About this property
Historic Setting: Villa Paignon in Montbron offers a recently renovated bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a saltwater swimming pool, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the premises. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with bathrobes, showers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include parquet floors, wardrobes, and garden views. Convenient Location: Located 77 km from Limoges – Bellegarde Airport, Villa Paignon is near attractions such as Hirondelle Golf Course (32 km), Rochechouart Nature Park (40 km), and Montbrun Castle (41 km). Guest Highlights: Guests highly rate the property for its attentive host, delicious continental breakfast, and inviting swimming pool.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
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- Dorne
United Kingdom“If I could give 11 out 10 I would. This is not just a B&B, it's a beautiful experience in a gorgeous renovated Bourgeois house in the Charente countryside that looks like a showcase for an interior design magazine. The hosts are nothing short of...” - Antonia United Kingdom“Our stay at the beautiful Villa Paignon was perfect. Derek and John were extremely welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The whole place is thoughtfully designed, well maintained and absolutely spotless. We’d absolutely recommend...”
- Sarah United Kingdom“We had a wonderful stay at Villa Paignon. We were attending a friend's wedding 10 minutes away and this was the perfect place to stay and relax around the wedding events. The hosts Derek and John are amazing and cannot do enough for you they think...”
- Richard United Kingdom“This is a visually stunning house in charming grounds with a wonderful approach through entrance gates along a tree lined drive. The whole place is peaceful, comfortable and completely captivating. John and Derek are very likeable and welcoming,...”
- Kassaundra
France“This place is unforgettable! I stay in these types of properties often as I work with several château’s for destination weddings. This place will always stand out for how beautiful the property is, the house and its decor and how exceptionally...” - Damien United Kingdom“Brilliant hosts. Stayed for work and left at staggered times throughout the night but hosts were incredibly flexible and very welcoming. Would loved to have stayed and chatted longer.”
- Amanda United Kingdom“A truly wonderful place, in a beautiful and convenient location, with an excellent breakfast, and two hosts who went way above and beyond. The Villa is utterly stunning, the rooms are large, sunny but not hot or stuffy. Tha bathroom was perfect....”
- Susan United Kingdom“Everything the guys go above and beyond to make you welcome and ensure you have everything you need. Very friendly I would totally recommend for a solo traveller. The Villa has been decorated so well with comfy beds and fabulous bathrooms and a...”
- Maria
Switzerland“Beautiful building restored by the owners with very good taste , preserving its magnificent features . The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, rooms beautiful and immaculate. Excellent breakfast.” - Neil France“Jon and Derek were great hosts. Our room was very comfortable, well equipped and spacious with a fantastic en suite shower room. The pool has been recently completed and is lovely - it just needs some rain for the grass to grow 😁. This is their...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Derek, John
9.8
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Derek, John
Welcome to our beautiful old restored villa!
We would like to welcome you to our beautiful domain where nature, space, tranquillity and comfort come together.
Villa Paignon was built in 1843 by a famous lawyer & publicist Mr Eugène Paignon. When we bought the villa in 2021, it was completely dilapidated. Now, in addition to our residence, it has become a beautiful maison d'hôtes. We hope our guests, like us, will enjoy the grandeur of yesteryear & design of today.
Our estate of almost 4 hectares, in the south of the Charente department on the border of the Dordogne, is located on a hill with small patches of woodland, grassland by the river La Tardoire. On the north side is the famous cave of Montgaudier The village of Montbron is 2 km away.
We are John and Derek from the Netherlands and moved to France 2 years ago.
Our background is in computing (IT) and business psychology. A few years ago, we felt the need for change and therefore decided to look for a new challenge. Central to this challenge was our love of nature, art & culture, architecture and design. When we visited Villa Paignon for the first time, we instantly fell in love, even though the villa was very neglected, with the romantic idea of turning it into a beautiful jewel again!
However impulsive and naive we may have been, because the project turned out to be many times bigger and more complicated than imagined, we persevered. We had to overcome many obstacles and sometimes missed our old life with family and friends.
We are now proud of what we managed to achieve in two years. All the more we hope that Villa Paignon will now become a place, where people can meet, relax and have fun, creating new memories together.
We hope to welcome you to Villa Paignon soon!
In this region, you will find medieval towns and villages, with castles & farms. All this amidst beautiful hilly countryside with forests & lakes, with many walking and cycling (MTB) routes and canoeing possibilities.
Furthermore, there are many attractive outings possible such as visiting markets, brocantes, museums etc. in the nearby towns of La Rochefoucauld, Piégut and Nontron.
The ancient episcopal city of Angoulême is half an hour away and Périgueux & Limoges are one hour away.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Dutch
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 07:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
