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Character 18C House with 12 x 6m private pool

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sainte-Colombe-De-Duras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Duras Castle
    9 min drive
  • Boissonna Garden
    6 min drive
  • Lamothe-Landerron Station
    23 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    45 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.

Character 18C House with 12 x 6m private pool

'La Metairie des Ducs' Is a spacious 18C house, comfortably sleeping up to 8 people. The house has a large open plan kitchen, dining room, separate lounge and wet room on the ground floor. This opens out onto a large covered terrace with BBQ area and private garden. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, large landing with bathroom and separate WC. The pool is located to the rear of the property in a large open area with lovely views. There is also a shaded games barn, with a pool table, ping pong ,darts and other games to keep everyone entertained. An ideal spot for total relaxation.
The owners live on site in a seperate dwelling to the rear of the property.
Located in a peaceful village with historic church.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Duras Castle. Features include an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 9 minutes by car from Duras Castle and 9 minutes from Duras Clock Tower
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julie Porter

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the property. Smoking outside on

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf 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: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 dogs Max

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a cot and highchair available.

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
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 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 GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Character 18C House with 12 x 6m private pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay
We stayed for a week and had an incredible time. The area is very quiet and quaint, perfect for walks around the surrounding areas or just relaxing by the pool. On-site barbecue was great as we used the every evening. Rooms were cool, clean and had everything we needed. The kids enjoyed themselves immensely and I couldn’t thank Julie enough for being so accommodating, especially with the addition of the inflatables! House is a short drive away from the village if Duras which has plenty of day and night markets. Julie was a font of knowledge on when and what to do! Lovely host and I would thoroughly recommend her!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family holiday
Lovely clean property exactly as described in an area we know well. Julie was a great host and made us very welcome. We had a great 2 weeks here and plan on returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family holiday in the sunshine!
Set in the small commune of Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras with a charming Roman church just across the road who’s chimes gently awoke us in the morning - This characterful countryside property has everything you need! By far it’s best feature (for us) was the fantastically sized swimming pool which we spent most of our relaxing time around. Beautiful views across the fields as you take a refreshing dip and let your cares melt away! The location is ideal for 5 mins drive to Duras which has a Chateau, markets, artizanales and bars/restaurants. For the oenophiles I would certainly recommend a visit to Saint-Émilion which was an easy 30-40 mins drive - amazing place - just get there very early to avoid the search for parking! Thanks Julie and Chris - We had a smashing week in the sunshine!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles H., Poole

Liked: Cleanliness
Duras Gite
Lovely character Gite. Very peaceful, with a fantastic pool area. We had a fabulous holiday here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathryn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
This property is just the place you need if you want quiet and relaxation . It is adequately furnished , for all your culinary needs . The only thing it is missing is a place near by to get your fresh bread from , but we stocked up every time we went to the local mini supermarket about a 10 minute drive away in Duras . The outside furniture could do with a bit of a refurb , but on the whole it was very pleasant to sit outside at night and listen to all the different birds and the church bells and eat the grapes off the vine on your patio . Don't forget your mosquito repellent! They were certainly active whilst we were there the last 2 weeks of September, also it was harvest time as well , so lots of flies etc . We would like to thank Julie and Chris for helping us out at the end of the holiday as well , super , kind people .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jurgita P., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway in very relaxing and peaceful village with beautiful pool and views
Beautiful old and authentic house with beautiful swimming pool and great games room. We spent a week at Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras, two families (4 adults and 4 children). Fantastic accommodating hosts and lovely place to base yourself to explore the local area. All of us loved the swimming pool and games room. Enjoyed having barbeque at the front terrace, kids loved running around as there was plenty of room to play. Kitchen has everything you need. It was useful to have washing machine as we came with kids. If you are looking for calm, peacefull and relaxing holiday, it's the perfect place to be :) Thanks to Julie and Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Great place to stay
The photos do not do this place justice! It is extremely spacious, clean and overall a great place for a holiday with family and/or friends. Lots of space for everyone to enjoy. The owners are friendly and very helpful without being invasive. The pool is huge, with lots of inflatables available, and in the sun all day long. It is ideal for day time lounging. The covered barn area includes a pool table, table tennis table and air hockey table. It also has a bar area with bar chairs, so it's a good place to cool down when the sunshine gets too hot. In the evening the front porch with built in barbecue is the perfect spot for long dinners, as it gets the last of the evening sun and is nicely located next to the kitchen; we used it every night. As the property is in a very quiet location, a car really is mandatory. Shops are to be found without 10 mins or so. We stayed there as a group of six friends and had a lovely time. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Lovely location with stunning views
Just had a wonderful 2 weeks here and cannot rate it enough. It is in a lovely location and the gite is very spacious. Julie and Chris are a lovely couple and will help you out with anything you need. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

donna m., UK

very relaxing and peaceful
Probably the nicest gite we have stayed in, plenty of space and comfortable. The pool is fantastic and we had lots of fun in the games barn.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Karen G.

A beautifully peaceful location perfect for a relaxing holiday
Julie made us very welcome after a long drive. The house is set in a beautifully peaceful location surrounded by farmland. The house is cool and spacious and comfortable. The pool is a good size and there are also all sorts of games, ping pong, darts etc in the barn so great for kids. This is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday but there's lots to explore too. Duras the nearest village is very pretty and there are masses of vineyards and other villages to visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Wow, was what I thought when I first saw it. Great holiday great unintrusive but friendly owners .
Loved the terrace with BBQ and loved the pool and games room. I am disabled so they even have a wheelchairfriendly shower room on ground level and we changed the lounge to a downstairs bedroom. We loved it . They even let us throw a small bbq hen do ! Great venue. Liz Ranger.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Beautiful house in peaceful countryside near to interesting small towns and villages.
House is beautifully presented and spotlessly clean easily accommodating 6 people. (There were 4 of us). Julie and Chris were on hand for any help needed - just ring the bell on the barn door- but never intrusive, ideal set-up. Lovely unexpected welcome pack of bread,cheese, milk etc, not forgetting her fabulous own free range eggs. Be prepared for the church bells ringing at 7.30 every morning! It's surprising how quickly you get used to it and it's really quite quaint. Our weather was quite mixed with some very hot sunny weather - perfect for relaxing at the pool. Would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

wonderul stay
We had a fabulous stay with Chris and Julie in their delightful house in Ste Colombe de Duras. The house was beautifully equipped, with the most fabulous pool (also bikes, pool table and lots of useful bits for the kids to play with in the pool). It has a lovely veranda for eating under and is in a perfect spot for doing any touring of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anne A., Voorburg Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic week in a beautiful house!
We had a fantastic holiday in the beautiful house with the large swimming pool. The house was very clean and fully equipped. The children had a great time with the tennis table and in the swimming pool. It is a beautiful and peaceful area! Thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gil O.

Séjour agréable
Par les fortes chaleurs, la piscine était très agréable, c'est le point fort de l'hébergement. Il manque clairement une climatisation pour les 3 chambres qui se situent sous les toits, le wifi ne fonctionne pas il s'agit seulement d'un repeteur wifi qui n'apporte rien de plus. Il est quasi impossible d'avoir de l'eau froide dans la douche. On note la présence de nombreuses mouches dans la partie séjour certainement dû à la chaleur.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNICK S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances super
Superbe maison. Il y a tout ce qu il faut pour passer de bons moments. Les propriétaires sont très sympathique. C était vraiment très bien. Le seul problème c'est qu'il y a beaucoup de guêpes et de moustiques mais cela n ai pas de la faute des propriétaires. La piscine serait chauffée se ne serais que du bonheur. Mais un parfait séjour. N hésitez pas à y aller !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goede gezinswoning voor ontspannen vakantie
Het huis is zeer goed uitgerust, ook benodigdheden zoals zeep, vaatwastabletten, handdoeken en dergelijke zijn meer dan genoeg aanwezig. De eigenaars wonen ernaast, maar respecteren ten volle de privacy van de gasten. Heel aangenaam zwembad (overal 1.40m diep).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

clarisse A.

Liked: Cleanliness
week-end entre amis
très belle propriété, spacieuse, bien équipée idéale pour un séjour entre amis ou famille pour se reposer, s'amuser. les propriétaires sont accessibles tout en restant très discrets pendant le séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable séjour en famille
Nous avons profité de la piscine ainsi que des jeux dans la grange Merci pour l'accueil chaleureux et discret que nous avons apprécié et également de cette délicate attention lors de notre arrivée Merci et bonne continuation Julie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

nathalie d., ETAMPES

Liked: Cleanliness
Un gîte de belle allure
Jolie maison ancienne typique aux aspects rustiques. Quelques points d'améliorations possibles : patères en salle d'eau, simple rideau évitant d'asperger autour des douches, bizarres bruits de canalisations, mais pas de quoi gâcher votre séjour. Une décontraction "british" agréable. Un bon souvenir.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et déconnexion
De l’espace, du charme, du calme ( sauf les cloches de l'église à 7h30) wifi un peu trop juste et réseau inexistant, gentillesse et disponibilité de Julie et Chris
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noémie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agréable.
Séjour au cœur d’un petit village où le calme règne. Jolie prestation avec une piscine où il fait bon se reposer et profiter. Des propriétaires accueillants avec petites attentions à l’arrivée. Un grand merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Romain J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison parfaite
La maison est parfaite et très agréable, tout à fait conforme à l’annonce, avec une belle piscine et une aire de jeu sympathique. Parfait en famille et entre amis ! Grand calme et accueil parfait. Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe F., Poissy, FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle semaine en famille
Maison typique, spacieuse et bien équipée. Endroit calme. Propriétaires accueillants et discrets. Nous conseillons vivement cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dépaysement total, oxygénation et bonheur familiale
Un merveilleux séjour dans une demeure alliant charme et authenticité. Située dans un tout petit hameaux, ce lieu est parfait pour une déconnection 😉 wifi et réseau téléphonique en vacances également 😉😂 Raisons de 4 étoiles au lieu de 5: Frigo un peu petit pour une grande famille Manque de coussins chaises longues à la piscine Mobilier un peu… vétuste 🙃 Eau chaude limite pour une grande famille comme nous ou les enfants profitent de l’eau chaude avant les parents 🤪
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021