La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven

La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven

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Relax by the Pool (12 x 6m) Private, for your use only. Solar heating.
Lounger cushions & pool towels included in the price.
Spa with beautiful view of the garden and valley. Towels included.
Spa by night, for 5 people. In its own summerhouse so ideal whatever the weather
Enjoy your own pizza evening together.

Overview of La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Villetoureix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationTourism Office of Ribérac9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office26 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrantôme Abbey41 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1: 180cm/6ft bed.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: 160cm/5'3" bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: 2x 90cm beds

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4: 2x 90cm beds

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5: 4x 90cm beds

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6: 160cm/5'3" bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1: bath/show/loo

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2: shower/loo

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3: shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven

* Large heated private pool: 12 x 6m (40 x 20 ft) (almost 50% larger than the usual 10x5m). Exclusive for your group only

* Luxurious spa, sheltered from the sun (& rain!) with view over the valley + Wood-fired sauna

* Wood-fired pizza oven & eating area

* Spa, sauna & pizza oven also accessible by our second property (Swimming Pool, garden, terrace, barbecue for your exclusive use)

* Solar heating & insulated cover to keep the pool warm

* Coloured underwater lighting

* Security fencing & gates for the pool to stop children going into the area without an adult

* Large outside terrace with triple barbecue & work surface, plus lighting

* Wi-fi included

* Towels + bed-linen included in the price. Quilts & pillows synthetic allergy-free.

* Ideal for a maximum of 14 people, children included

* 6 bedrooms

* 3x double bedrooms: 1x 180cm / 6' double, 2 king size doubles (160cm / 5'3").

* 8 single beds (90cm wide) in 3 bedrooms: 2 twin bedrooms. 1 bedroom with 4 singles, of which 2 are high bunk beds.

* Baby equipment: 2 cots, 2 high chairs, baby bath & changing mat, child step

* Well equipped kitchen: Bosch dishwasher, washing machine & oven, Panasonic microwave, 2 fridges+1 freezer

* 3m x 1.5m oval table in kitchen, specially made for this house, to easily seat 14 people

* Thomson 55" Ultra HD television, with French & UK channels, Blu-ray / DVD player, Panasonic hi-fi

* Swings & sand-pit

* Large games field: Table tennis, badminton, volleyball, football etc

* Village: 2 minutes away by car, with bar/restaurant & daily bread delivery

* Town: 5 minutes away by car: supermarkets , banks, pharmacies, doctors, bars, restaurants & weekly market etc

* Ideally located to visit the Dordogne & Charente: Brantome, “the Venice of the Dordogne”, caves, chateaux, lakes, canoeing, golf etc

* La Vallée is ideal for a quiet & relaxing holiday, with friends or family, in the peace of the Dordogne countryside.

For more recent reviews, please go to review no 13 onwards (French reviews) or see below

Reviews:

We have, for the second year in a row, had a wonderful stay with friends at John and Lesley's house. The place is very peaceful, ideal for holidays with friends with children. The house is extremely well equipped and secure and it is a real pleasure to be able to take advantage of the pizza oven and the jacuzzi in addition to the swimming pool. We will return with great pleasure to enjoy the warm welcome of John and Lesley. (Marie + family + friends, Aug 2022.)

A nice house
We stayed in this with our friends and our children, the house is perfectly suited to families with young children, too far from the big attractions (gouffres de Padirac and Rocamadour, Lascaux) but there are a lot of small visits to do with the children nearby. The owners are extremely kind and responsive, a very good stay in this charming place. (Jerome, aout 2022)

Great group stay
Very good group stay in a large, quiet house with a large swimming pool. We also enjoyed the pizza oven and the Spa. Very good contact with the owners. (Ludovic, juillet 2022)

Beautiful house for a family holiday
Lovely house with an amazing pool. We stayed here as a group of 7 adults and 2 children and had ample space. John and Lesley had had a challenging time with significant damage from a hail storm which they were working hard to fix, but were excellent and helpful owners. We had a great time here, the only things to be aware of are that morning trips to the bakery require a trip to Riberac (about 10 mins drive), and the pizza oven/sauna/hot tub are shared between this house and the adjoining holiday house. We’d love to come back again and explore the area for more than a week. (Jolyon, 7/22)

5/5 Very nice property
Large house perfectly equipped, very pleasant terrace with convivial barbecue, the swimming pool is really well secured, the land is well suited for children (sandpit, swings) and for older children (ping-pong, pizza oven. ..) In short, it was perfect! (Fanny, 8/21).

5/5 Ideal for family holidays
Very nice property and perfect facilities for a family stay (7 adults and 5 children including 1 baby) Quiet environment Superb swimming pool and spa, sauna and pizza oven very popular Large green spaces Owners welcoming and available (Christian 7/21)

We had an excellent stay in the house perfectly equipped for a large family. The calm is absolute and the swimming pool is ideal for for sunny days. John and his wife always respond to requests and thereby allow a pleasant vacation. A plus: the spa and the possibility of making tasty pizzas. (Christian et Louisette Juillet 2020)

No hesitation in recommending this holiday
If you ever have the chance to stay in this magnificent setting - go for it! John & Lesley look after their homes and guests as if we were returning family...the house and grounds are spotless, well maintained with all the little extra touches. We have been back several times over the years - no hesitation in recommending this holiday. Book it and have a wonderful holiday! (Marianne & family, London, UK)

Lovely house for a great holiday
We stayed at this lovely house with our three grown up children and five grandchildren for a week. It has everything you need for a great holiday. Plenty of equipment to make life easy for a self catering holiday.The pool was perfect just the right size for a swim or to play in. The grounds are beautiful with lots of space for kids to run around.The pizza oven was a great success! Would love to go back. (Christine, Hampshire UK)

What a Truly Wonderful Place to stay
Having a large family, we found the perfect place to stay at John and Lesley's. We had plenty of room for all the children and adults alike! The pool was fabulously inviting and warm and always kept clean. John and Lesley were excellent hosts and were always around if we needed anything and during our stay they arranged an excellent pizza night which was enjoyed by all. Thoroughly recommended!! (Yvonne, Hampshire, UK)

Holiday in "La Vallée"
We spent a very enjoyable week at La Vallée. The house is comfortable and well equipped. The heated pool with lights allows you to swim or relax during the day or evening (Try it at nightfall;-)). You can also enjoy the jacuzzi, very relaxing after a long day walking and the sauna's good too. The place is very quiet and allows you to recharge your batteries, all in a beautiful area. Ideal for a holiday with family or friends. Thank you again to John and Lesley for their hospitality and kindness. (Arnaud et Magalie, Paris, France)

La Vallée -
A holiday home perfect in every way: quiet without being too isolated, very well equipped & decorated. The pool is large, properly secured, very clean. The spa is also ideal for watching shooting stars in August! If at the time of booking, the jacuzzi had seemed a little "trivial", it was very much appreciated, especially in the evening. Finally, our hosts John & Lesley were perfect, both available and discreet at the same time. We hope to come back one day! (Thierry m. 62 Pas de Calais, France)

100% Satisfaction
The owners have done a magnificent job with this house. A perfect balance of quality and price. The house is very comfortable, in small details, beds and plenty of room available. The property allowed everyone to have their own space. A most enjoyable stay in a beautiful region. Thanks you to them for their welcome, availability and kindness. We'll be back. (Cuny Remiremont, Vosges, France)

Our Family Holiday
This very well equipped and tastefully decorated home is ideal for a family holiday. Spacious and well maintained, it was a hit with both parents and children. The house and the many facilities of the property allowed everyone to have their ideal holiday. Quiet area. Discreet owners.
(Brahmslaure Lieusaint 77 France)

Family holiday
We spent our holiday at La Vallée in August , with the whole family , 7 adults and 5 children (aged 11 years to 17 years) and our father, who celebrated his birthday (89 years) during our stay. It was a fantastic, idyllic location, with far-reaching views of the beautiful countryside , yet only a short drive to the town of Riberac and many interesting places . Our hosts, John and Lesley , were fabulous , always there if you needed them , but never intrusive. The house is beautiful with all the equipment you could need , gorgeous and extremely comfortable bedrooms. With the excellent weather we had , we ate most of our meals outside , with large table and very large barbeque . La Vallée has a lovely private swimming pool in a beautiful garden , and the wonderful jacuzzi. It was perfect, a beautiful area of France . Well recommended. (Margaret & family, Somerset, UK)

Our impressions of La Vallée
Very nice well maintained place for large families, very beautiful and large secure swimming pool, we were 14 to dive enthusiastically into the pool and we never had the feeling of being cramped. Great home, great hospitality, immediate availability of the owners in case of problems or questions yet on the other hand, the owners were never intrusive, only coming to the house at our request. Large space for playing football, volleyball ... highly recommended! (Funny, Belgium)

Relaxing stay with friends
The house has every comfort you could wish for : well equipped, good beds... The house is very big, full of quirky corners. Sadly the weather wasn't up to much during our short stay in May, but that meant we could take advantage of the sauna (approximately for 7 people), spa (5 people) – both at the top of the list – as well as the table tennis and some pool-time. All in all an ideal opportunity to relax in the peace and quiet in a nice region. The main plus point of this house is without doubt the kindness and availability of the owners who were always ready to take care of small details to make our stay enjoyable. (Thomas R. Paris, France)

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Villetoureix

Located in Villetoureix, this farm stay is in a rural area. Chateau de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Château de Mareuil. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Tourism Office of Ribérac - 9 min drive
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 25 min drive
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 26 min drive
  • Chateau de la Mercerie - 34 min drive
  • Brantôme Abbey - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Neuvic Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • A fleur d'eau - 8 min drive
  • Café des Colonnes P.M.U - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • L'Escapade Gourmande - 9 min drive
  • Aux Petits Oignons - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Vallée - Private Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna & wood fired Pizza Oven located?

This family-friendly Villetoureix farm stay is located in a rural location, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Tourism Office of Ribérac, and within 12 mi (20 km) of La Lizonne and Jardins du Coq. Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.2/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

trevor m.

Great house, great holiday.
We made good use of all the facilities. Kids enjoyed the pool particularly. Adults enjoyed the spa, and everyone enjoyed the pizza oven. House is well equipped, including a giant UHD tv in the lounge. Altogether, excellent value for money, and would recommend to others.

5/5 Excellent

Colin D.

Special anniversary holiday
Our holiday was partly to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We had invited our extended family, comprising 14 of us, ranging from grandma, to baby. We all enjoyed an excellent holiday, including a family meal at a local restaurant, as well as experiencing making and cooking our own pizzas in the pizza oven at the property. Facilities in the house were 'top notch', with quality appliances in the kitchen, as well as a giant ultra high definition tv in the lounge (now on my xmas list!). We made good use of the pool, and the ladies enjoyed the spa/hot tub for a bit of pampering! Would definitely recommend, and will return as soon as we can.

5/5 Excellent

Peter N.

Excellent holiday, at a beautiful holiday home
We decided to take our holiday the first two weeks of september this year, as both families have pre school age kids, and rental prices are much lower as soon as school summer holidays are over. My only concern was the weather. Well, I needn't have worried. We had wonderful warm sunny days for almost the whole two weeks. The house was excellent, with spacious bedrooms, and very comfortable beds - better than ours at home! The pool was beautiful, with coloured lights at night. And the pizza oven was brilliant. We were given good advice about what to do, and the best way to make our dough, etc. Plus everything was printed out in the house book (which seemed to cover everything you could think to ask about). We were doubtful about getting good results, as we'd never used a wood fired oven before. But with the tuition we were given everything went well, and we enjoyed the tastied pizzas we'd ever had. I now want an oven like this in my back garden! The kids had a go too, even if it meant lifting them up to be able to see into the oven! We did a second evening in our second week, and the pizzas were equally brilliant. A great memory to take away from an excellent holiday. Oh, and the ladies loved the spa (jacuzzi?). Only thing is, if I want a pizza oven in the garden, then the wife is insisting on a spa/hot tub too! Thanks Lesley and John for a very memorable holiday.

3/5 Okay

Elaine Morton

Pool and outside facilities were generally very good but the interior was disappointing.
In many ways the property has much to offer, the pool, hot tub and swings etc. but the house itself is insufficient for the number of people it accommodates. The kitchen has very good machines (Bosch) and they worked well, but there was very little space to prepare food. The kitchen floor and indeed the floor on the ground floor in general is in need of replacement as the tiles were scuffed and chipped. The bedrooms were fine but there are only two toilets, which is woefully inadequate for a house that sleeps 14 people. Some rooms, the children's room in particular, are a long way from the nearest toilet and this caused problems for them in the night. In general, the interior felt tired and in need of a good facelift. The owners, John and Lesley, were attentive and quickly attended to some minor things that went wrong, but we felt they might have left just a few staples in the house to get us started.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Emma S.

Wonderfully relaxing stay and great host
Trying to find a property that could please all 14 of us was definitely a concern but I needn't have worried. Due to the beautiful pool and plenty of games and activities available there was something for everyone. Having large tables both inside and outside was also lovely for our collective evening meals. We really appreciated being so close to the supermarket. John was a fantastic host not only during our stay but also answering any questions we had in the months prior to our arrival. Only issue to highlight was that two toilets is a bit of a stretch for 14 adults and the hot water ran out pretty quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by John

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After purchasing the property in 1996, for several years we "commuted" from the UK for DIY/renovation holidays (!) until we decided we preferred life in France and so moved permanently. We're sure you'll love it as much as we do... As we live close by, we are available to help you enjoy your holiday, so can help with advice on places to visit, restaurants, shopping, doctors etc.
Après avoir acheté la propriété en 1996, nous avons fait le trajet depuis le Royaume-Uni pendant plusieurs années pour des vacances de bricolage/rénovation (!) jusqu'à ce que nous décidions que nous préférions vivre en France et avons donc déménagé définitivement. Nous sommes sûrs que vous l'aimerez autant que nous... Comme nous vivons à proximité, nous sommes disponibles pour vous aider à profiter de vos vacances, nous pouvons donc vous donner des conseils sur les endroits à visiter, les restaurants, les magasins, les médecins, etc.

Why they chose this property

We chose the property because of its peaceful location in the countryside, yet conveniently close to town for shopping etc. Ribérac is a sleepy rural town for most of the week, so avoiding the crowds, yet comes alive on Friday morning for the market, which is the biggest in the Dordogne. There are plenty of tourist attractions to visit in the area, many within an hour's drive and open outside of July and August, when you can drag yourselves away from the pool! And of course you can't forget the views!

What makes this property unique

The spa and sauna add a touch of luxury to your holiday, and together with the pool, terraces and games field, there is something for everyone. The pizza oven has been very popular with all our guests, with everyone having a go at baking their own pizza. As all bedlinen and towels are supplied, you can avoid the huge pile of washing at the end of your holiday, plus of course it's very convenient if you are travelling by plane. All in all, an ideal holiday location, with many of our guests returning regularly. We hope you'll love it too.

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