House in Auriolles, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Restful and relaxing holiday cottage in South West France with swimming pool

Restful and relaxing holiday cottage in South West France with swimming pool

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Le Peuplier - outdoor living space, decked dining area
Pool
The hammock under the mulberry tree
Property grounds
The pool

Overview of Restful and relaxing holiday cottage in South West France with swimming pool

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 375 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Auriolles, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChâteau Moulin de Peyronin14 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoger Lapébie Track15 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuras Castle21 min drive
  • AirportLibourne (XLR)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Le Peuplier

Le Peuplier bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Restful and relaxing holiday cottage in South West France with swimming pool

This charming hideaway holiday cottage is situated in the heart of the most productive wine growing area of France. You will love the amazing views of the surrounding vineyards and rural landscapes that make this holiday home special.
The cottage has one spacious bedroom that has beautiful, old oak beams, a king sized bed and a small single bed that doubles up as a comfortable, cushioned sofa where you can relax and unwind. There is also a mirrored, traditional, art nouveau wardrobe and marble topped dressing table. Freshly laundered bed linen is provided and can be changed if guests are staying for more than one week. From the bedroom window you can see the surrounding hillsides covered in vines and woodland and from time to time the deer that wander through the gardens.
The generously sized bath room is fully tiled and modern with a large walk in shower and modern sanitary ware with a fully tiled floor and heated towel rail. Egyptian cotton towels are provided, as well as pool towels. We also provide Rituals shower gel, hand wash, shampoo and conditioner.
Downstairs the living area is airy and light with french doors leading out to the decked dining and outdoor seating spaces. The living room boasts a large, stone French fireplace and this houses a log burner which keeps the place warm and cosy during any spring, autumn or winter breaks. The sofa and large armchair have been chosen with comfort in mind so that you can read your holiday novel, watch the satellite TV or a DVD in peace.
The living space also includes a dining table that can be extended, together with four chairs. There is also an under stair storage space that is used to hideaway the ironing board, laundry equipment and of course, the traditional French basket to take on your market and shopping trips.
Your kitchen area is modern and very well equipped and you will find a large fridge freezer, electric fan oven, gas hob, extractor fan, microwave, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster and dishwasher here. The cupboards, as well as the large, French art nouveau dresser in the living area, contain all the glasses, plates, pots and pans you could wish for, not forgetting the all important corkscrew and fixed bottle opener. We provide condiments, olive oil, tea, coffee and your welcome pack will include wine, pastries, bread, jam, fruit, yoghurt and other goodies to see you through your first evening and/or morning.
Outside you will find a decked area with a dining table and chairs, an awning for shade when needed and another small table and chairs to move in and out of the sun depending on your needs. Dotted about the grounds and garden is a range of comfortable cushioned sofas, armchairs and tables. There is also a BBQ for outdoor eating.
The gardens are extremely spacious and there are shaded and sunny areas to sit, as well as a hammock under our beautiful mulberry tree. Finally, the swimming pool invites you to have a refreshing dip every now and then. You can also sit and relax around the pool on sunloungers which are provided with soft mattresses. Portable parasols can also be found at the poolside so that you can choose when or when not to have some shade.
If you love wine this is a great place to visit - there are 7,375 wine producing châteaux in the region, producing over 10,000 different wines each vintage and 900 million bottles of the stuff. We know some of the local wine growers and can arrange vineyard tours and wine tastings if you would like us to. Otherwise, you can drive around the area and pop in to châteaux for your own bit of fun.
We are very close to Saint Émilion, an area renowned worldwide for its wine as well as the fact that it is a spectacular UNESCO world heritage site. You will love visiting this beautiful village with its amazing views, fantastic bars and restaurants and of course food and wine shops.
Bordeaux, the second most visited French city after Paris, is only an hour away and this is our favourite city. It boasts some superb architecture, the largest reflecting pool in the world (the water mirror) and the Cité du Vin, which, apart from being an amazing architectural feat is the most interesting wine museum you could ever wish to visit and you can top your visit off with a free wine tasting on the top floor whilst looking out over the Garonne River.
If you love French food, wine and other local wares, you can visit a nearby market every single morning of the week. These include the largest regional market at Sainte-Foy-La-Grande, which boasts art work during the spring and summer, and the medieval village market at Issigeac. Whether large or small, the markets are a real treat for all your senses and it's difficult to come away empty handed.
On the Atlantic coast, about 1.5 hours away, is the Dune du Pilat - the tallest and biggest dune in Europe. It is definitely worth the trip because the views from the top are unbeatable with thick, green forests on one side of the dune and blue Atlantic Ocean on the other. You can enjoy a picnic here with French bread and cheese or pop into one of the cafés at the bottom of the dune.
Finally, there are many other activities to enjoy nearby such as hiring a canoe to glide gently up or down the Dordogne River which is only 10 minutes away. Or, there are plenty of fishing spots if that's what takes your fancy, as well as the Château de Vigiers golf course which is also famous for its Michelin starred restaurant.
Of course, there are plenty of local restaurants and glorious food shops and stalls selling macarons, canelés (a local Bordeaux speciality), cheese, chocolate, sausages and other meats and locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit. You are in for such treats if you stay at Le Peuplier!

Property manager

Penny

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Important! See custom house rule below.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In designated area only. No smoking in gite.
During July and August the minimum stay is 7 nights. For the rest of the year the minimum stay is 3 nights.
If you wish to bring children to Le Peuplier please contact us before booking so that we can discuss the suitability of the gite for your children

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Auriolles

Located in Auriolles, this cottage is in a rural area. Duras Castle and Duras Clock Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château Moulin de Peyronin and Roger Lapébie Track. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Château Moulin de Peyronin - 14 min drive
  • Roger Lapébie Track - 15 min drive
  • Les Jardins de Sardy - 20 min drive
  • Duras Castle - 21 min drive
  • Bessineau Vineyards - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Montcaret Station - 17 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palma Nova - 12 min drive
  • L'Ardoise Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Chez Mireille - 6 min drive
  • Meynier Franck - 14 min drive
  • Château Lajarre - 13 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect gite in a beautiful location
This gite was a fabulous find - comfortable, tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and well appointed. It is set in beautiful surroundings and was lovely and quiet. Penny and Mike were so welcoming and helpful - they made our stay extra special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Derek T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely relaxing and peaceful
Penny and Mike were very welcoming hosts and were keen to ensure that we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The gîte was very well equipped and the outside space was particularly good, with comfortable chairs and shade if required. We would have no hesitation In recommending Cousserat if you want a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

DORANGE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Au top!
Location de vacances parfaite, nous y sommes restés que quelques jours pour un long week end, mais les hôtes sont très sympas et accueillants, nous avons absolument tout le nécessaire dans le logement pour être très à l'aise, même pour l'entretien, tout est très bien équipé et fonctionnel. Thank you Penny and Mike, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Hilary E., Weybridge, Surrey, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well equipped gîte in peaceful location
We really enjoyed our week in this very comfortable gite. The evenings we spent on the terrace overlooking the surrounding vineyards and watching the sunsets were perfect. The owners have provided everything you could possibly need! Very thoughtful and welcoming, and were on hand if we needed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Carina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Relaxing Week
Beautifully thought out, high end finish, very well equipped holiday cottage. Mike and Penny made us feel very welcome, especially accommodating my early swims! Well positioned for visiting St. Emilion, Bergerac and Bordeeaux. Great recommendations for places to visit, eating out, including a categorized leaflet folder so you don't miss the 'must sees'. Would definitely recommend and stay again, FIVE STAR
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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Mike and I lived near Manchester, England for most of our life together (which at the time of writing is 40 years!). We had four children, including twins and became very busy with our careers as an architect and business psychologist, respectively. However, we'd always yearned to live in another country and have some sort of adventure, hence our new beginning in France which began in 2015. We absolutely love our life here and most of all welcoming new guests and seeing them wind down, relax, enjoy their stay and sleep well in our beautiful holiday home paradise. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing people relaxing, away from the stresses and strains of their daily lives and being able to help them to do that. We're just living the dream :)

Why they chose this property

We had been on holiday to different parts of France over the years with our children and so had explored many parts of the country. However, we had never been to the South West of France and so every year for about five years, we came over at least once a year and explored a 300 mile radius from where we are now. After doing all this research we fell in love with the area we now live in, mainly due to the stunning countryside which we prefer to that around the typical Dordogne area because of the multitude of vines. We had certain criteria on our 'house shopping list' both for ourselves and future guests, including: a roof, it had to have vineyard views, enough properties to renovate for holiday homes, close to airports and also close to great places to visit, including towns and cities. We found Cousserat within two weeks of looking and knew immediately it was the place for us. A place where we could live happily ever after but just as importantly a place where we knew guests could relax and enjoy themselves. It is so peaceful here but at the same time local amenities and spectacular sights and experiences can be accessed easily. The property is perfect - as an architect Mike could see a vision for the place which he began renovating almost immediately. There are old oak beams, fantastic fireplaces, stone walls and other old features that we are combining with modern amenities to make life easy and comfortable. Bliss!

What makes this property unique

As well as all of the above, the poplar, mulberry and walnut trees found in the large gardens add so much character to the place. There are also two old barns here, one of which has an old, oak abri attached - abri is French for hangar or shelter. Looking through the abri the views across the local valley are amazing and all of this is what we first saw and fell in love with when viewing the property. A swimming pool was a fantastic added bonus and we knew this would be a superb place to relax during the warm summer months. Finally, the old farm house, cottages and barns are so quaint and the stonework and shutters are lovely that we couldn't work out what there wasn't to like. Cousserat used to be a wine farm and so there are old concrete wine vats in one of the barns and old oak animal stalls in the other. The place has so much character and charm we just knew it was the right place for us and our future guests.

Languages:

English, French
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