Come and stay with us … Enjoy a wonderful holiday, spend some refreshing, revitalizing time in one of the most stunning parts of the world, at the heart of an area renowned for its rich history and pre-history. Our holiday homes ‘Les Maisons de Pessel’ are nestled in the beautiful, verdant 6,000 hectare Forêt de la Bessède, an ancient, protected area of notable bio-diversity in the acclaimed ‘Pér
igord Noir’ region of South West France. Famed for gastronomy, architecture, art and culture, the Périgord Noir and Les Maisons de Pessel offer a perfect setting with exceptional scenery and quality facilities for your holiday. Whether you seek peace and quiet, outdoor activities or cultural outings, your needs can be met, all accompanied by delicious local food and drink prepared with flair in the area’s charming restaurants and bars, or you can visit the regional producers’ markets and practice your culinary skills in the well equipped kitchen of your comfortably appointed holiday home. In a secluded setting at the end of its own private lane, Domaine de Pessel, the estate where our holiday cottages are situated, and where we also live, is surrounded by over 60 acres of delightful grounds, consisting of lawns, a walnut grove, meadows, wild flowers, a stream and unspoilt woodland, including acacia and sweet chestnut trees and succulent figs in season. There is abundant wildlife ranging from deer, wild boar and red squirrels to stunning birds such as golden orioles and hoopoes, and in season, many colourful butterflies, and an array of wild orchids and lush ferns.
