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Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise.

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Rear of gite & terrace for a lovely breakfast or barbecue
Terrace/patio
Rear view of gite and natural water source from garden
Gite garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saint-Martin-Des-Combes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Châtaeu Corbiac Pécharmant
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Cyrano de Bergerac Statue
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bergerac Maison des Vins
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Cottage bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise.

Nestling in its own private valley at the the end of a secluded track, lies Le Moulin du Gravier.
Although less than 20 minutes from Bergerac airport and the A89 Autoroute, this cottage benefits from a totally secluded and peaceful location in the tiny hamlet of St Martin des Combes, amongst trees and in its own private valley. the property overlooks a beautiful natural water source which is visited frequently by a Kingfisher. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds and in summer, many butterflies visit for the wild orchids that thrive in the surrounding fields.

The building itself benefits from being all on one level, making it suitable for people who may have limited mobility and comprises a large dual aspect bedroom with king size bed. Unfortunately both the bedroom and bathroom do not offer sufficient width to allow wheelchair access. The large living area has a well equipped kitchen and a two sofa sitting area with flat screen TV and a wood burning stove. French doors open out onto a terrace with water source and views over paddocks (BBQ provided). The shower room with sink and toilet are fully tiled and benefits from underfloor heating.
Further accommodation for two friends/family is available in our Shepherds Hut which comprises a rustic Kitchen Diner, private terrace and full bathroom facilities.

The swimming pool is also walled and private with its own solar shower it is exclusively for the use of guests.
The cottage is conveniently situated between Perigueux and Bergerac.


Property manager

Michael Baker

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Many streams and deep water on property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Martin-des-Combes

Located in Saint-Martin-des-Combes, this cottage is in a rural area. Château de Montreal and Musée du Vin et de la Batellerie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Châtaeu Corbiac Pécharmant and Cyrano de Bergerac Statue. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Saint-Martin-Des-Combes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Châtaeu Corbiac Pécharmant - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Cyrano de Bergerac Statue - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Eglise Notre-Dame - 27 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Bergerac Maison des Vins - 27 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Château Les Merles Golf Course - 28 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Creysse Station - 20 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant la Terrasse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Saint Felix - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Camping l'escapade - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Château la Renaudie - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La petite Auberge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Dordogne location, nature lovers paradise. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Châtaeu Corbiac Pécharmant, Château de Tiregand and Château les Farcies du Pèch'. Château les Farcies du Pech and Alliance Aquitaine Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really lovely

Lovely cottage with excellent equipment etc and all very smart. Very comfortable bed. Peaceful location - delightful to sit on the terrace and watch the local wildlife. Great pool: warm and clean and secluded. Really good holiday area with excellent restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgie E.

Beautiful little cottage with everything we could need.

We had a lovely time at the moulin du gravier, it's in a beautiful secluded spot with an amazing pool area. Michael and Louise were on hand in the big house to help us out with any problems and they were great hosts. We also loved meeting their dogs! Thank you so much for an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Wonderfully Relaxing

Our expectations were exceeded from start to finish, the gite was fantastic with everything you could possibly need, and the pool really did have the wow factor. Clearly lots of hard work and thought have gone into creating what is a perfect location if you just want to chill out in beautiful surroundings with nothing but peace and quiet. I can honestly say its the most relaxed we've both been on a holiday. Michael was very helpful and met us on arrival day after which Daniel, who was a gem throughout was always on hand if you needed anything. Great week and I'm sure we'll be looking to return sooner rather than later. Ron & Karen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High quality accommodation in beautiful location

Had a wonderful stay. Property was gorgeous and exceptionally clean Location is idyllic and peaceful Hosts Michael and Louise were extremely helpful; went our of their way to make our trip a special one Would stay again and would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dino d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oase van rust van alle gemakken voorzien

Zeer ruim en comfortabel; super gastvrouw en -heer. Aanrader.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clive J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat

The gite was beautifully presented and fully equipped. The location was a good distance to Bergerac and local restaurants. The salt water-pool was cleaned and maintained on a daily basis and was a nice haven away from the gite. The owners Michael and Louise were a lovely couple and a wealth of knowledge and were able to recommend local amenities and sites. A truly exceptional week in the beautiful country side of S W France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bocquet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

good

Parfait pour ceux qui cherchent le repos absolu : c'est beau et c'est loin de tout
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

François G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradis de calme et de nature pour les couples

Michaël et Louise sont très accueillants (et discrets) et nous laissent l'usage exclusif de la piscine. Leur gîte est très bien situé et très propre. A conseiller aux amoureux !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pete L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow just brilliant

What an amazing holiday and an amazing location. The property is truly outstanding, cosy clean and very private. The pool has the 5 star wow factor, clean warm and totally private. We felt terrible that Mike and Louise did not use it when we were there as they respect total privacy despite the heat. Mike and Louse are brilliant hosts, friendly and easy to get on with. We thoroughly enjoyed their company as well as Daniel who is the caretaker. Love the dogs and the quiet location. We had an amazing time. Thank you. Pete and Jean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and tranquil

Fantastic, peaceful week in the Dordogne! Gite and setting were everything that were advertised. Michael and Louise were always available when needed but also very respectful of privacy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural, Quiet and Beautiful

Lovely quiet gîte in a beautiful location. Perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really peaceful - get away from it all.

The cottage is beautiful, situated in the middle of forest, meaning it was extremely peaceful and quiet. Just what we wanted. It is extremely well furnished, spacious and comfortable. The American fridge/freezer and range cooker were great. The pool was fantastic, and very welcome during the extremely hot weather. Daniel, the live-in caretaker, was the soul of discretion, but always available if needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., broadstairs england

Wonderful gite for the most relaxing holiday!!

The gite is in a secluded position at the end of a long track and is very peaceful set amongst fields and woodland. It's extremely comfortable and well equipped, absolutely ideal for a complete get-away-from-it-all holiday whilst still being in easy reach of many towns, villages, restaurants and activities to please everyone. The pool is an excellent size and for exclusive use by the gite guests, with the most comfortable relaxing chairs you could wish for! If we had any questions or needed anything the friendly, but discreet, owners were on hand as much or as little as we needed. We had a wonderful holiday in St.Martin and have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful property. If, in a year so's time, we decide to re-visit the Dordogne this is definitely be the gite we would want to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Christine S., Northumberland

Loved our stay

Lovely peaceful spot. Beautiful pool , clean and tidy cottage. Owners close by to help . Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Martine K.

calme absolu et beaucoup de charme

Accueil chaleureux . A recommander aux couples qui aiment la nature, le silence, les oiseaux, la lumière des étoiles. La propriété se gagne au bout d'un km de sentier caillouteux et dispose d'un bel espace piscine pour la détente après ( ou avant!) les balades. Bergerac à 15 km et stt Périgueux à 30 km méritent absolument la visite.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heïdi A.

Un gîte charmant et un hôte très accueillant

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cet agréable gîte. Le propriétaire nous a très bien reçus (merci pour le vin et le champagne!), il était à l'écoute et très soucieux de notre bien être. Même si sa maison est juste à côté du gîte, nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous! La piscine privative fut particulièrement appréciable... mais l'eau était un peu trop froide à notre goût (environ 19°C). Petit bémol également sur la connexion internet qui n'est pas très bonne et le fait que la télévision n'offre aucune chaîne française... Idem pour les quelques DVD a disposition : pas de VF, ni de VOST... Mais Michael a promis de s'en occuper! Merci encore à lui pour sa gentillesse, nous recommandons chaleureusement son gîte :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eira P.

Beautiful gite, fantastic location.

We stayed in St Martin Des Combes for a week as part of our honeymoon and we were not disappointed. The property is beautifully decorated, clean and modern, but with beautiful character features throughout. The terrace at the back has its own little stream and has a view over open fields. We had lovely evenings sitting out there watching the moon come up and enjoying the total peace and quiet. The pool, which was ours exclusively, was a wonderful bonus and we spent many afternoons lazing in the sun on the loungers there. St Martin des Combes was a great base to explore from, we visited Bergerac, Chateau de Monbazillac, Rouffingnac Caves, Limeuil and kayaked from Vitrac and Beynac. All come highly recommended. Michael was a brilliant host and had great ideas and recommendations for days out. We would thoroughly recommend this as a great place to stay and enjoy the Dordogne. Peter and Eira
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Peter Bertschy

Sehr schönes Gäste-Steinaus, gut ausgestattet, sehr ruhig gelegen, Natur pur, so richtig zum Abschalten und erholen. mit geheiztem Schwimmingpool. Man muss mobil sein, nächster Einkaufsladen ist ca 5 km entfert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Lovely Gite in a beautiful location

Very peaceful and relaxing. Owners very helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

Tranquil and a little gem

Mike and Louise were the perfect hosts and after finding the house down a long an secluded drive what a wonderful setting with small streams around the property. The accommodation was fantastic it was comfortable and all the comforts of home, oh and thank you for the bottle of wine. The pool was great an ideal space to enjoy the sunshine and dip in the pool. The area has some great places to visit, markets in Bergerac and plenty of places to walk. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this beautiful cottage/gite.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Baker

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We have a farm near Canterbury.
We share our time between both the farm and our home in France. Our passion is nature, wildlife and peaceful surroundings. We love searching local markets for antiques and artisan food producers. We also are involved in the local animal rescue centre in Bergerac and have two rescue Weimeraner dogs that Louise trains and uses for displays at dog charity events, to help promote re-habilitation of unwanted dogs.

Why they chose this property

We first came to the Dordogne 20 years ago, camping and then self-catering and discovered this lovely area after renting a house nearby. We bought the house in 2000, it was love at first sight! For us, the location was perfect; quiet and private, although it has needed a lot of improvements, we feel it is our own piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

The Moulin du Gravier's unique position is itself truly special; the tranquillity and peace in this hidden valley just has to be experienced.

The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of our guests and is a real sun trap, benefitting from a solar shower and luxury sunloungers with shades. It has lovely views across the valley and forests and is totally private.

Languages:

English, French
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