La Villa St Laurent

We had passed the hotel many times and made an effort to be there for lunch, but when we arrived it was all closed up. To complicate matters so was the hotel reception and as we were on our way back to the car someone, who we discovered was one of the owners cam running after us. So why the confusion. We were told that the hotel restaurant only opens in the evenings, but the bistro,in the grounds of the hotel opens for lunch. To be frank the bistrot is rather plain, with no real divisions between the tables in this square and uninteresting box. The welcome however, ' after our fall at the first ' was warm and welcoming, one of the owners having lived in an area of the UK we know quite well. The other owner, French was also very friendly, and talked to us about why they bought the restaurant and their future plans. There was also some confusion regarding the cost of lunch, flyers that were available at the hotel reception quoted €14.50, but this we were latter told only applied if you choose the set menu of the day, we did not so we paid €17.50, no big deal but perhaps their advertising could be a little clearer. The starters were really excellent, well prepared, well presented and full of flavour. Our mains to were cooked to perfection, we had the steak, which came from the UK and was bursting with flavour. We skipped desert as we were more than satisfied. In my opinion the quality of the food and service here is really very good, and we will return, in fact we were told that the hotel restaurant was even better, so looks like we must plan a dinner there.

We stayed here on our way down to Southern France. The hotel was originally the main house to a vineyard and all the rooms have been renovated to a very high standard in somewhat of a classy 'shabby chic ' style. We stayed in the economy room which was very comfortable with on suite facilities if a little on the small side but (which is most important) a very comfy bed. The proprietor could not have been more helpful and the food we had was delicious. We would defiantly stay there again and can recommend it . It would be ideal to explore the nearby city of Bergerac.

Joseph is passionate about food and never fails to produce top quality, ridiculously tasty and well presented at affordable prices. I have never eaten better at any restaurant.

Excellent restaurant, in lovely court yard setting (or in an impressive formal dining room in winter) with superb food at sensible prices.

William and Joseph who run the hotel and its restaurants are clearly passionate about food. We stayed here for two nights and had some of the best meals we've ever tasted authentic but innovative French dining with the highest quality ingredients. The menu was fantastic and very reasonably priced for what was a five star dining experience. Delicious wine and helpful recommendations for combining food and wine.