Domaine de Labarthe

Espère, Lot
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)5 65 30 92 34
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From
€159 - €208
per night

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

Bedroom

5 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

€159 - €208 per night

The Experience

Find elegant rooms in one wing of this handsome old family house, a lovely blend of old and new. You’ll receive a great welcome and generous hospitality from Laurence and Guillaume – but you can also find complete privacy if you prefer.

Laurence’s dinners alone are worth the visit; then there’s the fine heated pool on the olive-studded terrace, the rose garden and Italianate formality rolling past walnut groves. Organise yoga sessions or a massage in the grounds and learn to cook traditional fare with a local chef. Breakfast in or out on homemade jam, local bread, fresh pastries, and fruit juices.

Beyond the gates find beautiful Lot countryside, gastronomy and wine, old villages and unmissable Cahors (10-minute drive); enjoy bustling markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, an unusual cathedral, medieval streets lined with independent shops and the beautiful 14th-century Pont Valentré.

Domaine de Labarthe - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the grounds
  • Laurence’s moreish breakfasts and dinners
  • Exploring the amazing Cahors vineyards
Domaine de Labarthe - Gallery

You should know

  • This is a sophisticated place so more suited for adults and well-behaved children
  • Dinner is offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings only

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €159
Surcharges
Singles €167-€221. Use of EV charger for full electric vehicles €30, hybrid vehicles €20.
3 Twin/doubles
From €184
2 Doubles
From €159

Information

Booking information

Check in
3.30pm-7.30pm
Check out
By 11.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights, 4 nights in high season.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

Fluffy blankets and dog beds, and emergency dog food supplies.

Max. 3 dogs. €14 per dog, per night.

Large park and woodland for walking. No dogs on the breakfast terrace.

Meals
Dinner, 3 courses, €54 by arrangement.

Reviews

Such a beautiful house and lovely grounds, tucked away in a peaceful setting. The rooms are cozy, immaculate, and beautifully decorated. Laurance was a perfect host, and helped us with dinner recommendations and reservations. Breakfast was delicious. We were only here for one night but could have stayed for days, especially in the summer.

Lauren, Rumson, NJ

On the doorstep of historic, fascinating Cahors yet a haven of tranquillity, where you will feel cosseted in a historic house of architectural interest and great comfort. The house oozes history and sits at ease within its extensive grounds. The vineyards may have gone, but be assured the Bardin's will be excellent guides to the local wines and where to enjoy them with local produce.

Patricia, Sawday's Inspector

We stayed in a gîte on this property for 4 nights and it was a highlight of our trip to France. The accommodation is of a very high standard with everything we could want for a memorable stay available in a beautiful country setting close to Cahors. The pool was lovely, the bbq an unexpected addition and the hosts so very welcoming and helpful. A perfect haven after busy days exploring some of pleasures the south west has to offer.

Susan, Canberra

Staying at Domaine de Labarthe was a highlight of our trip to this beautiful region of France. From the outset Laurence and Guillaume were charming and accommodating hosts. Check in early? No problem. Early breakfast? Freshly baked croissants and some for the road as well. The characterful old buildings have been elegantly restored and set in beautiful grounds. We were lucky enough to have the pool and outdoor kitchen to ourselves and enjoyed a barbecue as the sun set. Baked apple with warm brioche for breakfast by the pool rounded out a fabulous stay. And how could I forget the dogs!

Louise, Sydney

This is a lovely B and B. There’s also a small self catering cottage. Everything is spotlessly clean, with lovely quality bed linen and towels. It’s tastefully decorated and furnished, in an attractive peaceful location. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend Domaine de Labarthe.

Linda, West Wickham

Great location, wonderful rooms, excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Furthermore we enjoyed the pool, the garden and especially the barbecue area which can be used by the guests. Conclusion: probably the best spot we have experienced in France.

Johannes, Feldkirch

A gem of a place. Laurence and Guillaume were most welcoming. We had 7 of our best nights of many in France during countless holidays at this delightful accommodation close to Cahors. The facilities were excellent, including a heated swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, plenty of outside seating, varied breakfasts, comfortable bed, regularly changed towels along with bathrobes/towels for pool use, not to mention covered car parking.

ROSS, Guildford

Based on the pictures at the website and the reviews, we had high expectations for our 3-night stay at Domaine de Labarthe. But we were not prepared for the serene charm and comfort of this family owned country estate inn, or for the warm hospitality we received from our hosts, Laurence and Guillaume. We wish we could have stayed longer. We look forward to our next visit

Lawrence, Rowayton, Connecticut

This is the sort of place you want to tell everyone about, and then no-one, because if too many people know about it, it will be difficult to book. The hosts are charming and extremely helpful. The rooms cool and comfortable and bathrooms exemplary, with great power showers. The winner though is the house and region. Steeped in history, immersed in wine and thoughtfully and tastefully maintained. The guest kitchen adds options and convenience, but if you miss out on one of Laurence's meals you do yourselves and your host an injustice. Enjoy chilling by the pool or the nearby market in Cahors.

Matt

Absolutely superb B&B. Lovely room. Very clean. Larence and Guillaume are very cultured and most friendly hosts. Breakfasts by the swimming pool will be a very happy memory for many months to come. We would thoroughly recommend domaine de Labarthe to anyone. Frederick & Anne Hackett

Frederick

A great place to stay to explore the Lot valley. Excellent room (how nice to have twin room available) with one of most comfortable beds, delicious breakfasts on the terrace when weather was nice. Able to have a refreshing swim at end of day and use an outdoor kitchen. Very welcoming hosts with invaluable advice about local area etc. One of the best Sawday recommended places we've stayed at.

Robin

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Location

The neighbourhood

The estate is set back from a busy main road in the bustling village of Espère – once inside and down the long drive the feeling is of peace and tranquillity. You’re in wine country here so explore the many Cahors vineyards. The food is good around here too – head to the beautiful Château de Mercuès (two km) for Michelin-starred food or Aux Quatre Vins (7 km) serves hearty fare in a lovely setting.

Local points of interest from Laurence & Guillaume Bardin

  • In the Lot valley: Food markets, chateaux, malbec wineyards, walks along the river. and Labarthe a peaceful retreat to enjoy restful moments in a green and beautiful environment.
  • Valentre bridge, Cahors medieval city, Saint-Cirq Lapopie and Pech Merle caves: 45 minutes. La Roque Gageac, Bonaguil forteress castle, Rocamadour : 50 minutes. Figeac Champollion Museum: 60 minutes. Moissac cloister: 1 h 25. Albi: 2 hours.
  • Within easy reach excellent restaurants: LE VINOIS 6 mn, Michelin starred: 'LE GINDREAU, CHATEAU DE MERCUES On Mondays guest meals served on the terrace - on bookings only - ''assiettes gourmandes'' and salads and wines on request.
  • Barbeque and summer kitchen at disposal - heated pool and formal rose garden. Hatha Yoga classes in the beautiful restored barn or in the garden. Wellness massages and health treatments by professionals on the site.
  • Greatlyl situated on the wine routes. Nearby vineries of CHATEAU LAGREZETTE and CHATEAU DE CAYX - owned by TRH the sovereigns of Denmark - Guillaume propose tutored tastings, great selection of wines to enjoy on the site with your meals or to take home.
  • Healthy Yoga retreats, Gourmet food Festival LOT OF SAVEURS in June. In January/ February in Labarthe dinning room: special homemade truffles dinners for groups. Receptions for friendly groups and professionals. Exclusive wedding and seminars venue.

Introducing

Laurence & Guillaume Bardin

Laurence and Guillaume - an energetic, interesting couple who are in the wine trade and grow walnuts, will welcome you into their amazing home. They’ve been running the B&B since 2014, but the house has been in their family for many years. You may meet their two friendly, well-behaved dogs too.