“Disappointing”
The Manoir is hidden in the woods above the Dordogne, many kilometres from any shops, bars or other facilities. We liked the environment, the old buildings and the large swimming pool. The bedroom was a good size; the bed was very large and comfortable. We had expected a lovely hotel but it turned out to be an ordinary B&B that felt very expensive, run single‑handedly by the host/owner. We saw no other staff over five days. The rooms were not serviced and no cleaning occurred during our stay. There were no coffee/tea making facilities in the room. A notice in our room said (in French) that it is strictly prohibited to have food in the room. The host/owner requires that all guests have breakfast together at 09.00 (going on until 10.00) sitting around a single large table. We would have preferred breakfast earlier as a finish around 10.00 meant we were often late to other attractions in the area. The entry door to our room was through the bathroom, which combined a shower, wash‑hand basins and the toilet, with a dressing area. This meant there was no personal privacy. The toilet compartment was small, in one corner. It had no window or extractor fan. The bedroom was accessed out of the bathroom via 3 stone steps that were tricky to negotiate at night. We had booked for five nights but left after four.
Christopher·Vor einem Monat