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Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool

Nestled in a beautiful valley, yet near towns and villages of charm and historical interest, Les Etables is a lovingly-restored four bedroom, two bathroom barn full of period charm with exposed beams and stone walls in two hectares of land. Two double bedrooms, one twin-bedded and one single, a large sitting and dining room, and superb kitchen. Ideal for a family - or two - with a spectacular heated swimming pool (12m x 6m not including Roman end) and large terrace overlooking the house and surrounding countryside.

There are two staircases, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen is fully-equipped with cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a washing line discretely sited outside.

An area of softly undulating sunflower fields with Italian style villages perched on hilltops, this area of France is little known and has many treasures to share with its few travellers. L´Etable is close to the beautiful village of Aubeterre, with its boutiques and restaurants lining the square, market and ancient troglodyte church. Canoeing on the Dronne river, Cognac, Bordeaux, St Emilion, Brantome, Bergerac, Perigueux and all the sites of the Dordogne are on the doorstep.

Les Etables was formerly the stable for the adjacent walnut mill. It has been renovated sympathetically and to a very high standard. A shallow stream and large willow trees border the road and the back of the Moulin (main mill house). There is a trampoline with net at the back of the Moulin which you are welcome to use but please do not let young children access that part of the garden unsupervised.

The adjacent house, Le Moulin, is occupied by the owners during the summer and not rented out. There is also a large field at the back of the Moulin, which is ideal for playing games and running off steam. Outside of the high season, you will be met by an agent who lives just 10 minutes drive away, and is easily contactable during your stay should you have any questions or need any help.

The nearest airports are Bergerac, Bordeaux and Limoges. There is a train station in the local town, Montmoreau St Cybard - 7km away. Trains run between Bordeaux and Angouleme, but are not frequent. Both Angouleme and Bordeaux are TGV stops with good access from Paris and the Eurostar. However you are advised that a car is desirable if staying at Les Etables. Cars can be rented at all airports and at Angouleme train station.


Property manager

Pamela Brooks

Languages

English, French, German, Norwegian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1776 sq ft (165 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: two cots, one high chair, baby bath

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Juignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Golf d'Aubeterre - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Château de la Mercerie - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Géant Casino - 46 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot des Halles - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Pitaud - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carré des Halles - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪L'Angoumois - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gaastra Arne - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Jardins du Coq, Plage De Petit-Bersac, and La Lizonne. Trarieux Square and Saint-Jacques Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house surrounded by sunflowers
We had a wonderful stay here. Pamela sent us really detailed arrival information. The house is lovely and clean, and we loved the pool. We enjoyed chatting with Pamela and Michael, who were both very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed trips to Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, St Emillion, the cartoon museum in Angoulême and Blaye.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special place...
A very special place, which we highly recommend. Photos can't do this wonderful place justice! Rolling fields of sunflowers and big blue skies envelop this idyllic old mill and the leafy dell in which it sits. Hosts Pamela and Michael have done a superb job of renovating their summer home and the adjacent L'Etable into an oasis of tranquility. As others have said, the L'Etable is tastefully decorated and furnished, and very well equipped. We stayed during a heat wave (mid to high 30s) so the floor standing fans were very much appreciated. We all enjoyed spending time in the pool, which sits above the house and L'Etable...views are spectacular, especially in the evening as the sun sets. We couldn't have asked for more welcoming hosts. They were happy to provide recommendations of where to eat, and places to visit. We enjoyed an afternoon canoeing on the Dronne; a visit to Aubeterre (which is a must) and it's underground church, Sunday market and Poterie de la Passiflore; a trip to the inflatables at Plan d'Eau de La Grande Prairie, a cognac tour at Chateau des Plassons; a stroll around Chateau de la Mercerie; and a lovely evening meal at Le Lavalette in Villebois Lavalette. Thank you Pamela, Michael and Lawrence...our family of seven (including 5 kids aged 8 through 19) had a wonderful stay in your beautiful L'Etable this summer.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
We stayed for a family holiday, family of six, us and two boys (aged 10 and 13 years) plus grandparents. The house is beautiful, spacious and comfortable living/dining room and kitchen with everything you need. We cooked most evenings, everything easy to use, and had a bbq. Lovely furniture and garden furniture. Pretty bedrooms with exposed beams, we took the bedrooms on one side of the house with the boys and my parents had the bedrooms on the other side of the house, with their own shower room. The garden area is great, we played cricket in the evenings, by the fruit trees. We also made fruit crumbles! The pool is big and a lovely heat, even though the weather was changeable, the cover kept the heat in overnight. The pool lights also made it great for evening pool fun. We visited the local zip line park, which was amazing and challenging, the boys were very impressed. The Dordogne Archery and air guns is highly recommended. Also we visited Aubeterre which was pretty, the cave/church which was interesting and the lake beach. The Boheme crazy golf was also funny. A great holiday home, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Family Stay
Great rural location, with a fantastic pool. Our hosts Pamela and Michael were excellent.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs Diana Goodwin
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Lovely and very well equipped house, beautiful and calm surroundings. The hosts were very helpful, always making sure we had what we needed. We will surely would love to have another holiday at this great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous getaway
The property is beautiful and the pool area is stunning. Hosts were fantastic.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel f.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and peaceful location
Pamela & Michael were welcome hosts, sharing their local knowledge and helping us to book some lovely places to eat. The property is beautifully converted and was spacious, airy and cool. The pool was fantastic, a big hit with the teenagers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you to the family for allowing us to share such a special place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hosts
We had a fantastic holiday all thanks to our wonderful hosts who always went beyond to help us . We arrived very late and they gave us something to eat , they helped with cooking events and eateries. The accommodation was amazing . The kitchen had everything you need and more . An extra addition was the beautiful friendly cats that would visit us every day . Thank you Pamela, Michael and Laurence for having us .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

William J., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful Setting
We really loved our stay here. The property is very tastefully renovated, has plenty of space and a great kitchen to cook in. The pool area and property grounds were also a big hit with the children. We even made an apple and plum crumble with fruit from the orchard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Lovely house with everything you need, great pool and very helpful hosts with two lovely cats! In peaceful countryside in a very pretty area of France. Struggled having no air con but apparently we experienced unusually hot weather when we were there!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J Hay

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous rural retreat!
A beautifully restored and tastefully furnished property which is deceptively spacious with lots of space and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely large swimming pool with wonderful views over the countryside. We are a family of 5 (kids 9, 13 & 15) and everyone loved the house. Plenty of space outside for garden games and relaxing etc. We enjoyed barbecues, cycling the quiet roads, visiting nearby Aubeterre with its market, troglodyte church and fab swimming lake with park and cafe etc. We also visited Brantome about an hour away which was a very pretty town and we had fun canoeing around it! Pamela the owner was most helpful both before and during our stay which was the icing on the cake! Hope to return sometime and would certainly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna M., U.K.

Beautiful house in amazing surroundings
We had the most brilliant holiday thanks to the gorgeous house and pool. We travelled with children and grandparents and it suited us all perfectly. Pamela and Michael have created a wonderful place to stay and gave us some great recommendations on where to visit. We honestly can’t fault the house and pool area, the best we’ve stayed in. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alka T.

Beautifully renovated property with large pool in a peaceful location.
Our family of 5 (parents and 3 teenagers) had a wonderful holiday in this property. The barn has been sympathetically renovated with all modern ammenities combined with open brick and beam decor. The pool is large and heated with obligatory adherence to French laws on safety. Great communication with owner who ensured everything ran smoothly including provision of lunch on our arrival which enabled our children to jump straight into the pool! As seasoned villa renters (17 years of experience), we would highly recommend this holiday home for families looking for a peaceful break in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle maison en pleine campagne
Maison ressourçante et tranquille avec tout le confort et une très belle piscine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Constance R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances entre amis
La maison est bien équipée et propre, adaptée pour des vacances entre amis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour a Juignac dans la propriété de Pamela
Très agréable séjour a Juignac dans la propriété de Pamela, malgré un temps capricieux

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour au Moulin Sarniquet
Très bon séjour chez Pamela et Michael. La maison est très belle, confortable et fait l'objet d'une très belle rénovation. La piscine est grande et a une vue extraordinaire sur la campagne. Nos hôtes ont été très accueillants et nous ont donné des conseils sur les sites alentours. A recommander
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu Y., Bordeaux

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique séjour
Je ne peux que recommander chaudement cette location. La maison est magnifique, spacieuse, très propre, décorée de très bon goût, très confortable. Elle est également très très bien équipée. Nous étions 3 couples avec 3 enfants en bas âge, la maison était parfaite. Les propriétaires sont adorables et très accueillants. Plusieurs choses à visiter aux alentours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laure D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location
Très belle propriété, décorée avec goût, et super piscine pour se détendre dans un cadre magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020