Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by
This pretty 3 bedroom house nestles in rolling countryside, a gentle ride from the magnificent Dordogne river and a short walk from the hill top village of Castillionnes, with its restaurants, bars, and bustling weekly market. Easy to find, only 20 minutes from Bergerac airport and 90 minutes from Bordeaux, it’s a cosy home from home offering a peaceful holiday with a private pool, a terrace surrounded by lavender and lovely views. The perfect place to unwind with a glass of chilled rose after a day kayaking on the river, horse-riding, or even donkey trekking! Should you manage to tear yourself away from the view, the pool, and that glass of wine, we have lots to occupy the whole family, tennis courts and a large public swimming pool a short walk away, a great sandy beach at Lougratte lake just 15 minutes drive away. The wonderfully preserved medieval villages of Issigeac, Eymet and Villereal are equally near-by and the gorgeous hilltop Bastide villages of Monpazier and Monflanquin, both with 30 minutes drive.
The Cottage: With all modern facilities, sleeps 6, it has 3 comfortable bedrooms, 1 double with an ensuite and 2 twin rooms (we are happy to change the double to a twin or a twin to a double upon request) a good sized family bathroom, an open plan living area with comfy sofas, tv and dvd player, a fully equipped kitchen including a large fridge freezer for all those cold drinks and tasty snacks, a gas cooker, a dishwasher (tablets provided), toaster, microwave, coffee machine.
For lovely lazy outdoor eating, we provide a BBQ, The terrace is well equipped with tables and chairs for alfresco dining or you can lounge in comfort under the trees on our outdoor sofa and chairs.
For comfort and safety the pool has an easy to use cover for extra heat on a cloudy day and is securely fenced with a lockable gate, peace of mind if you have adventurous children.
We like to provide you with extras so you dont need to worry about the little things, eg dishwasher tablets, toliet rolls, handwash, we love the gite as if it was a home not just a place for you to stay and sleep, we want you to relax and just unwind from the stress of your normal home life. children or any age will enjoy staying, there is a tennis table, dvd's and free wifi !!!!!!!!!!!!! but best of all a private pool, suitable for young and older children and adults, to play relax, it as a cover to keep the sun off in the heat of the day, and can be closed to protect from the rain if it come when you stay!!!! (fingers crossed it stays away) its near to the local airport of Bergerac, 25 mins approx, there is a number of markets to visit, and wine caves to visit when you need to pull yourself away from the pool !!!!
all in all a great place to stay
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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please don't allow pets in the pool, any damage to the property by your pet will incur a charge, please always clean up after your pet in the garden.
please no pets on the sofas or beds.
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: please repect to property and neighbours
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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
Frequently asked questions
Does Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by ?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by on 6 December 2026 start from NZ$381, 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 Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by 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 Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cosy 3 bedrooms home . Private pool. Private garden. free WiFi. Shops near by located?
This family-friendly Cahuzac villa is located in a rural location, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Castillonnès Tourism Office, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Ferme de Michaumaille and Lac de Lougratte. Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres and Château de Bridoire are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely place to stay and explore the local area (you will need a car). Very easy check in, clean place, comfortable beds, spacious lounge, very thoughtful owner with great communication, pool was a godsend in the blazing heat and great protection for the kids with it being covered, nice big garden and everything you need! It's a very peaceful and quiet in the area. The only advice is to bring lots of DEET in summer, the mosquitoes like the taste of English blood, they're vicious!!
This is a very clean and comfortable house with everything you need to enjoy your holiday. The hosts have gone above and beyond to make your stay as easy as possible, providing everyday consumables and a generous and terrific welcome pack. We prepared all of our meals, ate most of them outside, weather permitting. The garden and pool are delightful although the water a little cool. The location is excellent for exploring on foot, by bike or driving, with some wonderful bastide towns within half an hour’s drive. Thank you Charmaine and Sam
Gill J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you for staying with us.
Glad you had a lovely holiday .
Have a lovely rest of the summer.
Many thanks Charmaine and Sam
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Charlie H.
29 July 2017
A lovely house in a beautiful area
The property was perfect, clean and enough space for the family to enjoy. With its own pool it's exactly as described. Charmaine, Sam and family were very welcoming and available should there be a problem, not that there were!
Charlie H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you coming to stay, it was so lovely to meet you and your family, we hope to see you again.
Enjoy the rest of the summer
Best wishes
Charmaine and family
This is a lovely property of good size which is perfect for a family. There is a swimming pool which is partially covered so good on very hot days as offers some protection from the sun. The local village is nearby as well as big supermarket. Our host was very helpful and the check in process was very easy.
David M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you David for the lovely review.
It was our pleasure to welcome you to the gite.
Best regards Charmaine
We had a wonderful vacation in Castillonnès, great house where everything was present. Contact with owner was fine via app and every morning the pool was neatly cleaned.
Interior of vacation home does need an update.
Garden was beautiful and completely fenced which was very nice for our dachshund.😉
Ronald B.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us at the house.
Thank you for the review. Yes we will look at updates soon.
So glad your doggy liked the garden.
Many thanks Charmaine
Archival
8/10 Good
Pauline L.
31 October 2015
Holiday in france
We really enjoyed our stay. Charmaine was very nice and nothing was to much trouble for her. The gite was clean and well maintained it suited us perfectly for accommodation and closeness to family. There was plenty for everyone to do.It made for a lovely first holiday to France. No we did not find the sunglasses.
Pauline L.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying at our gite,thank you for the kind words it was so nice to meet you finally, hope to see you in France again.
Best wishes charmaine harrell
This is a lovely gite for a family holiday. There is plenty of space inside and out. We enjoyed the good sized pool, playing table tennis and eating bbq dinners on the patio.
There is lots to do nearby with a swimming lake, cycle routes, kayaking and chateau Bridoire (never thought I would hear the children ask to go to another chateau!)
Charmaine's communication and welcome make the whole stay easy - just what a family holiday should be.
Thank you
helen b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us....it was so lovely to meet you all after such a long time ..... We are glad you had a good holiday it's just lovely to hear
Thank you
Take care and best wishes
Charmaine and the family
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ken G.
7 August 2015
home from home
We've known sam and charmaine for a good many years and been threatening them with a visit for nearly as long,this year we kept our promise and had such a wonderfully relaxing holiday .the gite was lovely with good sized rooms well equipped a smashing warm pool that my 11 yr old would not get out of. Charmaine made sure we had everything we could need including the welcome hamper that was very much appreciated. We loved our stay so much weve booked for next yr 10/10.thankyou see you all soon
ken G.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Hey it's was so great to finally have you guys here, it was important you had a lovely time, we can't wait to see you again,
Thank you for staying xxxxxxx
Loved our stay at property. Hosts were lovely and communication great for any issues. Property was as decribed cosy, clean and set up perfectly. Hosts even provided us with a welcome package on arrival of food and wine!!! Loved every minute of our stay and the private pool was so relaxing and well maintained. Highly recommend booking this property for your stay in france. Requires a car hire as a note to get around rest of france if you so wish but there are small towns close by like bergerac and castiollnes which are lovely. All in all fantastic stay and really was a home from home. Thankyou charmaine for such a welcoming and great property!!!!
What a great find!! If you’ve got kids & want to come away to a property where they won’t get bored, this is for you!
We’ve stayed in lots of French gites but this one has been the best in terms of the attention to detail, what’s included & as other people have mentioned, the amazing welcome hamper!
Sam & Charmaine are lovely people who clearly work hard to make your holiday enjoyable - they were always available for advice on where to eat, which markets where good, the best local swimming spots.
Would recommend this place without hesitation if you’re travelling with your little ones!
Beth T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
thank you so much
that is so lovely to hear you had a great time at the house
it was so lovely to finally meet you after such a while
hope to see you again
take care
charmaine
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
26 May 2016
Wonderful holiday retreat for kids
What a little gem on a holiday gite and the owners couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. With two young kids in tow it is not always easy to keep them entertained, but with a trampoline, swings, outdoor den and everything you could possibly need for kids provided for you in the gite, it made life so much easier. A huge thank you to Charmaine for making our stay so amazing!! We did a different excursion every day, having to travel up to a max of an hour to find some great experiences for young and old. Would recommend to anyone - adults if you wish to get away from it all and enjoy the local vino and chill out time - and especially if you have children. Couldn't ask for more!!
Pamela C.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us, it was so lovely to finally meet you and your lovely family, the fun the children had in the first 5mins was so lovely to see. Glad you managed to get out and about, it's a great area to visit so lovely places, also glad you managed to relax also it's so important on holiday,
Hope to see you all again.
Take care
Charmaine
Charmaine and Sam are the best. They are there but they are not there, if you know what i mean. The house is very pretty and complete and we had a blast staying in the house. We were with 4 adults and a 1.5yo baby and the fence around the pool is Just the best. We Could sit on the terrace and our Son Could walk around and play in the garden without being at risk.
We had a great time and will be coming back for sure!
Thanks Charmaine and Sam!
Lars F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
thank you so much for the wonderful review. it was so lovely to finally meet you all after all the communications. yes please come and visit again, you will be more than welcomed.....thank you again
safe journey home
from
charmaine and Sam
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley F.
25 August 2018
Such a wonderful place!
This is our second visit to this gîte in Cahuzac and we have had a wonderful holiday. We have never gone back to the same place twice so it’s very telling that we returned here!
The gîte is cosy and comfortable and exceptionally well-equipped. The new playhouse is a wonderful addition and the kids have been spoilt for choice about how to spend their time.
The pool is fab, the challenge is getting the kids out of the pool at the end of the day!
We have eaten every meal outside on the covered terrace which provides welcome shade.
Charmaine and Sam are wonderful hosts and I can’t recommend the place enough - go on, book now!!
Kimberley F.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
hi.....we are so glad you stayed with us again, we look forward to seeing you all again some other time......take care
charmaine
Everything was just amazing!! Charmaine and sam was always on hand if there was anything you needed to know.The gite was just as you would want it to be,infact it was better!!!!! Charmaine has thought of everything you need home from home.sam would come round early some mornings to clean the pool,we enjoyed our chats with him.The pool and gardens were the icing on the cake,we spent alot of days just round the pool,heaven!! The pretty town of castillonnes was a 10 minute walk,with afew bars and restaurants and twice weekly markets.The town of Bergerac was a 20 minute car journey and was just so beautiful, we went there a few times.We loved every minute of our holiday,thankyou Charmaine and sam.
Kevin C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chloe H.
18 July 2017
A perfect gite for a young family
We spent a week in this lovely gite with our 2 children (5 and 7). Charmaine met us on arrival where we received an amazing welcome hamper which was much appreciated by all!
The gite was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. Outside there is plenty to keep the kids entertained - swimming pool, table tennis, trampoline, swings and even a den full of toys.
We enjoyed evenings tasting local wines and bbqing on the terrace - surrounded by lavender and the sounds of crickets it was very relaxing.
We hired a car (which I'd recommend due to the out of town location) and we were in a great position to visit lots of local towns. We also hired bikes but be warned it is quite hilly nearby!
It was a relaxing week and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Charmaine is a fantastic host and goes out of her way to make sure everyone is happy - all the little details really make a difference. Thank you for having us. :)
Chloe H.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us, it was so lovely to meet you all.
Glad you had a relaxing time, so important to have those little things that makes a difference.
We look forward to maybe seeing you again.
Take care
Charmaine
Archival
10/10 Excellent
5 June 2014
Holiday 2013
Our first impression of the Gite was the warm greeting we received from Charmaine who was waiting for us on arrival to show us around. The property is in a beautiful peaceful setting, we were hardly aware we even had neighbours and loved the horses in the next field. Comfortable furnished and immaculately clean the Gite is great for families or groups alike. The kitchen was well equipped complete even with baking utensils in case we needed cake! The terrace is lovely making solitary relaxation a compulsion and social entertaining a breeze. The pool was delightful at all times of day and night and was maintained during our stay. There are plenty of sun loungers great for a tan or indeed stargazing at night. With lots of local and tourist information to hand we couldn't fit everything in and will be back to see more soon. There were numerous little touches to make us feel at home and our holiday run smoothly, and it was great to have a dishwasher and washing machine on hand as well. Many thanks Sam and Charmaine and we hope to see you again soon
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
o thank you, that is lovely to hear, we loved making your stay as comfortable as possible, its very important to us that you feel at home. we hope to see you again, we have a few more new things, have a look, take care and thank you again x
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane Graham
30 July 2015
Fantastic Gite
From the moment we enquired about the gite we experienced excellent service from Charmaine and her family. The gite is in a good location and had a lovely view.
The gite is equipped to the highest level, Charmaine ensures that you have everything to hand to be able to get straight on with your holiday. We were greated by Charmaine who showed us round and she had left us a lovely hamper full of lots of goodies. Added to that she really thinks of everything and supplies all the practical little bits and bobs you need as well.
The gite was lovely and clean and the beds spotlessly clean and made up for our arrival. She also supplied lots of lovely fluffy towels and even some for the pool.
The garden was lovely and you can sit and dine outside surrounded by beautiful lavender. There is lots to do in the garden, the pool is a good size and was nice and clean and warm. Added to that there was swings and a trampoline and a table tennis table.
We had a lovely holiday and would highly recommend it.
Thank you Charmaine and co for letting us stay in your lovely gite ... A real home from home ... Lots warmer than ours tthough with a fab pool x
Jane Graham
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us, it was lovely to finally meet you after our messages to each other.
Glad you enjoyed your time here, we like to try and make it as comfortable as possible, and feel it's like a home from home but with some added little extras.
We hope to see you again, good luck with your new venture and best wishes to the family
From Charmaine and the family x
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley F.
20 June 2015
A wonderful place to stay
We have stayed in many holiday properties over the years, both in France and in the UK but I have to say, this place beats them all.
Charmaine couldn't have been more helpful, emailing several times before our holiday to check on our specific requirements, and during our holiday just to make sure everything was okay and we weren't in need of anything.
The house itself is wonderful. We arrived to a beautiful hamper of goodies and a fridge of cold beers, just what we needed after a long journey! Charmaine and Sam have literally thought of everything, from the children's toys and books available, to a basket of toiletries in each room and info about what to see and do. The house is amazingly well equipped, I didn't need to bring half of what I brought - you'll find salt, pepper, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, tea, coffee, linen, towels, washing up liquid, soap, sponges, rubber gloves, picnic plates, napkins and even skewers for the bbq!
The house is very comfortable but it's the outside which really sells this place. The covered terrace is a wonderful place to sit all day, looking up to the bastide town of Castillonès, from breakfast from the local boulangerie to your evening bbq. The pool is fabulous and the cover keeps it nice and warm and keeps the sun off when you're swimming. The garden is beautiful, packed with lavender bushes and honeysuckle whose scents waft to you as you sit and enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace. The trampoline and swings also went down very well with our little boy.
I honestly don't think we've stayed in a better place and, believe me, we are very fussy! It truly is a home from home and you really feel looked after by Charmaine and Sam. We can't recommend it highly enough!
Kimberley F.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Wow thank you, we are so pleased you have had a lovely stay, we try to make sure you have everything, we try to make it like being at home, so you don't have to buy any extra bits and bobs......more time for you to enjoy your holiday.
We just love looking after our visitors.....
I always want to make sure you are happy, it make me happy!!!!
Take care and thank you again for your lovely beautiful review.
Come back again
Charmaine xxxx
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anne-Christine C.
5 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Été 2023 canicule
La maison a du potentiel mais elle a besoin de travaux. Des portes qui ne ferment pas, énormément d’araignées à l’intérieur de la maison et malheureusement pas de Clim !
Anne-Christine C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Merci pour votre avis. Oui, nous examinerons la mise à jour. Dommage qu'il fasse si chaud. 40plus. Oui, les ventilateurs n'étaient probablement pas suffisants pour faire face à la canicule. Merci beaucoup Charmaine et Sam
Beautiful roomy gite with a private garden and lovely pool.
We loved our stay here. The weather was pretty hot (late August) but the garden and outside dining area offers lots of shade and the pool temperature was perfect. The pool is partially covered which was a godsend, no need to smother the kids in suncream constantly. The gite itself was very well equipped with all you could need, especially the kitchen. From toilet paper and household bits to candles, plasters, DVDs and extension leads. We couldn't ask for better hosts, who went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay, even providing a lilo for the kids not 12 hours after us mentioning we couldn't find any locally! Wifi was great so both kids were happy when not in the pool or playing table tennis. Highly recommend, especially for a family.
Nous avons été enchantés, notre petite fille a bien profité de la piscine. Les hôtes sont charmants et la maison très accueillante.
Encore merci pour votre accueil.
Annick
Séjour en famille avec un enfant de 3 ans.
La maison est très fonctionnelle, propre, calme et très bien équipée.
L'extérieur est un paradis pour les enfants et la belle piscine a été très appréciée par petits et grands.
Charmaine est très accueillante, disponible et réactive.
Nous conseillons fortement cette belle maison.
Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine, il y a absolument tout le nécessaire pour passer un bon séjour sans se soucier de quoi que ce soit , Charmaine est charmante , nous reviendrons !
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour où nous avons apprécié la propreté des lieux et une bonne communication avec la propriétaire.
La maison est au calme et agréable malgré le fait qu'elle sente l'humidité dans certaines pièces. Le trampoline et la balançoire ont été apprécié par les enfants mais se dégradent, c'est dommage.
En globalité c'est une maison agréable où tous les équipements sont adaptés pour une famille avec bébé, c'est super.
L'emplacement est très au calme et apprécié également.
Propriétaires très aimables.
Amélie V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
merci d'être venu séjourner à la maison. nous examinerons les choses que vous avez mentionnées. mais sinon c'est bien de savoir que tout allait bien. merci encore.hamerci d'être venu séjourner à la maison. nous examinerons les choses que vous avez mentionnées. mais sinon c'est bien de savoir que tout allait bien. merci encore.ha Passes un bon été. Meilleurs voeux Charmaine et famille
About the host
Hosted by charmaine harrell
the villa is family run by myself and my husband Sam, and sometimes our little children!!!!!!!!!!! we moved to France to have a slower pace of life but we have been more busy than ever. we love living here and with the knowledge we have of the area, we can let you know where is lovely to go. and what to see.
we want you to come and enjoy a holiday that feels like home from home.
we look forward to meeting you, in the south of France soon
Charmaine and Sam x
Why they chose this property
we like to provide you with extras so you dont need to worry about the little things, eg dishwasher tablets, washing powder, we love the gite as if it was a home not just a place for you to stay and sleep, we want you to relax and just unwind from the stress of your normal home life. children or any age will enjoy staying, there is a trampoline, tennis table, dvd's and free wifi !!!!!!!!!!!!! but best of all a private pool, suitable for young and older children and adults, to play relax, it as a cover to keep the sun off in the heat of the day, and can be closed to protect from the rain if it come when you stay!!!! (fingers crossed it stays away) its near to the local airport of Bergerac, 25 mins approx, there is a number of markets to visit, and wine caves to visit when you need to pull yourself away from the pool !!!!
all in all a great place to stay
p.s the reviews say it all !!!!!!!!
What makes this property unique
lots of extras, that you wont need to buy, so save you the room in your suitcase, and save you some money. home from home is what we want to offer you, ask us what we offer.