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Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside

This five-hundred-year-old cottage was entirely renovated in 2014, while retaining many original features such as exposed roof-beams, some stone interior walls, eviers (old kitchen sinks - not now in use!), two cellars with bread ovens (not operational). There is a small garden and a small terrace leading off the main dining-room. Downstairs there is a large open-plan dining-room/kitchen, with an island unit containing two under-counter refrigerators. The gas hob and electric oven are in a former fireplace. There is a dishwasher in the kitchen and a washing-machine and freezer in one of the cellars. The kitchen window looks out onto a countryside view to the North of the town. The countryside to the North is less than 100m from the cottage. From the kitchen there are a few steps down to a separate living-room with two comfortable sofas and a fireplace with a wood-burner. From the kitchen area stairs lead up to the main bedroom on the left, which has a double bed and a window overlooking the garden. The ceiling is angled so the wardrobe is on the landing. The main bedroom and shower-room have sliding doors. The shower-room has a walk-in shower, wash-basin, mirror and toilet, and a Velux window. Past another small landing, separated from the rest of the upstairs by a door, is the second bedroom, which has a double bed and a small window looking out over the countryside. The hot-water system is an electric cylinder. All necessary crockery, cutlery, glassware, table-linen and small appliances such as kettle, toaster, blender are provided. In winter, heating is provided by individual programmable electric storage-type heaters in each room. (There will be an extra charge for this facility, if used.)
There is road access to the cottage for unloading purposes, but no dedicated parking. There is free, safe parking nearby (100m) on the main boulevard which encircles the old part of the town. Somewhat confusingly, this road has three different names in different sections.
For weekly lets, towels and sheets are provided. For longer lets, towels and sheets are provided, but tenants are expected to do their own laundry. A weekly cleaning and laundry service is available if required, at an extra charge.

Property manager

Claudine Vignes

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Gourdon, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château de Rocamadour - 30 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Sanctuary of Rocamadour - 30 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir - 32 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Château de Castelnaud - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Padirac Cave - 45 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Gourdon Station - 10 min walk
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint Martial - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Pot Occitan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Auberge Sans Frontiere - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café le Divan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria la Notte - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Grottes de Cougnac and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maison du Piage and Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park. Château de Fénelon and Musée Agricole et Automobile are also within 9 mi (15 km). Gourdon Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Charming stone cottage in heart of medieval town but close to countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectfor us
Claudine was very welcoming and helpful and we found the cottage to be exactly as we hoped. We felt at home, and loved its interesting features. Sadly the weather was cold and damp, but a log fire soon warmed everywhere up. The location is perfect to explore Gourdon.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property in a fantastic location
We had an amazing time in Gourdon. The property was exactly as seen in the photos - and the location was perfect for exploring the Dordogne whilst Gourdon provided plenty of choice of restaurants, with a fantastic wine bar within a 5 minute walk of the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights in Gourdon
My wife and I stayed here with our 2 children (9 & 12) for 4 nights in June. The house was very clean and comfortable for the four of us and fully equipped with everything we could need. Gourdon is a good base to explore the Dordogne region, as most of what we wanted to see was within an hour drive. The Grottes de Cougnac were only 5 min away, and not at all crowded. The kids enjoyed a couple of warm afternoons swimming at the Écoute-S'il-Pleut lake, also 5 min from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely house
This was our third visit to our favourite house in France. It is in a quiet road with a spectacular view across the valley, but just a few minutes walk from the bustling centre of the Medieval town. The house is spacious and well equipped, with lots of character and a small leafy garden. Llorca patisserie and the Saturday market are highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very authentic.
Lovely old stone cottage within a few minutes walk of bars, restaurants and shops. Situated within the medieval walls of Gourdon in beautiful surrounds. Lovely little patio area with deckchairs and table and chairs to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We’ve stayed in a number of Vrbo properties over the past several years and mone have been as well outfitted as this! The McArthuers thought of everything to make this interesting property, located in the middle of the old town , comfortable and welcoming. The two of them were helpful and accessible and couldn’t have been friendlier. Thank you, Sallie and Ian, for a wonderful 7 night stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme P.

Liked: Cleanliness
PRETTY COTTAGE IN A CHARMING VILLAGE
Gourdon is an excellent village to stay in to explore the Lot area of France. The cottage is very well restored ancient Bakers house with two bedrooms. All cooking utensils and creature comforts such as Internet and Television are included. A 15 minute return walk will bring excellent baguettes to the table, indeed the village has good restaurants and other shops. The owners were always helpful and the cottage was very clean. Highly recommended. Graeme and Jenny Benalla Victoria Australia
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexia H., Yarm

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in France
Lovely property within walking distance of Gourdons restaurants/bars. Plenty of information about what to see and do in the Dordogne available. House contains everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sally C.

Houston cottage
Beautiful cottage, well equipped and furnished. Very comfortable, superb bed linen and towels. A central location for the Dordoyne and Lot region. Struggled to light the Woodburner which would have made a lovely cottage into a lovely cosy cottage. Will return☺
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Wonderfully located gite in a pair of old artisan dwellings.
Within great old walled town with restaurants, museum, church, Thursday market days, English guided tours and great supermarkets outside the town. Recently renovated and perfect for one or two couples with great facilities. Very helpful owner and nice courtyard garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Fantastic property and location
After a warm welcome and tour of this gorgeous house, we were able to have a cuppa and a bite to eat thanks to some lovely fresh produce left by Sallie. The property had everything we needed and more. The small garden perfect for catching the morning sun with a book and coffee, watching the busy bees on the lavender there. So peaceful. Gourdon and the surrounding area was just perfect for our family. I loved wandering around the old town and finding out about the history of this place, ending up in one of the lovely restaurants for a coffee, aperitif or meal. The food market on a Saturday and Wednesday is also a feast for the eyes and belly. The walk up to and the view from the old castle was a favourite, especially at sunset - where my photographer mad teen would make the most of the colours and views. The boulangerie and small mini market were great to walk to for basics - the bigger ones only a short drive. We visited Gourdon lake to swim, warm and inviting with fun inflatables at one end! - need to pay for those. Theres another lake up the road in Groléjac with a beach 2€ each tho. Sarlat-la-Canéda, Rocamadour and Roque-Gageac were stunning towns worth visiting. The Gouffre de Padirac caves were just amazing - and highlight of our trip -The best ones to see - worth booking in advance online tho. We also hired a canoe from Groléjac bridge and headed downstream for 15k - hard work but so tranquil with lovely places to stop off for packed lunch - there was a shorter and longer option. Did not want to leave Gourdon and will miss it very much. Thank you Sallie for making our stay a real home away from home - will certainly come back and do the jigsaw puzzles again!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Sarasota

Dream vacation at perfect cottage.
The location in Gourdon was super. It was a nice central location convenient to most towns in the Dordogne Region. It also had a train station in town that connected direct to Paris so one of our daughters could travel round trip from Paris to Gourdon and back. We also took the train on another line to Lourdes via Toulouse. We put 5,000 kilometers on our Rental car seeing a dozen chateaux and 7 gorgeous Gardens and 63 villages. It was our 50th Anniversary and we enjoyed our 3 month celebration. We rented the perfect size cottage for two months. It had plenty of room for the two of us and even had a garden that we worked on with the owners permission. It had a refrigerator, stove, dish washer and microwave and all the dishes and weekly linens we needed. Sallie and Ian were so helpful in providing all the necessary information to make our stay easy and enjoyable. It certainly was a dream vacation and the best two months we could have wished for. We highly recommend this Gourdon cottage for anyone wanting to enjoy thd culture and beauty of Southwest France (the Dordogne Region).
Stayed 60 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOHN H.

An outstanding property in a charming location.
Having " Gited " in France for many years this must be one of the best! The quality of the building fabric and decoration is outstanding with all the equipment you could wish for. It was like being allowed to use a much loved and cared for home. The owners live locally and met us on arrival and were charming and very helpful.We found it easy to drive up to to unload but some might find the 2M wide road a challenge! That said there is plenty of free parking within 150m .The views are a treat and it was wonderful to see the countryside in different guises each day. It sits within the charming town and therefore it is easy to walk around without traffic problems. Gourdon is a very pleasant town , with plenty of resturants and shops but not overburdened with tourists, no Sarlat here! It's very easy to get around the area with plenty to see and do. There is a train station which will wisk you away to Toulouse ,Brieve, Cahors etc or even bring you in to holiday without a car. It was so enjoyable that we are going to try and visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

We loved the cottage and we loved Gourdon
The cottage has everything you need to make your stay a comfortable and enjoyable one. The position is great and there are loads of wonderful places to visit within a short drive. The views from the property are wonderful and we also loved just walking around Gourdon itself. There were all sorts of little touches that made our stay just that little bit nicer (like a selection of toiletries, basic groceries and things like salt and sugar already in the cottage). Sally and Ian were lovely and very helpful. I dont think anyone would be disappointed to stay here. One word of warning (and its only because not everyone is OK on hills and steps) its on a very small lane with no parking, which would be very difficult to drive up. So its a short steep slope and steps from where you park the car. But its worth the little climb because its lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

A fantastic holiday.
A fantastic cottage, perfect for the four of us. It is so ideally located in the gorgeous Gourdon and just what we needed. Within walking distance to a lovely selection of restaurants or BBQ's in the garden, what ever we wanted. We also took advantage of the train station, which was only a ten minute walk from the cottage and travelled to Cahors. A must see on market day. We enjoyed a stunning breakfast in the square, pastries from the boulangerie whilst enjoying our coffee's and watching the market come to life. The market itself is full of everything you could ever need and so exciting for us to experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Loic C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Logement sympathique
Idéalement situé pour des virées autour du Lot et de la Dordogne. Logement propre et fonctionnel avec mention pour la partie salon/cuisine. Gourdon dispose de toutes les commodités avec une base nautique toute proche pour les baignades.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour
Très bien
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Françoise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chouette séjour à Gourdon
La maison est très agréable et très adaptée à un séjour à 2. Beaucoup de visites à faire autour de Gourdon, de supers restaurants à Gourdon, une très chouette librairie.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

ludovic b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un très bon séjours.
Une maison atypique et charmante. Idéalement situer pour se rendre en voiture sur la Dordogne et les sites touristiques du Lot. Il ne manque juste qu'un extérieur un peu mieux aménagé pour pouvoir pleinement en profiter.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

aurelie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semaine très agréable
Le logement est tres accueillant et bien placé pour faire des visites.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmante petite maison
Séjour très agréable, la maison est très sympa, l'accueil également. Le petit jardin en terrasse très agréable. Très agréable de ce promener dans le village le soir...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tout simplement parfait !
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. La maison est parfaite, rénovée avec soin, et très bien équipée même pour les longs séjours. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la localisation - au cœur du village et à proximité des commerces, mais à 5 min de la campagne. Je recommande fortement. Merci Claudine !
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabien V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vances médiévales à gourdon
Deux semaines de vacances en famille cette été, la maison et gourdon point de chute parfait pour rayonner aux alentours.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique maison
Un superbe séjour. La maison est très agréable, bien équipée et superbement bien située.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claude G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un lieu de séjour très agréable
Après un accueil chaleureux, nous avons pu profiter de cet agréable gîte bien équipé pour visiter la région du Lot. L’endroit est calme et conforme à la description.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022