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Spacious Character Cottage with Pool Set In Delightful Countryside
Cottage in Vares with private pool and kitchen
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms Sleeps 4 165 sq m
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Varès, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Place, Moulin de Gorry8 min drive
- Place, La Maison de la Noisette25 min drive
- Place, The Garden of Lilies27 min drive
- Airport, Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Shower room 1
Shower only
Shower room 2
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious Character Cottage with Pool Set In Delightful Countryside
Recently renovated but still retaining its original features with exposed limestone walls and oak beams, Larrival Cottage, part-shaded by trees, looks across sloping fields to a stream and woods beyond.
French windows from the lounge and the kitchen open onto a large terrace, with ample space for sun-bathing, barbecues or just sitting with a glass of wine, reading and enjoying the views.
A stroll across the garden leads to our salt water swimming pool, or can be the start of walks along the stream and up into the woods.
Set in tranquil countryside, nevertheless it is only a 10-minute drive into our local town, Tonneins, on the Garonne, with all that it has to offer in terms of supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, post office and so on.
If you want somewhere closer to pop to for excellent morning croissants, our village shop is just a quick 5-minutes away.
This calm haven is an ideal place from which to explore all that Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde have to offer. This is a part of France where it is still a pleasure to take day trips along traffic-free roads through unspoilt countryside. To the South beckon Gascony, Armagnac country, Pau and the foothills of the Pyrenees. To the South West lie Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. To the North we find Monflanquin (one of France's "Plus Beaux Villages"), Bergerac, Sarlat and the famous Lascaux caves. To the West there is Bordeaux, St Emilion and the great wine chateaux.
And should you need help deciding what to do out of all that is on offer, the owners live within easy reach.
A recent comment in our guest book: "What a wonderfully beautiful cottage in which to spend our summer holiday. We have been holidaying in France for many years and can truthfully say this is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in – everything you need and more is here. The facilities are excellent. The surrounding area is a sea of tranquillity. Sue and Tod have been wonderful hosts. We will be back again next year!" (June 2019)
Your well-being
Our cottage is self-contained, within its own setting, so you can rest-assured you are the only ones who will have access to and be using the property, its terraces and surrounding gardens.
Please note, we do accept families with teenagers, but because we have two friendly but boisterous dogs, we do not accept families with younger children. It is important to us that our guests have a relaxed and comfortable time with us and that includes being at ease with our dogs.
French windows from the lounge and the kitchen open onto a large terrace, with ample space for sun-bathing, barbecues or just sitting with a glass of wine, reading and enjoying the views.
A stroll across the garden leads to our salt water swimming pool, or can be the start of walks along the stream and up into the woods.
Set in tranquil countryside, nevertheless it is only a 10-minute drive into our local town, Tonneins, on the Garonne, with all that it has to offer in terms of supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, post office and so on.
If you want somewhere closer to pop to for excellent morning croissants, our village shop is just a quick 5-minutes away.
This calm haven is an ideal place from which to explore all that Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde have to offer. This is a part of France where it is still a pleasure to take day trips along traffic-free roads through unspoilt countryside. To the South beckon Gascony, Armagnac country, Pau and the foothills of the Pyrenees. To the South West lie Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. To the North we find Monflanquin (one of France's "Plus Beaux Villages"), Bergerac, Sarlat and the famous Lascaux caves. To the West there is Bordeaux, St Emilion and the great wine chateaux.
And should you need help deciding what to do out of all that is on offer, the owners live within easy reach.
A recent comment in our guest book: "What a wonderfully beautiful cottage in which to spend our summer holiday. We have been holidaying in France for many years and can truthfully say this is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in – everything you need and more is here. The facilities are excellent. The surrounding area is a sea of tranquillity. Sue and Tod have been wonderful hosts. We will be back again next year!" (June 2019)
Your well-being
Our cottage is self-contained, within its own setting, so you can rest-assured you are the only ones who will have access to and be using the property, its terraces and surrounding gardens.
Please note, we do accept families with teenagers, but because we have two friendly but boisterous dogs, we do not accept families with younger children. It is important to us that our guests have a relaxed and comfortable time with us and that includes being at ease with our dogs.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Teenagers welcome. Provided ok with our dogs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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, 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
Vares
Located in Vares, this cottage is in a rural area. Barthe Golf and Marmande Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit La Maison de la Noisette and Les Allées Gourmandes. Ferme et Musée du Pruneau and The Garden of Lilies are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Varès, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Moulin de Gorry - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
- Plage de Gazaille - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
- La Maison de la Noisette - 25 min drive - 17.0 km
- The Garden of Lilies - 27 min drive - 18.8 km
- Aqualand Agen - 46 min drive - 61.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chez Marcel - 15 min drive
- Cafe Le Jaurs Brasserie - 8 min drive
- Le Genesis - 8 min drive
- Restaurant-camping de la Plage - 12 min drive
- Le Panorama - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sue Hedinger

After a lifetime of living and working in and around London, we decided to retire with our two dogs to France – a country we had come to love through many years of summer holidays. We started looking in early 2007 and within weeks had found and fallen in love with an old farmhouse and a tumble-down cottage that we transformed into our comfortable, secluded gîte.
Why they chose this property
We chose South West France and specifically Lot-et-Garonne because of its climate, tranquility and beautiful countryside.
What makes this property unique
Our guests tell us that staying at Larrival Cottage is like "home from home". This, in part, is because our spacious property is constructed, furnished and kitted out to the highest standard of comfort. The cottage sits within its own land and is totally secluded, so you have your own private space. However, if you need help or want suggestions for what to do whilst here on holiday, we can be on hand. And not least, for our guests who are dog lovers, Vita (our Airedale) and Bertie (a rescue mongrel) will take you to their hearts and contribute to the enjoyment of your holiday.
Languages:
English, French
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