Walking distance to Excideuil (restaurants, bakeries, shops & excellent weekly market)

Moulin du Martinet is a rare and enchanting family holiday villa in the Dordogne, offering space, comfort and history in equal measure. Set on its own private island and surrounded by the gentle River Loue, this beautifully restored former mill provides a safe, peaceful and memorable setting for families holidaying together.

Originally built as a paper mill in the 1670s, and later used as a flour mill until the 1960s, the villa has been thoughtfully renovated to combine historic character with modern family comforts. Its location in the hamlet of Saint-Médard-d’Excideuil means families can enjoy countryside privacy while being just a short walk from the restaurants, shops and market of Excideuil.

The owners, live discreetly in a private apartment within the Moulin, with their own separate entrance and garden area. They are on site to maintain the gardens and swimming pool during your stay and always fully respect guests’ privacy.

Interior layout
At the heart of the home is a large contemporary French kitchen, designed for family life. With a newly fitted luxury kitchen, farmhouse dining table and comfortable seating by the wood-burning stove, this is a welcoming space for shared meals, games and relaxed evenings together.

The ground floor also includes:

A bright and peaceful family living room with garden views, a home office/workspace with fast Wi-Fi, ideal for parents working remotely. A modern and extremely spacious family bathroom with double sink, bath, shower and WC

Upstairs, a beautiful wooden staircase leads to a grand hallway and four generously sized double bedrooms, all decorated in a calm French country style. Each bedroom enjoys views over the garden and river, creating a restful atmosphere for both parents and children. A second modern bathroom with shower, double sinks and WC serves this floor.

Exterior
Families love the outdoor space at Moulin du Martinet. Accessed via a private bridge, the villa opens onto a large enclosed garden, offering children space to play and explore while parents relax.

The villa is surrounded by the River Loue, creating a natural sense of privacy and safety. The private swimming pool, newly installed in 2023, is perfect for family fun on warm Dordogne days, while several outdoor seating areas allow you to choose between sun, shade, quiet corners or the BBQ and dining area.

Moulin du Martinet is situated in the quaint hamlet of Saint Médard d'Excideuil, a short walk from historic Excideuil with its 10th century monastery and excellent weekly market.

The villa was built on its own island surrounded by the river Loue which means guests can enjoy some privacy from the outside world and have plenty of space to explore the gardens and enjoy the swimming pool and terraced area which was newly installed in 2023.

Various outdoor seating areas provide choice of sun, shade, peace or BBQ area.

There is ample parking for several cars.