Labarthe B&B and Holiday Gite, Duras, SW France

27/10/2024

Cold water winter swimming is not for me as I prefer a warm water experience. However I know that many people find cold water swimming very invigorating. Our unheated swimming pool (13x6m) here at Labarthe is ‘open’ and clean….all year around. So if this is something that piques your interest have a look at our website www.hideawayfrance.co.uk and perhaps consider a break at a Labarthe. We are located about halfway between Bordeaux and Bergerac next to the lovely town of Duras.

Our beautiful home is nestled among the stunning valleys and vineyards of Duras and Baleyssagues offering relaxing B&B and Gite breaks in the ever-popular South West France.

06/08/2024

Being of a certain age I often view with wary eye any new technologies being pushed onto an unsuspecting public… one of the latest is ‘artificial intelligence’… as if that , in itself, is not an oxymoron.
Anyway, TripAdvisor have embraced (AI) and is currently using AI to scan contributors online reviews.. have reviewed our 209x5* reviews TripAdvisor sent us , unsolicited, the AI summary of all our reviews.. Well I now love AI as it’s summary is:

Labarthe B&B and Gite is celebrated for its outstanding service, with hosts known for their warmth and attentiveness, creating a welcoming and spotless environment. The stylish ambiance and tasteful decoration enhance the comfortable atmosphere, complemented by top-notch amenities like quality bedding, a praised pool, and serene gardens. Spacious and immaculate rooms are adorned with large beds and elegant decor, contributing to the property's exceptional value. Set against a backdrop of peaceful, picturesque landscapes, it's a rural haven that guests find irresistibly charming.

Well I say AI rocks !!!!

15/07/2024

Tea time break during a recent Bond shoot at Labarthe , lips are sealed as to who the next Bond is…..

03/07/2024

Fruit, nuts, and chocolate, my favorite combination! And within a few minutes of Labarthe we have many local producers creating delicious goodies for our enjoyment 😊

In the months on July and August there are tasting days and factory visits organised for your enjoyment.
(Booking is recommended)

02/06/2024

LATE AVAILABILITY…… due to health reasons we have 2 one week vacancies in our super comfy two bed ensuite GITE, next to Duras in SW France…

Saturday 29th June thru to Saturday 6th July

Saturday 24th August thru to Saturday Saturday 31st August

Some dates in Oct, Nov & Dec available.

All Gite info is on our website. We would welcome readers sharing this post to attract a wider audience..thank you…

www.hideawayfrance.co.uk

Labarthe

Our beautiful home is nestled among the stunning valleys and vineyards of Duras and Baleyssagues offering relaxing B&B and Gite breaks in the ever-popular South West France.

05/05/2024

Sunday morning walks around the garden are a real treat right now, with many wild orchids that litter the uncut meadow and large wild daisies are a sea of snow from a distance.
Jack insisted on the walk becoming his latest photo shoot 😂 and of course I was delighted to oblige!

24/04/2024

Trying to check-in without a reservation….

13/04/2024

Labarthe Gite, Duras, SW France.

Very limited availability left for this summer.

Following dates for the lovely self catering 2 bed Gite are still available. Both bedrooms are ensuite and the Gite is fully equipped.

Our website www.hideawayfrance.co.uk has all the rates and info..

May 4th until May 18th.
June 29th until July 6th.
August 24th until August 31st.
Oct and Nov have one or 2 bookings but basically most available.

The Gite is let Saturday to Saturday or multiples thereof.

Please feel free to enquiry.

Thank you for sharing……!

Our beautiful home is nestled among the stunning valleys and vineyards of Duras and Baleyssagues offering relaxing B&B and Gite breaks in the ever-popular South West France.

02/04/2024

Upu..upu!

I thought I heard my first hoopoe of the season yesterday, and to my delight saw him this morning just outside the kitchen window!

23/03/2024

The countryside is in full bloom at the moment and coupled with the beautiful sunshine we have had today I couldn’t resist stopping the car to capture the moment!
The fruit trees are of course « prunier Agen « the most delicious plums from this region of lot et Garonne.

The Agen prune produces 96% of prunes in France so you’ll not be surprised that there are a number Plum orchards here in the Lot et Garonne (76% production)!

The blossom from these orchards in Spring, although short-lived, is simply beautiful. Then in August the harvest of plums begin, a lot of tree shaking can be seen, and the plums are caught by long trailers positioned on both sides of the tree. Then off they go to one of the local prune drying units. One of our local prune producers also happens to be the chocolate shop Maison Guinguet, well it’s much more than that but I won’t diverse! Here you can buy prunes in a number of ways, dried, semi-dried (delicious), covered in chocolate (my favorite), soaked in Armagnac, or as a confiture or juice.

I can see a lot of noses scrunched up at the thought of prunes, and I would once be the same, but they are quite different to the packs of shriveled prunes found on the supermarket shelves. I have used them in many recipes, generally Armagnac is involved but when in Rome! Only last weekend I made a sticky toffee cake (James Martin of course) but had to improvise a bit as I was missing the main ingredient - dates - so I made an adult version using prunes soaked in Armagnac! It was a great success!

19/03/2024

Mid morning coffee break!
And I have just had five minutes flicking through one of my latest book purchases and I’m in love! I don’t think I have ever seen a more beautiful book, full of information about the spices I adore to use in cooking, and recipes that I can’t wait to try, but which one first is going to be a challenge for me to decide because they all look delicious 😋

With my coffee break over I have to peel myself away from this book and continue to get the house shop shape for our next chambre d’hôte guests arriving this evening, and finish staging the gite for inspection day today to renew our gite classification 🤞
The weather couldn’t be more perfect ☀️

04/03/2024

A place in the sun ☀️
If you have been to the Manchester property show you may now be even more focused on finding your dream holiday home or maybe starting the next chapter in your life by taking a bigger step to move to France?
The first decision in either case is « where? » once you have found the area the house will follow!

We are located close to the Bastide town of Duras, approximately half way between Bordeaux and Bergerac, and offer comfortable accommodation in our self catering gîte or b&b whilst you are exploring this area of South West France. Duras is just 3kms and offers several bars and restaurants, shops, a supermarket, vets, doctors etc, and estate agents .rouge .realestate whom you may have met at the show.

Labarthe gîte has two en-suite bedrooms, and an open plan living / kitchen area fully equipped with everything needed for your stay.
Availability in the summer months is limited but we have just received a cancellation for the first two weeks in July.

For more information about our accommodation and a dedicated section for area information, please visit our website
www.hideawayfrance.co.uk

27/02/2024

Ist 2 weeks of July..

Due to the sudden medical issues of a 4 year repeat guest they have been forced to cancel their reservation at Labarthe this year.

Therefore please be advised that dates 29th June thru to departure 13th July are now available.

All details are on our website www.hideawayfrance.co.uk so if you desire a super comfortable 2 ensuite fully equipped Gite next to Duras in SW France for the first 2 weeks of July this year please feel free to get in touch.

Our beautiful home is nestled among the stunning valleys and vineyards of Duras and Baleyssagues offering relaxing B&B and Gite breaks in the ever-popular South West France.

02/02/2024

Some if you will have seen some of my many videos and pictures of the starlings murmuration at Labarthe. Their performances are coming to an end for this season but one of our guests was fortunate to capture this beautiful picture last week.

26/01/2024

Everything you might wish to know….

The French capital will hold the summer Olympic Games for the third time.

15/12/2023

He must be prepping the sleigh and wrapping presents by now as Labarthe is getting ready for his arrival…

04/12/2023

Our outdoor tree this year with attendant guard.

18/10/2023

The final cutting?
Last night we enjoyed what may have been the last alfresco dinner of the year at the local Indian restaurant in Eymet, but rain has finally arrived in SWFrance and it feels quite nice 😊 it’s still a balmy 19 degrees so not all bad!

I’m staggered the dahlias are still blooming beautifully, could this be the last cut before they give up and bed down for the winter?

30/09/2023

I think this may be the last crop of the year to be harvested, the good old hazelnut 🌰

02/09/2023

British Airways will offer flights from Bergerac to Southampton and London City during the festive season.

This announcement represents a fantastic opportunity for the region and for all those wishing to discover London and Southampton during the festive period.

For the airline, this is a first attempt, since it only serves the Dordogne in the summer, but if successful, it plans to extend the flight period in future years.

Flights will operate on Saturdays from 16 December to 6 January, offering travellers considerable flexibility.

Tickets are already on sale on the airline's website:
https://bit.ly/BAEGCW

23/08/2023

Tomorrow nights Night Market in DURAS has been cancelled due to the HOT weather..

02/07/2023

A carnival of colours, the garden is looking beautiful at the moment, and the show has only just begun! The first of the giant hibiscus is as always taking centre stage, but will soon be joined by all the Dhalia’s that are growing like triffids this year and I can’t wait to see what colours appear 😊

26/06/2023

Everyone loves a french market ☀️

With a farmers market happening every day there’s always fresh fruit and vegetables available, seasonal of course! And we all have our favorite, or two, market towns to visit.
La Reole it appears is a french favorite and has been short listed in the top ten markets in France!
Just 20 minutes from Labarthe, this Saturday morning market is located by the Gironde river.

The market is not only recognized as the most beautiful market in Aquitaine but also in the list of the 10 most beautiful markets in France.

TF1 will announce the winner Thursday, June 29 live on the 1 p.m. news.

To prepare us to welcome the result and above all to celebrate the great victory, already won, of the most beautiful market in Aquitaine, but also to have been raised to the rank of the top 10 markets in France out of 24 selected, the City of La Réole is organizing an exceptional market on Thursday June 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market on Saturday July 1 is of course maintained.

Qu'on se le dise ! N'hésitez pas à partager.

Le marché de est non seulement reconnu Plus beau marché d'Aquitaine mais également dans la liste des 10 plus beaux marchés de France.

TF1 dévoilera le vainqueur jeudi 29 juin en direct sur le journal de 13h.

Pour nous préparer à accueillir le résultat et surtout pour fêter la belle victoire, déjà acquise, du plus beau marché d'Aquitaine mais aussi d'avoir été hissé au rang des 10 premiers marchés de France sur 24 sélectionnés, la Ville de La Réole organise un marché exceptionnel le jeudi 29 juin 2023 de 10 h à 14h.
Le marché du samedi 1er juillet est bien sûr maintenu.

18/06/2023

The night before Waterloo.

There was torrential rain, men slept in the open, attempted to get what rest they could.

Local orchards were felled for wood, farm furniture & crucially the doors of La Haye Sainte were broken & burnt.

Wellington's Anglo-Allied army awaited the dawn.

14/06/2023

If you're traveling with dogs to Bordeaux and the region, this is for you! A list of beaches in Gironde where dogs are authorized https://www.toutourismegironde.com/plage-autorisee-aux-chiens-gironde/