Le Manoir Lacustre

Pascal and Veronique were welcoming and helpful without hovering. They left Sangria for us on arrival and had lots of suggestions for families, as well as recommendations and arrangements they could make for an older group. The location worked well, too: the beach and daily market were 15 minutes away, where we picked up oysters and fish for meals. There’s a large store about a 20-minute drive away, a charming boulangerie a 10-minute walk away, and Soulac was worth the 25-minute drive for its lovely town and beautiful beach. We were 11 adults and 9 children, all under 8, visiting from the UK, Europe, India, and the US for a reunion, and there was plenty of space. The bedrooms were spacious and well arranged, with comfortable mattresses and pillows and enough linens for different temperatures. We could all eat in the dining room, with space left for the kids to run around. We usually ate outside by the grill, at the big table under the vine-covered roof. The main kitchen is cramped, which makes sense in a house dating to 1648, but it had everything we needed for cooking large meals every night. The stairs can be difficult for anyone with limited mobility, though there are several ground-floor bedrooms. The grounds are expansive and well maintained, with a pool that was great for relaxing and playing, plus swings and table tennis. The kids loved seeing the chickens, and Veronique kindly let them help collect eggs. A perfect stay. I couldn’t recommend Le Manoir Lacustre more!