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.

What part does Sawday’s play?

£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

Pricing

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

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.

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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Lucy, Lechlade

What a fantastic week's stay we had at Victoria's and Harris's lovely, secluded gite. The cottage is fantastically well finished and appointed and the grounds and pool are an enormous asset - nothing better than a drink by the pool and a dip to cool off in the evening. We have never stayed anywhere that was better supplied for a stress free self-catering break. The kitchen was better equipped than our own! With all of that, Victoria's and Harris's attentive, welcoming hospitality was the icing on the cake - we particularly enjoyed our chauffeured, informative and varied vineyard tour


Derek, Berkhamsted

We had a wonderful 3 generation holiday at Chestnut Cottage which provides comfortable spacious living accommodation. Situated in a lovely private setting with extensive grounds. All amenities are accessible within a short drive. We enjoyed lovely days by the pool (heated to 27degrees if necessary) during extremely hot weather.. The covered area around the pool provides welcome shade. Victoria and Harris are friendly hosts, available if need be but not intrusive. Lovely restaurants, Marchés Gourmands, delightful towns and villages and canoeing available locally. We thoroughly recommend it.


Vicky, Devon

We had the most relaxing holiday at Chestnut Cottage, the house is well equipped and feels homely. The pool was stunning and quite frankly one of the best I’ve seen. The wine tour was great and we learnt a lot, met some great characters tasted lots of wine and had one of the best meals of the holiday. Great place to go on holiday, lots to do in the area but also perfect for sitting and reading a book.


Andrew, Edinburgh

Just home from a wonderful week at Chestnut cottage - beautifully appointed house, with everything we could need. Set in beautiful grounds, a haven of peace and tranquility. And what a pool! Such a treat to enjoy such a brilliant outside space. Victoria and Harris were fantastic hosts - welcoming and very helpful. We will be back!


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.

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.