Ratings based on 23 Guest Reviews
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by A traveller
Fantastic time in beautiful surroundings
Posted Jul. 24, 2022 on HomeAwayWe have stayed with extended family and friends including a number of teens, baby and a large dog. Had brilliant time, house well equipped for all ages, pool is large and very well maintained. Extensive grounds with lots of places to relax including my favourite - the hammock! The views are to die for! All very clean and the owners were fantastic, helpful but not intrusive. We had such a lovely time and will come back to continue exploring the area - so much to do!
by A traveller
Long weekend stay
Posted Jun. 17, 2022 on HomeAwayWe had a great time & stay at the Gite. Would recommend to a friend and would love to stay again. Michael & Joelle were very friendly and helpful.
Thanks, Laura
by A traveller
Lovely. Nearly 5.
Posted Sep. 17, 2018 on HomeAwayHospitable yet discreet hosts. Lovely house and so nearly a 5. Requires thought on the layout and access to bathrooms and some upgrades to the beds. Beware the owners rum punches! Pool was excelĺent and dining tables and chairs sufficient for all conditions incl rain. Nice gardens and relaxed attitude to dogs. A really nice base for a family or friends holiday group.
by A traveller
Wonderful stay
Posted Aug. 29, 2018 on HomeAwayThis property comfortably accommodated two families of four and two sets of grandparents without anyone feeling on top of each other.
There was plenty of activities for the kids to do and the pool was lovely and an added benefit being gated off from the garden so us grownups could relax knowing the kids were always safe.
The property is very well equipped and the owners were lovely. Although they live next door at no point did they intrude on your holiday, but they were always on hand should you need anything.
Fantastic area of the Dordogne. Aubeterre which was only 5 mins away was a lovely local town.
Would highly recommend staying here.
by A traveller
Lovely house with everything you would want
Posted Aug. 25, 2018 on HomeAwayJoelle and Michael were excellent hosts. Although their house was attached, we rarely saw them, but they were available when we needed something.
The house was perfect. It was well equipped, clean and had plenty of space for our party of 11 (aged 9 to 80). The bedrooms were all a good size, although a little on the hot side due to the high temperatures at the beginning of the week. One thing to note is that the stairs aren't the easiest but there is a double and a twin (as well as two showerooms) on the ground floor.
The pool was fantastic and well used during our week's stay (by everyone) and was especially useful for the 'Olympics' (very serious races involving inflatables)! It was very clean and well maintained. The only criticism would be that there were not enough sunbeds or umbrellas.
We had a lovely week in Saint Private des Pres and would thoroughly recommend it.
by A traveller
Beautiful private character property with lovely pool and views
Posted Aug. 12, 2018 on HomeAwayWe stayed at la Marteille for a week and didn't want to leave. You do need a car as it's very secluded but this area is very beautiful and peaceful. All the family loved the pool which is a good size for swimming. We enjoyed collecting our croissants each morning from the little shop and eating them overlooking the surrounding hills, and then later having a family dinner around the big outdoor table underneath the stars which are very clear in this area. Joelle and Michael were very friendly and helpful when needed. Michael greeted us with a lovely cold beer that was much appreciated after a long drive. We would definitely return.
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar. 17, 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you! It would be a pleasure to welcome you again!
by A traveller
Family Holiday 2018
Posted Jul. 29, 2018 on HomeAwayOur family of 11 stayed at the property of Joelle and Michael Struffert. They were excellent owners and although they live attached to the holiday property we only saw them when we wanted an opinion about places that we had planned to visit.
We had visited the Dordoyne region before but this area was new for us and did not disappoint.
The weather all week was very hot and the pool was a must in the afternoon especially for the 4 children.
The local village had one main shop run by 'nanny' and you can walk there, drive there or borrow a bike but beware the hill on the way back is quite steep as I found out one day ! The shop seems to sell everything and there are supermarkets 10-15 kms drive away.
Apart from the pool there was plenty to amuse the children, with swings, table tennis, badminton, boule and inside the farmhouse there was every board game ever invented together with lego by the box-full.
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar. 17, 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We thank you for your coming and are glad that you, your children and grandchildren could have a lot of fun.
by A traveller from Calgary
Beautiful and clean...but soooo hooooot
Posted Jul. 18, 2018 on HomeAwayAn excellent overall state. He stayed with three other families in the pool was clean and the beds were comfortable and Truly this is a beautiful area. However unfortunately my computer got stolen either in the room or in my car while on the property, and the night sweats really hot. They need air-conditioning and surveillance cameras.
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar. 17, 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We are happy that our gîte has pleased you! But we do not see the utility of installing surveillance cameras. Just lock the doors when you leave the house! No lock was damaged so there was no theft by housebreaking while you were away. However you have invited a lot of people to swim in our pool. What did they do? Do you want to be watched by cameras during your stay?
We are sorry for the heat. We do not like being disturbed by the noise of an air conditioner. We prefer to close windows and curtains during the day and to ventilate the evening and the night and to use the fans.
by A traveller
Excellent
Posted Jun. 10, 2018 on HomeAwayI find myself slightly reluctant to create a review .....after all, after our amazing week, we want to go back again and again so MORE competition is NOT what we want!! However that would be so selfish towards Joelle and Michael. They were excellent hosts who went above and beyond to make our party - a large family group of 12, ranging from 2 to almost 70 (ME!) - comfortable, very welcome and they willingly assisted us with the planning of all our outings, during our week long stay.....without being intrusive. The house was perfect; the garden well maintained with a large lawned area, roomy enough for whole family rounders, cricket, etc. when the weather permitted, and the beautifully maintained and heated pool, with security fencing, was very popular with us all.
Everything about the property and it’s surrounds fulfilled all our expectations. Thank you Joelle and Michael for a lovely holiday!
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar. 17, 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
You were very pleasant guests! Always willing to exchange a few words. It was a pleasure for us to see all your family, young and not so young, having fun at the pool or in the garden!
by A traveller
Beautiful villa within easy reach to all the local amenities supermarkets restaurants and lots more
Posted Sep. 14, 2017 on HomeAwayWe arrived to a lovely welcome from the owners we got a bit lost in the village but with a phone call soon got sorted infact the owner cycled down to show us the way
We were a family of 12 with ages from 2 years to 74 years we got sorted out with rooms that really suited our family group
every thing was there in the villa
toys to keep the children happy plus adults that had a lovely time some behaving like children at times ,!,! ....
We have stayed in many villas in France but this was by far our nicest
We knew the area well as we once owned a small house near by in Aubeterre sur drome that bought back many happy memories
To sum it up lovely villa in a lovely part of France with helpful owners
Beautiful swimming pool that we spent a lot of time in the weather was really warm so it was difficult to keep the children away from
