A B&B located in the Dordogne village of Montcaret, Le Grand Chemin de la Vie is located 4 km from Château de Montaigne and a 15-minute drive from UNESCO World heritage Site of St Emilion. It offers a garden with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Featuring tiled flooring, all individually decorated rooms here will provide you with free WiFi access and a fan. All rooms have a private bathroom and a hairdryer. Guest will also enjoy a shared lounge and a continental breakfast is served in the morning. This B&B is a 10-minute walk from Montcaret Roman Villa and Church and 40 km from Bergerac Airport. Free parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Montcaret
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Philomena
    Ireland Ireland
    Best breakfast in a 5 week trip ,fresh pastris daily. lovely conservatory dinning/sitting area
  • Kellie
    Ireland Ireland
    Lily and David were amazing hosts, so welcoming and accommodating. They went above and beyond since we arrived and the facilities were perfect! Such an amazing and relaxing trip. The photos don’t do it justice!
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly helpful staff. Very knowledgable! Felt very looked after and at home
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Lily Burran

Company review score: 9.9Based on 169 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Irish Lily and English David warmly welcome you to their quaint and charming converted stone farmhouse set in a spacious garden with swimming pool and bordering neighbouring vineyards. Character features from the original dwelling are still evident today.

Property information

Our Chambres d'hotes offers our guests 4 well appointed bedrooms. The Burgundy room is our largest superior triple guest room boasting a four poster bed and featuring a rain shower with his and hers basins in the ensuite. This room also commands stunning views over the rear garden, pool and bordering vineyards. Our second largest room is the Merlot, also a triple room to the front of the house with a large ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over. The third room on the first floor and to the rear of the property with views over the garden, is our twin Chablis room providing two single beds and a very small ensuite shower room. The fourth guest room is our Champagne room which is a double room on the ground floor at the rear of the property with adjacent wet shower room suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Neighbourhood information

Our Chambres d’hotes provides the perfect base to explore all that this beautiful area of the Dordogne region has to offer such as the numerous nearby vineyards, medieval villages and chateaux. Enjoy activities such as river cruises, canoe drifting, kayaking, water parks, cycling, horse riding or visit the amazing local markets which offer a vast array of home produced foods with some also providing live music entertainment. Of course on our doorstep, you will find the Montcaret Archaeological site with an 11th Century Church and the Michael de Montaigne Tower and gardens. We are also conveniently located for guests attending a wedding in one of the many nearby chateaux such as Chateau Soulac, Chateau Rigaud, Chateau Viex, Chateau de San, Chateau Tourbeille, Chateau La Riviere and Chateau Carboneau.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Le Grand Chemin de La Vie
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Le Grand Chemin de La Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 10 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 10 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that prepayment is due by bank transfer or cheque. The property will contact you directly to organise this.

    Please inform Le Grand Chemin de La Vie in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Le Grand Chemin de La Vie

    • The prices at Le Grand Chemin de La Vie may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Le Grand Chemin de La Vie is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Le Grand Chemin de La Vie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Darts
      • Swimming Pool

    • Room options at Le Grand Chemin de La Vie include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple

    • Le Grand Chemin de La Vie is 950 yards from the centre of Montcaret. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.