HOSTED BREAKS

At Chateau de la Guerinchie we offer our guests genuine Chateau living with privacy, choice and independence, underlined by superb French country food and good old fashioned service. We provide a unique package where  the Chateau is exclusively yours to enjoy without any of the worries and effort of having to cater for yourselves. The  pure pleasure of being looked after by our small but perfectly formed team led by your host Guy Wolley.

Your Host

Guy Wolley trained in London with The Savoy Group, with stints at The Savoy, Claridges, The Connaught and the Berkeley, before settling in Paris for a few years to learn both the language, and the cuisine of France.  Returning to England, he set up and run his own French restaurants and delicatessens in London.  An experienced chef, TV presenter, writer and acknowledged authority on all things gastronomic, he has a profound love and understanding of France.

He will organise excursions, tastings, evening entertainment and do everything to ensure that your stay at Guerinchie is perfect.  He is the ideal, intuitive, discreet host who will provide as much, or as little, attention as you desire, always with a smile and often with a corkscrew.

Meals

Breakfast: Bread and croissants, eggs and bacon, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, omelettes and ham, eggs Benedict, yoghurt and granola, local jams and honey, fruits and juices – prepared by Guy (who has never forgotten what he learnt as  breakfast chef at The Savoy some years ago!).

Lunch:  A light lunch; bread, local charcuterie and cheese, salads, fruit and wine from Bergerac served in the kitchen or on one of the terraces. Picnics can be provided if you are out on an adventure.  If you prefer to lunch out, then Guy can recommend and secure reservations at a number of excellent restaurants.

Dinner: served in the dining room.

At Chateau de la Guerinchie we offer traditional French country cooking at its very best. Local ingredients are always used and menus change according to season. Of course requests and suggestions from guests are welcome and accommodated where possible.

Excursions   

Many guests prefer to have the freedom of their own vehicle, but it is not absolutely necessary since we are happy to run you around in car, minibus or even, if you’re brave enough, in Guerinchie’s own 25 year old red Landrover previously used by the Pompiers.
If guests want to explore the region, then we can organise trips to suit your wishes.  Currently the top five most popular excursions for Guerinchie devotees are as follows:

  1. A visit to the beautiful town of Brantome, a canoe or boat trip, a whip around the caves,  and the Abbey, and well earned lunch. http://www.northofthedordogne.com/brantome.php 
  2. 2.A visit to the magnificent thirteenth century Chateau de Jumilhac and its gorgeous gardens  (take a look at http://www.chateaux-france.com/jumilhac/ )
  3. 3. Horse racing, and visit to the stud at Pompadour, one of the most beautiful race courses in France. For details of meetings visit http://mayvth.club.fr/courses.htm
  4. 4. Les Grottes de Villars –impressive caves with stalagmites, stalactites, and just for good measure a smattering of 17,000 year old cave paintings. http://www.grotte-villars.com/en
  5. La Musee de la Truffe (Truffle museum) at Sorges, followed by  lunch at L’Auberge de la Truffe. ( for a flavour look at http://www.truffe-sorges.org/ )