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

Stijn, Heemskerk

Amazing location, all the trimmings in a beautiful setting. A very warm welcome at Le Mas et Le Mazet! A beautiful farm with great outdoor space where you can relax, a nice saltwater swimming pool and plenty of space. Also games (boules, table tennis, archery) and views... you have a beautiful view of the rolling landscape. Inside, the houses are beautiful and attractive, with a fireplace, beautiful (sleeping) rooms and fully equipped. We enjoyed it here with three generations of family and look back on a wonderful week.


Rochelle, Sydney

Absolutely gorgeous home and gardens, great for families. Rupert & Frank are lovely and very welcoming. Highly recommend for a stay in the Perigord area.


Nick, Washington DC

Once again a wonderful spring week in the beautiful Dordogne hills! Le Mas was great for the six of us - kids and grandkids upstairs at one end of the house, the two of us at the other end, with the dining room / kitchen and living room on the ground floor as our common play grounds. We swam in the pool every day except the rainy one; we had lunches out in the neighboring villages, shopped the local markets, and cooked supper at the house. Walked the fields and woods, canoed 12 km on the Dordogne, spotted a black stork, heard cuckoos (both exotic for Americans) and totally relaxed.


Barrie, UK

We arrived at the Le Mas and Le Mazet and I immediately felt I had made the right choice. The fire was lit and a bottle of wine was on the table, our hosts Rupert and Franck were even nicer in person attentive, knowledgable and passionate about what they do. I see why they are so popular and booked up, this kind of attention to detail in hospitality you come across all too rarely. Well done to you both we are looking to return with the family and enjoy the pool and the outside kitchen this time. A very special place.


Rebecca, Yorkshire

We have just returned from our wonderful family holiday at Le Mas et Le Mazet. We loved every minute. It is a magical place with stunning scenery, peaceful atmosphere and is incredibly well equipped for a superb holiday. The quality and attention to detail is phenomenal. Rupert and Franck are extremely kind and helpful. The property is finished to a very high standard with comfortable beds with beautiful bed linen, luxury White Company products in all bathrooms. We enjoyed the heated pool and had lots of family fun and games. We look forward to returning in the future.


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.