Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10

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Location
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Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Lusignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Tourism Office of Ribérac16 min drive
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean19 min drive
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office20 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The house is in the little hamlet of La Borie, just over the hill from the listed village of Lusignac with its fortified farmhouse, ancient church and pretty restaurant/bar. The house is set in 3 acres of grounds which include a field, orchard and small wood. The scale of the house is impressive and it has all the features you would expect in a 250 year old farmhouse plus all the modern conveniences necessary for a comfortable stay. It's well equipped and the decor is an interesting mix of old and new, paintings by friends and family and objects collected over the years.
La Borie is a great location for family gatherings or reunions, as there is plenty to occupy all ages both around the house and in the wider area - wonderful markets and restaurants specialising in local delicacies, brocantes and vide greniers where you can still find some great gems, and historic villages with charming chateaux and churches. Canoeing, cycling and tennis are also popular with families and sports enthusiasts. Wine tasting around the Bergerac and Bordeaux vineyards can provide another fun day out, and is popular with the men when others want to just laze about the pool. The Dordogne valley makes another fun outing for all the family. There are wonderful prehistoric caves, medieval towns and castles, some wonderful gardens and great canoeing on the river. There are several beaches nearby on rivers and lakes, and the sea is also doable for a day.
But for those who just need to relax, be quiet or enjoy time with the family, the property is spacious enough for even a large group not to feel over-crowded. The pool is big enough for swimming lengths or playing games, and deep enough to have a diving board. There is also a shallow section ideal for little ones. There is table tennis in the barn, a badminton area on the field or boule in the grounds.
The house is arranged over 3 floors. Large farmhouse kitchen and sitting room on the ground floor. The 2 principal bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on the first floor, and a further 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor where there is limited headroom.
The open hangar in the courtyard is now a lovely outdoor dining area, and the barn is now available to guests. It's rustic, but charming, and consists of a bar area on one side of the animal stalls, and table tennis on the other. An excellent place to escape the heat of the sun, or enjoy a pre-dinner drink.

Property manager

Mrs Helen Harrison

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Provided parents keep the pool gate closed .

Events

No events allowed

Any planned party needs to be agreed in advance.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors only

Renters should leave the house in a clean, tidy condition, and any breakages reported to me.

Rubbish, including bottles should be disposed of on departure.

No excessive noise in the courtyard after 11.30pm when neighbouring houses are occupied.

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

Note from host: Any planned party needs to be agreed in advance.

Safety features at this property include 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lusignac

Located in Lusignac, this farm stay is in a rural area. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Chateau de la Mercerie are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and La Lizonne. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Lusignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Tourism Office of Ribérac - 16 min drive
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 19 min drive
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 20 min drive
Chateau de la Mercerie - 29 min drive
Brantôme Abbey - 42 min drive

Getting around

Montmoreau Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

A fleur d'eau - 14 min drive
Café des Colonnes P.M.U - 16 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
L'Escapade Gourmande - 16 min drive
Aux Petits Oignons - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful Farmhouse And Large Pool in Rural Setting, sleeps 10 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of La Lizonne, Plage De Petit-Bersac and Jardins du Coq. Chateau de la Mercerie and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Denise C.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Rural Farmhouse

This lovely rural farmhouse provided plenty of space for our extended family of 6 adults and 3 children (aged 13, 4 and <2) to spend a relaxing week in a more peaceful area of the Dordogne. The pool was a huge hit with adults and children alike whilst the many outside areas allowed space for both sun or shade throughout the day. In addition to games described there are lots of toys for younger children including a new sandpit which ‘appeared’ whilst we were there. Helen and John are friendly, live next door and keep an eye on the pool and garden whilst leaving you alone to enjoy your holiday. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spacious retreat

Our 2 families with 6 kids spent an amazing week at Helen’s property. Would highly recommend. Great value for money with buckets of room. We had a couple of visitors during the week and there was ample room for them. Kids loved to nice deep pool with mini diving board. The house is quiet remote so is an amazing place to explore the grounds and go for a walk.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

10 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and wonderful pool.

We have just returned from two perfect weeks at La Borie. Our party consisted of six adults and one child. The house is very spacious and full of character. We have stayed in many lovely houses in France but none so well equipped both inside the house and in the peaceful grounds and pool area. Toys and sports equipment much appreciated! Very helpful and charming owners.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

26 Feb 2019

Tranquil family holiday

My family stayed at La Borie for a fortnight in 2018 and we are returning with friends in 2019. The house is well set up to accommodate two families and a large number of children. The garden and grounds are particularly well maintained. The sitting room opens directly onto a lawn, which is great for supervising small children and the extended grounds offer loads of space for children to explore. The setting is quiet but easily accessible to Riberac. The owners live on site in an adjacent cottage, which is convenient for queries and maintenance. On seeing the age of our daughter, they very kindly put up a swing for her. In 2018 the pool was unheated but we understand that solar heating will be installed for 2019. In June, the unheated pool was perfect for adult swimming but less good for small children to splash about. It is also worth noting that the bathrooms have baths with hand showers, not showers.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

25 Feb 2019

Exceptional farmhouse & large pool

My family had a fantastic 3-week holiday in La Borie, a beautifully renovated farmhouse. So fantastic, in fact, that we secured a repeat booking for the following year prior to departing. We found the property extremely spacious, sympathetically renovated, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed for family day-to-day living. The securely gated pool is perfect for children and we all looked forward to cooling off there each afternoon after exploring the various local food markets and other wonderful excursions. The pool is actually quite large, which meant that the keener members of our party could exercise properly and swim lengths whilst the rest of us happily relaxed and drank local wines. The shallow end is ideal for young children to play or practice their swimming and there is a slightly separate paddling pool which is perfect for babies and toddlers. There is a barn area with a large BBQ, which we used most evenings, a ping pong table and lots of lawn games. The courtyard, lawn and gardens are obviously lovingly cared for and just beautiful. La Borie is the perfect setting for children to play and for family and friends to relax, talk, eat and drink. Helen and John gave us a warm welcome and were happy to help with any information we needed. They kindly shared some delicious fruit from their garden with us, which we very much enjoyed cooking and eating. We think this is the perfect place for groups of friends or families to holiday together and celebrate special occasions (it would be an amazing place to host a wedding or spend Christmas) because the size and the layout of the house and grounds mean there is plenty of space for more than one family to be together as well as enough space to have privacy. The location is ideal in terms of exploring the Dordoigne. We would highly recommend booking this property any time of the year. We couldn’t believe our luck and can’t wait to return again this summer!

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Helen Harrison

I'm Australian and enjoy gardening and taking care of our lovely house. My partner is a wood turner/artist and also works hard keeping the pool and garden looking their best.

Why they chose this property

We bought the house because it was such a contrast to our tiny terraced house in central London.......so spacious and relaxing. Its elegant lines appealed to my architect husband, while its primitive state provided him with a new challenge.

What makes this property unique

Our young children fell in love with La Borie instantly.......so much space to run around and explore. Twenty years later, they still love it and enjoy bringing their friends along too. I love the big skies, the absence of traffic noise, the bird song and the cicadas.