Recent Guest Reviews
Rating: 5*
Review: We had a splendid week at Bladanel in the middle of June. It was our twelfth visit and was as good as any of the weeks that we have spent there. It is in a wonderful location deep in the peaceful countryside with only the usual agricultural noises associated with rural France.

The house has thick walls and very effective shutters which kept us cool in spite of temperature the high thirties.
The pool is brilliant and is well maintained. Altogether a fantastic week and we have already booked for next year. 

Reviewer name: Stephen Billyeald
Review Date: 26th June 2026

    
Rating:
Communication: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Location: 5
Facilities: 5
Value: 5
Accuracy: 5
Total: 5.0 of 5
Review: A lovely little farmhouse with stunning views. Pool was glorious & several eating spots to enjoy the countryside views. We had a very comfortable stay. Slightly dodgy internet but didn’t affect our holiday!
(Note: 1Gb/s full fibre broadband installed spring 2026.)
Reviewer Name: Lindsay
Date of Review:  11-Jul-2025

Rating:
Communication: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Location: 5
Facilities: 4
Value: 5
Accuracy: 5
Total: 4.8 of 5

Review: Struggled with internet connection in bad weather. (Note: 1Gb/s full fibre broadband installed spring 2026.)
Reviewer Name: Jenny Rogers
Date of Review: 28-Jun-2024

Rating:
Communication: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Location: 5
Facilities: 5
Value: 5
Accuracy: 5
Total: 5.0 of 5

Review: The cottage is very comfortable and enjoys a great view of rural farmland from the rear open terrace, where we spent the majority of our time - weather permitting. The side covered terrace enjoys the later sun. The cottage is very homely with many games, books and dvd's on hand to make use of in the lounge/dining room, which also has some unique features which come from the 1844 build date. The kitchen is relatively small but has everything you are likely to need, and everything works. The only room upstairs is the very comfortable master bedroom, and is large, well furnished (large, very comfortable bed), and has a lovely view of the sunrise from the bed. It has an en suite small bathroom. Watch your head on the beams! The other bedroom downstairs is also very comfortable and has access to a further shower room, with a modern walk in shower. The pool, which we expected to be fairly chilly in early June, was the opposite, and one of the warmest we have experienced and slightly larger than a lot of pools. Needless to say we were in almost every day! Paul and Michelle, the local house/ garden/pool keepers were readily available for a chat about the area, and anything you may need sorting. Communication with the owners was also good and prompt. Plenty of bastide towns, restaurants and chateaux for you to visit, For bird watchers the variety of species is staggering with something singing from dawn to dusk. The internet and tv are of course subject to the usual local rural and weather conditions Pretty well perfect!

Reviewer Name: Graham Bowman
Date of Review: 07-Jun-2024

Review:  Well equipped gite. As our stay was in March /April we didn’t try the pool! Set in farmland with many interesting villages and towns within a short drive. A lovely apero bench at the back of the house to contemplate the evening sun with a drink. (Needs a little place for a glass at the other side of the bench Roger!)

Reviewer Name: Judith
Date of Review: 30-Mar-2024

Rating: 5*

Review: Bladanel is a great holiday venue with a lovely swimming pool and beautiful views. We saw wild deer on the land and several birds of prey. Despite being very early in the season we were cosy. There is a lovely living room with a good wood burner. The property manager and owner were really helpful and checked in with us that all was okay at the property. Bladanel is well located with the bastide of Tournon d''''Agenais just five minutes drive away and other bastide towns within a short distance. We will definitely return!

Reviewer Name: Diane Cartledge
Date of Review: 30-Mar-2024

Communication: 5
Cleanliness: 5
Location: 5
Facilities: 5
Value: 5
Accuracy: 5
Total: 5.0 of 5

Review
Bladanel is idyllic. Bladanel is in an idyllic location, peaceful, beautiful scenery and wonderful views. The house is well equipped, close to local shops for the basics and an easy drive to a major supermarket. We have visited Bladanel on many occasions and intend to visit many more times.
(Stephen has indeed visited many years before and since.)

Rating: 5*
Reviewer Name: Stephen Billyeald
Review Date: 01-Sep-2022

Rating: 8/10

Quaint cottage in idyllic setting

The house itself is just stunning: rustic in appearance and decor, but containing all you could possibly need. Our only criticism was that there was little to cool the bedrooms on very hot nights (though we were there during the heatwave). The location is also stunning: the house sits on the side of a hill, with amazing views of the valley below. Be aware though that there is another property next door, only feet away. The pool is of a great size but the area around it, for seating, is rather basic. The area is very quiet, rural with small, but very lovely, villages. The owner was helpful and quick to respond to messages. All in all, we very much enjoyed our stay at Bladanel and would definitely recommend the house for those who are looking for peace and quiet.

Reviewer Name: Leonie  Howson
Posted Aug 29, 2022

Review:Charmante maison

Rating: 10/10

Charmante maison bien équipée avec jolie vue et grande piscine. Gérant disponible et très sympathique.
Reviewer Name:Nathalie Colle
Posted Aug 7, 2022


Review:Charming residence in a superb setting
Rating: 4*
Charmante demeure dans un cadre superbe Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette jolie maison avec un merveilleux paysage. Le calme et la sérénité sont ici au rendez vous et donc une prestation correspondant à notre attente. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié nos hôtes toujours à notre écoute et la piscine avec une vue imprenable sur le champs de noisetiers et toute la campagne environnante. 8/2/2022 at 5:36 PM

Reviewer Name: Valerie H
Date of Review: 02-Aug-2022