Secluded Vineyard Windmill

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Coutures, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Duras Castle16 min drive
Chateau de Montaigne33 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course37 min drive
Libourne (XLR)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 1
Number of bathrooms: 2
Taxes of Tourism fee 1 EUR Per person / day may be collected during the booking process. If this is not supported, they must be paid to the host upon arrival.
This is a super special 18th century windmill without sails, set totally on its own amongst the vineyards with panoramic views. In the original windmill are 4 flooìrs of accommodation: a below ground bespoke shower room with mosaic tiles from the Maldives ( with above ground opening window); a ground floor oak bespoke kitchen including a Us fridge with filtered water & ice cubes etc; a 5 ringed gas cooker, a microwave; a small oven etc ; top sail room / lounge/ office area with panoramic views; first floor bedroom with 2 x single beds & inset washbasin in the thick wall, with a tiny oak semi -circular wardrobe All are separated by winding stone steps with working trap doors to the top lounge in which is a semi- circular leather settee & satellite tv.. and desk to work on. It is not recommended for the mobility restricted or very young children but otherwise is absolutely wonderful for young families; perfect for honeymooners ( first or Second!); couples of any age who can still manage steps. In the designer extension are to be found a small garden room with bi-folding doors and the most wonderful view, leading onto a terrace with a large electric awning; a shower room; a spacious double bedroom above with a king sized bed approached by a little drop down stairway & with a star gazing velux window above the bed ( with blind). It is presented in a romantic fashion. Outside there is the private & very pretty kidney shaped pool complete with its own jacuzzi in the steps with water at the same temperature as the pool; a separate large 6-7 man hot tub; a Bbq ; firepit etc. Magnificent location. Tiny but perfectly formed. bed settee on the ground floor extension & folding chair bed with all necessary bedding also available for those unable to climb stairs still wanting to experience this unique building or wishing to separate children of both sexes. Please note : unsuitable for a 6-7 people rental as only set up for 4 with indoor & outdoor furniture! The garden shed has been turned into a fully tiled laundry room for your convenience.

Property manager

Rita Thomas

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Water view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check in and out day MUST BE Saturday during July and August

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Coutures

This holiday home is located in Coutures. Bessineau Vineyards and Marmande Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Les Jardins de Sardy and Zoo de Mescoules.

Coutures, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Duras Castle - 16 min drive
Chateau de Montaigne - 33 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 37 min drive
Saint-Émilion Bell Tower - 40 min drive
Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 40 min drive

Getting around

Lamothe-Landerron Station - 20 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café des Sports - ‬6 min drive
‪Moulin de Bagas - ‬14 min drive
‪Chez Mireille - ‬11 min drive
‪Le Monseg' - ‬6 min drive
‪Le Tip Top - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Vineyard Windmill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Vineyard Windmill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Vineyard Windmill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Vineyard Windmill located?

Situated in Coutures, this holiday home is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Maison Guinguet and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Duras Castle. Chateau de Rauzan and Les Jardins de Sardy are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

LYDIE P., Elne

20 Sept 2020

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

Logement avec un charme fou

Les alentours et le logement ont un charme fou. Nous avons apprécié le calme de l'endroit et le panorama à perte de vue. Le logement a été très bien restauré et aménagé. C'est très émouvant de pouvoir vivre quelques jours dans un tel endroit. On pouvait se croire seul au monde, mais il suffisait de faire quelques kilomètres pour pouvoir faire nos courses ou trouver des restaurants à Monségur ou La Réole. Toute la famille s'est régalée avec la piscine, et le jacuzzi. Pour notre arrivée un panier avec de la nourriture nous attendait pour ce premier soir, et cela nous a fait bien plaisir.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Anja T.

24 Aug 2019

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

Schöne Anlage

Der Rapunzel Tower ist eine wunderschöne Anlage inmitten von weitläufigen Weinfeldern. Wer die absolute Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig. Es gibt einen großen Pool der zur Alleinnutzung zur Verfügung steht. Eine schöne Grillstelle mit Blick ins grüne. Wenn es Abends mal etwas kälter ist, kann man in den Whirlpool gehen und einen traumhaften Sonnenuntergang beobachten. Wir als Familie mit unserem stressigen Alltag zu Hause, haben hier zur absoluten Entspannung gefunden. Vielen Dank Rita für die tolle Zeit in deiner Windmühle

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa D.

24 July 2019

A wonderful mini-moon in the sun!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the tower! We stayed for the week after our wedding with our little dog Louis and loved every second - especially the gorgeous pool!! The tower is in a fantastic location with oustanding views of the surrounding vineyards. The garden is just perfect with lots of outdoor seating and a great BBQ area. Thanks so much to Rita for making our stay so special and all the lovely extras!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

11 Sept 2018

Get away from it all

We loved our week in the windmill! Received a warm welcome from Rita, who also kindly left a stash of provisions including two bottles of wine, pizza, salad, crisps, chocolate and other essentials to help us settle in. Plus treats for Molly the dog of course! The windmill is rustic and characterful - small but very well equipped. The outside is fantastic - the pool, the hot tub, the view... Totally peaceful and private in a beautiful part of France. Nearby town Monsegur has a lovely boulangerie for breakfast and we loved Sauveterre de Guyenne - very friendly tourist information office who took us on a quirky tour of the town with a glass of wine to finish. St Emilion only 40 minutes drive for wine connoisseurs but lots of lovely wine more locally - Maison du Vins in Duras very good, also friendly and you can try lots of different local wines. Thanks Rita - we'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2018

Fabulous, unique place to stay with amazing views of local countryside .

Beautiful setting and the windmill itself a unique and special property with fabulous views of the wonderful surrounding countryside from the pool area and very top of the windmill. As stated in the discription and previous guests, the stairs inside are steep and must be managed with extreme care. Rita our host was welcoming & there to meet us on arrival despite our delays en route and she provided some essential goodies for us which were very much appreciated. We had a lovely holiday full of wonderful memories of this characterful and unique place to stay in a beautiful region of France

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

23 Aug 2018

A little paradise

We had a fantastic week at La tour. It was perfect for us and our two jack Russell dogs. We loved the views, the large garden area, the swimming pool and the hot tub. We enjoyed cooking food on the barbecue each evening. It was easy to get provisions from the charming town of Monsegur, where there is a small supermarket. We also went to La reole for a bigger supermarket and to get the vet treatment for our dogs before our return to the UK. We visited a charming market in Sauveterre. The views from the sail room were magnificent and watching the Monday night storm was amazing. Overall, we had fantastic weather. Our host Rita was very friendly and welcoming and gave us a much appreciated welcome basket, including those essentials such as toilet roll and shower gel as well as a pizza and salad, a bottle of bubbly and red wine and treats for the dogs. The information provided by Rita was also extremely helpful, informing us about where we could shop, when the local markets took place and the nearest vet. The holiday was a great getaway from our usual busy lives. We will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

7 June 2018

Truly amazing!

We were so excited to spend our holidays at the tower after finding this unique property. We fell in love with it as soon as we arrived! It was our piece of heaven. Rita, who was delightful, was there to greet us and provided all the information we needed. There was a welcome basket containing such items as wine, chocolate, pretzels, tea, coffee, sugar, cleaning materials, bbq briquettes, matches etc, together with chilled Prosecco, pizza and salad for our first evening meal. Not forgetting beef treats for Wilsom, our 8 month old puppy. The property is truly enchanting, we couldn't wait to have a look around and the views were amazing. Our previous holidays have always been a package holiday to far away destinations, I have to say this holiday was one of our best we have experienced. It was so relaxing and we spent the days and evenings going at our own pace and enjoying bbq's in the garden each day and sitting chilling by the fire pit in the evenings and relaxing in the jaccuzi. We enjoyed the pool many times, even when the water temperature was a little chilly! Wilson loved the freedom of being able to explore the secure garden and looked forward to the local vineyard owner/ worker driving by on his tractor. He would slow down, give us a wave and let Wilson race long side him in the garden as he drove past. It is such an idyllic location yet not remote enough not to enjoy the local towns of Monseguer and Le reole. We enjoyed a few walks to Monseguer though the tracks amongst the vineyards where we enjoyed local markets, cafe's and a patteserie which sold the most delicious cakes, bread and chocolate. The tower is stunning and more beautiful when you arrive, we enjoyed putting down the working trap doors in the bedroom each evening, it was magical. Thank you so much Rita for your hospitality, we will defiantly look to stay with you again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

21 Aug 2017

Quirky luxury amongst vineyards

My husband and I had a lovely week at the windmill. It really is better than the photographs show. I want to tell all my friends about it but on the other hand keep it to myself so it doesn't get too busy and we can go back again! We took our bikes and cycled to Monsegur for groceries. There's a lovely boulangerie in the market square and lots of bars/cafes. If you are an experienced cyclist you'll love the hill climbs! We cooked every day at the windmill, making good use of the bbq. The small kitchen had everything we needed. The fridge with ice and filtered water on tap was much appreciated. The pool is great on hot days and the jacuzzi was real luxury! I loved all the different choices of outside seating/lounging options so you can always find a bit of shade if wanted. I found the stone steps were a bit of a challenge at night. I would advise caution to those with reduced mobility or small children. A week at the windmill is just right I think. It's the most magical place and we properly relaxed. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

8/10 Good

Gemma H.

15 Sept 2016

Stunning location, very quiet property

We have just spent a wonderful relaxing week at La Tour. The property is in the middle of the vineyards, with no neighbours, so if you are looking to get away from it all, this is the place to be. The pool was very refreshing, but it did take some time to clean each morning, as you are in the middle of the countryside! Generally we had a lovely stay, and if you are a couple looking for a romantic break this certainly fits the bill! The property itself is very small, so don't take too many things as there isn't really anywhere for storage. The gas camping stove is also very cramped, so we used the lovely BBQ area most evenings. It was also very hot when we were there, so we did have a little difficulty sleeping. We stayed with our daughter, who has just turned 2 years old. We were warned that the property is not very child friendly, but we were just extra careful and cautious. However I would not recommend the property for children aged 2-7. Our daughter slept in the Sail Room, but in a travel cot, and as she doesn't climb out we didn't worry about the stairs very much. However, we would not have been comfortable if she had been in a bed up there. The stairs are not for the faint hearted, and were very small when carrying her, but you do get used to them! Thank you to Rita for being a very friendly host!

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

10/10 Excellent

West M.

6 Sept 2016

Ultimate Chill out!

We are a family of four with two teenage daughters. Our week at the Tour was absolutely idillic. We all came away feeling totally chilled out which was exactly what we where after. It was the most beautiful location with the most fantastic views over the vineyards, rustic and quirky and totally unique, which is what we adored about it. Having a swimming pool and hot tub to ourselves was the icing on the cake. Shops and restaurants within a short distance was ideal for us. Our week there just flew by and we where very sad to leave.The host Rita and her son, could not do enough for us. Rita even posting stuff to us that we had left behind. We would highly recommend that if you want to experience something unique, individual,small but perfectly formed, this is the place for you. We certainly plan to return very soon.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey P., Manchester

14 May 2016

Impressive and comfortable property

This is without doubt the sweetest place we have ever been to. Small but perfect for me and my husband. The swimming looks over a huge panoramic of the french vineyards, which was amazing and the hot tub and american fridge that also dispensed ice cubes was great. There's a little town really close which was perfect to get bread and food in the morning and it also has a few restaurants which was great. It's super private and surprising well kitted out for a small property. This place feels like concentrated france! I recommend.

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

10 May 2016

Fabulous location, amazing property

We have visited this property twice now because we like it so much! The building feels completely unique, with a room on every floor - the living room is right at the top with windows all around giving fantastic views of the countryside. The owner was there to welcome us when we arrived and was very friendly and helpful. The outside facilities are perfect - a big garden with a good-sized pool, hot-tub, seating area and all important hammocks for lolling in. Virtually no traffic goes past, so it's perfect if you're looking to get away from it all. We've seen bats, lizards, toads and deer, and in the evening the cicadas start up - with no streetlights nearby its great for star-gazing too. The towns of Monsegur and La Reole are only 20 minutes or so drive away, so it's easy to stock up on supplies. Monsegur is an interesting town to wander around, with a market and bars and restaurants. We took our dog with us, and there is a vet in La Reole who is able to give the necessary stamps on the pet passport before you return home. Absolutely recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Rita Thomas

I am retired & have lived in France for 30 years, 25 of which I have rented out my properties.

Why they chose this property

A simply beautiful little building in a simply beautiful location. A real'wow!' factor inside & out ...memorably unique. A view to die for from the settee in the new extension as well as the panoramic views from the sail room. Extremely relaxing & de-stressing.. Hard to find a better location than this.....and even better in the flesh.

What makes this property unique

Quirky building; wonderful architect desined extension in keeping with the original windmill & designer set pool. Quirky inside, too, marrying modern with historic. Panoramic views; very quiet, local beauty spot location yet only 3 mins drive to the nearest tiny bastide town for all amenities. It stands completely alone amidst the vines...not at the bottom of the owner's garden or next to it. Just a marvellous little property on all counts.