The people behind your Dordogne stay

Meet Tony & Niki, Owners of Maison Sérénité Near Monpazier

Maison Sérénité is not managed by a distant agency. We are the owners, we spent three years restoring the house, and we personally prepare and manage each stay. This page explains our connection with the Dordogne, the care behind the property and the practical help guests can expect before they book.

Owner managed Your questions come directly to Tony and Niki

Restoration Three years spent restoring and preparing the house

Local base Marsalès, close to the bastide village of Monpazier

Secure booking Live prices, reservations and payments remain within Lodgify

From discovering the area to welcoming guests

Why Maison Sérénité became our place in France

After years of travelling through France, we were drawn to the quieter countryside around Marsalès and the remarkable medieval bastide of Monpazier. The setting offered what we had been looking for: space, history, beautiful everyday landscapes and village life close enough to enjoy without losing the calm of the countryside.

A restoration with a clear purpose

We spent three years carefully restoring Maison Sérénité. The aim was not to remove its traditional Dordogne character, but to make the house comfortable and practical for modern family holidays while preserving the feeling that made us choose it.

That work shaped the way we host today. We understand the rooms, the grounds and the practical details because we have been closely involved in the property ourselves. Guests are therefore speaking to the people who know the house, rather than to a remote call centre.

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Discovering the Dordogne

Years of travelling in France led us to the countryside around Marsalès and Monpazier.

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Choosing Maison Sérénité

The stone house, generous grounds and peaceful position gave the property its special potential.

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Three years of restoration

We worked to retain the house’s character while improving comfort, facilities and family usability.

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Sharing the house with guests

Today we personally prepare each stay and help visitors make informed plans before they arrive.

What owner-managed means in practice

Personal help without taking away your privacy

Good hosting is not about hovering over a holiday. It is about preparing the house properly, answering honestly and making it easier for guests to decide whether Maison Sérénité is right for their group.

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Direct answers

Ask about bedrooms, the sofa bed, bathrooms, children’s equipment, stairs, pool arrangements or anything else that affects your stay.

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Careful preparation

We prepare the house with the group in mind, including the cot and high chair when requested before arrival.

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Useful local knowledge

We can help with markets, restaurants, villages, family days out, walking, cycling and practical services around Monpazier.

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A secure booking process

Questions come directly to us, while live pricing, booking requests and payments continue through the secure Lodgify process.

Honest suitability matters: Maison Sérénité is a traditional three-storey property with entrance steps and internal stairs. Please discuss reduced-mobility requirements before reserving so that we can describe the layout accurately.

The home behind the story

A Dordogne house designed for shared time and real relaxation

The property combines the character of a renovated stone house with the space and practical facilities needed by families, two-family groups and multigenerational parties. These are the key facts we want visitors to understand before they book.

Capacity 8–10 guests, plus a cot

Bedrooms 4 bedrooms plus a double sofa bed

Bathrooms 2 bathrooms and 2 separate WCs

Private pool Seasonal unheated 10 × 4 m saltwater pool

Grounds Approximately 2.5 acres / 1 hectare

Comfort Fast Wi-Fi, lounge air conditioning and bedroom fans

Families Cot, high chair, shallow pool area and useful equipment

Exploring Complimentary adult and child bicycles

Monpazier About 2 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot

Our approach: accurate information is more valuable than exaggerated promises. The Overview, Gallery, Availability and Contact pages provide the most useful next steps when comparing the house for your own group.

First-hand planning support

Local guides created to help you use your holiday well

We have developed detailed guides because guests often need more than a list of famous attractions. They need realistic driving times, walking guidance, market planning, restaurant choices and ideas that suit the pace of their own group.

Days out

Things to Do Near Monpazier

Attractions, experiences and practical ideas for different kinds of Dordogne day.

Explore the guide → Villages

Bastides & Beautiful Villages

Compare drive times, walking demands and easy half-day combinations.

Compare villages → Local food

Markets Around Monpazier

Plan market mornings, seasonal evenings and relaxed meals back at the house.

Plan a market visit → Dining

Restaurants in Monpazier

Choose by occasion, group needs, children, accessibility and atmosphere.

Choose where to eat → Outdoors

Walks & Cycle Routes

Find nearby routes, effort levels and practical guidance for exploring locally.

See the routes →

Practical answers from the owners

Questions guests often ask Tony and Niki

These answers explain how our owner-managed approach works. For dates, group-specific questions or accessibility needs, please use the Contact page so that we can respond accurately.

Are Tony and Niki the actual owners of Maison Sérénité?

Yes. We own Maison Sérénité, spent three years restoring it and personally prepare and manage guest stays.

Can you help us decide whether the house suits two families?

Yes. Tell us the ages and composition of the group and we can explain the four bedrooms, double sofa bed, bathrooms, separate WCs and shared living spaces.

Can we ask about accessibility before booking?

Yes, and we encourage it. The house has entrance steps and internal stairs across three storeys. Describe the mobility requirement and we will explain the relevant parts of the layout honestly.

Are a cot and high chair available?

Yes. They are available on request. Include them in your message before arrival so that the house can be prepared correctly.

Can you recommend restaurants, markets and family activities?

Yes. The website contains detailed local guides, and we can also help with practical questions about plans around Monpazier and the wider Dordogne.

How do we see the exact price for our dates?

Use the live Availability page with the correct dates and guest number. Lodgify will display the current price and booking information for that stay.

Does contacting you reserve the dates?

No. An enquiry allows us to answer questions, but dates are confirmed only after the formal Lodgify reservation process has been completed and accepted.

When will we receive detailed arrival instructions?

Property-specific directions, parking, key collection and access information are sent privately shortly before arrival. Access codes are never published on the public website.

Talk to the people who know the house

Plan your Maison Sérénité stay with Tony and Niki

Explore the house, check live dates or ask us the practical questions that will help you decide whether Maison Sérénité is the right Dordogne holiday home for your group.

Check live availability Explore the house Contact Tony & Niki

Questions go directly to the owners. Live pricing, reservation requests and payments remain within Lodgify.