BERGERAC au Sud (25km) GITE DE CHARME avec piscine privée 11x5m

We loved our stay at Jacques place, it’s situated in a quiet area surrounded by orchards and vineyards. The pool was such a highlight, very well maintained, the gite was lovely too, had everything we needed to make meals including a barbecue. The gite is also very well located, 10 minutes from Duras, 20 minutes from Eyment and 50 minutes to St Emillion. Jacques lives in the property next door and was super helpful, friendly and lovely to chat to, he also has a beautiful dog, Cleo, who made the trip for us! Would absolutely stay again and reccommend to anyone to stay.

Perfect countryside location for the two of us to relax. House fine and clean with comfy bed. The sofas were both very low as doubled as extra beds but not very comfortable or easy to get up from. Always plenty of hot water though the shower only had a hand held as the jets and overhead don't work - is a bit cramped as need to use shower curtain because shower door doesn't shut. Plenty of kitchen utensils, pots etc. The internet was very hit and miss but not unusual for rural France. Same for the phone signal - my wife and I have ee and O2 but pot luck as which may work at any given time. TV complex to work out and need to employ 2 x hand helds to get any programmes. The air conditioning is excellent. The French do seem to like small square pillows rather than our larger (better) rectangular ones. The pool was very clean and though rendered sides and floor rather than tiled is a very good size. There are 4 very good quality and surprisingly comfortable pool loungers and a good quality large parasol. Also another shower and toilet in the pool area so no need to go back to the house. The owner was unobtrusive but friendly - his limited English matched my limited French but we had several good conservations. Potential problem if not a dog lover as owner has 6-7 month lurcher puppy - very friendly but hyperactive and demanding for attention. Lovely nature as am sure will calm down in time but if you don't like dogs you'd find her extremely intrusive. Loved our time here overall.

We had a truly wonderful stay. The host, Jacques, is very friendly and attentive - providing us with tips for activities and restaurants in the direct environment. The house is beautifully designed and furnished, and has two lovely terraces at each side of the building, which provides plenty of privacy and ensures that you have access to sunshine throughout the day. We absolutely loved the private swimming pool. Overall, we had a great stay and would love to come back.

You turn off a small road, near where the plum orchard gives way to the vineyard. You find yourself in a secluded sort of farm, which feels more like a large garden, with stone buildings with plants climbing over them. One of these buildings is where you stay. It is open plan, with a double bed downstairs and steps up to another level where two beds lie under a low ceiling. There is a kitchen area and a lounge area, and a bathroom. There is air conditioning, invaluable during record heat. There are additional charges for sheets (€30) and cleaning (€80). On a clear night there is a wonderful view of tfhe stars and the sound of cicadas or something similar. There is a rectangular swimming pool, the same depth throughout, at an ideal temperature and with a view over another orchard. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful, but also unobtrusive. He and his family have interesting stories to tell. The surrounding area is well worth exploring (Duras, Eymet, Issigeac; we only scratched the surface...) A beautiful, calm and pleasurable place to stay. Would very much like to return.

Location idéalement située au calme avec toutes les commodités a proximité. Merci à Jacques pour son accueil, ses conseils et sa gentillesse. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour chez vous et dans la piscine !