Dezie Manor

26/08/2025

... can I have some please ...

Ah, the curious tourist—permit me this ode to that rarest of creatures. To visit such a beautiful country, such a region of colours and flavours, and to miss the possibility—would it not be like refusing to see the sun rise, merely because one prefers the glow of a streetlamp? Others travel merely to escape their wallpaper; the curious tourist travels to conquer eternity with a suitcase. They meander not simply along the streets, but along the secret corridors of Beauty itself.

For them, cobblestones are not a nuisance but a conspiracy of charm, guiding the step into rhythm, transforming walking into the art of the actor. Sunlight upon ancient walls is not illumination, but applause. Wine at noon is not indulgence, but wisdom. A café hums not with chatter, but with destiny. Only the curious tourist understands this—indeed, they are the elect to whom beautiful things mean only Beauty.

What if, in my wandering, I came so perilously near to the application of genius, to the savoir-faire of that singular artisan of texture and flavour, and nearly missed the opportunity to say, with trembling sincerity, “…can I have some, please…”? To overlook such a moment would be worse than Caliban gazing into a glass and finding there his own face.

For here the artist conceals himself within the confection, yet reveals all art through taste; and to refuse ... to ask ... would be to deny not only the surface but the symbol of the pizza itself.

18/08/2025

The woods by night around Dezie Manor

11/08/2025

Without a doubt the best house we have stayed in.. ever! We booked it on a bit of a whim but it was such an incredibly relaxing and resourceful break. The house is so peaceful and has everything you need to relax but also entertain a full family (ours range from 4 to 50!) Grant has made this house so comfortable and easy to live in but it also retains such charm. Small details make a difference and the pool and outside area are superb. The owner living next door makes SUCH a difference. He was on hand for anything we needed (although we only had questions about recommendations). He also brought a pony up for my daughter.. twice! Area also amazing, canoeing, horse riding and restaurant recommendations were spot on. Chateau de Baynac also worth a trip. We will definitely be back!

21/07/2025

Cottage's deck and covered terrace

12/07/2025

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An Idyllic, Romantic Retreat in the Dordogne – We've Already Booked Again!

We’ve just returned from the most idyllic and relaxing holiday at the beautiful Dezie Manor Cottage in the Dordogne—and we’ve already booked for next year!

The cottage is full of charm and character, set in a truly peaceful location that gave us exactly what we were looking for: tranquillity, cleanliness, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

We travelled with our two dogs, and it was a dream for them too—the entire property is securely fenced, so they could explore freely and safely.

Our three adult sons joined us during the stay, each with their own air-conditioned bedroom, which was a big comfort in the summer heat. The large pool, always a minimum of 28°C, was a daily treat and a perfect way to unwind.

This was honestly the most relaxed we've felt on holiday in years.

Huge thanks to Grant and Kiki, who are exceptional hosts—any question or request was answered within minutes with warmth and care.

If you’re after a romantic, peaceful, dog-friendly escape with plenty of space and comfort for family too, Dezie Manor is an absolute gem.

We can’t wait to return.

08/07/2025

Dezie Manor: The Cottage
The Dezie Manor Cottage is a beautiful villa for 8 people in the heart of the Dordogne region in France. All en-suite it has a private heated pool and a breathtaking private park.

03/09/2024

A moving review by Kate (11 years old) about the Cottage. Yes, it brought a tear when I realised that all these years of hard work renovating Dezie Manor had given such happiness to a wonderful and charming young girl.
It will be lovely to see you again next year.

Dear Grant

Thank you for letting us stay here, we have enjoyed every moment of our stay. We weren’t fully convinced that this would fit all of our needs, but we were wrong. This property has really grown on us. All the view from the upstairs bedroom window is amazing. We didn’t think that the downstairs bedroom would stay cool without a fan but we were wrong again, this property has fitted all our needs perfectly. Also, early in the morning you can go down to the horse's field and see the trees clouded with mist whilst watching the bunnies play. Where the pool is, is also very convenient because my mum, dad, nanny and grandad can watch me from where they are whilst I play in the pool. To me, if I had to rate this house from 1-10 I would rate it at 10. When the stars came out we thought we would have to move the sun lounges but apparently not, my mum dad and me wake up earlier than nanny and grandad so the separate buildings are very convenient .

I will miss this place, so hopefully time flies and in no time we’ll be back at Dezie Manor.

From
Kate (who wrote this), daddy, mummy, nanny and grandad.

05/06/2024

I just need Sophia Loren to sit down on the sofa and dream away.

04/06/2024

The Orangerie Playroom

30/05/2024