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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Tourism Office of Ribérac15 min drive
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean16 min drive
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office17 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)81 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Tucked away in its own grounds along with the owners house, and hidden from the road, makes this a real hidden gem and s...

Ivor S.

Aug 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border

Nestling on the hillside between the picturesque Roman villages of Bouteilles and St Paul de Lizonne, in a pretty and interesting corner of rural south west France, this former tobacco farm has been lovingly restored, retaining a traditional French country feel. Centred around a shaded courtyard, L’Erable is a charming conversion of one of the ancient single storey barns, sitting alongside the main farmhouse inhabited by ourselves.
L’Erable is an immaculately presented, light and airy house radiating warmth and a friendly atmosphere. The carefully designed interior centres around the extensively equipped farmhouse kitchen. Attractively furnished to compliment the many traditional country features inc. beams and mellow stone walls. French doors permit the sun and warmth to filter in from the courtyard, benefiting from two pretty terraces, back and front, both with comfortable furniture on which to enjoy the tranquil country surroundings.

BEACHES AND WATER PARK: River beaches: Aubeterre which is 8 miles away has a lovely river beach with grassed play area, cafe and restaurant. St Aulaye (14 miles) has the same, together with water slides! Water park: 40 mins away in Augouleme, Nautilis water park with 50m indoor pools, diving pools, outdoor and indoor slides, wave machines. Large lake for fishing & water sports

SAINT SEVERIN: Situated just 3km from Saint Severin, where you will find all the usual village shops, butchers and bakers, as well as grocers, bank, chemist, newsagents, Post Office, doctors etc - not forgetting 3 bars/cafés and small family hotel with restaurant.

Property manager

Nigel Bates

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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

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

Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien

Located in Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien, this holiday home is in a rural area. Chateau de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Château de Mareuil. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Jardins du Coq - 7 min drive
Tourism Office of Ribérac - 15 min drive
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 16 min drive
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 17 min drive
Chateau de la Mercerie - 23 min drive

Getting around

Montmoreau Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Cloche - ‬13 min drive
‪Aux Petits Oignons - ‬14 min drive
‪Le Calice - ‬12 min drive
‪La Licorne - ‬8 min drive
‪Le Pitaud - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming single storey barn Dordogne/Charente border located?

This family-friendly Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of La Lizonne and Jardins du Coq. Plage De Petit-Bersac and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

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9.6/10

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ivor S., Abingdon nr Oxford

22 Aug 2023

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A HIDDEN GEM

Tucked away in its own grounds along with the owners house, and hidden from the road, makes this a real hidden gem and so private it seems like the rest of the world doesn't exist. Nigel & Lisa couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful throughout, and kept the place spotless, and the welcome 'goodies' were delicious - the pool was amazing, with a 10ft (approx) deep end but sloping up to shallows well suitable for children. The house & especially the kitchen was so well equipped and by far the best property we have stayed at in France, (and this is the 20th time over 30 years we have self catered there). The region itself is tranquil and beautiful, with so many lovely towns and villages within easy reach, our favourite being Aubeterre (one of the top 100 beautiful towns in France) where lunch is a must. There is a great Bolangerie (and well equipped Spar shop) just up the road in St. Saverin, with Riberac just 15mins away for supermarkets and a brilliant Friday market. Many thanks to Nigel & Lisa making our holiday so special, and look forward to seeing you again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mario d.

19 Aug 2023

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Twee leuke weken in de Dordogne

Twee heerlijke weken doorgebracht in maison neuve bij de vriendelijke eigenaars Nigel en Lisa. Prima locatie in een mooie en rustige omgeving. Alles was aanwezig in het huis en ook het grote zwembad is een pluspunt. Zeker een locatie om terug te komen!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacques f.

16 July 2023

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un séjour au calme, dans la nature avec le chant des oiseaux! très agréable. l'hôte est charmant .

séjour en famille dans cette maison très cosy. la maison est très jolie te très confortable. Dans les champs et les arbres; pas un bruit à part le chant des oiseaux. nous avons même vu des biches dans le jardin! très belle piscine, beaux extérieurs.L'hôte est charmant et discret. Nous vous conseillons ce séjour!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

30 Aug 2022

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Superb! A relaxing swimmers’ paradise

We had an amazing stay at Nigel and Lisa’s gîte. It had everything we needed and Nigel and Lisa were the perfect hosts. As a keen swimmer, the pool is the cleanest I’ve swam in and has a deep end for diving. It’s a very peaceful and relaxing environment and just a short drive to some pretty towns and river beaches. Our girls particularly enjoyed the beach at Lac Jamaye with its free kayak and paddle board activities. Coffee and milkshakes at the up cycling cafe in St Severin also went down a treat!! We holiday in France a lot and It’s the best property we have stayed in. Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Aug 2022

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Excellent stay in a peaceful property

Outstanding gite. Our family of five found only one 'problem' during our two-week stay. Was it the view? Nope. The view was lovely from the very peaceful terrace. Pool was large, warm, private and sheltered, with a great deep end, with also shaded areas to read and sunny areas to lounge on unbroken, comfy sun loungers and soak up the sun. Japanese garden quirky, with many other places outside to sit. Kitchen spacious and had everything we needed (save for one thing). Beds comfy and there was a range of pillows. The sitting room comfortably would fit six film watchers. The owners had just updated the TV and so we briefly seemed to lose satellite telly to watch the Women's Euros, but that problem was quickly remedied. But it would be best to ask Nigel about the tv/dvd situation. It was fine for us. We watched Netflix. Dining table comfortably fit six diners, as would the terrace area, which was well enough lit to play board games at night. There is enough area to play badminton and to kick a ball around. Local village of St Severin is 7 minutes by car and sells most things in a (very friendly) Spar shop, and has restaurants and bars (not tried). Riberac is 15 mins away for larger supermarkets and more restaurants and bars. Angouleme is 45 minutes away. Perigueux is also 45 mins away and prettier but slightly smaller than Angouleme. The market at Chalais on a Monday will set you up for cold meat and cheese, plus lots of cheap summer clothes, trinkets, English novels, good lunch. The owners of the gite are incredibly responsive, friendly and discreet. They dealt with all issues immediately (but the issues were not about anything wrong; there was never anything wrong). We and our three daughters (15, 17, 19) really enjoyed the very peaceful, roomy, friendly atmosphere and comfy gite. Wi-Fi good. Negatives? We've stayed in many French properties over the years and this was the best. It is more geared towards older teenagers than younger children. It didn't have as many outdoor games or indoor board games or books as some places, but we always come prepared anyway. The only criticism was the lack of cereal bowls. (They had pasta bowls but only one cereal bowl.) So, if it's a surfeit of cereal bowls you are after, try somewhere else. But if it is a very peaceful and comfortable gite representing excellent value for money with really good hosts that you would be genuinely tempted to return to again and again, try this place out.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Annelies D.

23 July 2022

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Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay with Nigel and Lisa. Two kind people who are very helpful. The house was perfect for the four of us. Our little kids (4,5 and 1,5) had a blast, especially the pool was a big bonus. Very quiet surroundings. We would definitely recommand.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gérard D., MIONS- FRANCE

24 Aug 2021

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superbe samaine calme et charme ...

Un grand merci a Lisa et Nigel pour leur accueil et leurs attentions leur présence discrète mais tres sympathique . La maison est parfaitement conforme aux photos , la déco et les fonctionnalités mises a disposition sont tres agréables les appareillages ménagers de grande qualité la piscine isolée est superbe et inspire la farniente Le lieu dit est tres calme et tres reposant avec de nombreuses activités ou visites culturelles dans un rayon proche et les magasins nécessaires sont à proximité ainsi que des marchés de producteurs Nous avons passé un excellent moment chez Lisa et Nigel et nous en garderons un très bon souvenir .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt V., Belgium

1 Aug 2021

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TOP

What else can I say. All the positive reviews are 100% true. We had a perfect holiday. House & location are great. Nigel & Lisa are outstanding.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

3 Sept 2019

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Lovely stay

Lovely stay in a very good location. Would stay in the property again and return to the area.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

13 Aug 2019

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Super stay

Just back from an enjoyable stay. The accommodation was perfect for our family, clean, spacious & well equipped. Nigel was helpful & attentive without being intrusive. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dieter G.

2 Aug 2018

Tolles Ferienhaus mit großem Pool in einer ruhigen Landschaft

Wir waren mit dem Ferienhaus, dem gut gepflegten Poolwasser, den Betten und Bädern rundherum glücklich und sehr zufrieden. Die Räume sind einserseits zweckmäßig aber auch mit zahlreichen Bildern und Kunstobjekten geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt, nicht zuletzt wegen der guten Betreuung durch Nigel sehr genossen. Wir kommen gerne noch einmal zurück. Es gibt dort kein deutschsprachiges Satellitenfernsehen aber wir haben es in den 3 Wochen auch nicht wirklich vermisst.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

29 June 2017

Gorgious holidays, wonderful host

La Canicule bis 38 Grad war wunderbar erträglich: Pool, Baumschatten, klimatisierte Schlafzimmer - so genossen wir den Hochsommer im Juni. Nigel war ein wunderbarer Gastgeber, sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Morgens durch die Hügel nach St. Séverin zum Bäcker, am Freitag nach Ribérac auf den Markt, nachmittags zum Apéro in Allemand, das war eine sehr entspannte und wunderschöne Woche.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

11 Sept 2015

Peaceful Bliss

After an horrendous journey we were so relieved to see L'Erable looked as pretty as it does it the pictures. Lovely welcome pack including some lovely white wine chilling nicely in the huge American style fridge, within 10 minutes we had forgotten all about the awful journey. As previous people have said the kitchen is so well equipped with every thing you could possibly need ! Lovely large pool which is not overlooked so nice and private. All in all a wonderful place to stay and we will be back :-) L & G - Surrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

9 Mar 2015

Peace & Quiet

Have been coming to this area of France for the last 10 years and the last 3 years we have stayed at L'Erable! Can't say much more than has already been said, wonderfully equipped and great to have the 3 bathrooms. Probably the cleanest pool we have ever used and very private. As previous people have said, Linda and Nigel are on hand if needed but very discreet. Yes we will be coming back :-)

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

26 July 2013

Lovely well equipped property.

This property provides you with everything needed to ensure a great stay. The kitchen is very well equipped with two ovens and a big fridge/freezer which is great when there are six people. It also provides cold filtered water and ice cubes which we made great use of. The pool area offers sun and shade which was great as the weather was hot. The surrounding towns offer nice days out if you want to leave the house and pool. We would love to go back, which we rarely want to do.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

6 July 2012

Do we really have to go home??

What a lovely surprise awaited us in France, this must be the nicest property we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in quite a few on our many trips to France. The Barn was absolutely beautiful, from the furnishings, the huge TV, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, all we could have hoped for and then some. Linda and Nigel have thought of everything, some things we needn't have taken with us. The kitchen was more than well equipped for all of our meals, a fantastic fridge freezer so plenty of cold water and ice on hand. Linda and Nigel were around whenever we needed to ask a question but never invaded our space. The pool was brilliant, warm and clean with plenty of sun-loungers for that serious order of the day - sun bathing! They also provided a really lovely welcome pack for us with wine, butter, fruit and jam, totally unexpected but very welcome indeed :-) A real home from home and a place which we would highly recommend and somewhere we hope to return to. Thank you again Linda and Nigel for making our holiday so enjoyable. Jan and Rob Page

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

14 Oct 2011

Perfection!

We stayed here for two weeks but would have quite happily stayed much longer. This immaculate house is in a lovely, peaceful location with Nigel and Linda on hand next door should anything be needed. However, they are totally discreet and will not intrude. They have managed to provide a beautiful holiday home with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. They really have thought of everything! We have stayed in various holiday homes in France and they were all lovely but this is exceptional! Should we stay in this area again we wouldn't hesitate to re-book.

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

10/10 Excellent

lesley R.

17 Aug 2011

The Reillys and the Oyarzabals - July/August 2011

"Perfect House" "Perfect Location" "Perfect Hosts" All in all "Perfect"

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian S., Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4 Aug 2011

Super holiday house - highly recommended

The other reviews of L'Erable convinced us to book the house for our holiday this year and we were not disappointed. We can certainly confirm that L'Erable's facilities are as good as advertised and we were not disappointed in any way (except for the unseasonable cool weather, sadly). An extra facility that we discovered was the recently installed wi-fi which kept my ipad-using daughters happy. Nigel and Linda were great hosts providing advice about the local area (and a v. interesting look at Nigel's studio). Highly recommended - we tend to move around when booking holidays but if we decided to come back to this area, L'Erable would certainly be our first choice.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debby T., Chepstow, Monmouthshire

30 Mar 2011

September 2010

My family and I stayed for two weeks in September 2010, we had the most amazing holiday, the house was beautiful and had everything that we could have needed and more. The scenery and location are stunning and everyone in the surrounding villages and shops were polite and helpful. It was a pleasure to meet Nigel and Linda who were very accomodating and informative but yet respected our privacy at all times. I have already recommended L'Erable to many of my friends and will be returning very soon for another relaxing holiday.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter V., Belgium - Roeselare

18 Nov 2010

Our holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful house. Perfect by Linda and Nigel reception. We got a nice tour and a chilled bottle of wine. Perfectly maintained home. The beautiful swimming pool maintenance and beautiful garden with terraces were added for the children and ourselves. Nigel Thank you for the nice tips for excursions in the region. A beautiful holiday home. Sincerely Peter and Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

9 Sept 2010

Superb holiday!

We stayed in this property for 2 weeks and loved every minute of it. The house is the best that we have stayed in and far exceeded all of our expectations. It is superbly equipped, comfortable, spacious and clean. The pool is fantastic and very private. We cannot recommend this property highly enough, in fact we have already booked to go again for 2 weeks next year!

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

10/10 Excellent

19 Aug 2010

Fabulous Dordogne Holiday, Highly Recommended

We are a family of five, with three energectic teenagers, and spent a fabulous week at l'Erable in August. Linda and Nigel, the owners, made us feel very welcome and at ease there. The house, garden, pool and location are all absolutely stunning. The house is beautifully restored and all furniture, fittings and equipment provided are of the highest quality. It was especially good to have the use of such a great kitchen, unlike some we have experienced in the past, and the bathrooms too were all superb - very clean and a pleasure to use. The garden and pool furniture was all of a good quality too, with a very nice dining area outside and plenty of sun loungers and parasols to go round. We would definitely recommend L'Erable to friends and family, and wish we had had two weeks there instead of one! Thank you, Linda and Nigel for providing such a great holiday for us!

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred M., Lincoln UK

18 Aug 2010

Two week holiday July/August 2010

Choosing accommodation on the basis of website information can be a bit of a lucky dip; sometimes the reality is far different from the grand description! In the case of L'Erable high quality accommodation was described and was more than delivered. Rest assured that if like us, you look for great specification then you will not be disappointed. We particularly enjoyed the setting. Although the owners' house is on site, the barn is in no way overlooked and since Linda and Nigel take great care to keep a low key presence, you get the impression of having the whole place to yourself. The outdoor space is expansive. The large and sunny patio to the rear was a great place to relax in the evening and played host to many a barbeque. The large swimming pool is sited to get the best of the sunshine throughout the day and evening and importantly, is completely secluded. L'Erable is well situated for access to the many beautiful villages and towns in the area, none of which are more than 45 minutes drive away. We enjoyed visits to Perigeux and Brantome and canoed down the Dronne from the fantastic village of Aubeterre. Even given the poor exchange rate, dining out was at reasonable cost and the local food was excellent. As a family we can recommend this holiday experience without reservation. The owners are friendly, helpful and informative, the setting is very quiet, access to the area is good and most of all the accommodation is first rate.

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

10/10 Excellent

8 Aug 2010

A wonderful week

The moment we walked into Linda and Nigel's charming barn, we knew we were in for a treat. Everything was just as we hoped it would be. And more. The house is beautifully and tastefully designed. The kitchen comes straight out of an Ikea catalogue - gleaming white, top quality appliances and every utensil you could think of waiting to be discovered in the drawers. The sitting room/lounge is wonderful. There is a library of books and a CD collection guaranteed to relax and soothe the soul. The bedrooms were lovely and cool, the furniture was of an excellent standard and the bathrooms were of 5 star quality. The pool was gorgeous. Large umbrellas shaded the comfy, cushioned lounge chairs which surrounded the pool. The area around the pool was beautifully manicured. The countryside around the house was fabulous. We were surrounded by sunflowers, hay fields and scenic walks. Saint Severin, a village nearby, held such delights as warm croissants and cafe au lait. Aubeterre sur dronne has a lovely lake beach, and we spent many a happy hour relaxing by the water. Linda and Nigel were extremely helpful - always available for advice but never intrusive. Lovely lovely people. They made us feel very welcome. We will definitely return to this beautiful house, and would recommend this beautiful property without hesitation.