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Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Coutras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Le Village du Livre
    3 min drive
  • Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church
    21 min drive
  • Saint-Émilion Bell Tower
    21 min drive
  • Libourne (XLR)
    7 min drive

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About this property

Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house.

Set in a peaceful hamlet of 3 houses on the edge of the river l'isle. The large covered terrace its a great place to sit and unwind, share a bottle of wine after a day trip to Pomerol or Saint-Emilion both only 20 mins drive? The decor is simple, practical and stylish, big airy rooms, log burning stoves in the living room and dining room for the cooler months.
Ideal for a family holiday with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. The exceptional covered terrace, which runs the full length of the house is great for outdoor dining and barbecues, playing table tennis, or just enjoying the view. A private saltwater swimming pool (10x5 mt and 1.5mt deep)is situated just off the terrace, surrounded by wood decking, a low wall on one side and a gated entrance. A small gate separates the top area from the bottom where there is access to the river for the two 2-man canoes available with life jackets (2 adult & 2children sizes) this area is unfenced.
4 larges bedrooms for 8 adults all with private bathrooms. two bedrooms with shared bathroom.
The medieval city and historic wine center of St Emilion is 20 km away, offering a wide selection of restaurants, wine tastings and châteaux tours. The wide, sandy beaches of Arcachon and Lacanau are about an hour and a half’s drive away and the market town of Libourne, has a good market on a Sunday, is 15 km away.

We live and work from an adjoining house and garden and share the entrance drive. We are here if you need us.
The minimum number of guests is 6 minimum or max 12
minimum stay 2 nights.

The House is only to be used with the authorized number of people.
No events allowed. No extra beds are available.
This is a private family house.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Le Village du Livre. You'll find features like an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Le Village du Livre and 13 minutes from Château Siaurac
As a guest of this farm stay, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Coutras farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Joanna PALMER

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed in the house ,

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We allowed family reunions, birthday parties
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras
Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House
Near Saint Emilion Fab Terrace Pool Big Family House
Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras
Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras
Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House

Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite
It was the trip of a lifetime and our host, Jo, could not have been more fantastic! Attentive and knowledgeable about everything we needed. A perfect place for visiting the entire area. We stayed 5 weeks and had a total of 39 people stay during that time. Everyone loved the house. A perfect place for celebrating with family and friends. Jo suggested Chef Celine for special meals in the house and she was amazing. I did not want to leave. A truly magical place!
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Brilliant area for our family and friends, house was perfect for activities and comfort. Happily spent time cooking and eating in around the lovely dining table… also breakfast outside. Trips to St Emillion for lunch and vineyard tours was e joyed by all. Jo a great and helpful host. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb house, beautiful location. Perfect!
Where to start? The house is stunning and if anything the online listing undersells it. We visited as a 3-generation family group in summer 2024 with ages ranging from 15 to 77, everyone in the group fell in love with the place. The bedrooms are all beautifully presented, quiet & cool and the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are all well-equipped and the house was immaculately clean when we arrived. The kitchen too is excellent with plenty of room, crockery, utensils, cutlery etc to cater for the size of group the property can accommodate. We hardly used the dining room or sitting room, but again they looked lovely - stylish, comfortable and appropriately sized for the house. The outside space, where we spent the majority of our time, is amazing. Again there's plenty of room for every one, the pool is perfect - a real sun trap and a great size, and the river is lovely to swim in or kayak on. The outside cooking area made for sociable evenings (nobody left inside prepping dinner, when you decide to eat at home). For days out - Coutras is around a 30min train journey to Bordeaux and about the same car journey to St Emilion The owner, Jo, is a super host and we couldn't have felt more welcome. Can't wait to return. Thank you Jo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
French Farmhouse
We had a great week in this lovely property. Excellent kitchen for cooking the local produce and a fantastic covered area for eating, relaxing, fun and games. Jo was a very good host. Would highly recommend for a family or group holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M., Brisbane Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect French Farmhouse Experience
Wonderful spacious home with multiple areas to spread multiple friend group around. Great amenities well equiped. BBQ and pool bonus. Great host-Joanna was super helpful and don’t forget to get her to explain about the history and work that has gone on in this well loved home. Thank you for a perfect stay. Only negative is we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Vielle Ferme
A fantastic home base for our extended family to explore the Bordeaux region!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nic
Lovely holiday enjoyed by all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house for a family holiday.
The house was voted by all the family as the best large holiday home we have stayed in. We particularly loved the large covered terrrace. We were 3 generations including 6 teenagers, but the house was well equiped for children of all ages. All the rooms were beautufully furnished, thought we didn't have the need to use the formal dining room or sitting room. The access to the river at the bottom of the garden was a bonus, allowing canooing (canoos provided) and paddleboarding fun and it was wonderful to spot all the kingfishers who live there. Jo was very welcoming and friendly and I am sure would have been very helpful if we had needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Sambrook

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family July 2023 Week
Jo is a super hostess and responded instantly to any requests. The house was very well equipped. The layout of the property was perfect for our needs: 2 grandparents, 4 other adults, 2 teenagers and 2 10-12 year-olds. Setting is lovely, on the river and 2 kayaks provided to enjoy. Highlight for us was the huge covered area. Housed the BBQ, a lounge area, dining table and games area. We spent most of the time in this great space. A very enjoyable family Break!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends
I absolutely loved the property. So much space for two families with grown up kids. Bedroom and bathroom each and all lovely. Fab kitchen and equipment. Glorious garden and pool area with river frontage for canoeing. Well equipped for all the activities and games and books galore. Jo the host is absolutely lovely and I can’t wait to revisit. A little drive to St Emilion and some wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large family
Family of 12 - 3 generations including a toddler and 3 year-old. House much bigger than expected. Beds comfortable, plenty of bathrooms. Great outdoor spaces including swimming pool, huge terrace, and access to river for kayaking. All very secure for little people with gates and a walled pool area. Great cooking facilities and bbq. We loved our stay! It's rural, 20 min walk to nearest town. (Slight negative was poor internet/wifi). But truly a great place for a holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C., Geelong, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
The Farmhouse
A wonderful 2 weeks with family in an iconic French farmhouse by the river. Fantastic weather and a swim in the pool everyday. There is so much more to Coutras than we expected, the surrounding areas and Chateaux’s everywhere made for a perfect holiday. And none more than our wonderful host Jo.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
La vielle ferme experience
Attractive, well laid out, thoughtfully equipped and catering superbly for the needs of our extended family (3 generations) through a range of options which allowed the younger members of our party to be as active as they wished whilst ensuring a more sedate alternative for the more mature. A great place to spend a holiday. The area itself also offers a breadth of experiences to suit all tastes whether they be cultural, wine (the vineyards of St Emilion are a short drive away) or family fun activities eg water parks, paddle boards, velorail all within 15 minutes of the property. Jo herself, was very supportive and always on hand to answer questions, the perfect hostess. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We were a group of 8 adults and 3 children. The house was lovely with large rooms, ensuite bathrooms and a very large terrace that we used for meals and relaxation. The kitchen is very well-equipped. The swimming pool is great and was used a great deal. Overall, I can recommend this property for a great family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic family house
The best vacation house we have rented ever. Verry well equiped to stay there with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday home
Thank you Jo & Martin for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We really appreciated your warm welcome, helpful timely responses to our pre arrival questions and abundant amounts of tourist info. We are a family of 8 adults and 1 x 8week baby and it was ideal, offering spacious accommodation inside & out (with a shady terrace for the baby) , a sea water swimming pool, which we used everyday, sun loungers, the table tennis, canoes, fairy lights & huge plancher (BBQ). We wanted for nothing! Loved the real McCoy ‘butchers block’ in the kitchen, all the cooking utensils, fridge space and crockery and you even had a very cute, family heirloom Moses basket! Well done & thank you. The story book of your restoration of this Vielle Ferme is inspirational! We do hope to return soon. Thank you again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

70th Birthday Celebrations
A lovely holiday house perfect for our family holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel Whitehead W.

Stunning House
A wonderful weekend with the family. The house is gorgeous,spacious and well equipped. Jo and her husband are lovely and it was a pleasure to meet them...we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

A great week...
We had a great week at Jo's holiday home. The barn conversion is breathtaking and really well kitted out. Jo was very welcoming and the location offered the perfect base for our adventures in the Dordogne. The kayaking at the back of the property is a real added extra and proved the perfect backdrop for a wedding engagement amongst 2 of our party!! Tom
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

Tranquil Paradise
3 families, 6 adults and 6 children aged between 8-13 stayed at this beautiful house for the last week of August. After booking and reading about the house and its facilities we were excited for our visit and we were not disappointed. This house which it tucked away up a private drive really is the ideal holiday accommodation. When you are in the house and its grounds its is so quiet (accept the children running around everywhere!) and it has a really good vibe about it. The house itself is very big and is decorated to a high standard. The bathrooms are modern and the furnishings are of good quality. You can tell that a lot of time and effort has been put in to create an ideal holiday space. There is a book in the house detailing the journey of its modernisation project from start to finish. Jo, one of the owners who lives next door could not have been more welcoming or accommodating. There is a wealth of information on offer in the house and Jo is there too to ask any questions. The facilities are tip top, the pool is a very good size and was used almost every minute that we were in, the children absolutely loved it. The river that is at the end of the garden is accessible with an Indian canoe or a two man kayak that are provided with the house. At some stage every member of our party went for paddle. The outside area is very large and perfect for an evenings eating and drinking. There is a grand dining room inside the house that we did not get to use as the weather was so good but if booking this in a slightly colder time of the year would be very regal for your evening meal. The house is situated in an area that is surrounded by chateaus, there are grapes as the eyes can see as you approach the house. The picturesque town of St Emilion is only 15 minutes away that is a must see on your trip. Overall i could not recommend this house anymore, a must for any party between 8-12.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

A wonderful house and a great place to stay!
La Vieille ferme Is a spacious house which is beautifully decorated . We were 3 couples travelling around France and we spent 3 relaxing nights here. The house caters for large groups particularly families with numerous bedrooms and well appointed bathrooms as well as everything you could possibly need to cook for large groups, as well as outstanding living areas. Sumptuous couches and a slow combustion stove made for very relaxing evenings. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the garden and in the enormous verandah where we able to enjoy the view of the garden and the river. We would have liked to have had longer to enjoy the activities on the river. The owner Jo was friendly and a wonderful help regarding places to visit and eat. The house is also close to a supermarket and vineyards. The large eat-in kitchen was fabulous ( we didn't even go into the large formal dining room)! We had a wonderful 3 days, the house is amazing and we hope to return another time with our families.

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus
Wir waren mit zwei Familien (11 Personen) da. Es gibt ausreichend Platz und vor allem die vielen Badezimmer sind toll. Die Ausstattung ist super, es hat uns an Nichts gefehlt. Vor Allem der Aussenbereich bietet jede Menge Möglichkeiten. Der Ort selber ist nicht so sehenswert. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Alles war sauber und Jo war sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top location
Nice holiday, nice owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerome g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Nous avons été très agréablement accueillis par Johanna, une belle personne dans un endroit Idyllique ! Rien ne manque, l’espace, chacun avec son espace, des pièces spacieuses décorées avec goût. Un coin piscine, une grande terrasse, un terrain de boule …. Tout est vraiment parfait ! Merci beaucoup Johanna ! Nous reviendrons ! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chantal R.

Belle maison avec superbe terrasse extérieure abritée
Très bons contacts avec notre hôte. Conseils et adresses pour visites et restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024