A recent week spent in the company of Alex & Richard in their beautiful home in the heart of the Lot countryside was as good a holiday experience as I've had for many a year. Terrific walking in the area was opened up for us by Richards comprehensive walk guides & maps. Do as much or as little walking as you want, but certainly do some in order to work up an appetite and do justice to Alex's wonderful cooking. Alex & Richard know their area well and could not have been more helpful with their advice on every aspect of it, its' towns and villages, its' restaurants, etc. Finally our hosts were also great company at dinner and in the evenings - it really felt more like I was staying with good friends of many years rather than in a B,B&D establishment.

Breath-taking views on the journey up to Jardin du Segala, be warned sat nav may steer you on the wrong course. After a long and winding road, with some severe U bends, you'll arrive into the most picturesque village ever! What a find! Within a few minutes of our arrival we were sat in the beautiful gardens with a fresh mug of tea and the sun was shining. Other guests joined us and this set the scene for a wonderful holiday.
Alex is a domestic Goddess in the kitchen and we looked forward to our meals each evening. We found Richard to be a most knowledge and attentive host. The accommodation is inviting, clean, comfortable and has everything to make your stay wonderful.
Let Richard suggest what is going on or where to visit or take the walking routes that both he and Alex have checked out and made up their own individual guides to. The place hangs between the Massif Central and the Midi Pyrennes, which gives for stunning countryside to discover on foot, car or by bike. Visit the local villages, chateaus, other sites and you will not be disappointed.

Alex & Richard have created an idyllic place to stay in a wonderful part of France. With Alex's great food and Richard's wit it's a place to come back to.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay at Jardin du Segala.

The house is set on the edge of a small village in the hills above St Cere. Very quiet with beautiful views across the local countryside. Our bedroom was a good size, as was the bathroom, and, most importantly, the bed was large and comfortable.

The house itself is very nice and also comfortably furnished. Our hosts made us feel at home very easily.

Talking of hosts, there is always a sense of trepidation when you decide to use a table d’hote establishment. What will the hosts be like and their food? At the Jardin du Segala, these fears quickly vanished. Richard and Alex are a very talented couple, deftly looking after their guests without being obtrusive or overbearing, and Alex’s dinners were all well balanced and very tasty. Cleared plates every night!

St Cere is well placed if you enjoy walking, and Richard can provide walk notes and maps if required – they work well.

So, to sum up: beautiful countryside, a lovely house, really good food, helpful maps and a very nice couple as hosts – what more could you want?