House in Gardonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards

Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards

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Property grounds
Property grounds
The path leading to the stream.
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Overview of Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards

4.3 out of 5 Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Gardonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChâteau Feely7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Lestevenie9 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau Bélingard12 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards

An old farmworker's cottage refurbished in a rustic style but with modern amenities, combined recently with a nineteenth century style shepherd's hut. Both are located in their own gardens, with an ample area in front for outdoor dining in front of the gîte.

The kitchen retains original features, including a stone sink but also includes a gas cooker and refrigerator. The handmade oak table easily seats eight.

The shepherds hut is sited on a lower lawn with views of its own towards the stream. It is simply furnished with a double-bed and drop-leaf table. Anyone sleeping here gains a restful retreat but would need to share the bathroom facilities in the gîte itself.

The property is part of a larger group of farm buildings, which now sits among huge fruit trees and well-loved flower gardens. At the bottom of the garden is the Gardonnette stream, shrouded in mature poplars and oaks; a ramblers paradise.

The gîte is set some distance from the main house and has 2 bedrooms, one with its own ensuite bathroom.

Property manager

Maurice Halder

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask guests not to smoke inside the cottage.
No smoking inside the cottage. Parking inside the property and close the gate once parked. Be considerate of neighbours in the evening. Leave the property in the same state of tidiness as you found it on arrival.

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 smoke detector

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardonne

Located in Gardonne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Château Feely and Chateau Lestevenie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres and Zoo de Mescoules. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Château Feely - 7 min drive
  • Chateau Lestevenie - 9 min drive
  • Chateau Lardy - 12 min drive
  • Château Bélingard - 12 min drive
  • Plage des Bardoulets - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Gardonne Station - 5 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chateau des Vigiers - 15 min drive
  • Château Bélingard - 13 min drive
  • Le Café 1500 - 7 min drive
  • Le Relais de Monestier - 12 min drive
  • Pizzeria C et C - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country retreat in the midst of Dordogne's vineyards located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Château Feely and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Chateau Lestevenie. Chateau Lardy and Château Bélingard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.3

Excellent

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4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Mandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat to recharge your batteries
Maurice was the perfect host, a very likeable person, very friendly and approachable. The setting is about 20-30 mins drive from Bergerac in the middle of the French countryside. The cottage is very rustic and quaint. When the sun is shining it's an idillic setting set back away from the main house with total privacy. The Bedroom is spacious and the bed is very comfortable, the stairs are quite steep so you need your wits about you if you need to visit the loo in the night. The kitchen is rustic, in particular the sink but although lovely it isn't very practical, however there is everything you need to cook a meal, just one observation, personally we would have liked more crockery/cutlery/glassware, we made do but choice is limited. On a positive there is a huge fridge freezer and Maurice left us some home made elderflower cordial and sparkling water which was a nice touch. All in all it's a lovely property and ideal for exploring the local area or indulging in total relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

1/5 Terrible

Ronnie B.

WARNING – THIS PROPERTY IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. AVERTISSEMENT - CETTE PROPRIÉTÉ N'EST PAS DÉCRITE.
The property was described as having air-conditioning, a microwave and a washing machine. None of these were fitted in the property. The property was very dark and had a dirty log burner which caused smoke to fill the whole property. The upstairs bedroom had no means of escape other than a wooden staircase. This staircase only consisted of a top and bottom newal and a handrail but had no spindles fitted in between. The Velux window in the upstairs bedroom was filthy and covered in an old frayed net which had several dead insects trapped in it. There were also multiple electric plugs in single sockets throughout the property, which were another fire risk. The cooking pots, stone ‘sink’ cutlery, crockery and drinking utensils were filthy and had ingrained dirt. The fridge had a strange noxious odour and there was old seafood still in the freezer. A settee had stained cushions and on lifting the cushions, there were food deposits and dust on the frame. The dining chair cushions were all stained. There was a stack of logs in the sitting area which were home to numerous insects as well as numerous spiders’ webs. In the second bedroom downstairs the bed settee was dirty, stained and smelt damp. The toilet pan was stained brown and the remains of previous contents were evident around the inside of the waste pipe. We did not approach the owner late at night, as he had two guard dogs in his garden. We had no way of finding alternative accommodation at that time of night, so we had no option but to stay the night. When we had found alternative accommodation we returned and knocked on the owner’s door but there was no answer, so we tried to call him but there was no answer. We emailed the owner as soon as we could. The owner replied but offered no refund. We subsequently sent several emails to the owner requesting a refund but he refused. He subsequently suggested that a microwave had to be requested in advance and that we could have used the washing machine in his house. He also said that the ‘air-conditioning’ was “natural air-conditioning as it was a stone property”. There was no mention of any of this in the listing when we booked or when he showed us around the property on arrival. The owner had the audacity to deny the property was dirty. However our photographs prove to the contrary. The owner had blatantly miss described the property and is not telling the truth in his replies to our emails, so read his reply to our feedback with this in mind.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

3/5 Okay

Sky S.

Quaint cottage....charming host...pity about the weather.
Maurice was welcoming and had the wood burner going as the weather was wet and chilly (not so good for early Sept). We found the cottage rustic and quaint, pretty much as advertised. Unfortunately the weather remained unseasonable and we really think the cottage would be at its best when it's warm and you can eat and sit outside. We found it a little gloomy and needed the light on in the daytime. Maurice lit the stove each day so it was warm when we came in......and we needed it. Thank you for welcoming us and our dog. Tim and Sky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Christina R.

Wonderful cottage
Our stay in Toni & Maurice's cottage has been a great holiday. The cottage is comfortable and charming, it has Well equipped with what we needed for our stay. The garden is full of greenery (fruits trees & flowers) a beautiful rustic setting, we enjoyed our meal time sitting out. The location of the cottage is within easy reach to lots of interesting places I would recommend to those who with younger children who struggle with long car journey look no further! We're so glad to meet you guys and wish it could have been longer. We wish you the best in the future plan for the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Great Little Cottage in idyllic settings
FANTASTIC!!!!!! The cottage is old french farm cottage. Most of the original features remain - very cosy. Lovely modern shower and bedroom. The setting is idyllic -one day we spent the whole afternoon in the garden after a visit to Emet market in the morning. Tony and Maurice are the perfect hosts nothing is too much trouble for them and they have a great knowledge of the area. Looking at other views -this is not luxury but very comfortable, in a beautiful setting at a great price. Also only a 15 minute very easy drive from Bergerac airport and well positioned to see quite a bit of the Dordogne. Once again Fantastic!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Maurice Halder

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While originally coming from New Zealand I have now been away from the country almost as long as I lived in it. Teaching has allowed me to travel work and get to know people in a wide range of places all over the planet. In between postings to various countries in Asia the UK has been home until very recently when we made the move across to France to try something new.

Why they chose this property

We were on the hunt for the quintessential French stone farmhouse and think we found it, Nestled in its own mature orchard with the garden sloping down to a stream, the house and its ancient farm buildings just seemed like a dream come true. While it has taken a some work to update the house and our gîte, we have not lost our initial enthusiasm and still take great pleasure in the house and its surroundings.

What makes this property unique

An oasis of calm, the house and gîte are cool in the summer when the Dordogne is baked by the sun. But if the desire to be outside gets too much then there is always the shade of the 300 year old Lebanese cedar.

Languages:

English
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