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Peaceful Haven in Regional National Park with Private Lake

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Dournazac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin
    1 min walk
  • Château de Montbrun
    8 min drive
  • Château de Chalus-Chabrol
    8 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)
    34 min drive

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Charming gite in the beautiful French countryside with private pool

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is NZ$207
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Charming gite in the beautiful French countryside with private pool

About the area

Dournazac

Located in Dournazac, this cottage is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and 8 minutes from Château de Montbrun. .This cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Château de Chalus-Chabrol and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Espace Hermeline.
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What's nearby

  • Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Château de Montbrun - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Château de Chalus-Chabrol - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Étang de la Barde - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Gare de Limoges - 40 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Bussiere-Galant Station - 12 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Partage des Saveurs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Richard Coeur de Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Escale Gourmande - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne de Montbrun - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chez les Frangines - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Haven in Regional National Park with Private Lake

La Petite Maison is a pretty 2 bedroom detached cottage situated within its own private garden and exclusive access to a private 2 acre lake offering a haven of peace and tranquillity. The lake is not 'stocked' but has Carp, Perch & Tench for catch & release.
Tastefully decorated and well equipped so it feels more like a home than a holiday cottage. The Cottage allows flexible accommodation and is ideal for 1 or 2 couples.
Suitable for comfortable longer and winter bookings.
Equipment includes dishwasher, water dispensing fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, hob, toaster, Hotel Quality Beds Super King , King size (or 2 singles), Shower. 2 acre Lake, In the National Park, Free WiFi, All towels and bed linen included, Woodburner, electric heating, English & French TNT TV & DVD, owner on site lockable outside storage for Bikes, Motorbikes, kayaks fishing gear etc.
Located in the heart of 'Le Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin' between Châlus (4km) & Dournazac (4km), within 30 minutes of Limoges Airport where car hire is available.
Dournazac is a small village with bakers, shop & post office which is notable for its beautiful 15th century castle, Château Montbrun, also famed for its October Chestnut Fair, which transforms this sleepy village to a blaze of colour, with aromas of roasting chestnuts and vibrant atmosphere.
Châlus' is where Richard The Lion Heart was mortally wounded by an arrow and killed while besieging the castle in 1199. Having all amenities you should need.
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La Petite Maison is ideally situated to explore the beautiful and varied attractions of the Haute-Vienne, Limousin, Dordogne and Charente departments. Whether that be by car, Bike or motorbike. There is something for everyone nearby, for history lovers the cottage is located just off the historic 'La Route Richard Coeur De Lion' within easy reach of the Chateau Montbrun, Brie, Jumilhac, & Châlus, for those who like an active holiday there is a swimming lake at Espace Hermeline(9km) with a sandy beach and swimming, other activities include fishing, mini golf, zip wire, bungee jumping, climbing, mini rail, tennis & velo rail & walking. Cycle hire in Chalus (4km). Numerous pretty villages with markets & gastronomic events throughout the year.
Property is cleaned thoroughly between each booking, Main areas are disinfected, We change all Duvets and pillows between bookings and they will not be re-used within 2 days. Towels are provided and again washed & not re-used within 2 days.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lisa & Andy Deacon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 560 sq ft (52 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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: Lake requires adult supervision

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 80769808900016

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

Property is also known as

Peaceful Haven Regional National Park Private Lake House
Peaceful Haven Regional National Park Private Lake Dournazac
Peaceful Haven Regional National Park Private Lake
Peaceful Haven Regional Natio

Peaceful Haven in Regional National Park with Private Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 149 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous gite in amazing location
Highly recommend this place, will definitely be visiting again. Lisa and Andy do a fantastic job.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip c., Bolton, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Looked forward to staying in Lisa and Andrew's gite and were not disappointed.
This gite was clean, well appointed, comfortable nothing was lacking, it was lovely just to sit outside having a coffee and listening to the bird's Lisa and Andrew were very friendly hosts and willing to help if you had a problem. The situation of the gite was very nice, in a pretty garden with a lake over the stream.We would recommend this gite.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
The Gite was beautiful,fresh and clean. It was very well equipped. The garden private and well kept with the Lake down the garden path!! We absolutely loved our stay!! Thank you Lisa and Andy. :) x
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Tranquillity in Haute Vienne
The property is extremely comfortable and very well equipped. The garden is totally private and the lake also is only accessed from the house. The setting is so peaceful. Surrounded by lovely scenery there are lots of opportunities to spot wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
This is the best property we have stayed at. The owners are pleasant, the house has been renovated to a high standard without changing its rustic appeal. It is very well equipped with attention to detail, which made our stay very comfortable. There is a lot of helpful information about the local area. Thank you Lisa and Andy
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property by a babbling brook
My wife and I have stayed in a fair number of VRBO's, and we must say that this one was one of the nicest. It's located in a quiet rural area, surrounded by lovely mature trees full of songbirds, which suited our tastes to a "t". Nearby towns and villages have plenty of services and there are many attractive days out to be had in the area. The house is exactly as presented in the listing - fully modern comforts, but with loads of country charm. Big plusses: the comfortable beds and the cosy woodstove. All made for very pleasant evenings by the fire. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and while only a few steps away, were very discreet and unobtrusive. All in all, a great retreat for anyone looking for a lovely rural retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Wonderful property, beautifully furnished, clean and well stocked with everything you may need. Lisa and Andy are so welcoming, friendly and helpful. It is so peaceful and relaxing, we had a fantastic time and loved exploring the local area and looking at the wildlife in and around the lake. Hugely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

WENDY A., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Corner of Heaven
Didn't think it was possible to find somewhere better than the gite we had just left. Lots of thought put into equipping the cottage. Good quality comfortable beds and sofas. The private lake setting was sublime. So many bird calls to identify and even saw a coypu taking his evening swim. Totally relaxing. Away from it all but just 6 minutes drive to the village.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P., West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
Absolutely beautiful place in a gorgeous setting. Spotlessly clean and everything you could possibly need was thought of. Very well equipped, more like a home from home. Huge, comfy bed in main bedroom. Plenty of outside space and very peaceful. The area alongside the lake was the perfect spot to sit and read a book whilst enjoying the sun. Good communication and plenty of information given about the local area before our stay. Lots of folders at the house with information and leaflets about things to do. We had a fabulous week and would love to visit again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte & Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gite in the peaceful countryside
The petite maison, is very well equipped and Lisa and Andy were great hosts. We spent a lovely week enjoying the surrounding area with our family, with walks, kayaking, mountain biking, zoo's etc all within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total relaxation
This was a week of total relaxation.The cottage is set in pure countryside. The cottage is very well equipped with all the essentials you need. Everything in the cottage is of a high quality and it has been decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gite' great landlords
Very clean and confortable with all that we required for our stay,lovely area, fishing lake,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Gite
Can honestly say its the best gite we have stayed in. Everything you need is there,including English TV for rainy days. Also got a lovely welcome basket and a nice welcome from our hosts Lisa & Andy. Lots to do and see within a drive of 45 to 60 mins ,10 mins to supermarket etc. Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place for a holiday
The cottage is very nice, the owner is helpful and the location is perfect. It is excellent as a starting point for making walking trips in the surroundings. Haute-Vienne has a large number of marked walking routes. And you can also make a trip to Limoges.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb gite
Really Really good. Spotlessly clean and well prepared. Furniture and fittings of a standard you'd expect in a home rather than a rental. Totally equipped - including firewood - just had to walk in. The private lake is a real treat. Very well presented. Plenty of wildlife - and one of the neighbours must have a pack of hounds whose occasional howling was wonderfully atmospheric!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This is a wonderful cottage, everything possible is provided. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable bed. It is always a nice surprise to find crockery etc matching Lisa & Andy have done a great job. They were not at all intrusive but willing to help if needed. It snowed and was cold whilst we were there so the plentiful supply of firewood provided was very welcome, as was arriving to the log fire burning, very thoughtful!
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stunning property in a tranquil location
I can truthfully say that La Petite Maison is the best gîte we have ever stayed in. The kitchen is equipped with every pot, pan and utensil you could imagine (including a Dolce Gusto coffee machine) and we were able to drink our wine from crystal glasses! There is a larger than average fridge/freezer, more than adequate for a generous shop at the local Intermarché. We were lucky enough to be able to spend most of our time outside but the lounge area is cosy and attractive. The bedrooms are furnished with plenty of drawer and hanging space (with an abundance of coat hangers) and the bed is very comfortable. The bathroom is modern with an efficient shower. We were impressed with the items provided in both kitchen and bathroom eg handwash, loo roll, kitchen roll, cleaning detergents…. Lisa and Andy were there to welcome us and show us round the property. We had total privacy both in our garden and round the lake but they were always on hand if we needed help or advice. There is a wealth of interesting places to visit in the area and we did venture out every day but it was such a pleasure to return to the peace, tranquility and comfort of La Petite Maison. Thank you Lisa and Andy for creating this perfect ‘home from home’.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in rural france
Really lovely cottage. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Cottage was perfect for our week long stay. Although quite small it was big enough for the three of us! Private lake was a bonus! Plenty to do and see within an hour’s drive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality Property in a Beautiful Location
This is a wonderful cottage with every amenity you could want. The accommodation is high quality from top to bottom. Lisa and Andy were the perfect hosts being attentive but allowing as much privacy as we wanted Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate, well equipped give in fantastic setting.
Wonderful stay from the first welcome by our friendly hosts. Nothing too much trouble. Beautifully furnished, very well equipped cottage and immaculately clean. Would have loved to stay longer and will certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay September 24th
Thanks again Lisa and Andy for another great stay at your lovely gite. Has everything you could want to make for a pleasant holiday and is spotlessly clean. We will see you again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage (gite). Andy and Lisa were so friendly and nothing was any trouble for them. Had everything you needed home from home. Would recommend anybody wanting to stay in Rural France then this is the place to stay. The lake is lovely. The gite was so clean,tidy and cosy. The bed was so comfortable. When we come back to France will definitely be booking again Tim & Cheryl Rugby
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
October stay
Lovely cottage, very well equipped. The perfect peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage in a great situation
We much enjoyed our stay in this attractive well-equipped cottage, in a lovely rural area and complete with its own lake to relax by. Beautiful countryside, attractive historic villages and interesting cities within easy driving (or train) distance, all shops and restaurants within a few miles. Owners welcoming and efficient. Thanks for a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
Our 3Rd Year with Lisa n Andy who are perfect hosts.. The Gite is perfect for us and those who require peace n quite yet know a small town is only 3km away with has everything you need... We call the area The Yorkshire Dales with Sunshine.. Green Rolling Hills magnificent scenery, stunning little villages dotted everywhere. And for those who like Legends Richard the Lion Heart passed away in the area of Chalus..
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019