Our family party of 11 spanned 3 generations aged between 6 and 71. Our last combined holiday of this sort, 2 years ago, and also in France, had been so successful that I worried how this one could compete. I need not have done. We couldn't have asked for a better location for us all - the house, garden and pool were all just as we would have wished. The house has a lovely flow to it, with generous outside eating areas - we chose the courtyard area for a sunny breakfast, and poolside for lunch and supper ( aided by plentiful umbrellas as we embraced the 38 degree heat!) The house is large enough that escape from the general melee is possible, but equally encouraging to family interaction; we particularly enjoyed the proximity of the pool area to the house, and the calm airy cool of the sitting room to retreat from the fiercest of the sun. We hoped to have a catered meal one evening, and Gill and Hugh very kindly organised this for us with a chef from the restaurant in the village, carefully navigating our various dietary requirements; Stefan and his team were delightful and our meal was simple but delicious - even catering for our Vegan member; highly recommended! We enjoyed our morning walks to the village boulangerie (Wednesday aside, when the baker's day off necessitates a short car drive to one slightly further afield). The local pain au raisin is not to be missed! Outings to the Roman Villa in Montcaret village (a short walk) and kayaking on the Dordogne satisfied our limited appetite for adventure beyond the confines of the estate; we had come to relax and enjoy each other's company and this was perfect. A midnight swim in a cloudless, moonless, star filled sky on our last evening was a fitting end to a wonderful week. Highly recommend!