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We stayed at Combe-Claire in August 2024. I can only add to existing reviews that this is a beautiful house. Farah is great. She responds quickly to emails and provides comprehensive notes for your stay. Rosemary was lovely and walked us through the house on our arrival. Every consideration has been given for a self catering holiday. The house was immaculate and the beds are the most comfortable I have experienced in France. The location is perfect if you are seeking peace, quiet, gorgeous countryside and diverse wildlife. The surrounding villages are beautiful and you are only a 20 minute drive to Sarlat. The local lake and inflatable course was thoroughly enjoyed by our three grandchildren. The pool is the icing on the cake and perfect for young and old alike after a busy and hot day. I would highly recommend Coombe-Claire. Having stayed in six rentals over the last 10 years, this is the best by far.
Review of Combe-Claire We are a family party of six adults and stayed in Combe- Claire during June 2024. We felt well prepared with wonderfully detailed information from the owner. She was welcoming, courteous and appeared genuinely interested in our comfort. We agreed that this part of our holiday was second to none we had received before. Rosemary, the housekeeper, was equally professional and welcoming, despite the hour of our arrival. The house itself is in a peaceful location with tranquil views, and there are quiet roads leading to Sarlat, Montignac and Les Eyzies, which provide shopping, tourist attractions and restaurants. Not that we wanted to leave very often as the weather was benign and we were happy to enjoy the wonderful facilities and comforts of Combe- Claire. The house is well equipped and tastefully decorated and we were all impressed and happy there. There is an excellent boulangerie a mile or so away and we enjoyed a good lunch at the Laborderie restaurant which is nearby. I rarely write reviews but feel quite honestly that this is the least I can do to say thank you for an excellent holiday. Anne
Recently stayed in the beautiful villa Coombe Claire with my family, both the villa and settings were stunning. Each room is very spacious and decorated to a very high standard, they also have their own en suite so each couple had their own privacy. The swimming pool is beautifully clean. One of the nearest towns Sarlat is like taking a step back to medieval times, they also have markets on Saturday and Wednesdays that are definitely worth a visit. Lots of very pretty places to visit within a 30 min drive. Farah and Rosemary were also very informative and helped with any questions that we had. Would definitely recommend a visit to this beautiful place.
We had a lovely time staying at Combe Claire. There were 8 people in our party (4 adults and children aged 14, 13, 12 and 11) and there was more than enough room for all of us. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. The location is a little remote but consequently very tranquil, we saw more deer in the garden than people passing by! Everyone really enjoyed the pool which is a good size and we spent a couple of the hotter days just relaxing around it. There’s also a nice large table on the patio which was great for dining outdoors and just sitting and taking in the views. Away from the house our highlights were visiting Sarlat and canoeing on the Dordogne. We actually ended up doing less sightseeing than we’d planned because we were happy to relax around the house. As mentioned in other reviews a car is essential due to the remote location. We didn’t have any issues with the single track roads leading up to the house and the Carrefour supermarket in Sarlat was an easy 20 minute drive away. Farah was an excellent host both before and during our trip, providing lots of helpful information and responding quickly to any questions. Rosemary the housekeeper was also very friendly and helpful, and we really appreciated not being pressured to immediately drive over and check in when our flight was delayed and we needed to visit the supermarket on the way. All in all this was a very enjoyable holiday Guest rating:
Had a fabulous two week stay at Combe-Claire in June/July 23. The pictures (which sold us on coming to Combe-Claire) were only a small insight into how lovely the house is and was absolutely perfect for the requirements of our party - of ages ranging from 20 to 81. Kitchen was well stocked with every utensil or pan you could wish for! The beds were also the most comfortable we''ve ever slept in for a holiday let and the air conditioning was a lovely addition. Managed to keep up to date with news from home on the English TV channels and never had any issues with WiFi during our stay. The pool loungers and towels made us feel like we were staying at our own private resort. We used the pool everyday (apart from on the day we left) and it was a welcome addition with the hot weather. We also took the opportunity for numerous table tennis tournaments and, whilst we didn''t use them, there were also bikes provided in the games room. The house, whilst quiet and remote, was only fifteen minutes away in any direction to numerous towns or points of interest (Sarlat, Les Eyzies) and Tamnies is a fabulous area to stay in. Great little market at Saint Geniès on a Sunday where there is also a lovely little bakery which did the most amazing bread. Although we were there for two weeks, we really didn''t venture too far as the house met all of our needs. All throughout from booking, to returning home, Farah was very quick to answer any questions or deal with any concerns. The housekeeper Rosemary was fabulous too. Whilst staying at Combe-Claire, we took the opportunity to arrange for local chef, Julie Harris, (recommended by Farah) to come and cook for us one evenig which was outstanding and worth every penny (or should I say euro?!) We had a lovely time, which went far too quickly and we would really love to return to Combe-Claire again in the future. Five stars Guest rating:
We had a wonderful week for our writer''s reunion at Combe Claire. We were nine adults from different parts of the world and were absolutely bowled over by the beauty of the house. It is modern, but extremely stylish in every detail and has the feel of an upscale boutique hotel. In the kitchen everything has been thought of, from canvas bags to keep your baguettes fresh overnight to every possible cooking and eating utensil you could ever hope to find! The swimming pool with its fountain is just a perfect place for a dip, a read or an Aperol Spritz, and it is perfectly maintained too, as are the grounds, while the terrace was ideal for meals on the warm evenings. The weather during our stay was not dry every day, but even this was fortunate because it gave us the excuse to spend time inside the house in the spacious and comfortable living and dining rooms. All five bedrooms are beautifully appointed, with extremely comfortable beds, and the master bedroom on the ground floor must be seen to be believed – a five-star room if ever there was one! Communication with Farah and Rosemary was helpful and highly efficient, but never intrusive, and the tips for restaurants to visit and places to go were very welcome indeed. We liked the Laborderie so much that we went there for our first and last evenings, with a 20-minute digestive walk back to Combe Clare. Otherwise we spent days visiting chateaux and Lascaux IV, canoeing on the Dordogne, discovering the amazing Rocamadour and the lovely Domme, rifling through delightful market towns, and cycling along the long, flat tracks of the area that were inhabited by France’s trains in the not so distant past. All in all, our week’s holiday was a very welcome escape from working life and a simply brilliant way to relax and unwind. One day, after a sumptuous and very favourably-priced lunch at Le Petit Léon, we strolled through the town of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère and sat by the banks of the gentle Vézère river, a tributary of the only slightly less gentle Dordogne. I have rarely felt such tranquility.