l'Ancienne Forge has been our family home in France for three generations and nearly 40 years.

Just a half-hour drive from Bergerac and ten minutes' from the nearby 13th Century Bastide towns of Villereal and Monflanquin, our B&B is an attractive converted forge in the small hillside village of Born, with glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

There's plenty to see and do in the area with great restaurants, chateaux, castles and lots of authentic French markets to enjoy.

Born is just 30 minutes' drive from Bergerac Airport (where car hire is available) and is surrounded by historic market towns and wonderful countryside. L'Ancienne Forge sits in the centre of the village, at the top of the hill.

With its views across the village to the surrounding countryside, the heated, salt-water swimming pool is available for guests' use in season. WiFi is free, and there is English TV, as well as tea and coffee facilities in the comfortable guest lounge.

Guests have their own private rooms (double or twin), both en-suite (one with shower, one with bath and shower), together with a guest lounge.

Breakfast is served in the spacious Barn Room, with its large, wall-length folding glass doors leading directly onto the terrace and swimming pool; or on the terrace where you can take in the idyllic country views.