A little older. A lot to celebrate. Come for the food, stay for the company, and help us make a summer that belongs to all of us.
Find your place in the sunshine ↗Family, friends, little ones & four-legged ones welcome.
Some of us know these places from years ago. For others, especially the children, it’ll be a first visit. Let’s come together, share a few old stories and make new memories.
Simon, Elizabeth, Julie and Andrew are opening the doors for three weeks in the French countryside. Pop in for a day, bring the family for a few nights, or settle in a little longer. There’s no big compulsory weekend and no need to be there for it all.
This is OUR party. We’ll all bring something to it: a hand with dinner, an idea for a day out, a favourite recipe, or simply good company. Come and go, explore with your family, and help make these three weeks ours.
Choose your dates and your spot; we’ll help work out the rest.
THE MAIN HUBJumilhac-le-Grand
The heart of the gathering. Shared meals, room to roam, and a place to come back to after a day of exploring.
10 MINUTES BY CARSaint-Yrieix-la-Perche
A second family base, a short drive from the main hub. Join in at the main house, then head back to your room.
We’ll allocate rooms and caravans personally, so everyone gets a fair share. Beds need approval; camping doesn’t. If your dates are full, join the waiting list, even if you’re camping in the meantime.
Hotels and holiday rentals nearby are welcome options too. You can still join us for the days that suit you.
Our guest area will bring the summer together. See familiar names, find a family adventure, and add your own ideas to the mix.
Find dates that overlap with your favourite people.
Suggest a day out, a shared dinner, or a lazy afternoon.
Castles, swimming, and family days out nearby.
A shared album, just for our guests.
No strict itinerary. No formal check-in. Just a few useful things to make settling in easier.
Both houses are works in progress, but they’re dry, clean and have all the facilities you need, including washing machines. Think lived-in family homes for our shared gathering.
Bring shoes for the garden and grounds. Sweet chestnut prickles can be sharp underfoot. We have cats and free-roaming chickens, and the horses, sheep, cows and donkeys belong to our neighbours. Please respect the animals and their space.
We have around six or seven bikes. Ask us about borrowing one and we’ll help work out what’s available and suitable for you.
Shared meals, whenever you fancy joining in. Help cooking and clearing up is very welcome. You’re equally welcome to head out with your family and eat elsewhere. There’s no obligation. Tell us about dietary requirements and allergies when you RSVP.
Bedding and towels where possible. If baggage allowances make that tricky, let us know and we’ll work it out. Campers should ideally bring their own tent, although a few loan tents are available on request.
Each house has two toilets, an indoor shower and a washing machine. An outdoor shower and outdoor cooking facilities are also available. The main house has Wi-Fi across the site; Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche has Wi-Fi inside the house. Camping electricity is limited and needs arranging beforehand.
Yes! Dogs are welcome, but we have free-roaming chickens and cats, so visiting dogs must be safe around them and must not chase or disturb them. Please supervise your dog around our animals, children, other dogs and shared spaces.
The main house is the main hub in Jumilhac-le-Grand. Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche is about 10 minutes away by car. There’s no public transport between the houses. Please arrange directions directly with the hosts.
Absolutely. Day visits are part of the plan. You’ll be able to RSVP without booking somewhere to sleep, and join for whichever dates suit you between 8 and 28 August.
Request your dates and location; we’ll allocate rooms and caravans when approving. There’s no maximum stay. Unavailable dates will be marked without showing names. If a bed opens up, the first suitable group on the waiting list will have 48 hours to accept.
Wondering about a stay, borrowing a tent, or bringing your signature dish? Get in touch.