We are here in the Dordogne for two weeks living in Gites and less than 3 kms from Cenac. Things are great when the weather is with you. You can relax outdoors in the spring sunshine all day long up to at least 9pm. You can have a nice meal outdoors with great views of the countryside and you can walk or drive around the sights and just enjoy the lifestyle.

When the weather is off, then you are a bit trapped by the size and comfort of the Gite and the two “ears” variety has limits. Space is compromised as we sit around in the kitchen/family/lounge area. TV coverage of just the free to air variety is just not watchable. The chairs are ok for a while but it would be nice to have a decent lounge chair or two available. On the other hand, the second Dordogne gite ( 3 ears) has more facilities, is bigger and has been recently renovated so we are quite comfortable with it, whatever the weather. Something to remember if we actually go further into buying a place.