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Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.

Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.

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La Petite Maison
Living room/diner
Kitchen
sofa king-size bed
Property grounds

Overview of Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Saint-Mesmin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPompadour Hippodrome16 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Pompadour16 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Hautefort24 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.

A charming, converted stone gite in a peaceful fruit orchard in rolling Dordogne countryside. Sunny stone patio with views over large gardens, patio dining table and chairs. There are many lovely spots to eat in the garden. In season there are cherry, greengage, fig, pear nectarine, plum, apricot, peach, and apple trees as well as blackcurrant and other fruit bushes trees. Mature cedar tree. The Piggery enjoys relative privacy in the grounds of our house which is about 20 metres away next door where the owner may be staying. Wood pellet stove for autumn and spring rentals (you provide the pellets). PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS BATH AND KITCHEN TOWELS AND BATHMATS-- none are provided. All cleaning products provided. Children up to age 5 are free (small bed provided, ask about a travel cot).

Property manager

david lambert

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Exterior
House in the heart of green Périgord.
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Microwave
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
House in the heart of green Périgord.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Do not let animals upstairs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Saint-Mesmin

Located in Saint-Mesmin, this cottage is in a rural area. Bovetti Chocolate Museum and Sorges Truffle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateau de Pompadour and Chateau de Hautefort. Water skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Saint-Mesmin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Pompadour Hippodrome - 16 min drive
  • Chateau de Pompadour - 16 min drive
  • Chateau de Hautefort - 24 min drive
  • Baignade aménagée, La Plage - 27 min drive
  • Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Arnac-Pompadour Station - 17 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Part des Anges - 21 min drive
  • Le P’ti Bar - 21 min drive
  • Dupinet Jean-Bernard - 10 min drive
  • Domaine de Vaulatour - 14 min drive
  • Restaurant du Lac de Rouffiac - 19 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Country Idyll
The Piggery is a wonderful place for a truly relaxing holiday. It is surrounded by large gardens and beautiful countryside, is well equipped and is an ideal base for exploring the tourist attractions of the Dordogne area.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances
Tres reposant jolis villages Bien accueilli
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une semaine idyllique qui m'a semblé très courte
Ca a été un magnifique point de chute me permettant de retrouver famille et amis du coté d'Angoisse et de Thiviers, et de faire un petit détour à Royan. On a eu le temps de faire le plein de spécialités gourmandes typique de Dordogne.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau lieu de ressourcement
Le calme des environs, le lever de soleil sur la propriété et le charme du gîte ont favorisé une belle pause. La cascade du Saut Ruban à St-Mesmin vaut le détour. Des hôtes discrets et attentifs. Un lieu à découvrir !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable !
Superbe petite maison idéalement placée pour être au calme. Avec tout le confort nécessaire pour passer un agréable séjour dans la région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by david lambert

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David and Michele are both Francophiles and have lived in France a collective 10 years. When not in Cambridge where we teach at Anglia Ruskin University, we run intensive French residential courses in our house, 'Le Verger' (Dordogne) and its converted gite in the grounds, The Piggery (La Petite Maison). Both enthusiastic teachers, our courses give all our students a massive confidence boost in French at beginner, GCSE and A level French. Our new course : French for living and holidays. Ask about our Writers' Retreats for creative writers which we have been running successfully for 11 years.
David is a writer and teaches creative writing. Contact us if you are interested in a Writer's Retreat: space, peace and quiet and time to write that novel or memoir with all meals (including wine) and guidance if needed. For both French and Writing Retreats, get a group of 4 or more together and get your place discounted....

Why they chose this property

SATURDAY - SATURDAY bookings only in July and August.

What makes this property unique

Children up to five come free. Small floor bed provided. Cosy wood pellet stove.
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