Limousin porcelain hideaway
Centuries-old trees and peaceful fishing ponds frame this tranquil manor estate in the Limousin countryside.
What it’s good at
Notable
A nineteenth-century manor house and 1798 listed chapel once owned by a Limoges porcelain maker.
Notable
A family-run gastronomic institution since 1973, hosting generations for milestone dinners in the Limousin countryside.
Notable
Limousin culinary heritage served on Bernardaud porcelain, featuring local Cul Noir pork and estate honey.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set fifteen minutes outside Limoges, the rural surroundings offer quiet woodland lanes, local hamlets, and historic porcelain workshops.
The rooms
Interiors feature waxed parquet floors and period paintings, with tall windows framing views across the private parkland.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The unheated outdoor pool is bordered by terracotta tiling and tall hedgerows on the estate grounds.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Le Saint-Martin
The Michelin-starred dining room features crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces, extending to a wide terrace overlooking the park.
At the table
Private dining rooms host intimate dinners, with dishes drawing on produce from the estate permaculture garden and beehives.
How it began
Jacques Joseph, Judge of Saint-Martin, erected the estate chapel in 1798 on grounds dating back to the fourteenth century.
Good to know
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La Chapelle Saint Martin
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.