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Very good location! Character house with private access to the river

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Vitrac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Sarlat Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Vitrac

In Vitrac .Stay at this Vitrac cottage and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Vitrac Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Les Jardins d'Eau. Office de Tourisme de Domme and Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assoption are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Château de Marqueyssac - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sarlat Cathedral - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Château de Puymartin - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac - 18 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarlat Station - 11 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria des Templiers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Belvédère - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lou Toupi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Médiéval - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Rode - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Very good location! Character house with private access to the river

We appreciate receiving a small note about you and the reason for your stay when you make your reservation.

Stone house with swimming pool in a 3 hectare park with direct access to the Dordogne.
Beautiful and large and very pleasant stay. Quality bedrooms.
Quiet, without adjoining houses In the heart of the Périgord Noir, 7 km south of Sarlat.

Close to many tourist sites. Close to the airports of Brive, Bergerac 1h Toulouse 2H and Bordeaux 2H. Possibility of car rental. Easy access via A20, A89 etc.

Owner available for further information.
Classification : 3 stars furnished tourist accommodation ***.
Reservation payments are made online to block your dates on our calendar.

8 people maximum including children.

Property manager

Ariane

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 419 513 478 00059

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Exquisite Cottage its own Swimming Pool Private Path River
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River Vitrac
Exquisite Cottage its own Swimming Pool Private Path River
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River Vitrac
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River

Very good location! Character house with private access to the river Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynnsey Walker W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
Lovely location, great pool and a helpful host. We had a fabulous holiday and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome holiday cottage
The holiday cottage and its pool are fantastic. The cottage is excellently placed exploring the Dordogne. We will certainly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol k., Suffolk, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable gite in a beautiful location
A great place for a superb holiday. The river with its sandy beach and the large pool are a winning combination for a family holiday. The house is very well equipped, comfortably furnished with good beds and most importantly the windows and shutter systems all work and the ceiling fans mean everyone keeps cool and can sleep in hot weather. The bedrooms are fine, each with a wardrobe and chair and two have basins in them. They aren’t large but are well equipped, and all open off a small landing. The bathroom is a comfortable size and there is a small separate toilet off the landing too. Downstairs there is a large shower in a very large and well-equipped laundry room and the toilet off the hallway is useful when coming in from the pool. The pool is beautiful with an outside shower too. The views are lovely and there is a covered pergola to eat under although we often used the shade of the trees. There is a large very effective coal barbeque and lots of cooking equipment. We missed having a patio area outside the house as the grass was rough, spikey dry and uncomfortable to walk on. It also meant bits were constantly trodden into the house. The only disappointment was not being able to pay for cleaning at the end of the week and with two active small children and having to be out by 10am, that meant a very early start And was hard work before a long day of driving. But we’d do it again to stay in such a lovely holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor cleanliness
The property could have been cleaner. There was also some exposed electrical wires. Be fully prepared for mosquitos as the property is near the river there are a lot of them.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Gite, in prime location
We stayed here for 2 weeks in August 2023. We arrived and Ariane (owner) had been let down by her cleaners so there was a small delay before entering the property. However once we gain entry we were more than happy with the accommodation and facilities. We were a family of 7- 4,8,9 children, parents and grandparents. There was lots of pool toys, toys in the house, games books. Ariane has lots of baby items if you need. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of pans and utensils. It was very hot (35-40C) when we stayed and could have benefitted from some AC but we managed and there are a couple of fans around that we used. The pool was great and very family friendly with steps into the pool for children to play on. There were sun shades and sun loungers (only 6). Ariane is a great host and we saw here a couple of times on our stay cleaning the pool and was lovely to speak to her. The gite has access to the river, which we used to paddle board and swimming the river - although very strong currents so be careful. Next door is a campsite and we heard no noise from this what so ever. Further down the road in Montfort is a boulangarie (which is 25 mins walk) and also a lovely restuarant we visited twice on our stay. Vitrac port has canoeing, but we also found a canoe hire just a short distance up river in the campsite just past lassagne (15 mins walk). Sarlat is 10 - 20 mins away depending on traffic. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
We had a wonderful week’s stay. Our gracious host was always available and so very helpful. It was great to have a pool and also the Dordogne at the end of the garden! We like privacy and this place certainly did not disappoint. Centrally located, all the most beautiful attractions are on the door step. We used Brive airport (from Stansted) and hired a car. On return the fuel tank was still nearly full despite using it every day for visits. Everything is so close by. Fans were useful for the hot nights. Closing all indoor and outdoor shutters helps too. The house is very well equipped so expect much of what you have at home. A lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven!
It's a lovely house - best equipped house we've ever stayed in. Very clean and owner was so helpful and any problem quickly solved. It's in a wonderful setting surrounded by trees and wildlife. The pool was a blessing and so clean. What's not to like!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well equipped house with large private pool with river access
We spent 2 amazing weeks as a family of 4 (2 children aged 9 & 17). Ariane is the perfect host, ensuring the house was clean before we arrived and checking the pool regularly and if there was anything we needed. The house is lovely, brilliantly equipped, plenty of seating indoors and out. We really appreciated the pool, the kids loved it - very large. The house is in a really quiet area, so peaceful but very close to Sarlat and other attractions. The direct river access was a bonus - crystal clear water you can swim in and a bonus for us to kayak, SUP and fish. Thank you so much Ariane!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
I don’t really want to say how lovely Ariane and her gite are as we won’t be able to book for next year when we want to ! The house is really family friendly(baby/ toddler safe ) / equally you wouldn’t notice if just adults. The best location as so much to do and really comfortable and everything works well and and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
We booked a year in advance and was our first post covid holiday. The accommodation was in very good condition with everything you needed and plenty of space. Arianne was locals and available but we didn’t need her help as everything was obvious. The pool was the main feature and was very welcome in temperatures of 37c plus. All the family enjoyed the stay and I would definitely recommend. Check in was super quick and Arianne came to say goodbye the night before we left. Overall - excellent accommodation, great location, unobtrusive but welcoming host. Thank you Arianne.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful return to Vitrac
Ariane is a most welcoming, helpful and friendly host and took great care that we would find the house in excellent condition. We visited four years ago and found the house to be just as well equipped as before. The house and garden are very relaxing and we really enjoyed relaxing in the pool and in the garden. This part of Perigord Noir is delightful; we walked to Montfort and Soleil Plage where we hired kayaks and had a lovely day travelling down the river to Vezac. We also revisited Domme and Beynac where we ate lovely meals again. We are so glad we came back here, it really is a most delightful holiday location. Thank you, Ariane!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

patsy s.

Relaxed holiday with friends
Pleasant rural gite in a private, quiet and beautiful location. All facilities provided. Lovely clean pool overlooking the countryside. Ariane lovely welcoming lady. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Veronique K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle propriété
Très belle propriété avec une piscine bien entretenue et un vaste terrain comportant aussi des arbres permettant à ceux qui le souhaitent de rester à l'ombre. Excellent accueil par Ariane de Gérard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in every way
A beautiful, peaceful site a short walk away from the river Dordogne; large private setting, excellent amenities, no effort spared by a most gracious host, Madame Ariane de Gerard. A great time for all ages!

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb house surrounded by farm builds and large site
Fantastic house with a location close to lots of attractions but rural and peaceful at the same time. Ariane was a joy to deal with and her son even popped in to ensure that everything was ok. The pool was so welcoming on the hot days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

Amazing family holiday
We spent a week in the cottage with another family, including 2 babies and a toddler. The cottage was ideal and had everything we needed for entertaining and caring for young children. The house is large and the surrounding space for playing, trips to the river beach and pool really added to the magic of our trip. The location is fantastic for exploring the Dordogne and there’s a lovely bakery in Montfort, within walking distance. Ariane is a pleasure to communicate with and really looked after us well. A great find for a holiday. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Perfect house and pool. Perfect location.
Lovely house and pool in a great location, within walking distance of Montfort. All well maintained. Ariane was superb! Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Perfect 👌
Amazing pool, great facilities and a pleasure to stay here. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rupert P.

Beautiful house in a stunning location with a wonderful host
We spent a week at the house with our young baby. Ariana the owner could not have been more helpful. The house is spacious and cool on summer, great kitchen. The pool is fantastic and looks out over the valley, totally secluded, but within easy walk of camp sites down the road if you don’t feel like cooking. 10 mins drive from a number of Chateaus and pretty villages, as well as supermarkets. Great place for a family holiday in truly beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jane F., ireland

wonderful rural break
The house was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The surroundings were pleasant, the swimming pool very good. The owner was delightful and very willing to make sure we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

FAB-U-LOUS!!!
Beautiful property and setting. Ariane greeted us and is a lovely lady. The house is extremely well equiped from cuttelry and crockery and towels and bed linen and she also leaves what the previous occupants have left so all basics for the kitchen are there, the follwing property we stayed at removes EVERYTHING and was very stingy with towels and bedding! Fantastic area, lots of places to visit, Chateaus galore (Milandes has a bird of prey show), Grottes galore, can thoroughly recommend kyaking on the Dordogne, my 1st time and felt safe and sound. You wont be disappointed here, we would definitely stay again, Thank you Ariane De Gerard for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Perfect for Us
The house & surrounding property are even nicer than they look online. The house was very comfortable & well equipped for our family of 4 adults, a baby, & a toddler. Lots of toys & informative guide books, and everything we needed for the baby. We enjoyed the great big dining table & new downstairs stall shower, & the comfortable living area. Sound carries in the house, particularly upstairs, which was sometimes a challenge with sleeping children. The salt water pool was great & lit up at night looked beautiful. The owner was very attentive & her son cleans the pool regularly. There's a path to a small beach at the river that's a 2 minute walk away. The house is perfectly situated for short trips to Domme, Sarlat, Beynac, La Roque-Gageac, & many more lovely villages in the area. Shopping & local markets are also close by. We had a wonderful stay & enjoyed our time here. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Bernadette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison agréable et bien située
Nous avons apprécié la maison d'Ariane avec son séjour salon bien adapté à une grande famille et agréable avec le poêle...La maison est vraiment bien située pour visiter cette belle région de Dordogne dans le Périgord noir. Nous la recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Dordogne
This was pure Dordogne you want to see on a holiday! The house was authentic. The location was really good close to the attractions Dordogne offers. The landlady was very nice and friendly, we had a super nice conversation in our best French with her. We'll certainly come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderschöner Herbsturlaub an der Dordogne
Ariane ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht ist in diesem Haus an der Dordogne wunderbar aufgehoben.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024