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Gîte "LA MAISON DES MOINES" in Castelnau, near Padirac, Rocamadour, Autoire...

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Point of interest
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Prudhomat, Occitanie, Occitanie
  • Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux
    4 min walk
  • Basca Fernandez
    5 min walk
  • Bretenoux - Biars Station
    7 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
    55 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.

Gîte "LA MAISON DES MOINES" in Castelnau, near Padirac, Rocamadour, Autoire...

The Maison des Monks is a former outbuilding of the Château de Castelnau Bretenoux (Centre of National Monuments)
From the 16th century, and completely restored, this charming building with red stones is located at the foot of the ramparts and in the heart of a listed and protected village... you will be enchanted by the beauty of the place and the exceptional view of the valley of the Dordogne.
Its location is unique, it is at the heart of the circuit of wonders, just a few minutes from the most beautiful and greatest sites in the region.
-At level 0
A large terrace with garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs, pergola..
An equipped kitchen, a large duplex living room, separate WC
-At level-1
A bathroom with bathtub
2 bedrooms:
- the first with a 140 bed...
- the second with 3 90 cm beds and a small adjoining living room...
End of stay cleaning, sheets, towels and household linen optional...if desired, please specify when booking
Pets accepted (under conditions...see with the owner)
-4G reception
Private parking nearby.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux. A kitchen and a patio are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux and 8 minutes by car from Autoire Valley
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mme Christiane Bourdiol

Languages

French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Vrbo Property
Lot Au Pied du Château de Castelnau Près Padirac Rocamadour

Gîte "LA MAISON DES MOINES" in Castelnau, near Padirac, Rocamadour, Autoire... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

A wonderful place to stay
We cannot recommend this Gite highly enough. The situation was perfect nestling at the foot of the ramparts of the Chateau Castelnaud very peaceful and with wonderful views. The Gite itself was lovely with high quality furniture and fittings. There are some lovely places to visit within easy reach, Collonges les Rouges which is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Beaulieu sur Dordogne with its medieval centre, and of course Rocamadour and Padirac. Christiane and Bernard the owners could not have been nicer or more helpful especially when my husband was taken ill while we were on holiday. Thank you both once again for all you did for us. All in all we will definitely return to this beautiful place and we would give it five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil C., Lichfield

Fabulous location, great views, well equipped and comfortable, surrounded by history
This is a great place to base yourself for visiting sites like Rocamadour and Gouffre de Padirac. We also spent a day canoeing on the Dordogne (there are plenty of companies that offer this, we went with Safaraid). It was a lovely way to spend the day. There are also countless medieval villages to explore. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The gite itself is a medieval building with big rooms and high ceilings in the grounds of Chateau de Castelnau with stunning uninterrupted views over the valley below. It was very well equipped, we needed for nothing. There’s no WiFi (but there is 4G coverage) and the gite itself doesn’t have a dedicated parking space but there are several spaces about 2min walk away and you can drive up to the gite to load and unload. We ate one night at Le Ramparts restaurant (also in castle grounds). The food was pleasant and reasonably priced, but you need to book in advance if there’s an event at the castle (and there seem to be plenty of opera festivals in the summer). Bernard, the owner, can also offer many other excellent restaurant recommendations. We absolutely loved our week here and will never forget it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Paul W.

A great place to stay - what a landmark!
The gite is over three levels and the main rooms are fantastic. The kitchen, toilet and bathroom are basic, but remember the place was built at the same time as the castle. Both Christiane and Bernard are lovely people and made us feel very welcome. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Christine E.

Absolutely delightful, spotlessly clean and ideally located for very interesting sightseeing
This gite is very characterful and charming, situated in an unspoilt ancient red sandstone village, with some properties now being converted and others waiting for brave imaginative and creative people to sensitively restore past splendour. The gite is nestled below the impressive chateau of Castelnau and we thoroughly enjoyed the peace in the evenings, sipping wine in the courtyard, listening to the jackdaws and wheeling screaming swifts, and watching the evening sunlight dancing on the glowing chapel stonework. The kitchen is very well equipped, and there is plenty of glassware crockery and cutlery for five. Plus a dishwasher. The dining room and sitting room are spacious and comfortable but we chose to eat out of doors. As there were only two us the umbrella was adequate to provide shade but not for five people if the gite were fully occupied. Similarly there are only two sun beds, and a small table around which five people would have difficulty eating outside. There was a lovely vine shaded area and we suggested that the delightful proprietor should put an additional table and chairs there, and reduce the hedge a little to give a fantastic view of the valley below. The bedrooms are downstairs; the one with three beds is very spacious, with a little sitting area in addition, and the double bedroom is. also a good size. The huge bonus about the downstairs bedrooms is that regardless of heat outside (35 degrees when we were there) we slept well as the rooms were really cool. The bathroom is downstairs with a bath, and the shower head is excellent. Some people might not like the fact that the loo is upstairs, and does not have a hand basin. There is a small flight of stairs up into the courtyard so avoid heavy suitcases... There is a very conveniently located restaurant with friendly charming staff a five minute stroll from the gite which was perfect for our first evening. The nearest bakery and food shopping is in Bretenoux, which is a 10 minute drive away, We really loved our home from home, perfectly located for visiting Gouffre de Padirac, Lascaux (a must), Rocamadour , Turenne chateau and many more local picturesque villages in the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Le gite, au pied du château, est exceptionnel. Nous avons vraiment beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. Christiane et Bernard, nos hôtes, étaient très attentifs, sympathiques et accueillants. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir dans ce gite pour profiter de cette belle région.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent M., Bandol

Liked: Cleanliness
Dans un cadre magique, une maison qui lui ressemble!
Un excellent confort, un accueil remarquable des propriétaires, des merveilles à proximité… Hautement recommandable sur tous les plans!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour,les propriétaires sont top,une maison magnifique,très grande,très bien équipée.Très belle déco intérieur.Nous avons été accueilli chaleureusement.De belles choses à faire autour de ce petit coin.Encore merci à Christiane et son époux,je recommande vivement cette location.😉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit localisation parfaite dans un environnement absolument étonnant.
Séjour calme et reposant dans un endroit parfait. Merci pour l’accueil ainsi que pour l’attention portée tout au long du séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pittoresque
Chaque année, nous louons un gîte. Donc, nous sommes habitués à trouver des endroits magnifiques et pittoresques. Mais cet endroit est vraiment superbe, calme. Dépaysement garanti. La location est vraiment au pied du château. La région que nous connaissions déjà, est vraiment magnifique. Ce gîte est très proche d’endroits splendides, comme le gouffre de Padirac, Collonges-la-Rouge, Beaulieu sur Dordogne, rocamadour, etc... Le couple qui s’occupe de la location est adorable, si ils lisent ces quelques lignes, encore merci à eux pour leur gentillesse, et un petit clin d’œil pour le vin aux noix. Encore merci.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnès B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Le Quercy enchanteur
Superbe séjour dans cette région très riche en patrimoine. On a apprécié la proximité avec la Dordogne pour les baignades (beaucoup d endroits accueillants pour les baignades) les balades en canoë. Il y a une concentration de villages magnifiques à visiter. Les gens sont charmants. Le gîte était très très agréable et les propriétaires absolument charmants. Ils nous ont beaucoup conseillé pour les visites alentour et les activités pour les enfants. Super séjour !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour d’exception
Un endroit unique , une magnifique demeure en pierre au pied du château de Castelnau .L’imposante structure du château d’un côté et de l’autre une vue imprenable sur la vallée . Les lieux pittoresques à visiter sont à proximité. Et les hôtes d’une gentillesse rare, tres aidants et à l’écoute , ce qui participe à la réussite du séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Céline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cadre idyllique
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour , la maison est très fonctionnelle , il ne manque rien. Le cadre est fantastique au pied du château , le calme absolu , un vrai bonheur. La région environnante est magnifique. Merci à Bernard et Christiane pour leur accueil chaleureux , leurs attentions et leurs bons conseils. Nous recommandons a 100%.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ressourçant
Séjour à la hauteur de nos attentes Calme absolu, repos et une région magnifique à visiter et découvrir. Merci à Bernard et Christiane pour leur accueil chaleureux et leur disponibilité Tout était juste parfait On recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quel paysage !!!
Excellent séjour. Gîte idéalement situé pour visiter cette superbe région.... Rocamadour, Padirac, Turenne, Loubressac, Curemonte, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne sans oublier sees marchés de producteurs et toute la gastronomie. Gîte bien équipé. Merci à nos hôtes, Christiane et Bernard, pour leur accueil, leur gentillesse, leur réactivité et leurs petites attentions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

francois g.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellant
Acceuil très chaleureux. Situé au calme au pied du château de Castelnau. Gîte très propre.Nombreuses possiblités de visites grottes, châteaux ainsi que les plus beaux villages de France,balades en vélos, en bâteau , petit train à vapeur,etc.....A conseiller
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

H. & H. K., Xanten

Der besondere Urlaub
Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir von den Vermietern sehr nett mit einem köstlichen, selbstgebackenem Nusskuchen begrüßt. Das Haus strahlt eine einmalige, interessante Atmosphäre aus und hat durch die direkte Nachbarschaft mit dem Chateau ein ganz besonderes Flair. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt und können das Haus nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017