Manoir du Bois Mignon

Booked a trip for a party of 7 and we had the exclusive use of the hotel. Vanessa and Rob (English owners) were incredibly helpful and attentive right from the first enquiry. That followed through with plans made for a dinner al fresco and a picnic lunch delivered to the banks of the Dordogne. When we arrived all was in place for a perfect stay and Rob and Vanessa were fantastic hosts. This felt more like a Country House party with friends rather than a stay at a soulless hotel. That takes a great deal of work by the proprietors to pull it off. Everything was not merely faultless, but was exceptional. A visit that will live in the memory

The place was wonderful - old stone structure, typical for the area which had been beautifully renovated and decorated. The garden and pool area were inviting and there were several small outhouses that had been fixed up for either pool or ping pong. The room was roomy and comfortable . Best of all was the welcome and attention by the British hosts Rob and Vanessa who made us feel very much at home.

Superb experience all round - beautiful setting and building, hosts who care and do their best to tailor your stay to suit you! Vanessa & Rob have a very professional approach to hospitality, delivered in human and caring way! Thank you both for a lovely 4 night break.

From the first phone call with Vanessa, we were always going to stay at the Manoir Du Bois Mignon. Both owners, Rob and Vanessa, have a lovely, easy going approach, and offer a very warm welcome to their 'home'. The place is naturally beautiful. It has been tastefully refurbished in recent years and is now a very relaxed, comfortable base for visiting the delightful Bordeaux region. Our room was actually the smallest in the house, but it never crossed our minds. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the bathroom was a good size, with a long bath and a separate, spacious shower. Breakfast, included in the price, was plentiful and a daily treat (Quick tip; accept the offer of cooked eggs, they are delicious). Everything expected of a continental breakfast. Evening meals are not part of the deal, but Vanessa is happy to negotiate if asked. We had dinner on arrival, on the Sunday, and, again, it was fantastic. Late September gave us really good weather, and the pool in the garden came in very useful. We never used the gardens 'games area', but it is there for those who want it. This is a lovely place to chill out and relax. I hope we go back.

It’s hard to know exactly what makes this venue such a fantastic place to stay. Is it the magnificent main house itself, with a suitably grand lobby, dining room, guest lounge and staircase ? The location just a short stroll to The Dordogne ? Or is it the welcoming hosts Vanessa & Rob, who go above and beyond to make your stay not just as effortlessly relaxing as is possible, but make you feel like an extended part of their family. From the first moment we walked through the door we were simply blown away by ‘Manoir’. That was immediately followed by Rob showing us around the house and to our room, which only reflected the high standards which are so obvious. (And as Rob said, the mattress is super comfortable!) Vanessa & Rob stamp their very own relaxed attitude on your stay which simply elevates your experience even further. Every second of our stay was a joy, and the only complaint we have is that it was not longer. As may be apparent, we cannot recommend ‘Manoir’ enough. Suffice to say, we were already looking forward to a return visit before we had left.

We had a large family holiday here and could not have had a better time. The Roman were all spacious and having ensuites for each is a great touch. Also having so many sitting and relaxing areas is excellent. The kitchen is spacious and with modern appliances. Plenty of cooking and serving equipment to easily service big groups. Outside the house large and ample room to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. Pool looked great but we did not use. Only minor negative I can think of is it’s close proximity to the main road which you can hear from some rooms and back yard. However this is certainly not a problem. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Amazing stay. The chateau is absolutely perfect and has an amazing home from home feel. It’s a great base to explore the Dordogne with lots of lovely local restaurants and vineyards nearby. The pool and gardens are lovely and relaxing - pictures don’t do it justice - and there is plenty to do at the house for everybody. Rob & Nessa strike a perfect balance of providing the local know-how and extremely friendly approach while allowing you to enjoy the place like it is your own. Couldn’t recommend enough if you want a relaxing escape!

What an absolutely fantastic place to stay, we had 3 nights here and it was superb. From the lovely & comfortable suite we stayed in on the top floor, to the fantastic breakfasts on the terrace and chilling by the pool, Rob and Vanessa were excellent hosts, nothing too much trouble and very accommodating. Vanessa accommodated two evening meals for us, both were delicious and served with local wine. Can’t fault it, will definitely be back…