We had a great stay ! The house was extremely comfortable, a perfect place for idleness...a very good break. Katy is a very good and nice host, she made our stay very comfortable.
Katyâs Barn is like a home from home. I wouldnât be surprised if there were numerous repeat bookings.
It is very pretty with lots of beams. The is so much light and a fantastic feeling of space.
Thereâs a lovely garden; fenced in for dogs. The area is really lovely.
Katy is right nearby and very friendly and helpful. She very kindly did a bit of supermarket shopping for me before our arrival.
I consider myself to be a fussy customer but I would certainly stay again and recommend to anyone.
A beautiful barn in a quiet and secluded location but with nearby town
We spent a very happy three weeks at the barn. The accommodation was lovely, plenty big enough for the whole family and very comfortable. The garden was a delight, really safe for our two dogs who loved the space. The location is perfect for exploring; the two local towns of Chalais and Riberac are both lovely and have fantastic markets. You are also near enough to AngoulĂȘme, St Ămilion and Bergerac for visits. The local restaurant is not to be missed. The local village has a great supermarket too. All in all it was just perfect and Katy was the most thoughtful, kind host. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday.
The property was spacious and well equipped. The photos didn't do it justice.
The Barn was in a quiet location but with plenty to do and explore within a short drive away.
Fantastic barn conversion, great facilities, huge garden
We (6 adults in total) stayed here for 2 weeks in August 2017, the barn in an amazing conversion retaining all of the original beams and character - there so much space you'll never feel crowded and the garden must be almost an acre in size - just brilliant
The barn was gorgeous better than the photos had suggested.
We stayed for three weeks with our dog Olive who loved the big garden which is fully fenced. The local beach by the river was brilliant and going in the last three weeks of September meant we had this to ourselves. The surrounding area was so peaceful and pretty. We visited a lot of the local larger villages and markets and eat out at lunchtime at chalais and aubereterre sur dronne which was a gorgeous local village with a lovely square of restaurants. We would like to thank Mark and Jenny who looked in on us once a week to make sure everything was ok and to bring fresh bedding and towels. We have to say that this is the best area of France and will be coming back again next year.
The property is a converted barn with the social accommodation all on the second floor. Divided into two halves it would work extremely well for a social group. Lots of space. The garden was large and was adored by our dog!
The property is a short 20 min walk to the centre of St Aulaye (or a 5minute drive), where there is a supermarket for all your basic needs. The river nearby has a beach and is a wonderful place to relax.
Overall the place was very peaceful and ideal for a relaxing holiday.
Diane S.
10/10 Excellent
Kenny W.
10 juin 2016
Serenity in rural France
We really enjoyed our 5 week stay in La Genetie Barn. Despite the weather being unseasonably cool it did not stop us enjoying the locality and indeed the house itself. The Barn presented a fantastic stage for our extended holiday in France. A constant flow of friends and relatives from the UK ensured some lively evenings. The atmosphere was extremely relaxed and the support provided by Mark and Jenny was marvellous.
We missed our canine companions who unfortunately could not make the trip from Australia but they would have loved the garden and the many walks in the surrounding lanes and forests.
The markets, especially Ribourac on a Friday morning, were an absolute experience to be enjoyed. And finally we recommend Bergourac for a day trip, as the most attractive town locally while not being a tourist trap (at least in May).
In summary, we had a wonderful vacation which will be hard to replicate anywhere else.