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Pool with a view
Papillon
Interior
King size bed
Twin room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grand-Brassac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Château de Bourdeilles
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Tourism Office of Ribérac
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Brantôme Abbey
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Perigueux (PGX)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna

APRIL OFFER-Continental breakfast delivered to your door each morning. Surrounded by stunning views, Papillon accommodates up to 5 guests and is set within 9 acres of grounds including pastureland and it's own woodland, which includes a Zip Wire ride within the trees that is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Comfortable furnishings are blended with modern, updated facilities. A light and spacious barn conversion has original oak beams and exposed stone walls with fire place and woodburner. Perfect for a romantic retreat or family holiday. Papillon is ideally situated if you are interested in walking, cycling, canoeing, historical architecture or wandering around the many local markets or if you just want to unwind, relax or play in the lovely heated pool . We also have many outdoor games to occupy the children such as a zip wire ride in our woods, trampoline, table tennis, pool table and some bikes available free of charge. Plenty to keep them occupied.
The open plan living space with vaulted ceiling and original beams contains a fitted kitchen together with dining table and comfortable lounge area with wood burning stove. Kitchen appliances include washing machine, gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle , toaster , coffee machine.
UK Satellite TV .
The master bedroom has double height ceilings with exposed wooden beams and period furniture. The 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds . There is also a mezzanine area with additional single bed.
The contemporary shower room is fully tiled with walk in power shower.
Stairs from the living area lead to the private rear garden / patio mainly lawned with mature trees.
Outside there is a BBQ and dining area.
The 5 x 10 heated pool and sauna is shared with another 4 bedroom house but there is plenty of space and sun loungers. Parasols also provided.
All linen and towels provided.
Papillon has a lot to offer whether planning an active holiday or whether you just want to soak up the peaceful atmosphere here while relaxing by the lovely heated pool or explore the many activities in the area. It's a great location for family, friends or couples alike.
We only accept Saturday to Saturday bookings during July / Aug

Property manager

Lizette Coney

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than maximum 5 guests to stay in house. Only paying guests allowed to use the facilities

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 GBP 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

Grand-Brassac

Located in Grand-Brassac, this holiday home is in a rural area. Château de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Bourdeilles and Château de Mareuil. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Grand-Brassac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Bourdeilles - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Tourism Office of Ribérac - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Brantôme Abbey - 25 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Perigueux Golf Club - 30 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Cathedrale St-Front - 36 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Marsac-sur-l'Isle Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Calice - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Cabanon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Saint Victor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aux Petits Oignons - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna have a pool?

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

Is Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty French Cottage with shared heated pool and Sauna located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin, Château de Bourdeilles and Tourism Office of Ribérac. Jardins du Coq and Château de Mareuil are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Perfect tranquility !

If you are looking for peace and tranquility, this little cottage has everything you need for a wonderful holiday - the photos do not do it justice. Papillon is perfect for a couple - but also has a good sized 2nd (twin ) bedroom and single mezzanine - allowing sleeping for up to 5. It is adequately equipped with the benefit of UK TV and good WiFi The pool is fabulous and the views breathtaking! Craig and Lizette are wonderful hosts and always on hand to recommend restaurants , places to go etc - always helpful when you’re not familiar with an area. We had the most wonderful time; would love to return . We recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

fabienne f.

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

A relaxing stay

We had a very relaxing stay with a superb panorama from the pool over the surrounding hills.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

monique m.

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

Lovely property, secluded and in a beautiful environment,

We had a great start of our holidays here. Enjoying the lovely environment and relaxing at the pool gave us a a well deserved rest. You can easily explore the countryside and surroundig villages like Brantome, Riberac and Perigeux. Liz and Craig were very friendly hosts and gave us good suggestions for things to do and restaurants to go to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Relaxing peaceful holiday

This was our first time in the area although we have been in rural France many times. We were lucky being off season the other property was empty so we had the pool area to ourselves. Lizette is a wonderful host, on hand if you need something, but leaves you to it if want to relax. The weather was kind so we went walking every day, there are so many walks in easy reach. Coming back for a swim in the heated pool was fabulous. Our dog made firm friends with Poppy the resident Jack Russell and they spent ages playing together. We would definitely recommend staying here if it's a rural holiday you want.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

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

Getting away from it all

Nicely converted old farm building, 2 spacious bedrooms for 4 people, with additional single bedroom in mezzanine area (although access is a bit tricky - v narrow steep stairs). Sufficiently equipped kitchen area, despite being a bit small. Lizette is a friendly and welcoming host with many recommendations for visiting the area and eating out. Very pleasant, good-size pool shared with next-door holiday rental, along with other fantastic facilities for all the family : pingpong, badminton, pool table, trampoline and zipwire. Made the most of all this and also enjoyed visiting the area - Brantome, Perigueux, Grotte de Villars, Bourdeilles, Etang de la Jemaye ... you do have to travel quite a bit as local amenities are limited although we highly recommend the bakery in Montagrier @ 5 Km. Animal-lovers can also appreciate the company of the dogs, cats and horses. Thanks for everything, Lizette and Craig
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

great service provided, quality accomodation and a wonderful place to stay

We booked the accommodation quite late, having tried to book a couple of other places a bit further south and then having to wait almost a whole day for e-mail replies. This however was different Lizette the owner replied back in 30 mins confirming booking request and provided contact details for any queries. We arrived at the property on the Saturday and she was on hand straight away to welcome us, explain how everything worked, talked through all the facilities etc. The property itself was clean, well maintained, and even better than the description on the website! The 2 bedrooms were much bigger than they looked online and were well furnished with loads of hangers (not always the case) the kitchen / lounge /diner was well laid out, a flat screen TV, DVD player and CD system were all provided. The mezzanine bedroom (off the lounge) would be great for a small child, although our 10 year olds used it as a reading room! and the private garden was larger than it looked in the pictures, at the rear of the property so nice and quiet with views over neighbouring fields. Also as the house was built into a slope parts of the rooms are beneath ground level meant it was nice and cool even with 36 degree temperatures. Lizette thoughtfully provided a welcome pack of bread, homemade jam and wine. there were plenty of bikes to borrow (and helmets), the pool and surrounding area was great, plenty of sunbeds for all as well as seating areas to read a book and umbrellas for shade. Also a number of inflatables for the pool were thoughtfully available. the Zipwire was great fun - Craig provided instruction on the Sunday how to use it and our girls were on it practically every day. They also loved the dog Jacko the 2 cats and the 3 horses. A comprehensive visitor guide to the area had been created by Lizette and she was happy to help with restaurant bookings etc. and provide any advice. Although in a lovely quiet area the place is well located for many local attractions, Brantome, Aubeterre, Riberac etc. all within about 30 mins drive on lovely quiet roads. Overall a great property run by someone who puts effort into providing a quality experience. I normally always mention at least something that can be improved, had to rack my brains but the only thing I could think of was bigger wine glasses, the 175ml ones meant going down into the kitchen to get the white out of the fridge more frequent! Had a great time and hope to return in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

4/10 Poor

JEAN-MICHEL P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location décevante

Je n'ai pas pour habitude de laisser un mauvais commentaire mais cette location nous a trop déçu: Logement en vis à vis direct sur la maison des hôtes, pas d'intimité.Odeur et mouches dù à la proximité du box des chevaux accolé au mur d'une chambre.Escalier d'accès à la terrasse trop à pic.Télévision uniquement en anglais, l'annonce devrait le préciser plus clairement.Quand vous réservez une "propriété avec piscine CHAUFFEE" vous vous attendez à trouver une eau à 27° 28° mais certainement pas à 20°. Sinon, endroit calme mais loin de tout intérêt dans la région.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rüdiger G.

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

Ruhe und Erholung pur.

Ein gelungener und erholsamer Urlaub in einer tollen Landschaft. Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben jeden Tag genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

ANNIE J.

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

Super souvenir

Bonnes prestations, superbes balades, séjour gravé dans nos souvenirs...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

excellente situation géographique

Intérieur très sympa au charme de l'ancien
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Emilie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gite confortable dans cadre calme aves de beaux animaux

Séjour agréable en campagne idéal pour déconnecter
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara F.

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

Séjour parfait

Emplacement idéal, au calme absolu. Tout confort, maison très agréable et grande piscine. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Vacances au calme!

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Lizette est adorable et pleine d’attention. La maison est parfaite pour passer des vacances reposantes. Nous avons été conquis par toutes les activités mises à disposition pour occuper les enfants (et les adultes ;-)). La région est magnifique. On recommande +++
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivier P.

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

Une bouffée d’oxygène et de fraîcheur

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour car nous y avons trouvé exactement ce que nous recherchions à savoir : - chaleur humaine - calme de la campagne - charme du logement - proximité avec des zones d’intérêt touristique Nous y retournerons en été pour en profiter d’avantage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

gaelle c.

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

Séjour très agréable

La propriété est très agréable et bien placée. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A., Belgique

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

Une semaine de vacances bien agréable :-)

Lizette est une hôte très accueillante et qui donne de bons conseils pour les visites et les restaurants. la région est magnifique, la piscine est vraiment très chouette!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

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

Perfect Getaway!

A wonderful stay at Papillon. Not only were we blessed with good weather but we had the perfect location to explore the beautiful area. I great welcome from Lizette who was always on hand if needed and who gave us lots of recommendations for eating and visiting. We would definitely recommend this wonderful Dordogne getaway! The Clifford-Wilsons
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Superb family holiday

We had a fantastic week in Grand Brassac. The location was great, peaceful and rural but close enough to interesting places nearby to visit. (We visited caves, a lake and went canoeing in Brantome.) Lizette was a wonderful host, welcoming and very helpful. The gite had everything we needed and the facilities, pool, zip wire, table tennis pool table bikes etc were perfect for our family (children aged 10 and 13). Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Home from home

Perfect for our getaway and equipped with everything we could have wanted. Very peaceful location with beautiful walks from the property. Very helpful host with all the local info one could wish for. Many thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Great stay - fantastic location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Grand Brassac. The property was very clean and tidy and Lizette and Craig were excellent hosts and always available when needed. The facilities on site (pool, zip wire, table tennis, bikes etc.) were a real plus as there was always something to do on rest days. The nearby canoeing and horse riding (detailed in the property information provided) were both excellent and good value for money. The local area is very beautiful with lots of interesting villages and small towns to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

simon m.

Excellent Location and property

Gite was a good size with everything you needed, the hosts were also excellent making you feel at home. The pool, Zip-wire for our son was an added bonus great time had by all. The weather wasn’t great but didn’t spoil our week. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim o.

Great family holiday

We had a great time at grande brassac in le tournesol cottage. The cottage was more spacious than the photos suggest, clean comfortable and well equipped with very comfortable beds. the kids bedroom has some low beams but there was so much to do they literally only used it for crashing out in the evening. There was a lovely covered outdoor eating area where we had most of our meals. However the best thing about the stay for us was the amount of stuff for the kids. We borrowed the 5 bikes (our youngest is 10) on a couple of evenings and there are gems of little villages within a 10 mile loop. As well as this there's a pool table badminton kit table tennis and a good sized pool as well as the zip wire so our kids loved it. The other two cottages were occupied as well when we were there but no issues at all with noise etc. Lizette was a great host and provided a really appreciated welcome basket. It is out in the country so don't expect to be able to walk to a restaurant/boulangerie etc but there are plenty supermarkets etc within a 15 min drive. Brantome and it's Friday market is well worth a visit and for beginners like us allo canoes is not to be passed up. Further afield we visited sarlat and Bordeaux neither of which felt that far on the quiet French roads. As you may have picked up by now we loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

lovely property, peaceful and a great place to use as a base

Easy to find a few km from Great Brassac. Cosy and as season changing (late Oct 16)the property featured a lovely log burner to keep off the chill. Loved the welcome pack which was a nice surprise and very helpful as arrived on a sunday when all shops shut. Yummy homemade cherry jam quickly got used. Owner very helpful and gave us lots of ideas of local places to visit. We were house hunting so didn't spend that much time sightseeing but did visit Brantome which was is a must. This property has British TV which was great to catch up on the news etc. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Fabulous French Getaway

We have recently returned from a 2 week stay at Le Guichard and had a fabulous time. We have two boys aged 9 and 6 and there was plenty to keep them occupied whether it was making the most of the zip wire, archery or pool table but mostly splashing around in the pool with the friends that they'd made with families staying at the other 2 properties. We stayed in Papillon and found the accommodation very charming, decorated in a typically French gite style. The bedrooms and private garden are a great size although next time I might be tempted to book one of the others (which I also had a sneaky peak around in) as the living space and kitchens were larger. The local area is truly stunning with fields and fields of sunflowers all around you and the rural location makes it a great spot for star-gazing and woodland walks. I would also highly recommend trips to Lisle, Lac Jamaye and Brantome, well worth the drive (sat-nav essential!) As everyone else has also mentioned Lizette is a wonderful host, really welcoming and a great source of useful local insights. Thanks for welcoming us into your home - we hope to see you again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Wonderful place for a relaxing holiday

Our second time at Papillon. Lizette was charming and helpful as ever. The property is well laid out in a lovely location. Well maintained and presented in a clean tidy condition. Pool is a good size. Nice mountain bikes available to explore the region - lots of walks too. Good selection of auberge and restaurants within reasonable distance - some in cycling range. We would recommend it and hope to return for a third time.

About the host

Hosted by Lizette Coney

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Lizette and her husband Craig bought Le Guichard in June 2013, after having owned a successful holiday rental property in Devon, they were looking to continue in the holiday lettings business, but in a warmer climate. They now live here permanently with their 3 horses and 2 terriers. We fell in love with the peacefulness and tranquility of it's surroundings and the beautiful countryside. We were also looking for a property that would not only provide our guests with a high standard of accommodation, but could also offer plenty of local activities and Le Guichard has it all.

Why they chose this property

On first visiting this area of France we immediately fell in love with it. It's location makes it very accessible from the UK & many parts of Europe. The area is a wonderful mix of rolling hills, winding rivers & extensive countryside views. It is a great spot to explore the many varied historic & cultural sites including a range of caves, chateaux, vineyards & pretty villages. Our property is in the countryside which provides a haven of tranquility ideal for relaxation & yet is close to many towns such as Brantome and Riberac with it's shops, cafes, bars & restaurants including the famous Friday market. The area offers a mix of outdoor pursuits and quiet lazy days wondering through historic picture postcard villages. This is a great holiday destination for either families or couples.

What makes this property unique

In this area of the Dordogne there is an abundance of outdoor pursuits and plenty of tracks leading straight from the property, for cycling, walking and horse riding or fishing in the local rivers. Nearby golf courses and many local markets and festivals. Or take a canoe trip down the river or meander around the colourful markets or the pretty villages. There is also the nearby leisure lake at La Jameye with a man made beach.
Our holiday homes are detached properties sitting in their own private gardens and of course there is the pool, with all pool furniture provided for our guests comfort and enjoyment. There is also our own Zip Wire ride ( see photos ) built in our own woods for the kids to enjoy.

Languages:

English, French