Le Mas & Le Mazet

Sainte Croix, Dordogne
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 85 85 28 68
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Per night
€125 - €660
Per week
€875 - €4620
Place

2 places

Sleeps

Sleeping from 2 – 10

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A honey-hued stone farmhouse or a stylish cottage – both are deep in delicious countryside with lovely walks by the rambling river

Per night
€125 - €660
Per week
€875 - €4620

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€125 - €660 per night

€875 - €4620 per week

The Experience

At the end of a country lane curving through forest and field, a cluster of 16th-century farm buildings has been transformed into luxurious retreats by Rupert and Franck who live in the former tobacco barn nearby. They are thoughtful and generous hosts.

The farmhouse is light and spacious with a big kitchen for many helpers – although you can hire a chef if you choose. There are heaps of games, toys and books for children, a long table for sociable meals and lovely gardens with a heated pool. The cottage is peaceful with your own private garden area. You’re left wine and local treats, you can help yourselves to fruit from the orchard and an artisan baker delivers some mornings to both places.

Hire bikes to explore nearby hamlets and villages, swim or canoe in the river, hop in the car to visit local markets and brocantes. These are fuss-free places to stay and very generous to boot.

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We think you'll love

  • Feeling nicely private in both spaces and not overlooked
  • Gathering veg and fruits from the garden and cooking them up for supper
  • Exploring some stunning villages and hamlets, visiting markets, walking in such lush countryside
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You should know

  • Le Mazet doesn't have a pool
  • No dogs are allowed in either space
  • Both spaces must be taken together in high season, sleeping up to 13 guests. Le Mas on its own sleeps up to 10

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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €125
Weekly price
from €875
Damage deposit
€500
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available €330-€540 per person per week.
1 House for 2
From €1251 bed1 bedroom
1 House for 10
From €5257 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: 10% off remaining dates in 2025 and the new year! Just let us know you found us via Sawday's.

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Steve, Newbury

We stayed at Le Mazet at the end of September having seen reviews on line and watched “Help! We Bought A Village”. It looked and sounded perfect…. and it certainly lived up to our expectations. It is a beautiful location, very well equipped accommodation and with friendly and helpful hosts. The surrounding area and villages are beautiful as is the whole area. Absolutely no regrets.


Pete, Loughborough

A beautiful Gite in the gorgeous French countryside. Very well appointed with everything you need for a very enjoyable stay. Le Mazet where we stayed is a one bedroom property but spacious. The kitchen has every utensil needed , with radiators and a log burner when it gets a bit chilly. Great linen too. Rupert and Franck couldn't do enough for us , so helpful and very quick to respond to any queries. We can't wait to return.


Debra, Alnwick

Le Mas is the most beautiful place I’ve ever stayed in. Perfect for my special birthday celebrations with family. Rupert and Franck were perfect hosts, offering great suggestions for activities and restaurants, even providing a personal taxi service. If you want something extra special book this place.


Sheena, Tring

What a beautiful place! I can't rate it highly enough. Rupert and Franck were wonderful hosts - friendly and accommodating. Both houses were fully kitted out with everything you might need and the bedrooms and living areas were spacious and comfortable . The outdoor dining area was excellent too and where every mealtime took place. The pool, with its beautiful views of the Dordogne countryside, was fantastic. You really didn't need or want to go anywhere else! Definitely a place to recommend and a family holiday to remember. Family in this case ranging from baby of 9 weeks to grandparents!


Charlotte, Yatton

We stayed at Le Mas & Le Mazet as a party of 13 for my 60th birthday. Right from the off Rupert was welcoming ensuring the booking experience was excellent. We arrived to find the houses beautifully clean with everything you could possibly need or want. The pool area and outside area was absolutely perfect. Rupert was easily contactable and arranged everything from wine tasting to a massage as well as recommendations for nearby places of interest and food options. Nothing was too much trouble. I can’t recommend this place enough. Just book it and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.


Location

The neighbourhood

You’re in the middle of the countryside here; the hamlet of Sainte-Croix with its 12th-century church can be glimpsed from the cottage – it’s 2km away, or a 20-minute walk. The nearest restaurant in Montferrand-du-Périgord is 3km, just over a half hour’s walk. Within 15 minutes’ drive (or 9km) are two fortified towns, Monpazier and Beaumont; both have weekly markets, restaurants and shops.

Local points of interest from Rupert Springfield

  • The Daily Telegraph reviewed us online with a score of 9/10 and The Sunday Times has featured the properties numerous times. Links on our website. The French Ministry of Tourism has awarded Le Mas with 5 stars.
  • Monpazier and Beaumont are two beautiful bastide villages, only 12 minutes away, both of which have weekly markets, regular brocantes, night markets and lots more to enjoy.
  • There is a great 30 minute walk from the house past a 12th century church with original wall paintings, through a wood to a ruined castle towering over a beautiful Dordogne village, ending at a restaurant serving drinks and delicious food.
  • Prior to your holiday we'll send you information about the great restaurants in the area which we can book for you, bike hire delivered to Le Mas for you, and massages, pilates and and yoga in the garden.
  • We can arrange for a private French chef (who had a Michelin star for 8 years!) who can cook for you at Le Mas. We also have a local baker who can deliver your croissant and bread order in the mornings.
  • Situated on top of a hill, the houses offer stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and the 12th century church, whose bells you can hear across the valley.

Introducing

Rupert Springfield

Rupert and his husband Franck opened Le Mas & Le Mazet in 2015, Rupert having had an antiques shop in Amsterdam, and Franck was a theater producer for Cirque du Soleil. They have enjoyed the challenge of making a successful business so much, Rupert now has a consultancy, Gîte Guru, advising other gîte owners.