Chateau de Lalande
Annesse-et-Beaulieu, Dordogne
Good Hotel Guide Review
In an area of the Perigord, rich in geese, plum trees and pigeonniers, this traditional chateau hotel stands in country surrounded by forest. The present owners, Catherine and Yves Staebell, bought it derelict and restored it in chic 19th-century style with much patterned wall covering and modern facilities. ‘All is done with excellent taste, good quality antique furniture and objects. Toile hangings – not wallpaper – in the bedrooms. We occupied the suite with delight. Monsieur does the cooking “au gout du jour” on a limited menu. Madame fronts the house. She is a veritable dynamo, speaks beautiful English, and has an amazing, outgoing, cheerful personality. The staff is more reserved but absolutely charming.’ Meals can be taken alfresco on fine days. Self-service breakfast in the converted horse stables across the courtyard is a ‘totally amazing spread’. Wooden stairs lead to bedrooms on two floors. No lift. ‘We made good use of the outdoor swimming pool.’ (Francine Walsh)
Hotel details
Address
57 Route De Saint Astier
Annesse-et-Beaulieu
Dordogne
24430
France
Telephone
00 33 553 545 230
Bedrooms
17.
Open
Closed 19 Feb-9 Mar.
Facilities
Lounge, restaurant, breakfast room, garden, swimming pool; functions room; health facilities (massage, etc)..
Background music
Lounge, restaurant.
Children
Welcomed - family room (free crib; babysitting available for a charge).
Dogs
Not accepted.
Smoking
Not indoors.
Credit cards
All major cards accepted.
Prices
Double room from €119. Breakfast €17.
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