La Chapelle Saint Martin
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- Elegant Relais & Chateaux hotel
- Michelin-star restaurant
- 16m swimming pool
- Peaceful parkland location
- Limoges airport 5mins
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Owned and designed by a Michelin-star chef, this delightful small hotel is a charming foodie retreat and an homage to all things Limousin. The house was once home to prosperous porcelain manufacturers from nearby Limoges, and has belonged to the Dudognon family since the 1960s. The Dudognons are passionate collectors, and have put their mark on the place with original artworks and brocante treasures amassed over decades, now artfully displayed throughout the elegant public rooms.
In contrast to its rather ornate interiors, La Chapelle Saint Martin sits in 40 acres of semi-wild parkland, and guests are free to roam through the beautiful mature woodlands and around the lake. A leg stretch may be particularly welcome before or after treating yourself to dinner; chef Gilles draws on traditional dishes and authentic local ingredients to produce menus that honour the region, and a meal here – be it in the formal Saint-Martin restaurant, the more casual garden restaurant or even a private luxury picnic in the lake house – is a literal feast for the senses.
The guest rooms are stylish and romantic, mixing antiques with more contemporary touches, and air-conditioned for comfort in the high summer months. Your hosts Gilles and Aude are passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the local region, and with their guidance you could easily spend a wonderful week here enjoying a wide range of optional extra activities, from a leather factory tour and shoe-making experience to seasonal mushroom picking or a cookery class. Alternatively, why not extend your stay or break your journey with a few indulgent nights here on your way to or from one of our villas, and enjoy a magnificent start or end to your French holiday.
An in-villa chef and meal delivery service is available by arrangement at all our French villas
Accommodation
Layout
- 14-room Partner Hotel
- x3 Supérieure rooms (sleeps 2)
- x3 Luxe rooms (sleeps 2)
- x4 Luxe Terrasse rooms (sleeps 2)
- x3 Suite Luxe Terrasee rooms (sleeps 2)
- x1 Le Pavillon room (sleeps 4)
- For details and images of individual rooms/suites, please see Rooms/Suites tab
All rooms/suites/apartment
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Tea-making facilities and Nespresso coffee machine
- Mini-bar
- Sothys toiletries
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Safe
General
- Reception service 7.45am - 11.00pm
- Buffet breakfast included 7.30am - 10.00am
- Le Saint-Martin Restaurant Gastronomique restaurant: Michelin-star courtesy of the local chef and hotel owner Gilles Dudognon (open 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 7.30pm - 10.00pm). Please note, the restaurant is closed on specific days throughout the year, and reservations are required.
- Le Jardin Extraordinaire restaurant: vegetables from the hotel garden and meat from Limousin (open 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 7.00pm - last booking at 9.45pm)
- Les Ruches à Manger eatery: gourmet picnic in a hut (open at lunchtime)
- Le Grand Salon bar-lounge
- Heated swimming pool 16m x 7m (1.05m - 2.10m depth) access via Roman steps
- Sun loungers and parasols around the pool
- 40-acre woodland park with paths and small lakes
- On-site car park with EV charging points
- The hotel's sustainability commitments include but are not limited to, rainwater collection and yearly reforestation, beekeeping and raising chickens, use of local and seasonal products, bicycles at guests' disposal and filtered water in glass bottles.
- For further information on Terms and Conditions specific to this French property please click here
Services
- Daily clean and bed linen change every two days
- The following services can be arranged (payable locally)
- Restaurant bookings at La Table du Couvent in Limousin old town
- Cheese tasting experience at La Maison du Fromage in Limousin old town
- Guided tours: Limousin porcelain factory, Limousin leather factory, Les Halles covered market, city walking tours and World War II sites of historical interest
- Airport transfers
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Hotel access times
- Check-in time 4pm
- Check-out time 12pm
Location
- Limoges Old Town 20min drive
- Limoges airport 5min drive
Our choice of French properties is diverse, ranging from simple charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal.
To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.
* For further clarification on Facilities and Amenities, please view the 'Details' tab for each property or speak to one of our experienced sales consultants.
From the Dordogne’s forest-covered hillsides to the undulating countryside of Lot-et-Garonne, these fertile landscapes have long played their part in human history – the famous Lascaux cave paintings testify to that. For a taste of spectacular coastline on your holiday, head to Charente-Maritime or find a lakeside beach that’s perfect for a picnic – this region is known for its abundant food and excellent wines. Choose a restaurant in an ancient village square and enjoy the sense of history repeated.
And for a place to stay in Dordogne and the South West, explore our collection of luxury villas.
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