Gîtes Lacombe: Traditional stone houses for holidays in Black Périgord

Have you decided to come on holiday in Périgord Noir ? Do not do things by halves and for a 100% authentic stay , rent a pretty Périgordine house in traditional stones , fresh and full of charm. Gîtes Lacombe is a small family business, which since 1980 offers houses for seasonal rental , completely renovated and with a real warm welcome service!

From the earth to the walls

Nadine and Francis Lacombe are Périgordins. They live in this pretty corner of black Périgord , between the Vézère Valley and the Dordogne Valley , where the sunny hillsides are punctuated by crops and pastures . Agriculture, they know well because it is their first job: they are breeders and maintain an orchard of 15 ha of walnut trees .

In 1980, however, they wanted to diversify their activity . Young parents, they dream of a small family investment, in this rapidly expanding tourist context . The Dordogne is still a jewel to polish, little known apart for its caves ... They then undertake to renovate themselves in their spare time, a small mill in ruins. Hands in the concrete mixer, they are greeted by a British travel agency which asks them if they have plans for the rental of the property ... Hum hum ... We then offer them an interesting partnership (the beginnings of AirBnB live !), the agency takes care of promoting the property and they only have to take care of the reception and rental management.

Renovations? Not even afraid !

The cover of the magazine of the travel agency having marketed in the United Kingdom, the first lodging of the Lacombe family

30 years later, the Petit Moulin is still there!

It is a real success! The advent of the Sarladais and the medieval city as a tourist destination gave them the necessary boost: they decided to restore other goods, then their family home. Apart from plumbing and electricity, they take care of all the catering themselves! It must be said that thanks to their profession as farmers, they have all the essential machines for the shell, they know how to do and are motivated!

Today, Nadine and Francis are still farmers. They have 3 children, 2 of whom work with them: their son manages the agricultural business and Audrey, after studying tourism, joined them in the management of the 12 lodgings scattered over several surrounding municipalities.

Traditional houses in the countryside, like here Les Bousquies in Saint-Crépin Carlucet

Dream villas, each equipped with a private pool or shared by several gîtes

Houses for rent in Black Périgord

Gîtes Lacombe is 12 houses of different capacities, to rent for tourist stays in 4 municipalities: Saint-Amand de Coly , Saint-Crépin Carlucet , Tamniès and Proissans . Some villas are autonomous and independent, others organized like a small hamlet and benefit from a common outdoor space. All the houses have access to a (very beautiful) swimming pool and they enjoy a superb view over the unfolding valley or the Périgord countryside …

Family vacation ? A stay with friends or with several families, each in a gîte but all together for the BBQ , playing in the water and playing a game of pétanque ? Guests have access to a tennis court and while the grown-ups take an aperitif on one of the magnificent terraces , the teenagers take advantage of the free wifi , the little ones take a swing … Perigord-style happiness!

With an accommodation capacity of 2 to 14 people , the gîtes are all of different sizes, but each one retains the charm of Périgord with beautiful stones, sloping roofs , floors with velux windows or sitting dogs. In Périgord it is hot in summer and the old ones had it (bio climatism before the hour…), so the traditional houses in Périgord are all exposed to the south, but with small openings to preserve the heat while letting in the winter sun. The large walls protect you from temperature variations: it is always good in lodges even in the height of summer !

All houses have a swimming pool

Everyone has fun, young and old

A living room to read, relax, redo the world with friends ...

A warm welcome and a discreet but present service

The lodgings are maintained by the Lacombe family, Audrey and Nadine will welcome you on your arrival. Here, no key box, the places are presented to you , as well as the locality and the activities to do and sites to discover in the surroundings. Tuesday and Friday, they will spend quietly in the morning, maintain the flowers and the pool so that your swimming is always azure blue. The lawn is mowed regularly for the pleasure of children who love to roll there.

What the hosts appreciate is the discretion but also the kindness of the Lacombe family: in case of problems, they are responsive and available . If you need advice for a restaurant , a tourist site , a place to walk , they will be there to advise you. It is the advantage of being received by locals , who share a little of their vision of Périgord with you.

Enjoy the view, a beautiful playground, isn't it?

Cozy, impeccable and comfortable interiors

Luxurious bathrooms because on vacation, you want to take time for yourself.

A cozy and relaxing room, like here at the Salt Mill

Find out more

To organize your vacation, choose the gîte most suited to your family composition or your desires, go to the Gîtes Lacombe website
Do not hesitate to contact Audrey, who will help you choose if your heart is between two houses…
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