Hôtel de Bouilhac
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Hôtel de Bouilhac · Montignac, France
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Key Highlights
- ✓Guests consistently highlight several outstanding aspects of Hôtel de Bouilhac:
Expert Review: Hôtel de Bouilhac
Hôtel de Bouilhac in Montignac, a distinguished Michelin Key Selected property, consistently garners high praise from guests, offering an experience that blends historic charm with modern luxury in the heart of the Périgord Noir.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Hôtel de Bouilhac is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "wonderful," "fabulous," "amazing," and "exceptional". The hotel is often referred to as a "French dream," praised for its chic, rustic, elegant, and charming ambiance. High ratings are consistently given for cleanliness (9.3), comfort (9.5), and particularly for the staff (9.7).
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently highlight several outstanding aspects of Hôtel de Bouilhac:
- Exceptional Service & Staff: The staff receives universal acclaim for being "exceptional," "warm," "helpful," and "attentive". Their professionalism and kindness significantly contribute to the guest experience.
- Idyllic Location: Situated in a picturesque village, the hotel boasts an "idyllic" and "great location" in Montignac. It's a short walk (less than 1 km) to Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art and provides easy access to other major prehistoric sites, charming villages, and the scenic Dordogne region.
- Historic & Elegant Design: Housed in a beautifully renovated 17th-century private mansion, a classified historical monument, the hotel masterfully combines traditional architecture with contemporary design. It's noted for its elegance, chic rustic feel, and full-of-character atmosphere.
- Excellent Amenities: The hotel offers an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, a sophisticated bar/lounge, a sun terrace, complimentary WiFi, and free private parking. Some rooms feature private patios. A library is also available for guests.
3. Room Quality
The 16 individually styled rooms and suites are praised for their spaciousness, comfort, and design. They are described as "beautifully decorated" and "spotless clean". Each room uniquely blends authenticity with modern comfort, featuring period furniture, exposed beams, and noble materials alongside contemporary amenities. Guests enjoy comfortable beds with pillow-top mattresses and a pillow menu. Standard room features include air conditioning, private bathrooms (some with double showers), complimentary toiletries, flat-screen LED TVs with satellite channels, mini-bars, safes, work desks, and free WiFi. Some accommodations offer views of Montignac's rooftops or the verdant Périgord Noir hills. Room sizes vary, with Junior Suites around 431 sq ft and Royal Suites up to 1615 sq ft.
4. Dining Experience
The dining experience at Hôtel de Bouilhac is a significant highlight:
- Ro.Bo Restaurant: The on-site restaurant, Ro.Bo, is consistently lauded as "superb," "excellent," and "fabulous," with one guest describing it as an "adventure in tasting". Led by Chef Nick Honeyman and his wife Sina (who also own the nearby Michelin-starred Le Petit Léon), Ro.Bo offers modern French cuisine that creatively uses local Périgord Noir produce. The menu balances tradition and innovation, complemented by an extensive wine cellar. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday.
- Breakfast: Served in a bright and airy setting, breakfast features a selection of carefully chosen local products, including pastries, regional cheeses, cold cuts, fresh fruit, and homemade cakes. Guests can choose between a continental or traditional French breakfast, often noted as "one of the best" they have experienced. There is an additional charge for continental breakfast, approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 15 for children.
- Bar: The hotel's bar offers an "elegant yet welcoming atmosphere," attracting both guests and locals. It serves creative cocktails, a selection of regional wines, and non-alcoholic beverages.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Hôtel de Bouilhac is consistently rated as outstanding. Guests frequently commend the staff for being "incredible," "warm," "exceptionally helpful," and "super professional". Many reviews highlight the team's flexibility, kindness, and attentiveness, which significantly enhance the overall guest experience.
6. Location & Accessibility
Hôtel de Bouilhac enjoys a prime location in Montignac-Lascaux, within the highly visited Périgord Noir region. Its proximity to major attractions is a significant advantage:
- Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art: A short walk or approximately 1.5 km away.
- Surrounding Area: Provides easy access to other prehistoric sites, picturesque villages, and the natural beauty of the Dordogne. Activities such as walking tours, hiking, cycling (with bicycle rental available), and kayaking are popular in the area.
- Transport: Sarlat-la-Canéda Train Station is about 17 miles away, and Brive Dordogne Valley Airport is approximately 37 miles from the hotel. Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
7. Value & Pricing
While specific room rates fluctuate, initial indications suggest prices can range from 100€ to over 140€ per night, with some deals starting around $235 nightly with fees. The on-site restaurant is noted by some guests for offering "surprisingly good value".
It's important to note additional costs:
- Breakfast: Continental breakfast is an extra charge (approximately EUR 25 for adults, EUR 15 for children).
- City Tax: A city tax of EUR 1.45 per person, per night, applies to guests over 18 years old.
- Pets: A pet fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night, is charged.
- Rollaway Bed: A rollaway bed incurs a fee of EUR 50 per stay.
- Late Check-out: Available for an additional EUR 50, subject to availability.
8. Common Complaints
Based on available guest feedback, there are no significant recurring complaints regarding Hôtel de Bouilhac. The primary point for guests to be aware of is that the Ro.Bo restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Additionally, certain facilities, including the bar/lounge, dining venues, meeting facilities, and swimming pool, are subject to seasonal closure from January 1 to February 13.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Mark Wheatcroft
We chose Hotel Bouilhac as a stop off on our way to Burgundy from San Sebastian given its location. We were not disappointed. The service from reception was excellent and we settled in very quickly for our overnight stay. Our choice not to eat in the restaurant was due to enjoying too much great food before our arrival so we ate in the local village after pre dinner drinks in Relais that was close...
Response from the owner
Dear Mister Wheatcroft, Thank you for this wonderful review! It's always a pleasure to know that our customers are satisfied. We hope to see you again soon!
Shawn Yip
We stayed two nights here before our wedding near by. The wonderful team, especially Loic, took care of us beautifully. The hotel had a romantic imperialism with modern amenities. The breakfast was lovely, the salon is a lovely touch. Comfortable beds, everything clean. Everything in Montignac-Lascaux is close so location is no issue. We can’t wait until the next time.
Response from the owner
Dear Shawn,<br><br>Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to have been able to contribute to such a special moment before your wedding. The whole team is happy to know that you ...
Ksenia Suslov
Absolutely stunning property with amazing stuff. We loved our 2 night stay and wish we could stay longer. Rooms are spacious and quiet. The bedding is comfortable for light sleepers like myself. The amenities and service was 10/10. There are also zones like lobby and balconies where you can chill and relax. They have parking right in front
Response from the owner
Dear Ksenia,<br><br>Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel. And who knows, maybe this time we will spend more time together? All the best.
Alan Gilbert
Beautiful hotel, great location and super friendly staff. This is the second time that Mrs G and I have stayed here and we can’t recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, the staff were super helpful and made our stay very special. The rooms are very comfortable as are the beds. We will definitely return!
Response from the owner
Dear Mr Gilbert, <br><br>Thank you for this wonderful review. Your kind words will be shared with all the team!<br>We were delighted to welcome you and Mrs G once again and look forward to seeing you ...
Olga Lovyagina
Amazing hotel, 10 out of 10. The domain, the room, the view everything was beautiful. We especially loved bathtubs in front of window. The personnel is very attentive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner
Dear Misses Lvyagina, Thank you very much for your review!<br>We are delighted to bring you complete satisfaction through our hospitality experience and the contact we maintain with our customers.<br>...
Cherrie McCarron
What an absolutely beautiful place to stay. The renovation of such a stunning heritage building was superb and the interiors were gorgeous, and styled in a way that was sympathetic to the building and its history. The staff were so welcoming that at times we forgot we were staying in a hotel, the rooms were immaculate and we enjoyed the best meal we had in France on this trip in the elegantly styl...
Response from the owner
Dear Misses McCarron,<br>We would like to thank you sincerely for placing your trust in us and for your comments. Your satisfaction is our driving force, and we look forward to welcoming you back and ...
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