An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Auriac-Sur-Dropt, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Duras Castle5 min drive
Maison Guinguet6 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course26 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back bedroom

1 Double Bed

Front

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gite or self-contained modernized wing of a lovely old house. Private and set in park-like grounds. Well insulated so very cool inside in summer. High beamed ceilings and ceramic tiled floors, quality furnishings and furniture. Large open plan living/dining/kitchen area. Two spacious bedrooms with double bed. Family bathroom between the bedrooms. Separate laundry room with washing machine, additional fridge and freezer space. Large terrace covered by a fabric awning with a barbecue area. Nearly two acres of lawns with hedges and shrubs. Plenty of off-street parking.

Property manager

Hiram E Warren

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duras

Located in Duras, this apartment is in a rural area. Duras Clock Tower and Duras Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château le Pis and Domaine de Dame Bertrande. Griffon Park and Zoo de Mescoules are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Auriac-Sur-Dropt, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Duras Castle - 5 min drive
Duras Clock Tower - 5 min drive
Maison Guinguet - 6 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 26 min drive
Chateau de Monbazillac - 36 min drive

Getting around

Marmande Station - 25 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

O XIII Clochers - 7 min drive
Café de la Paix - 5 min drive
Restaurant Ma Maison - 10 min drive
Don Camillo - 5 min drive
The Old Book Shop - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Duras Clock Tower and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Duras Castle. Maison Guinguet and Château le Pis are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

12 Jun 2022

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

Lovely spot in Duras

Had a special time the owners are lovely people, property is very spacious and well situated .

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

22 Jun 2019

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

Duras, par excellence

The hosts were as congenial as ever. We have stayed here before and will do so again. The gite is well-appinted, in lovely grounds. Great base for visiting the Dordogne......Duras is a lovely bastide town. Difficult to do anything but praise glowingly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joseph m.

12 Sept 2017

Lovely place

It is a lovely place, with a wonderful host. Very relaxing and charming. We will definitely come again.thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

11 Aug 2017

Just FANTASTIC

Relaxing stay....enjoyable....great surroundings....congenial hosts.....thanks to Steven, Hiram & Ian. This property is well equipped, comfortable with delightful aspects....well worth a stay.....

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kersten S.

16 May 2017

Very pleasant stay in an old French house.

Comfortable bed and nice towels. The accomodation is the old barn attached to the house and has high ceilings and large rooms. Lovely garden and outside space in which to relax.

About the host

Hosted by Hiram E Warren

We are an American/British couple who live in Oxford city centre, but love France and the French way of life. We spend as much time at our home in France as we can; however I am still working for the NHS and can't get away as much as I would like. My CP, Stephen, is a retired NHS property consultant/surveyor. Our dream is to be able to afford to retire to France (both of us) someday. Stephen can be in France much more often than I can, so he will be the on-site manager when we have guests. We love our little bit of ''heaven on Earth'' and hope that our guests will also.

Why they chose this property

We searched most of Western France for nearly 10 years before settling on the Lot-et-Garonne department. We like the mild(ish) winters and the long, hot summers of the area. Our house is rural,but not isolated. We are only 2 km from Duras, on the D668 which is a well-traveled link road from Duras to Miramont de Guyenne. Bergerac airport is approximately 45 minutes away and Bordeaux is just over an hour away by car. The area has many vineyards and fruit orchards.