18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley

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Petit Roque cottage, Eastern Covered Terrace

Pool; 13 meters x 5 meters; view of valley beyond

view from the cottage of Dordogne River and Valley

Under the Hangar Terrace, view of Valley

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Pessac Sur Dordogne, Gironde

Chateau de Montaigne16 min drive
Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church26 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course27 min drive
Libourne (XLR)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

La Maison de Petit Roque is a delightful, rustic stone cottage, renovated for quiet summer holidays. It is ideal for couples or small families, peaceful and private. The cottage is set on the hillside vineyard in a large garden with fruit and nut trees. A spacious, sunny terrace, perfect for meals, BBQ, cocktails, offers panoramic views of the Dordogne River valley. French doors from the comfortable country kitchen, and from the living room open on to this terrace. The master bedroom with queen size double bed has French doors opening to an eastern, covered terrace. This terrace offers lovely views of the valley, ideal on hot afternoons. The second bedroom offers traditional wrought iron twin beds. Petite Roque is a 5 minute walk to a our family-run Taverne Belvedere (wines, artisanal beers and tapas ) which has a large terrace overlooking the Dordogne. Our local village for supplies and an excellent restaurant is only 5 minutes by car. The river - rent canoes or kayaks at the village - is just a 10 minute walk down the hill. For more information, please visit our family site - La Tourbeille Vineyard

Property manager

Mary or John Sandifer

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Of course, smoking is fine outside

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Juillac

Located in Juillac, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Chateau de Montaigne and Chateau de Rauzan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Les Jardins de Sardy and Plage des Bardoulets. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Pessac Sur Dordogne, Gironde

What's nearby

Chateau de Montaigne - 16 min drive
Bessineau Vineyards - 17 min drive
Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 26 min drive
Saint-Émilion Bell Tower - 26 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 27 min drive

Getting around

Montcaret Station - 8 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Palma Nova - ‬3 min drive
‪Château Martet - ‬16 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪La Pietra Calda - ‬14 min drive
‪Eric et Cecile Goubault de Brugiere - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 18th Century Cottage Farmhouse with Beautiful View of Dordogne River Valley located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Les Jardins de Sardy, Château Moulin de Peyronin and Chateau de Montaigne. DOMAINE DE GRIMARDY and Château Beynat are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lucie C.

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote and relaxing

We had a nice time staying in the cottage over ten days with our baby. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings, and the owners are very nice. We enjoyed the decently private yard with a view overlooking the nearby town and river, and made good use of the barbecue. The pool was great on those hot August days. A few small improvements would have made it perfect: would have been nice to have a high chair to feed the baby, we found the mattress a bit too firm for our taste, and a good cleaning of spider webs is in order. Overall we're happy to have stayed and would be happy to do so again.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

olivier R.

29 July 2020

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

Wonderful

Going back at the end of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

stéphanie c.

3 Sept 2019

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

Très beau gîte avec une vue magnifique sur Pessac sur Dordogne.

Très beau séjour dans un gîte authentique et tres fonctionnel. Pas besoin de climatisation au vu de l'épaisseur des murs. WIFI très efficace. Mary, la propriétaire du gîte a rendu ce séjour encore plus agréable grâce à son accueil chaleureux et bienveillant. Alexandre et Stéphanie.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Bruxelles

7 Aug 2019

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

Séjour très agréable et très calme

Mary & John sont des hôtes très attentifs et très souriants. Pour eux, il n'y a jamais de problèmes, car tout est résolu dans le sourire: notre réservoir d'essence était vide lors de notre arrivée tardive. La vue est magnifique: au milieu des vignes et plongeante sur la Dordogne et le village de Pessac. Le logement est très calme et l'ancienneté de la construction aux murs très épais nous a bien protégé de la canicule à près de 41°. Il est rustique mais tout le nécessaire y est. 2 endroits extérieurs permettent d'être abrités à différents moments de la journée pour déjeuner ou se reposer. La séparation végétale avec la maison des hôtes permet une intimité très appréciable. La piscine est grande et les parasols permettent d'y apporter une ombre bienvenue; n'y manquent que quelques transats pour s'allonger entièrement au soleil. Il s’agît d'un site que nous recommandons particulièrement.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thierry M.

23 Aug 2017

Excellent...

Le calme, le paysage, l'accueil de la famille, une maison confortable face à un superbe paysage, tout a été parfait. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, un grand merci...un lieu que l'on recommande

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Sue O., San Carlos

4 Aug 2016

A Wonderful Place to Stay in Pessac Sur Dordogne

In early June, my wife and I spent the most wonderful and relaxing week in the Gironde in a 300 year old cottage at La Maison de Petit Roque. The setting couldn’t have been more idyllic; the cottage situated on a hilltop at La Tourbeille Vineyard, and overlooking the Dordogne river from the rear terrace. The cottage is fully equipped with a large kitchen, bathroom with shower, washing machine, living room and two bedrooms. Lots of open area around the cottage with two outside terraces for dining and enjoying the scenery. You couldn’t ask for better hosts than John and Mary. Mary greeted us like long lost friends and was readily available to answer any questions or direct us to site-seeing, local dining, patisseries and farmers markets. Even though the cottage is located in a small village, you are still within an hour's drive to many sites, including Bordeaux, St. Emilion and Bergerac. We plan on returning to Petit Roque the next time we are in the Dordogne. What could be better than preparing a home cooked meal in your own cottage with ingredients that you purchased earlier from the local farmers market along with a bottle of fine wine from John and Mary's winery.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marie-caroline l.

23 July 2016

Magnifique endroit pour se ressourcer !

Une belle maison du XVIIIème, une vue imprenable sur la vallée de la Dordogne, un grand jardin arboré, une belle piscine juste à côté, bref, un petit coin de paradis. Il ne reste qu'à ajouter à tout cela, des propriétaires charmants, discrets, chaleureux et attentionnés. On a un seul regret, c'est de quitter trop vite cet endroit si paisible !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan Manuel V.

9 Dec 2015

Breathtaking view!

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful environment. The house is well equipped and the owner, Ms Sandifer, was warm and helpful (thank you, Mary). The best: a magnificent view with a small patio to enjoy it. A perfect French vacation!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise E., Auckland, New Zealand

8 Dec 2015

Lovely cottage in a lovely area

This was a very nice cottage in a lovely part of the world. It was well equipped, spacious and clean and in an idyllic setting in the vineyard with fabulous views over the Dordogne River. Mary and John were lovely hosts and John very kindly showed us around the winery and explained the wine making process to us. Do try some of their Rose wine which was excellent. We also loved the red squirrel that visited us daily to collect walnuts that had freshly dropped from the trees. The cottage is easy driving to the great and famous towns and villages in the area and Mary told us which were the best markets around. Do try Le Gensake restaurant in nearby Gensac, we had 2 wonderful meals there. Enjoy!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

YVES et SYLVIE T.

4 Dec 2014

séjour en Dordogne

Séjour très agréable dans ce joli gîte. Maison avec beaucoup de charme dans un environnement reposant et magnifique. Les propriétaires sont charmants. Ils nous ont fait partager les délicieux fruits et légumes de leur propriété. Le vin qu'ils produisent est également une réussite. Nous vous recommandons vivement cette location pour y passer de très belles vacances. Encore merci à Mary et John pour ce moment.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Denver, CO

21 Nov 2014

Countryside relaxation

Quiet & peaceful, a renovated farmhouse set in the midst of a working vineyard. Hosts Mary & John are the owners of Chateau La Tourbeille Bordeaux wines and we were the lucky guests to arrive the week of the 2014 harvest! We were given a "hands on" tour of the wine production which involved the mechanical harvesting, pressing and process involved in their vineyard along with a sample of two of the previously finished product. La Petit Rouge has all the comforts of home, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, great shower, spacious inside and out. This place sits high above the village of Pessac overlooking the Dordogne River with spectacular views. We took many day trips (St Emilion, a wine lovers paradise with all the local shops, 12th Century Chateau in Duras, farmers market in Bergerac and other local hikes). We easily could have stayed another week with so much to see and do in this beautiful area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

19 Nov 2014

Exceptional!

This was a very comfortable apartment and had everything we needed. It is well maintained and enjoys a beautiful location overlooking the valley. It is very quiet located in the vineyard operated by John and Mary who were happy to share their wine making experiences with us. We used this as a base to explore the right bank of the Bordeaux area and areas east. John and Mary were wonderful hosts helping us in many ways but not intrusive. We hope to return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

14 Nov 2014

Fantastic house and hosts with wonderful birds

Lovely house with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Great view from the patio which changed with different light and was great in the morning with mist clearing from the valley. John and Mary were super and made us feel very welcome.Lovely walks from the house. 36 species of bird seen in the garden and vinyard area. Every Blackcap and Pied Flycatcher seemed to have migrated through here. Brilliant holiday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bill m.

28 June 2014

Perfect

Perfect holiday, the gite is well off the road and not far from the farmhouse with a hedge and the pool in between. So it's private and quiet with lots of inside and outside space and loads of character. The pool is quite new, very clean and large. There are amazing views of the Dordogne river valley and Pessac village from the patio. The gite has everything you need and access to a large patio and a covered terrace. Very relaxing holiday, and a good location for leisure activities and the wine areas. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, our bags were late arriving and our hosts took receipt of them for us, really nice people, Always available and never intrusive. Plus a free bottle of wine and home made jam of course. Our weather was perfect also so nothing could have been better. We really enjoyed our time here. We stayed two weeks.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LOURDES G.

9 Jan 2014

Gorgeus place!

First time in France and we were so lucky to find this beautiful property where we spent an unforgettable week last summer. The cottage is absolutely gorgeus, quiet and peaceful. Kids loved it and we all enjoyed lots. It is a perfect spot with stunning surroundings and lots of places to be visited around. John and Mary are the perfect hosts, kind and always willing to help and give you the best hints.. We hope we will be back son..

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne J.

8 Jan 2014

lovely cottage - beautiful view - great wine

The cottage is lovely, very well maintained, clean and has everything you need. Mary and John were excellent hosts, providing us with great hints and tips around sight seeing and wine tastings. We were even supplied with vegetables from their garden and home made jam. What a treat! There is a huge lawn next to the house, so that is great for children to just run around and play.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

12 Aug 2013

Rustic Charm

We had an amazing stay at Le Petit Roque. The gite is very well equipped with everything one could need and with two terraces outside, one of which is covered, one can enjoy the beautiful surroundings whatever the weather. The new double bed is 160cm which makes a huge difference to ones comfort and the bathroom has an excellent shower. Wifi works well so although the general ambiance is of rustic charm all the mod cons one needs are there. Mary was a brilliant hostess from the initial gift of a bottle of their wine to the final goodbye. She was not in the least intrusive but around if you needed anything. This is on the edge of the Dordogne so the area is still very French and non touristy with the local restaurant at Flaujaques doing a splendid three course lunch for 11 euros. Lots to explore but if you want to veg out you could not wish to find a more authentic and comfortable gite.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vytenis A.

10 Jan 2013

A week in Bordeaux- Bergerac countryside

It was one of my best stays in France.An old farmhause itself is gorgeus, It doesn't looks like rest house from outside, but very charmfull and easy living inside. Surroundings are wonderfull - small villages full of french living style, vineyards of merlot and semillon. Location, if you want to see most of Bordeaux greatest areas, perfect.Thank you very much, dear Marie, for splendid week, care and vine.I'm more than sure to come back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucretia L.

9 Jan 2013

Eté 2012

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour au petit Roque en été 2012. A quatre : 2 adultes et deux jeunes enfants, nous avons tous profité de la semaine où nous y avons séjourné. La maison est très accueillante et fraiche en cas de grandes chaleurs. La vue de la terrasse est imprenable et superberb. Les proporiétaires sont charmants et tout particulièrement accueillants. Quant à la région elle offre de belles possibilités d'escapade.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

30 Dec 2011

Perfect Retreat for a Romantic Get-Away!

We stayed at La Maison du Petit Roque for the second week of our French Wedding and Honeymoon extravaganza, and after the hustle and bustle of the excitement of the big family stay at a nearby chateau it was exactly what we were looking for for a romantic escape to the peace and quiet of the countryside! The gite is basic, but perfectly comfortable and the owners, Mary and John, did everything possible to make us welcome and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Their home is a 2min drive / 10 min walk away and they let us use their pool every afternoon. For families with small children, please note that the pool is quite deep, and that the at the cottage, whilst fairly large, wasn't completely fenced off at he time (though I believe there was a project to do so afterwards so please check with he owners) so supervision would be needed. We also did some cycling and kayaking from the local village of Pessac, and ate at a couple of local restaurants - the Belvedere is well documented, but there are plenty of others and we found an amazing place with a €12 set menu (unfortunately I've forgotten the name!) Bergerac is an easy drive away, as is St Emilion and Bordeaux, and there are plenty of activities should you choose to seek them out - ever considered a balloon flight over St Emilion and the vineyards? Breathtaking! We highly recommend this cottage, and will definitely be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie

23 Dec 2011

Que du bonheur !

Quel heureuse découverte que ce Petit Roque ! Au calme, sans être tout à fait isolé; coquet avec de beaux meubles et bien équipé mais surtout offrant une vue splendide sur la valléee la Dordogne. La disponibilité et l'attention non invasives de la propriétaire sont également - selon nous - un point très positif. Plus la belle piscine à disposition. Le tout dans une région pleine de charme et découvertes au bout de chaque route.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

19 Oct 2011

A Dream Come True (Literally)

In June, we spent the most wonderful week ever at La Petite Roque. It absolutely exceeded our expectations -- sunsets at 10:30 pm, market fresh meals on the terrace, an unsurpassed view, fantastic location for daytrips, a friendly farmer as our neighbor, and John and Mary as the perfect hosts. I had dreamt of having such a holiday and my dream became a reality. My husband and I cannot wait to return and have been telling our friends about it ever since. I almost don't want to give our little gite a five-star review as it's such a special find, but that would be disingenuous. So here it is -- a very enthusiastic 5-stars!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

18 Aug 2011

Petit Rouge

We had two good weeks in this property, everything is exactly as advertised. We found the break very peaceful and everyone very friendly. Mary and John were very accomodating and the ideal hosts. The property has a large covered area which we really made use of if it was wet or too hot site out.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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25 Mar 2011

Paradise Found?

If there is a heaven, I hope the view matches the one from this cottage's terrace on a sunny day. Truly, the photos do not do it justice. The cottage is clean, cosy and private in a sort of idealized French rustic way. It is nestled quietly in a vineyard on an escarpment overlooking the beautiful Dordogne valley. Yet you are only five minutes from two villages and half an hour away from attractions such as wine tasting in St. Emilion, the chateau at Duras and the old town of Bergerac. The market at Castilion is entertaining and well worth a visit, even for a non-shopper like me. But don't go hungry, you'll return laden with food and clanking with wine bottles. Mary and John are excellent hosts, friendly and helpful when you need them. They live five minutes away in a gorgeous riverside estate where the swimming pool is located. We very much enjoyed our stay in September 2010 and would return again tomorrow if we could.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 Oct 2010

Traumhaft schön!

We enjoyed our holiday in Petit Roque in September 2010 very much: friendly and warm hospitality, lovely and calm countryside and plenty of room in the cosy house and romantic garden (roofed terrace) with a great view over the Dordogne. The cottage is tidy and well equipped. Shortly after leaving you think of coming again.

About the host

Hosted by Mary or John Sandifer

John & Mary Sandifer helped John's parents care for this family home and property since the early 1990's and assumed management in 2004. It has been our pleasure to welcome guests and manage the rental of the Petit Roque cottage since 1999. We are a French-American family with 3 children, and have lived in New York, London and Paris. But the Côte de La Tourbeille is the place we have always called home. In 2011 we took over the wine making work of the vineyard; our 2012 vintage won a gold medal in the Concours de Bordeaux. Since 2014 we also have been making a Rosé. "l'Esprit de Jeanne," and the La Tourbeille "Reserve" aged in oak barrels. Please see our story on our site

Why they chose this property

Le Domaine du Petit Roque on the Côte de La Tourbeille is a 100-acre property that has been in our family since the 1920's. The pastures are now used for raising grass fed cows (the vines benefit from this organic fertilizer ) and we are currently developing a large fruit orchard - John adores making home made jam. The guest cottage 'La Maison du Petit Roque' is set on the border of the vineyard, over looking the Dordogne River Valley.

What makes this property unique

When we walk the vineyard or the gardens here on this hilltop, we are always soothed by the calm atmosphere and transported by the wonderful views of the Dordogne River and Valley.