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An exclusive Village Holiday Cottage in the Dordogne. Log fire & private terrace

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Villefranche-Du-Périgord, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Maison de la Chataigne
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Château de Bonaguil
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Château de Castelnaud
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)

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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.

An exclusive Village Holiday Cottage in the Dordogne. Log fire & private terrace

An ideal retreat for relaxation.

Coustalou is a charming stone-built property nestled in the picturesque 13th century bastide village of Villefranche-du-Perigord in the Dordogne.

Coustalou is not just any holiday house; it’s a family-friendly retreat located in the stunning Dordogne valley, offering perfect gite accommodation for your relaxing vacation.

The gite accommodation features three spacious bedrooms which have been traditionally furnished to accommodate up to six people comfortably. A secluded private terrace with views across the valley awaits you.

Explore the enchanting Villefranche-du-Perigord, with its rich history, delightful local markets, and scenic walking trails. Perfect for families seeking adventure!
Just a few minutes walk from many interesting shops, amenities, bars and restaurants while still retaining peace and tranquility of village life.

Located in the breathtaking Valley of the Lémance between the stunning Dordogne and Lot rivers, lies the oldest bastide village in the Dordogne.

Founded in 1261, the village retains many beautiful medieval buildings dating back to the 16th century. A village rich in wonders and friendliness, especially on market day (Saturday mornings) where you can soak up the ambience and vibrant colours of French life around the market.

This famous bastide village that lies in the south of the Perigord Noir region is famous for its foie gras, walnuts and cepe mushrooms and its hightly prized black truffles.

Villefranche-du-Perigord is only 40 mins drive from the stunning towns of Sarlat and Domme overlooking the river Dordogne. Both the Lot and Dordogne valleys offer stunning medieval riverside towns to enjoy, overhanging both beautiful rivers.
There are numerous historic and geographical sites to explore including the famous Lascaux caves at Montignac, Rocamadour, Padirac, la Roque Gageac that must be visited and easily accessible from Villefranche-du-Perigord.

Coustalou is a perfect base for exploring neighbouring bastide towns such as Monpazier and Domme in the Dordogne, Monflanquin and Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the Lot Valley.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Maison de la Chataigne. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Maison de la Chataigne and 9 minutes from SauveTerre Museum of Prehistory
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a hot tub, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Villefranche-du-Perigord cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Rachel Watts

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 8

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: well trained dogs downstairs only wooden stairs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 8 years.

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 14004*01

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.

Property is also known as

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An exclusive Village Holiday Cottage in the Dordogne. Log fire & private terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

valerie f.

Lovely terrace with great view but all in all ...

Lets begin with the good things: a lovely terrace with a great view and enough space inside for a small family. A few minor points however: the house was not clean when we arrived, there was no television (and I love the Tour the France so i had appreciated it if the landlords had told us), there was no wifi (we knew that beforehand) and the matrasses in the two-beds bedroom were below minimum level. So, all in all, we were a bit disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

A very peaceful , fantastic place tostay in the Dordogne.

The property is lovely. It had everything you could possibly want including games , books, bbq along with, every conceivable kitchen utensil. The owners provided very detailed instructions as to how to get there,how to get in, how to operate the appliances. It was brilliant. The property is in a gorgeous little village just a few metres along the road. We were also able to use the local campsite facilities too which was lovely.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Séverine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très beau gite rural

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans le Périgord. La maison de Rachel offre une vue incroyable et a très bien été pensée, il ne manque rien. Le village a tous les commerces nécessaires et les locaux sont charmant. Rachel a été une hôte tres accueillante, disponible et à l'ecoute de nos besoin.noNous recomman
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

annick t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances reposantes

Le 1er jour viste a bugne de l aquarium puis le labyrinthe de verre chercher des egnimes super c2ème jour ,a Belves charmant petit village typique et l aprem visite des maison troglotique la découvert puis le muséum et la grotte au sorcier,3ème j les jardin et le chateau decateln
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Philippe D., TARGON

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour agréable

La région est magnifique, la location est très calme et très bien située. La literie est bonne, la cuisine est bien équipée mais mériterait d'être revue notamment au niveau des verres. L'état général de propreté est acceptable mais pas fignolé (Salon de jardin très sale, récupération de la carte pour les ordures le dernier jour, le ménage est manifestement vite fait...) Nous garderons toutefois un excellent souvenir de notre séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything as expected.

Lovely place to stay and enjoy visiting the area. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. The terrace is a plus to relax and enjoy. Despite the heat wave, we had a great time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour à Villefranche

Très bonnes vacances dans un village rural calme mais avec toutes commodités. La location est typique et très agréable avec tout le confort nécessaire.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bonne.

La maison est agréable et confortable. La possibilité d'accéder à la piscine du petit camping qui se trouve non loin de la maison est un plus. La ville est charmante et bien située pour découvrir cette belle région.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

patrice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances très sympathiques en Perigord

Charmante maison dans le Perigord dans un joli et typique village. Maison bien équipée , literie excellente, très proche du centre ville, tres calme avec une jolie vue sur un paysage bien vert. Seul dommage le mur en pierre de la terrasse s’était écroulé avant notre arrivée a cause de la sécheresse. Les propriétaires avaient sécurisé mais la terrasse avait perdu un peu de son charme. Neanmoins les vacances ont été très sympa, le region y est pour beaucoup , avec des paysages magnifiques et plein de sites a decouvrir. L’accueil a lui aussi été excellent ; merci a Estelle et Rachel
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Axelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour très agréable

Découverte des fermes auberges, du Périgord.... région exceptionnelle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurence et Frédéric M.

Magnifique !

Bravo pour cette location irréprochable : tout était parfait. Mention spéciale à la literie hors pair, nous avons tous dormi comme des loirs 🙂 Maison impeccable : les équipements (pas de télé mais un très bon lecteur de DVD), la batterie de cuisine, le linge, le barbecue ...), la terrasse avec une vue splendide sur une forêt d'arbres, la machine à laver, les canapés ultra confortables ...Toutes les consignes sont minutieusement indiquées, impossible de s'y perdre. Le gros plus : les échanges avec David et Rachel, les propriétaires, très réactifs et attentionnés. Merci pour la très bonne bouteille de vin à l'arrivée 😘 Ne pas hésiter à louer en t. . Vous pouvez louer en toute confiance. Il y a plein de choses à voir autour. Commerces et services tout à côté. Parfait pour nos ados et notre mamie. Merci beaucoup +++
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Frédérique G.

Magnifique endroit

Une très belle maison au sein d'un village calme et reposant. Proche des commerces et bénéficiant d'un calme absolu, cette maison possède toutes les qualités. Meublée avec beaucoup de goût , elle comporte tout ce que l'on attend d'une location : confort et commodités. En bref nous reviendrons ! (même si Villefranche est peut être un peu trop calme au goût de nos 2 adolescents...)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017