La Girbodie

Thonac, Dordogne
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 63 73 99 86

Per night
€557 - €700
Per week
€3900 - €4900

11 beds

Bedroom

8 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 15

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Bring the gang to this majestic maison fortifiée in pretty Périgord, with stone archways, secret corners and 15 hectares to explore

Per night
€557 - €700
Per week
€3900 - €4900

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

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€557 - €700 per night

€3900 - €4900 per week

The Experience

Drive up the winding lane and you can almost feel the centuries drop away. Beyond is a house that might have been conjured for a film: ochre walls, a beautiful stone roof, dark wooden staircases, ancient fireplaces and rooms filled with furniture collected over the family’s sixty years here.

Come together in the big kitchen, built around an island that can host a party. Take a book from the library, play cards by the fire, or enjoy your morning coffee beneath the enormous linden tree outside. Eight bedrooms are spread across two wings, each with its own character. The principal has a four-poster bed and a green-tiled bathroom, while up a narrow spiral staircase, two attic rooms are like stepping into a dollhouse.

The house meanders around courtyards and terraces, with cobbled pathways and corners appearing as you go. Outside, an old chicken coop has been reimagined as a pool house (with a plancha to cook on) beside the heated pool.

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We think you'll love

  • The sense of history in the walls: old stone, inherited furniture and a house that feels genuinely unchanged
  • All the space, with quiet corners to read and room enough for the whole group to gather, even bedrooms with their own sitting areas
  • Exploring the Périgord Noir's history and countryside, then coming home to a proper family house
La Girbodie - Gallery

You should know

  • There are stairs throughout, plus cobbled courtyards that can be slippery underfoot (children will need supervising)
  • The furnishings are personal and characterful rather than luxurious, as you’d expect in a family home
  • There's no heating - but fireplaces in the sitting room and kitchen, a wood-burner in the dining room and heated mattress covers on some of the beds

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
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Pricing

Nightly price
from €557
Weekly price
from €3900
Damage deposit
€1500
Surcharges
Extra charge for wood for fireplaces & wood-burner.
1 House for 15
From €55711 beds8 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 5pm Saturday
Check out
By 10am Saturday
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
6 August - 27 August.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Girbodie is a magnificent property, full of character and detail. Originally a maison fortifiée and now a faithfully preserved family home, being here takes you straight back in time. There is plenty of space inside and out to find a quiet corner or to come together as a group and create memories of a beautiful summer spent together. A great base for exploring the Périgord Noir.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You're perched above rolling Périgord hills, with sweeping views and distant farmhouses for neighbours. Thonac (2km) has a 12th-century church, a grocer and two restaurants: Michelin-selected Le Boïdicou and the more casual L'Archambau. Château de Losse, the Vézère river and the caves at Montignac-Lascaux (8km) are all close by; Sarlat-la-Canéda (22km) is the nearest town.

Local points of interest from The Owner

  • Legend says that 1,001 châteaux dot the Dordogne, including 619 castles and 382 manor houses. Ideally located in the heart of the region's most famous tourist sites, you’ll have an incredible choice of places to visit. Discover the region at your own pace.
  • At the heart of the Périgord, discover castles, caves, churches, gardens and picturesque villages, all less than an hour away. Along the roads, admire beautiful homes, both modest and grand. Visitor information and brochures are available. Ask us for tips.
  • Those who are sporty can enjoy nearby canoeing or kayaking on the Vézère and Dordogne rivers, tree-top adventures, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking… Also worth a visit: Pastels Girault, the world’s oldest dry pastel factory!
  • For a convenient stay, you'll find shops, weekly markets, boutiques, bars and restaurants close to the house, all waiting to be discovered. We'll be delighted to share our favourite places and recommendations with you.
  • Visit local workshops and farms, enjoy tastings and savour the region's cuisine. Discover local specialities to enjoy on site or take home, so you can extend your holiday and keep a delicious memory of your stay!