Le Petit Fournil

Welcome to Le Petit Fournil - a one bedroom self-catering cottage - originally the central bakehouse here in the little hamlet of La Meynardie, adjoining a small working dairy farm. Just 3 kms from the bustling ancient town of Mareuil sur Belle, yet set in the heart of one of the most beautiful of National Forests - the perfect location for enjoying stunning walks, cycling amongst fields of sunflowers, exploring the many forest tracks or simply relishing with a picnic, the peace and tranquility found in this picturesque region of South West France.

This beautiful little bakehouse is the perfect romantic ‘hideaway’ for two! Being carefully redesigned and sympathetically furnished, it permits guests to enjoy all the pleasures of an open-plan, character filled country retreat with the integration of all modern-day amenities. A south facing terrace overlooks the meadow and lakes beyond - the perfect spot to enjoy a good bottle of wine watching the sun go down over the hills. The shaded terrace to the front of the bakehouse is comfortably furnished too and ideal for relaxing in the heat of the day! Gather your own fresh produce from our flourishing vegetable garden during the warm summer months. On cooler days a pretty Godin wood burning stove create a warm and comforting atmosphere in the very heart of the bake house.

Discover the Dordogne; it’s captivating medieval towns and it’s romantic little bastide villages tucked away in the rolling hills and forests, alongside gently meandering rivers and pre historic caves. With a lovely climate enjoying generous levels of warm sunshine from spring right through to autumn, this is a region that can be thoroughly enjoyed throughout the whole year. Make this pretty gite your base whilst visiting the many colourful markets for locally produced foie gras, truffles, goats cheese and strawberries to mention just a few - not forgetting the excellent Bergerac wines of course! You’ll find fabulous restaurants where all these delicacies and more, to suit all tastes, are served to perfection!