La Chambre de Madel

Our stay at La Chambre de Madel was a highlight of our trip to France. The setting is breathtaking and Nicole is a wonderful, beautiful soul. She made us feel very welcome and went out of her way to help us find a place to dine. Her delicious breakfast showcases her baking skills and the local goods from this fascinating area.

Fantastic B&B impeccably run by lovely Nicole and her husband Jean Pierre. Everything thought through and brought to perfection - room is spacious with comfy beds, breakfast is plentiful and consists of fresh local products. The view is out of this world, really. But above everything is hospitality of Nicole. She is for your service at any point of time with tons of recommendations. From day one talking to her felt like talking to an old friend. Thank you, Nicole & Jean Pierre. We will be back. Ksenia and Vadim

My visit to this gorgeous home was all too brief, but I enjoyed it immensely. The property and view are simply stunning, and Nicole and her husband are so kind, welcoming and helpful. I loved the beautifully maintained terrace and garden, and the interior of the home is artful as well. It is, admittedly, a little outlying so you definitely need a car, especially if it's hot out, which it was when I visited. But there is so much to see nearby, I only barely managed to scratch the surface, and hope be able to return to this lovely place again soon.

We experienced excellent service from start to finish during our 6-night visit. Nicole and Jean Pierre have a lot of experience of working in tourism and it certainly shows. Our living area was spacious, comfortable and stylishly designed. Going down to breakfast in the morning was a real treat - eating locally sourced, tasty, organic and homemade treats whilst looking out onto the most fabulous view. The location was perfect for us - a 10/15-minute walk away from the beautiful bastide town of Domme with its stunning outlook over the Dordogne and excellent restaurants. We didn't have to travel far as there was plenty for us to do in the local area - walking, exploring villages, visiting chateaux, canoeing along the Dordogne and sampling the local cuisine. We knew from reading the reviews that we would have a good experience and our expectations were exceeded. Nicole and Jean Pierre have created something very special. They are fabulous hosts - friendly, cheerful, happy and genuinely kind. They want you to have a great holiday and in our case they certainly succeeded.

A local work colleague suggested I stay at la Chambre de Madel. I was thoroughly delighted from the moment I arrived. Nicole made me very welcome indeed. My room was superbly appointed, and with a good quality bed! The food (velouté of fresh asparagus, blanquette de veau, and a sumptuous fresh strawberry dessert) that Jean-Pierre had prepared was exquisite (I don't know whether an evening meal is generally available but if it is you will not be disappointed). Breakfast certainly didn't disappoint either (yoghurt, fresh fruit, nuts, homemade jams, fruit juices (try the ginger and apple), and patisseries. And all of that, the room, the food and the warmest of welcomes is only topped off by the stunning 180 degree panoramic views of medieval Domme just across the valley. Stay here. It's terrific.