16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool - Velines

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Vélines,Dordogne

Les Jardins de Sardy7 min drive
Chateau de Montaigne15 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom Kiwi

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool

Kiwi Cottage combines luxury with charm. It is fully equipped with quality appliances, decorated to high specification and comfortable. It is complemented with a park of two acres and a heated pool of 12mX6m with pool house and summer kitchen.

Kiwi Cottage nestles in the grounds of a completely renovated Maison de Maitre dating back to 1678 oozing architectural features and charm. The ancient original door of the Manor has been preserved complete with the lock and the key the size of which does not fail to amaze the visitors every time. Many vineyards are waiting to be explored. Most of them offer wine tasting and an expert tour of their vineyards. UNESCO protected St Emilion with its charming cobbled streets and exceptional wines is just 20 minutes away. The River Dordogne is just 0.4 km from the house and there are many pleasant spots to walk and cycle along the riverbanks. Canoeing, fishing and riding are popular activities alongside sports such as tennis and an excellent golf club is only 20 minutes away. Our local market (Sainte Foy La Grande) has been voted the people's favourite market in France and it’s a must see.

The magnificent fast train TGV takes you in 2h30min from Paris to Bordeaux. Bergerac airport 35 minutes away, Bordeaux airport just over 1 hour away – both have cheap flights to and from the Uk, Ireland and the Netherlands, as well as other destinations.

Property manager

Caspian Flynn

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Velines

Located in Velines, this cottage is in a rural area. Chateau de Montaigne and Duras Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Les Jardins de Sardy and Plage des Bardoulets. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Vélines,Dordogne

What's nearby

Les Jardins de Sardy - 7 min drive
Chateau de Montaigne - 15 min drive
Lac de Gurson - 21 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 24 min drive
Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 30 min drive

Getting around

Velines Station - 7 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Palma Nova - 5 min drive
Château Martet - 18 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
La Pietra Calda - 14 min drive
Bucket's Auberge Inn - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 16th Century Historic Manor House - Kiwi Cottage - 12mx6m Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Velines cottage is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Les Jardins de Sardy, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau de Montaigne and DOMAINE DE GRIMARDY. Plage des Bardoulets and Château Robin are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

25 July 2023

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

heavenly kiwi cottage

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Caspian and Lulu are perfect hosts with many excellent suggestions for restaurants and things to do. The setting of the cottage and pool are excellent!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara E.

25 July 2023

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

One week stay in beautiful cottage

We loved our stay in the cottage - it had everything you could need! The property, the garden and the pool are all beautiful and made for the perfect stay. Caspian and Lulu were very kind and welcoming hosts and made great recommendations - thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

30 June 2023

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

Fabulous property

My husband and I stayed at Kiwi Cottage for 13 nights and it exceeded our expectations. The location is ideal - so peaceful yet minutes from amenities. The accommodation is spotlessly clean, spacious and really well equipped with everything we needed. The garden is great for relaxing and the swimming pool is perfect - the lilos provided by Caspian were much appreciated! Caspian and Lulu are charming and helpful hosts and added much to the enjoyment of our holiday We hope to return!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafik I.

15 May 2023

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

A very nice property in a lovely location

A beautiful cottage with lovely views and a beautiful garden. Very nice swimming pool. Very near to most of the attractions of Bordeaux wine country and an hour from Bordeaux airport. Caspian and Lulu are the perfect hosts. Nothing too troubling for them. Very friendly and welcoming. We will hopefully be back

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Peter L.

2 September 2022

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

Bordeaux holiday

Very quiet and peaceful location, but just minutes from amenities. Caspian and Lulu and were on hand to help and give advice and Joy (dog) always ready to greet us, particularly for alfresco dining! Recommend using train to get to Bordeaux, cheap and reliable and only 5 minutes from cottage.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caspian Flynn

Caspian was brought up in Germany, Lulu was brought up in Cyprus and Jeffery (our chocolate labrador) is a Welsh boy and we all found a most beautiful home in the South of France. Caspian is a Chartered Engineer by background and has worked for corporations in Germany and England. Lulu is a qualified biology teacher and as a second career she also worked for a large pharmaceutical company in England for many years. We have many friends here locally and also internationally and enjoy their company whenever we can.

Why they chose this property

The fact that we already had many local friends around Bordeaux was an important factor for us to choose the vineyards of Bordeaux as our home. This combined with romantic vineyards, pretty villages, enjoyable towns, easy airport connections and the friendly locals made the task of choosing a home in this region simple for us.

What makes this property unique

The completely renovated Maison de Maitre (Manor House) dating back to the 16th century and giving one a sense of history, the beautifully lit pool area at night and the well laid out park make La Gorce a memorable experience. Its architecture oozes the charm one would expect of such an historic property. Surround by vineyards but only 2 minutes drive from all amenities. Easy access to Bergerac, Bordeaux and St Emilion.