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Pool
Outdoor dining
Point of interest
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gardonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Château Feely
    8 min drive
  • Château Lardy
    13 min drive
  • Château Bélingard
    14 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Les Mirabelles" in deep rural France -

Les Mirabelles (formerly Fig Tree) - This gite is part of an ancient farmhouse which is set in its own private grounds of 0.5 acres. The property, which dates from before the French revolution, has been tastefully restored to include all modern amenities without losing its rustic charm and character.

"Les Mirabelles" gite was the old cattle shed, housing hay lofts and oxen which ploughed the local fields and vineyards. Now renovated to a charming, self-contained accommodation, and replicating the characteristic beams, stone walls and floors which is set in the deep French countryside. The gite overlooks the garden and mixed fruit orchard. The gite is secluded and separate from the main farmhouse with its own front door and double door opening on to the garden. Guests have the private use of the swimming pool.

You enter the gite through the front door and you are greeted with an open plan living area which is light and airy.

There are a number of walks - the modest Gardonette stream is an amazing route takings its source not far from Monbazillac and then losing itself in the Dordogne some 50km or so. A journey that mingles between hillsides covered with vineyards, sunflower and cornfields, meadows and small shady valleys which in passing, greets hamlets, or chateaux and provides the rambler with a few surprises! The Gardonette takes the rambler into another experience.

Saussignac takes you approximately 15-20 minutes to reach along an old Roman road through the vines. Gageac has a beautiful chateau and the superb vineyard of 'Clos de Vigne' - the subject of Patricia Atkinson's best selling books - "The Ripening Sun" and "La Belle Saison".

Sigoules is set amongst the vineyards where you will find a selection of shops (baker, butcher, grocery store, a hairdresser and also a doctor and pharmacy!|). For those of you who desire an active outdoor break, the area is very popular with cyclists as there are lots of quiet roads. There are also popular 3 day canoeing trips down the Dordogne with camping provided. Golf (18 hole) at the famous "Chateau de Vigiers" - just a few kilometres away and may be followed by an excellent lunch or dinner in their restaurant. Tennis and horse riding are among other sports facilities available.

All summer long, the medieval town of Bergerac has many wonderful restaurants - just 15 minutes drive from the gite. Saussignac, Sigoules, Eymet and Issigeac and other local towns have markets, concerts and exhibitions with lots to do and see.

"Les Mirabelles" gite offers you a perfect location from which to base yourself whilst you pursue whatever activities you enjoy most. The gite is set in half-acre of land with a typical country garden. A private swimming pool which is not overlooked, offers privacy for the bather. The gite accommodation is full of rustic charm with oak beams, a log fire (for winter visitors). There is an open plan dining and sitting room, with kitchen attached. A modernised shower/wet room is on the same floor. A mezzanine floor provides bedroom for 2 people. French and English TV is provided with numerous DVD's as well as board games.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Château Feely. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 8 minutes by car from Château Feely and 10 minutes from Château Lestevenie
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jill Smith

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking not permitted in property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

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

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: wooden staircase for one double bed only.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
Property Registration Number 3027505994135

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

"les Mirabelles" Deep Rural France House Gardonne
"les Mirabelles" ep Rural Fra
"les Mirabelles" in Deep Rural France
"Les Mirabelles" in deep rural France - Gardonne
"Les Mirabelles" in deep rural France - Private vacation home

"Les Mirabelles" in deep rural France - Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Holiday
Helpful host who adjoins the property so any issues easily resolved as they are on hand. Was very hot when we stayed and although fans provided it made sleeping in the mezzanine very warm. The pool was a welcome relief and kept spotlessly clean by the host who shut it down each evening and cleaned each day. Lovely welcome ‘basket!’ of wine, bread, pizza etc. great location to visit Saint Emilion, Bergerac etc and lots of fabulous markers. Would stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

Château chat?
The property and general location are what we were hoping for during our stay. However, for those driving an electric vehicle: the nearest charging station is a 45-minute walk away and there is no charging option onsite. Plan a hike around your charging time. The property description lists chickens that roam free in the yard with eggs on request - we didn't see any chickens, but did see at least thirty cats roaming the property during our stay. The host mentioned most are feral and is part of a broader feral cat issue across France (I cannot speak to the truth of this claim). However, anyone staying should be prepared to interact with cats - seeing them, smelling their waste in the yard (beside the outdoor dining space), and, at least in our case, having one jump onto the bed through the roof window and racing wildly around the gite at 2am. When we brought this to our host's attention, she dismissively said there was nothing she could do to control these cats on her property. Barring any further action by the host guests should be prepared for feline hijinks during their stay. The pool was lovely and cleaned daily, however is not as private as stated in the description - the hosts still used the pool when we were out, but vacated the space when we got back. A tarp divider provides mild privacy between both properties, but guests should be aware the host residence & garden is directly next to the pool area. The building has a charming character, and lots of potential.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in the Dordogne countryside
We really enjoyed our relaxing week in this lovely, well equipped gite in the French countryside. The accommodation is full of character and charm, and the garden is delightful. The pool is lovely and clean, and great for cooling off on a hot day. Jill and Marylene are both so kind and helpful, and there is a huge amount of information about the local area, and both French and English books to read if you have an idle moment. Situated in quiet countryside with easy access to great restaurants in Monestier and Queyssac - both highly recommended! A short drive to Bergerac too, which is an interesting old town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Oasis
Les Mirabelles was such a joy to stay at. We felt so spoilt by the peacefulness and tranquility whilst lying by the beautiful pool which is surrounded by French lavender and beautiful roses and in the 30° heat, the pool was the perfect temperature to cool us down. Jill & Marylene were incredible hosts. They were always around if we needed anything or advice on where to go but we had such privacy that we never felt intruded on. The gite was immaculate and had everything we needed from corkscrews/bottle openers (vital) to tea/coffee and all the basics. We would 100% recommend them to anyone we know & wouldn’t hesitate in booking again! Thank you again for the most wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dafydd J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gareth & Nerys
Very clean and conveniently located for visiting attractions in the area and further afield. Access to the mezanine floor may not be suitable for an elderly couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
The property has been renovated to a high standard and retains plenty of character, very comfortable and well equipped. It’s set in a picturesque rural location. Bergerac is a short drive away and there are plenty of super street markets to visit and chateaux if that’s your interest, or just relax by the lovely swimming pool. The host is really accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and accommodation
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful gite. Hosts were vey helpful, friendly and informative about the local area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Les Mirabelles is the perfect getaway
A fantastic gite with pool and gorgeous garden. Jill is a very caring host and provided lots of tips and ideas nformation to help us explore the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet Gite close to Bergerac
We found this gite to be very comfortable, joining onto the owners property but still having the privacy to switch off. The owner had provided is with a few provisions for our arrival which was very kind and thoughtful. The gite itself is clean and well kept with all of the necessary amenities to make the stay enjoyable. There is also a nice suntrap to the side of the gite which was glorious in the afternoons and early evenings. The towns and vilages of Bergerac, Eymet, Duras and Monbzilac are close by wit some great markets and restraunts. The owner has provided copious amounts of literature on places to visit and local walks which was great. We thou roughly enjoyed our stay and we will be back, I just hope that we don't wait another 0 years before we visit this wonderful area of France again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danika V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing rural retreat
We had a lovely few days staying here! The property has everything you need, the pool is lovely and the location is great for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday destination
Lovely gite with everything you’d need. The pool is fabulous- kept beautifully clean. Plenty of lovely places to visit in the area and lots of information in the gite to help plan holiday with market days and local walks etc. We had a great time cycling (only a bit due to the heatwave) and exploring the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday
My wife and I spent a gorgeous 16 days at Les Mirabelles. The gite was well maintained and spacious enough for the two of us. The pool was beautiful and very clean. Jill and Marianne were always on hand with advice on the local area. Gardonne is well located to visit lovely local villages and Bergerac.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming gîte in the wine country
We had a very nice relaxing stay in Les Mirabelles. Jill was a gracious host and even supplied some staples in the fridge on our arrival as well as a bottle of wine! The gîte is beautifully decorated with lovely antique furniture and dinnerware and a well equipped kitchen. The area has a lot of villages with wonderful markets on different days of the week as well as being close to Bergerac. Jill has an amazing, well organized, amount of information for the area. A good restaurant in the area is the Grappe d’Or where we enjoyed the specialty du Périgord. A very nice stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry Y., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect rural get-away
We had such an amazing time during our stay at Les Mirabelles! We could not recommend this more to other couples, especially those who don't speak French as both Jill and Marilene are extremely helpful and willing to provide suggestions and answers! We came out of season (May) so the pool was unavailable due to not being up to temperature, however we didn't have issue with this as we were given plenty of recommendations on things to do in the area keeping us busy! Similarly to this we did experience a few wifi issues (unable to connect/loss of connection) but again, this was not a major problem for us as we spent alot of time out! If you enjoy a more rural get away this is the perfect holiday for you, the area is beautiful and has been a joy to explore and walk around! There is always something going on in a town nearby so there's plenty to keep you busy with a huge variety of things ranging from festivals and markets to hikes and lakes! Overall we had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend it! We'd definitely consider returning in future :)
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Very comfortable stay. Everything we needed was there. The living room area was very spacious and airy which would be cool in hot weather. Lovely gardens to sit out to drink and eat. The host went out of her way to be helpful during our stay and supplied us with lovely home baking on occasion. She also helped us navigate our way through the PCR testing system which we had found daunting. Would thoroughly recommend particularly for people who do not know the area well as there are a wealth of maps and tourist guides in the gite as well as the host who happily gave directions and explained areas to us.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan H., Derbyshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
We stayed for 3 weeks and loved every minute. The private patio / garden were perfect and so was the spotlessly clean and well maintained private pool. We have stayed in a lot of gites in France and this was up with the best. The welcome pack and figs from the tree in the garden were an amazing bonus. Jill and Marylene were lovely hosts and gave us some interesting background information to the area and advice when asked. We really enjoyed our stay at Les Mirabelles and would 100% recommend it.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely place.....
Exactly what we needed! Les Mirabelles is a lovely gite with a beautiful garden and pool. It was a peaceful base to explore the villages along the Dordorgne as well as a place to relax and enjoy the pool and patio in the sunshine. Jill and Marilene were lovely hosts getting a great balance between being there to give tips, make sure the pool was clean and share ideas but also give us our privacy. Would totally recommend for a relaxing base to stay in a lovely part of France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver H., Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
2 week summer break
We had an amazing holiday to France and came back relaxed and refreshed. The pool was kept immaculately and cleaned regularly. Our gite had a welcome pack that was gratefully received. The owner was there whenever we needed her and proved advice about the area. We loved driving around to find different markets and towns. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic getaway
A beautiful gite that we have no hesitation in recommending. The hosts were so friendly, helpful and generous.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Niall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time to relax
A well appointed gite attached to the owners property. The patio area is small accommodating a 2 person garden table and 2 loungers. The pool is shared (potentially) with the owners and is kept immaculately. The property is beside a road which was busier than expected and surrounded by established hedges which kept it private but meant no view. There were shaded areas in the garden if the heat was too much. The welcome pack was excellent and we received occasional gifts of eggs and other produce. There was a wealth of information available for walks, markets etc. Perfect for a couple who want some time out to chill and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven in Dordogne France
Jill opened up her wonderful home to us and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. It was such a wonderful surprise to have fresh eggs from her hens and a bottle of wine upon our arrival. The place was immaculate with everything one could possibly need for a comfortable extended stay. It was amazing to have such old time charm and modern convenience all in the one place. The swimming pool was a definite plus after hot days exploring the region. I would recommend this place without any hesitation whatsoever and will continue to sing its praises to friends and family alike upon our return to Canada.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Bergerac Experience
We had never been to the Dordogne before and had high expectations of this area, we were not disappointed! We found a fantastic base to do our exploring from. Jill could not have been a better host and the gite was beautiful with everything you could wish far. What a holiday! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural locatiom
Both Jill and Marilene were very welcoming and knowledgeable about many things in and around the area .The gite was very spacious and well laid out and a thoughtful welcome pack was waiting for us on our arrival including eggs from Jills free roaming chickens.If we were to visit that area of France again we would be happy to visit again . 😊 thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Very tranquil and pretty
Jill’s gitte is very clean, beautiful and quiet. We went in November and enjoyed the log fire. Jill and Marilene were just next door if we needed anything and had provided us with some bread and wine! There is English tv and a selection of French and British dvds to watch. There are a few places to eat in the local village and beautiful Bordeaux around an hour away and worth a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018