This two-story studio apartment's location is nearly magical, perched on a river, next to a water mill. The gentle rush of the stream will lull you to sleep. The warm welcome and knowledgeable advice bestowed upon you by Chris and Ken, your neighbors and owners of the mill, will further increase your enjoyment.

The nice furnishings of this home balance out the small size of the apartment. In warmer months, your “living room” is the covered terrace adjoining this little building. The front door of the accommodation opens right into the kitchen, which is small and well-appointed, but without an oven. (Chris, your hostess just across the driveway, will lend you hers if you need one). No sitting area is in the kitchen. A nearly palatial bath opens off the kitchen with a large, gorgeous enclosed shower, heated towel racks and other amenities.

The living space is the bedroom straight up a very steep staircase. The bed is terrific but the sitting space here is minimal. If one had a long stretch of rain, (which happens rarely in sunny Dordogne) and one was staying all day in the accommodation, it would be a little tight. As it is, most days are sunny and one is either seeing the sights or enjoying the beauty all around your little dollhouse, on your private terrace with barbeque and garden furniture.