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Chestnut Cottage

Fleurac, Dordogne
Self-catering
+33 (0)5 53 07 06 27

Per night
£183 - £521
Per week
£1380 - £3875

6 beds

Bedroom

4 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

Per night
£183 - £521
Per week
£1380 - £3875

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

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£183 - £521 per night

£1380 - £3875 per week

The Experience

This comfortable 300-year-old farmhouse has uninterrupted views over its stream, lake, meadows and woods. With wildlife everywhere and miles of trails on the doorstep, it’s a delight for nature lovers.

Arrive to a sumptuous welcome hamper of Victoria’s brownies, honey from the estate, eggs, walnuts, wine and more, and get cooking in the large, well-equipped, kitchen. The local area has a whole range of restaurants, from simple to starred, and food markets to inspire. Do make time for one of Victoria’s pool-side buffet lunches or dinners too, together with the excellent Bergerac wines.

Fill your days with fun: there’s table tennis, a trampoline, badminton net and a huge heated pool surrounded by lawns. Wander antiques markets and overfill the boot; talk to Harris about a châteaux wine tour and some of Les Plus Beaux Villages such as Sarlat and Limeuil; visit the estate’s own prehistoric caves, used by the resistance during the war.

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We think you'll love

  • Splashing in the heated swimming pool (14 x 7m and chlorine-free)
  • Being surrounded by 50 peaceful, wildlife-rich acres
  • Meeting the Raphaels and their dog, chickens and ducks
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You should know

  • The nearest shops are a short drive, or perhaps a cycle-ride away

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £183
Weekly price
from £1380
Damage deposit
£450
1 House for 8
From £1836 beds4 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4.30pm
Check out
By 9.30am
Other details
Additional ground-floor double (en suite) available to sleep 2 more guests (up to 10 in total), w/ private access from rose garden - by prior arrangement, pro rata cost. Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Gourmet poolside lunches, dinner and wine available, €25-€38.

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Reviews

A real treat to be so close to a wide range of activities and sites, especially wonderful caves, yet hidden away in total comfort in a verdant valley.
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Adrian and Maggie, BATH

What a find! We had a wonderful week-long family holiday in Chestnut Cottage. The setting in a quiet secluded valley is idyllic. The charming cottage is comfortable, well-appointed and equipped and was spotless and well maintained. The excellent large heated pool was the icing on the cake - it became the focus of activities every day. Le Ruisseau is situated in a lovely part of France. Local amenities with everything that you need are a short drive away and there are lots of interesting places and fun things to do in the area – Ancient towns, spectacular cliffs and caves, rivers to can

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William, Warrington

Well, when you return to the wonderful Chestnut Cottage for a fourth time it really is confirmation of what a beautiful and beguiling place this is. And, yet again, we had another truly memorable holiday. Because of the school holiday just my wife and I were there for the first week feeling rather like millionaires as we sipped gin and tonics by the pool. Then the whole family of (10 of us in total) were there for the second week. Yes more frenetic but the young ones absolutely loved it with the big heated pool and wonderful grounds to let off steam. Thank you so much Harris and Victoria.

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Nick and Jane, Somerset

We first came to Chestnut Cottage nine years ago and have spent a fortnight here almost every summer since. We fell in love with the idyllic surroundings, the beautiful local towns and villages and the friendly and charming welcome from Harris and Victoria - now our dear friends. The cottage is comfortable and most attractive, nestling into the charming 50 acres of landscaped grounds. A big draw for us is the stunning pool which we have never seen equalled in any holiday property we have visited in France. We cannot praise this property and hosts (and livestock) more highly. Bon Vacances!

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Roy, Amsterdam

We had a wonderful holiday in this beautifully maintained oasis. The children loved the space and the large pool and we enjoyed the scenery and seclusion whilst still being able to access all the nearby sights easily. Harris and Victoria were wonderful hosts and the dogs were happily integrated into our family for the duration of the holiday. What a wonderful place to live and we fully enjoyed our short time there!

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Location

The neighbourhood

Chestnut Cottage sits in a 50-acre valley estate with a stream, lake, ruins and caves. It's between the villages of Manaurie and Fleurac; a two-minute drive to the nearest restaurant, five to the shops, restos and Monday market of Les Eyzies, 'the centre of prehistory in the Dordogne' (with a train station). The Rouffignac cave is a 10-minute drive; Le Bugue 15, with its aquarium and wild boar farm; Sarlat is 25 minutes.

Local points of interest from Harris & Victoria Raphael

  • Very close to all the main tourist sites, Chateaux, rivers and market towns: SARLAT; LES EYZIES; MONTIGNAC ; DOMME; MONPAZIER; LIMEUIL and many more. Various marvellous Chateaux are close to us: Milande; Beynac; Castlenaud; Hautefort; Campagne and more.
  • We are in the gastronomic heart of France. Wonderful and varied restaurants, food shops and farm producers abound within with 5 -25 minutes of Chestnut Cottage. Our local 'Auberge Sauvage' - 7 courses of fabulous local produce - is only 5 minutes away
  • Superb daily and night markets - visit a different one every day if you want - all within 5 -30 minutes drive.And, of course, the areas renowned WINE Chateaux and Vineyards are also within easy reach - and we can arrange a wine tour for you!
  • Tired of our lovely 15x7 metre heated pool and activities complex? There are always the enchanting Dorodgne and Vezere rivers to enjoy. And along these rivers are all the lovely honey-coloured stone villages - LIMEUIL, BEYNAC, ROQUE GAGEAC, etc.
  • Our area's history is exceptional - a world heritage site. Many of the most famous sites are within half an hour: Font de Gaume; Lascaux; Gouffre de Proumeyssac; Grotte de Grand Roc. We even have have prehistoric caves on our land, used by resistance!
  • Miles and miles of exquisite woodland and stream walks right on our door-step...and you probably won't see another soul on the trails. Keep and eye out for the multitude of deer, wild boar, beavers, geese ducks and other wildlife.

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Introducing

Harris & Victoria Raphael

Friendly hosts, the Raphaels, moved to their Domaine Le Ruisseau estate in 2002. Having them on hand is a boon for advice, lunches and evening meals if you wish. Harris is an English barrister and Dordogne property specialist, and Victoria’s background is hotel management. She’s a keen cook and gardener and is an ESL teacher.