Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac
This stone built cottage consists of a large living room with a kitchen and dining area, one bedroom and a bathroom. It is attached to our traditional Perigordine farmhouse, but still maintains its independence. Situated on a plateau at the edge of the village of Monbazillac, it is an idyllic spot to sample the pleasures that the Dordogne has to offer and is conveniently located just 7 minutes from Bergerac airport. It has a lovely heated swimming pool (13m x 6m), shared with the owners, set below a rockery and not overlooked by the main house. One can walk through vines and woodland without leaving the property. The village of Monbazillac is quiet, dominated by its 16th century chateau and famous vineyards. Ten minutes away by car is the town of Bergerac, full of shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and of course, the beautiful old town (complete with Cyrano statues) and riverside port. There are markets on most days in the bastide towns, and night markets in the summer for local outdoor eating and drinking.
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Elegant stone house in the countryside with swimming pool
Pressignac-Vicq
Elegant stone house in the countryside with swimming pool
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Monbazillac
Located in Monbazillac, this cottage is in a rural area. Château du Haut Pezaud and Vignoble des Verdots are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Miniature and Lac de l'Escourou. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres and Centre Culturel Michel Manet. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Cyrano de Bergerac Statue - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Creysse Station - 21 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
La Villa Laetitia - 11 min drive
v&b - 12 min drive
Signature Restaurant - 12 min drive
L'Esplanade - 12 min drive
Le Saint Exupery - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac?
As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac on 29 March 2027 start from NZ$563, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Charming Country Cottage With Large Heated Pool In Monbazillac, near Bergerac located?
This family-friendly Monbazillac cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Château du Haut Pezaud and Château de Monbazillac. Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres and Château de Bridoire are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful relaxing stay. Beautiful grounds and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
vivienne p.
24 October 2017
fabulous place to stay amongst the vineyards and countryside
wonderful excellent equipped gite. Great swimming pool and set amongst glorious countryside and vineyards.The owner Martin was very welcoming.Definite return to this gite.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Paul H.
2 May 2017
Splendid
Lovely setting in a quiet spot away from the centre of Monbazillac but close enough to walk in for a glass of wine. Convenient for Bergerac airport. The owner is very helpful and naturally discrete.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Simon A. F.
14 October 2017
Excellent weather, excellent wine, lovely gite and a charming host. Thoroughly recommended!
Gite suited us perfectly - very comfortable, spacious and all modcons provided. Poolside was a bonus as were the bikes and the excellent walks. Thank you, Martin.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Peter L.
14 April 2018
Lovely gite & friendly owner
The directions were good and the setting idyllic.
Martin was helpful and urbane. I can thoroughly recommend it.
This was a wonderful place, ideal both for relaxation and from which to explore the area. The location was so peaceful and the gite had everything that we could need. We loved having the pool and Martin, Gwen and family were the perfect considerate hosts with great recommendations on local restaurants and Caves.
We’d definitely love to come back again, next time bringing the car to fill up on the amazing Monbazillac wines!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christine A.
1 October 2017
Comfortable gite set in a large garden surrounded by vineyards.
A very relaxing holiday at Les Croux. The gite was well maintained and the pool and barbeque area beautiful, though sadly we weren't able to use them as much as we would have liked due to the changeable weather. Martin, the owner, was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Helen D.
10 July 2018
Relaxing and delightful retreat
My family and I - two adults and one teen - spent four lovely days at the cottage, where we were able to relax by the pool as well as spend a of couple days exploring local villages and the wider Dordogne region. Martin is a wonderful host, who despite dealing with the after math of torrential rains the night before we arrived, still greeted us with good cheer and lots of helpful information. If we are ever back in this part of France, we would happily stay here again!
Great place for peace and quiet after visiting wineries and Chateau Monbazillac. It’s larger than the photos depict and quite comfortable. The bed is soft with down pillows so sleeping can be challenging until you adjust to a more relaxed environment. The room is dark when the shutters are closed. Martin and his family are welcoming and yet allow total autonomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Stuart B.
8 July 2018
A lovely cottage with a friendly owner
The cottage was well-equipped and comfortable. It is situated in extensive grounds and the nearby swimming pool was large and heated.
The location was quiet, but only about a mile from Monbazillac and within 10 minutes of both the airport and the town of Bergerac.
The area boasts a huge number of vineyards, including Chateau Monbazillac, where you can have tastings and buy the famous sweet dessert wine.
Martin, the owner, was an excellent host being helpful and friendly, but not intrusive.
We were looking for a restful holiday and this Gite provided that. The location set amidst the vines with no immediate neighbours was ideal for us. Not only did the accommodation fully met our needs but the owners got the balance of friendliness and respecting our privacy just right. In our own assessment of all the Gites we have stayed in over the years we have now found a new number one in our list and highly recommend it. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tanya R.
23 September 2018
Enjoyable week beside a vineyard
We enjoyed our time at this gite which is situated beside a vineyard and very close to a beautiful Chateu. The swimming pool is shared with the owner but we had it to ourselves the whole time we were there. We felt that some of the furnishings could do with a freshen up but there was everything there that we needed and the gite was clean when we arrived. The owner Martin was lovely and very friendly. If we needed anything he was very obliging and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We are planning a "freshen up" of the main room this winter, so if you are tempted to come back; you'll see the difference!
Archival
8/10 Good
Robert F.
25 June 2017
Monbazillac gite
A lovely well equipped and clean gite caters for 4 persons with pull out bed and separate bedroom. Oozes rustic charm, owner Martin very pleasant and helpful with excellent knowledge of the areas in the Dordogne. If you are a keen cyclist the surrounding areas are safe to ride through stunning countryside albeit a bit hilly. Cycles provided free by Martin. Large adjacent pool with sun lounges and towels provided. Car essential due to rural position. Great location for those wishing to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paulette Mary Terese D.
17 September 2018
IDYLIC GITE - PERFECT LOCATION
My husband and I have just returned from our first trip to the Dordogne and Bergerac. We stayed at Martin's gite just outside the village of Monbazillac and cannot praise it too highly. Although so close to the airport (7-8 minutes!) and to Bergerac itself we found ourselves in a beautiful location with peace and quiet guaranteed!
The gite itself was perfect for us and the grounds and vinyards surrounding the beautiful Perigordian farmhouse and outbuildings are the perfect place to relax. To have the use of the beautiful pool and garden was a huge bonus.
We can only add to the praise already left by others - Martin is the perfect host. Unobtrusive but friendly and very helpful when needed.
A memorable stay and we have pencilled in next September for a return visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alan W.
14 November 2017
Autumn Stay at Les Croux
Les Croux is a compact space of Bedroom, living area and shower room, however the space is well used and the furnishings are comfortable. Being November we did not use the pool but I did relax in a chair with a book by it and it was easy to imagine what a nice place it must be in the warmer months. It was nice to find a property like this - ideal for two people but with the benefit you get with larger lets.
The immediate area around Les Croux affords many choices of constitutional walks from 5 minutes to a few hours through vines and woods - the choice is yours.
Martin was a superb host without being intrusive - can't ask for better than that.
Would we return one day - yes but maybe in the warmer months to fully experience the poolside and share a drink with Martin - Thank you
Alan Whitehouse
Gite op een prachtige locatie. Mooie wandelroutes tussen uitgestrekte wijngaarden, afgewisseld met bos en Bergerac dichtbij De gite was supercompleet. De eerste benodigdheden zoals peper, zout, olie, afwasmiddel etc.. stonden er allemaal. Verder een goed Nespresso-apparaat van Krups voor heerlijke koffie. Magnetron, oven, grote ijskast met vrieslades etc... Alles werkte goed en was netjes schoon. Het zwembad met poolhouse en aangrenzende rotstuin was een plaatje. Echt paradijs daar, ik kom er graag weer terug.
Merci à Gwendoline et à Martin pour leur accueil et leur sympathie. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Le domaine est magnifique et au calme, un vrai havre de paix. Nous recommandons à 100 % !
La maison bénéficie d'un cadre charmant et offre une tranquillité absolue.Le paysage est magnifique et nous avons adoré profiter du jardin et de la piscine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2026
Nous sommes très contents que vous avez passé un bon moment ici.
Hôtes très accueillants et gentils, toujours à notre écoute pour la moindre question. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour entre amis. La maison était bien chauffée et très bien équipée. Des vacances très agréables durant lesquelles nous nous sommes vraiment bien amusés.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Merci d’avoir été si attentif à la maison pendant cette période de fêtes. Nous vous accueillerons à nouveau avec plaisir.
Des hôtes à notre écoute, accueillants et super réactifs à nos demandes ou questions. La maison est totalement adéquate à l' annonce proposée, dans un endroit tranquil, au milieu des vignes et forêt. Super agréable pour se retrouver au calme en famille. Le seul bémol est que la maison se trouve loin des villes mythique de la Dordogne sauf Bergerac qui est à 10 minutes. Nous recommandons ce logement les yeux fermés et encore merci à Martin et Gwendoline pour notre accueil.
wir waren 10 Tage bei Martin zu Gast und wurden herzlich empfangen. Er war immer da wenn er gebraucht wurde und sonst unaufdringlich und hilfsbereit und freundlich. Ein guter Gastgeber. Die Unterkunft war geräumig, bequem, sauber und mit allem erdenklichen ausgerüstet. Das Grundstück ist riesig und in einer wunderbaren, ruhigen Lage inmitten von Weinbergen mit einem beheizten Schwimmbad. Viele historische Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in einem Tagesausflug zu erreichen. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hier Urlaub machen.
It may look like all the reviews are top notch but the reason is that there are very few places that deserve it , this little heaven is really all that you could wish for to rent for your holiday and deserved every star, it was a great stay , a great base from which to explore and a great host that give you alot of freedom on and around his property.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Very glad your holiday was exactly what you wanted.
About the host
Hosted by Martin
We moved here permanently in 2005, seeking a calmer lifestyle away from London.
Why they chose this property
The Dordogne area is already renowned for its gastronomic delights, especially the wine! We chose our house for its unique location - very close to Bergerac and its facilities, but at the same time completely secluded from neighbouring properties and roads.
What makes this property unique
We are perched on the Monbazillac plateau, hidden among our own vines. The most frequent comment we get from guests is the feeling of space all around the property. The pool is hidden from the main house and the gite, with a view over meadows leading to woods and vines.
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests