ドメーヌ ドゥ ガヴォダン(Domaine de Gavaudun)

Good place for a hub of daily car visits in the region; really quiet, vast domain; we were off tourist’s season so many restaurants and sites closed or must adapt to their opening hours; rented a cute small house for 2. We could go back.

Great resort in a remote area. Need a car to get anywhere- except the long walks through the countryside and picnic overseeing the fields and wonderful sunset. Lots of ruins on the property give it charm. Medevial villages, castles surround you and a further distance are prehistoric caves and art. Great area of France to explore. I would recommend this place and area to all who want adventure.

As this was an exchange, no money is actually provided to the resort. As a consequence, we needed to pay for operating expenses (electricity, water), tourist taxes and linen on arrival. Despite this, we really enjoyed our stay. Our unit was located up the hill from the resort main area in the woodland surrounding the resort. It was quite, comfortable and with plenty of parking. There are lots of things to see in the surrounding areas and we were provided with extremely useful information on arrival.

We were here the week before Easter. First of all the good bits. The area is beautiful, lots to see and do (but be prepared for lots of driving to get there, including to find any restaurants!) and the Domaine itself, if experienced at the right time, would be great. The units are a good size and private, with nice views. The bed was comfy and the shower pressure was great. On arrival we were given lots of helpful information. However the units, although equipped with most of what you really need, are pretty basic and kitchen items are not good quality at all, The bread knife would hardly have sliced through butter....it was all a bit 'rickety' - including a diining chair. The kettle poured very badly and is a scalding risk. Two wine glasses were cracked and we took them to reception, they were never replaced. And a mug had a big crack and very old repair. And our unit cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Granted, I did request a unit which had not been used for some time if possible, due to pet allergies (and the Domaine accepts animals). But I did not expect one which was quite dusty (I wiped the surfaces on arrival), with smeared dirty windows and mirrors, really dirty joints in the bathroom (I cleaned off a small patch just to illustrate the point), mouldy shower curtain hem which I guess simply hadn't been washed at the end of last season. We had taken our own bedding including quilt and pillows, which given the general dusty feel of the unit was fortunate. We also paid for end of stay cleaning. I hope the next people found the apartment in better condition than we did. I probably should have brought all this up at the time and requested a thorough clean (I did mention all points on their departure questionnaire) but to be honest I was a bit poorly and didn't have the energy nor the wish to be disturbed. But that doesn't change the fact that a unit should be clean for arrival. If outgoing guests do the cleaning, it should be inspected and remedied if necessary before the next arrivals. And to find the unit at the start of the season like this was doubly disappointing - what happened to spring cleaning and what's it going to be like towards the end of the season ? Sorry for the rant. To end on a more positive note, if these gripes are sorted out then the Domaine is a good place to be and there is lots to do in the area.

Great view and interesting location. I know you've never heard of Gavaudun before, but they give you a packet of info with a week's guide on it and it's interesting. Do have to drive a good bit, and don't let the French convince you on an electric car!

Very good and helpful owner. The property is also very nice but bear in mind that this is not a 4 star hotel. They charge for everything from pillows and bedding to soap/ shower gel to toilet paper. Coffee and tea are not included. The price is cheaper but they could up the price and include the basics. Overall it is still excellent value. Wifi is poor to non existence in 11B. They could use an extender.

My wife and I (and the dogs) had a wonderful vacation experience at Domaine de Gavaudun. Eric and his wife were wonderful hosts/managers and the location was a natural paradise with its woodland and prairie setting. The amenities are modern and offer guests a way to release and relax at the end of the day. The location is also very close to a myriad of wonderful and affordable gastronomic pearls with regard to restaurants. The area is also wonderful for medieval castles, vineyards and ancient cave paintings.

Not one negative comment to give. Daily trips can bring you to beautiful and historical places. Food is better than you can have at home. If you like to stay put, the resort offers plenty of activities throughout the high season. Recommend it for everyone.

J'ai séjourné une semaine au domaine de Gavaudun via RCI dans la villa 15B et je ne la recommande pas du tout ! Le ménage était censé être fait à mon arrivée, mais c'était plutôt sale et avec des odeurs de moisi dans la chambre (qui provenaient de l'enveloppe du matelas, et que nous avons du faire changer). Les toilettes étaient mal nettoyées avec une forte odeur d'urine. Les fauteuils étaient usés et sales. Le rideau de douche et les couverts étaient également sales. Le dessous des sets de table était complètement moisi. Bref : à éviter !!...