(Gentlemen – if you are in the bad books this is most definitely the way out!) I guarantee you will love it.So why Dordogne? The countryside, the rivers, the idyllic views, a home from home, the chance to earn a good rental income and investment in a popular destination, are all great reasons to buy here.įreshly baked diet-defying croissants, delicious cheeses, market fresh produce, and sprawling vineyards are all loveable clichés that attract millions of visitors to France each year.įrance’s relatively low property prices have more recently also become a major attraction for many visitors looking to continue their fond holiday memories abroad. Jose is a fabulous chef and will cook up a feast of local produce at your request and Diana’s breakfasts are simply gorgeous. It is pretty much a 2.5 hour door to door trip (or at least for us) and there are regular flights from both Southampton & Standstead to Bergerac with a 40 minute drive to the Chateau. The chateau has 40 acres of forest to explore and the surrounding villages are exquisite. They have lovingly restored their C16th chateau to glorious splendour and it feels more like a lavish home than a hotel (or a museum!). Jose and Diana could not have made us feel more welcome. Treat yourself to a stay!! Jane Thomsen, Harvard, MA USAĭear friends and colleagues: I would not usually do this, however, Tim and I have fallen upon the most breathtaking French chateau in the Dordogne – I simply could not, not share it with you! It was so much more than we expected…! It is without question one of the most amazing places that either of us have had the fortune to stay. There is much to explore within easy day trips to other destinations in the Dordogne region, and much to keep one happily content just settling into the ambiance of Chateau de Siorac itself. And the views from the chateau’s hillside location are truly picturesque! Chateau de Siorac is a very special property, and Jose and Diana Serrano are equally special hosts. The property itself is a satisfying temptation as well, offering a pristine swimming pool, charming private patio, lovely gardens and plantings, and horses and goats barned at the end of an idyllic grassy pathway. Each was a culinary delight, reflecting the specialities of the Dordogne region and served with tasteful elegance. Their tenacious attention to detail celebrates the best in taste, graciousness, and congeniality, embedding that message in Chateau’ de Siorac’s walls going forward! Our party of eight also enjoyed two dinners prepared by the chateau’s owners. Surely the walls of Chateau de Siorac speak eloquently, inviting guests of today to indulge in the embrace of history, but the results of their labor heighten both the magic and quality of one’s stay. To my respectful surprise, perhaps the most compelling and indisputable message was realizing the extraordinary and unwavering commitment that the Serranos, the owners, have made in bringing the chateau to its current state of irresistible hospitality. From the time of my arrival I was ripe with “listening”, eager to hear what secrets the walls of a chateau tracing back to the mid-1500’s would share. My memory is overflowing with all that was absorbed during my week-long stay. The reality of that statement resonates when one has the good fortune of staying at Chateau de Siorac. The French architect Hector Guimard expressed that “genuine hospitality cannot be described, but it is immediately felt”.
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