and I had a superb holiday staying at Domaine de la Banne. We stayed for 2 weeks, and were delighted with the beautiful gite and its wonderful facilities both inside and out, including the swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen situated under a picturesque gazebo, and very useful utility area. Our hosts Neil, and David were incredibly welcoming and their kind hospitality was greatly appreciated. They were perfect hosts who really care about their guests comfort. We are already looking forward to staying again in this stunning part of the world, and in this fabulous gite.

Another fantastic holiday at La Banne, Belves. It really is our favourite place to stay. Perfect hosts (Neil and David) were so helpful and can recommend the best places to eat. Perfect location for a…

Another fantastic holiday at La Banne, Belves. It really is our favourite place to stay. Perfect hosts (Neil and David) were so helpful and can recommend the best places to eat. Perfect location for a quiet relaxing holiday. Your own pool and lovely surroundings. We took our two sons and their partners and all had a brilliant time. The gite and room below are all well equipped and spotlessly clean. There’s plenty to do and see in this part of the Dordogne. You’ll have a lovely time with lots of happy memories.

What a lovely place this is! We had a wonderful time in the gite of Neil and David. The area is so interesting, with a lot of small villages often so idyllically located near a hill or the Dordogne va…

What a lovely place this is! We had a wonderful time in the gite of Neil and David. The area is so interesting, with a lot of small villages often so idyllically located near a hill or the Dordogne valley. And ofcourse with Sarlat close by. Despite a wet first week, we really enjoyed driving around the area and seeing the different places. When the sun comes in, the place gets even more relaxing, with a large swimming pool and the area around it, perfect for either enjoying the sun or sitting in the shade. David and Neil are lovely hosts, that are always available for some tips or a chat.

We have just spent 10 days at the wonderful Domaine de la Banne. The property is extremely well equipped and comfortable, with a fantastic pool and summer kitchen set in a lovely garden surrounded by…

We have just spent 10 days at the wonderful Domaine de la Banne. The property is extremely well equipped and comfortable, with a fantastic pool and summer kitchen set in a lovely garden surrounded by peaceful countryside. Our hosts, Neil and David, were most welcoming and very good company. Their attention to detail is second to none and this is the best property we have ever rented in France. We cannot recommend Domaine de la Banne highly enough and hope to return very soon.

Our family got together at Domaine de la Banne to celebrate a special birthday, taking both floors. From the point of booking, Neil and David went out of their way to make our stay special and memorab…

Our family got together at Domaine de la Banne to celebrate a special birthday, taking both floors. From the point of booking, Neil and David went out of their way to make our stay special and memorable, which it was. They are welcoming and attentive hosts, but always discreet. The gîte is well-situated and is set in beautiful countryside. It provides a peaceful, quiet retreat. We were were amazed by the night skies when conditions were clear. The gîte is comfortable and well-equipped and Neil and David's attention to detail is exceptional. We loved the pool, garden, and useful outdoor kitchen.

We had an idyllic ten day stay at La Banne. Neil and David, warm, friendly, but never intrusive, have created something very special on this quiet hillside near to Belves. An old tobacco barn hiding a…

We had an idyllic ten day stay at La Banne. Neil and David, warm, friendly, but never intrusive, have created something very special on this quiet hillside near to Belves. An old tobacco barn hiding a modern, very well equipped gite on the upper floor, and a more traditional, but still lovely room on the ground floor which was perfect for our extended family group of 6. A beautiful pool, and summer kitchen are a few paces away. A great spot to see local wildlife and the cows coming and going in the distance. You are peaceful, but not isolated. Plenty to see and do in the area - 10/10!

We stayed at Domaine de la Banne for the first 2 weeks in August this year. What an amazing find - just perfect! From the wonderful hosts, luxurious accommodation, beautiful grounds with a fabulous ou…

We stayed at Domaine de la Banne for the first 2 weeks in August this year. What an amazing find - just perfect! From the wonderful hosts, luxurious accommodation, beautiful grounds with a fabulous outdoor kitchen and pool. Hosts, Neil & David have thought of everything. Perfect place to unwind! The best holiday property that we have stayed in and we will be back.

Domaine de la Banne is a dream! The surroundings are stunning, the garden is beautiful, the rooms and facilities are perfect, the cooking areas are very well equipped, the surrounding villages are lov…

Domaine de la Banne is a dream! The surroundings are stunning, the garden is beautiful, the rooms and facilities are perfect, the cooking areas are very well equipped, the surrounding villages are lovely, the pool is amazing and let’s not forget the absolutely lovely owners Neil and David who did their utmost best to make sure our stay was amazing. We had the best time with our group and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tranquil getaway in the beautiful dordogne.

We have just spent a wonderful 2 weeks at this delightful place. The situation is perfect, the extensive gardens merging with beautiful countryside. The fabulous Gite and its lovely large pool way exc…

We have just spent a wonderful 2 weeks at this delightful place. The situation is perfect, the extensive gardens merging with beautiful countryside. The fabulous Gite and its lovely large pool way exceeded our expectations. Everything has been so well thought out and of such high quality, with great attention to detail. The great hosts Neil and David were on hand to offer help if needed and made us feel very welcome. An ideal holiday destination in this beautiful part of the Dordogne, and we will certainly be back.

We have just finished a wonderful holiday at Domaine de La Banne. We stayed here for 10 days with our 2 adult children and their partners and everyone really loved it. The Gite is really nicely furnis…

We have just finished a wonderful holiday at Domaine de La Banne. We stayed here for 10 days with our 2 adult children and their partners and everyone really loved it. The Gite is really nicely furnished and has everything you could possibly want. We loved having our own swimming pool and made good use of it during our stay. We also really enjoyed the covered BBQ area and “outside kitchen”, eating most of our meals here as it offered plenty of shade from the hot sun. Neil and David are great hosts and make a huge effort to make sure everyone has a great time. It was lovely to get to know them over a welcome drink when we first arrived. They have obviously put a huge amount of thought and effort into converting and furnishing the property and then continue to make sure everything remains in a great condition. The gite is set in a huge garden which is well away from any other properties so is really peaceful. There are 2 boulangeries within walking distance and the beautiful town of Belves, which has plenty of restaurants and a weekly market, is a 5 minute drive away. What more could you possibly want…..Domaine de La Banne really is a brilliant place for a holiday, we will definitely be back.

We said we would be back after our stay in the gite last year, so we have just returned from a lovely two week stay with other members of our family.
Neil and David welcomed us to the property with d…

We said we would be back after our stay in the gite last year, so we have just returned from a lovely two week stay with other members of our family.
Neil and David welcomed us to the property with drinks and a superb welcome basket.
Neil and David have maintained the gite and grounds to a very high standard. Everything is so clean and well thought out.
We love the peace and quiet and this time we even saw the deer and a hoopoe!
Congratulations to Neil and David for providing such a wonderful place for us to stay.
We hope to be back again soon.

Our time at David and Neil's Gite was the perfect stay being a home away from home feel. David and Neil were supportive throughout our booking and throughout our stay.

The Gite itself was very we…

Our time at David and Neil's Gite was the perfect stay being a home away from home feel. David and Neil were supportive throughout our booking and throughout our stay.

The Gite itself was very welcoming and warm on arrival. We had everything we needed and the welcome drink on arrival was an excellent touch. We had changes to the accommodation which was supported and resolved for us seamlessly. Their home is beautifully laid out with all amenities, it was clean, tidy and well thought out for a seamless stay. Our only negative we had was that we weren't able to stay longer!

If you're looking for a get away in rural France we would recommend staying here. We hope to get back soon and stay for longer to explore the beautiful area.

Already on arrival in the late evening we drove up to a cozy lighted house on a hill, which immediately welcomed us friendly. The equipment was more than complete, of high quality and above all select…

Already on arrival in the late evening we drove up to a cozy lighted house on a hill, which immediately welcomed us friendly. The equipment was more than complete, of high quality and above all selected and designed with a lot of taste and love. We missed absolutely nothing. The kitchen was equipped not only with the bare necessities but with all the appliances that we use at home. In the bedroom and bathroom we found linen for any season. The pool area also has an outdoor kitchen and covered seating area, which we enjoyed using in the late summer temperatures. The grounds are expansive and offer an unforgettable stargazing experience when the sky is cloudless. The many helpful little things cannot be enumerated at all. And this cleanliness is rarely found. We felt comfortable all around. Above all, I do not want to forget to mention the friendliness of the hosts: courteous, cordial, always a kind word and never intrusive. To say it in one sentence: a perfect place for a really great holiday. And you can easily reach a lot the sights in Perigord. If we rate this beautiful place with 10 points, we run the risk that others may block us times when we ourselves would like to come back. But it is indeed such a perfect place there.

On arrival, we were greeted with a hamper of fruit, beer, wine, jam, teabags, milk, fresh juice - everything we needed to settle in nicely. With so many places to see and time spent at the gîte, a wee…

On arrival, we were greeted with a hamper of fruit, beer, wine, jam, teabags, milk, fresh juice - everything we needed to settle in nicely. With so many places to see and time spent at the gîte, a week didn’t feel enough. The place is beautiful. The whole region is stunning. We kayaked down the Dordogne from Castelnaud and at the gîte there was a lovely saltwater swimming pool with umbrellas for ample shade. The outside kitchen was perfect for an evening barbecue, with the inside kitchen being roomy and having good quality kitchenware. The rooms were lovely and the bathrooms with quality toiletries were gorgeous. David and Neil were terrific hosts. We can’t thank them enough and will be back again as soon as possible!

I’m writing this review begrudgingly truth be told because, selfishly, I want this absolute gem of a place to always have availability as it’s quite frankly superb. From the moment we arrived we felt…

I’m writing this review begrudgingly truth be told because, selfishly, I want this absolute gem of a place to always have availability as it’s quite frankly superb. From the moment we arrived we felt immediately at home. The gite was just beautiful and utterly spotless clean - the pictures don’t do it justice. We were welcomed with a hamper of bread / wine / snacks etc. In fact everything had been thought of throughout, with real added touches of luxury.
The salt water pool outside was just glorious and the kids had a great time making full use of the inflatables provided whilst we prepared lunch in the outside kitchen area - bliss!
The gardens are beautifully maintained. I spent many an hour reading / sleeping in the huge hammock which hung between two lush trees. The field beyond the gardens had a little herd of very polite cows who kept themselves to themselves but it was really lovely just to have them there in the distance.
The owners, Neil and David, are simply fabulous. From the day we booked and throughout our stay they could not have been more generous (buying the most beautiful chocolate cake as a surprise for our son’s birthday) and so helpful and hospitable (what they don’t know about the area isn’t worth knowing).
It’s fair to say that we are very private so did not expect to make friends and actually want to hang out with these two beauties but that is indeed what happened but at our choosing I might add. If you want total privacy, you’ll get it.
I could go on and on but, instead, I suggest you find out for yourselves - whether it’s for a long stay or long weekend, you won’t be disappointed!