“Best gite of the four month trip and one of the best ever. You met all our needs without ever being intrusive and we will definitely recommend Le Pigeonnier to friends and family”

“Probably the best gite and week ever!! Spacious, comfortable, well located, lovely pool and Wi-Fi too!! We'll be back”

“Absolutely wonderful! I'm so envious - exactly where I'd want to live, forever.”

“Boussagou just keeps getting better and better. Canoeing, Domme, Sarlat and the castles are all well worth seeing. Will come back for a third visit!”

“Not only did Karen and I really enjoy ourselves but all the kids asked if we could come back again, trust me when I say that is a first, when the three of them can agree on something then we know we’ve got it right! So as Arnie would say ......we’ll be back!”

“I came to Boussagou as a stranger and fell amongst friends. The last 13 months have been a delight and part of me will be here always. To those that come after me, enjoy every second of your stay in what is simply 'Heaven on Earth'.”

“Had a fab second visit, lovely house and swimming pools. We have all had a wonderful time. Thanks for all the advice on places to go and thank you for being a great hosts.”

“Such a wonderful place full of lovely people and lots of happy memories! Booking again and again and again! We will miss Boussagou lots, thank you for having us and so looking forward to seeing you all again next year. Best two weeks ever!”

“Thanks for an excellent time. The house, area, pools, play equipment, animals, hammock...... everything made for a wonderful time. All the best.”

“Fantastic to come to this beautiful place again. So peaceful, we go home refreshed. Thank you.”

“We left South Africa with a very heavy heart, Boussagou has helped me prepare for our next big move into the UK. Thanks so much for all your help. We have had a really wonderful time. I shall miss the tranquillity or our French home and hope that we can have many more holidays in Boussagou in years to come! We shall miss you all .... but I have thousands of photo's to remember the truly beautiful Lot Region.”

“It was a real honour for us to stay at your beautiful house at Boussagou as the first Dutchies. Tasteful details of the house and beautiful surroundings have made our stay unforgettable.”

“Dear Steve & Rachel, thanks for your hospitality. We and our children enjoyed it a lot. The house was good, we loved both swimming pools and all the extra's (horses, chickens, fruit & veg, etc) were very special. We wish you all the best with your business and everything!”

“What a lovely place you have here. The gite itself, the location, the pool, Branston & Pickle (the cats), your fantastic hospitality have all been just what we needed to unwind and enjoy our time here in the Lot. We will certainly be back!”

“A wonderful gite, sensitively converted with all mod cons. A great place for a family get together & special celebrations - something for everyone from 7 to 70!”

“Well this is the start of us 'living the dream' in France and Steve & Rachel have been excellent hosts. Thanks for all the advice, tips & support from people who have been there and done that! Boussagou is a stunning place and magical at Christmas .... We'll certainly be keeping in touch.”

“Three months of peace and quiet! Wonderful place, great countryside, loverly people everywhere. Confirms our plans to move to France permanently!! Boussagou is a gem and will be recommended to all.”

“You absolutely deserve to succeed! Thanks for everything - a wonderful stay in delightful surroundings, faultless service and attention to detail. Best gite we've ever stayed in anywhere in France!!.”

“We have had a really great week in a relaxed atmosphere. The location is fantastic, and the kids have enjoyed the 'country life' as much as the trips out. Thanks to Steve, Rachel, Charlotte & Harry for making us so welcome.”

“We don't want to go home!! We have all had a lovely holiday at Boussagou and would love to come back again soon.”

“Very nice, peaceful week. Comfortable gite, the welcome pack is an excellent idea and we strongly recommend the welcome meal on arrival. Thank you Steve, Rachel, Charlotte & Harry.”

“Thoroughly enjoyable time - brilliant hosts, excellent arrival meal! We loved Castlenaud, canoeing, Domme, cycling around Boussagou ... would come back again to fit the rest in! Thank you!”

“Had a lovely stay, lovely pool & gite. Lots to do for the boys (teenagers). Cazals is lovely for eating on a night. All in all a brill time.”

“Excellent, relaxing week. Really appreciated the superb welcome pack & well-equipped gite. Thanks to Steve & Rachel for all their help and recommendations! Children (11 & 8) particularly enjoyed the Indian Forest Parc (near Sarlat) and spending time at Boussagou.”

“Third visit for me and second for the family. Gets better every time - Fantastic!”

“Boussagou is better than Center Parcs !”

“We truly enjoyed our quiet time at Boussagou. It is a sanctuary for family bonding and an oasis for relaxation. We definitely would like to come back with the whole family.”

“Thank you all for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay in beautiful surroundings. We all had a wonderful time and don’t want to leave! We would love to come back again.”

“Beautiful Boussagou! So much to enjoy, but what we liked the most was cycling as a family on the quiet, winding country roads through woodland and pasture. Thanks so much for your hospitality and helpful tips, Steve and Rachel (and Charlotte and Harry of course!) you’ve started a great adventure.”

“Absolutely the best. Campouts. Piscine, Soleil and beaucoup de vin. Thanks.”

“Heavenly place - cool pool, beautiful house, great hosts and fruit that melts in the mouth - peaches, plums, tomatoes, herbs……… mmm!”

Bethan Williams, Jerzy Gromnicki, Ioan and Stan
London, UK - August 2007

“Merci beacoup pour votre acceuil Boussagou est l’endroit reve pour les vacances alors on reviendra- Bon courage pour la suite des travaux!”

Sylvie et Mathis Roussel
Side Daoud, Tunisie - August 2007