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*** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!

*** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!

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Sol du Mazel - Hope Cottage and Rose Barn together
Rose Barn
Inside Rose Barn (with interconnected door closed)
Rose Barn downstairs
Double Bedroom in Rose Barn

Overview of *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
St Pompon
  • Popular LocationChateau de Castelnaud17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGardens of Marqueyssac18 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau des Milandes19 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

*** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!

Sol du Mazel; is made up of two interconnected gites Rose Barn (3 bedrooms) and Hope Cottage (2 bedrooms).

Sol du Mazel has two, connected, wonderful open-plan kitchen and living areas occupying both ground floors. The well equipped kitchens should have everything you need. Though there are comfortable sofas inside, most people sit under one or other of the two abri to relax and dine outdoors.

Upstairs in Rose Barn there is a double bedroom which can take a cot , a twin bed room (which can also take a cot) and a bunk bedroom with full size beds.

Upstairs in Hope Cottage there is a double bedroom which can take a cot and a twin bed room (which can also take a cot) with two sumptuous single beds.

We make a point of being Child Friendly and have pretty well all the equipment needed for babies, toddlers, kids, tweenies and teenagers, though some of this has been removed if it cannot be safely cleaned to provide Covid-19 safeguarding. Please check with us should you require particular items.

Sol du Mazel, is situated in a most beautiful, quiet, isolated, rural setting, yet it is close enough to the village of St Pompon to take a morning stroll down the age old footpath to the local boulangerie for fresh croissants.

Situated in the Dordogne, near Domme, Daglan and Castlenaud, nestled in 2.5 Ha (4 acres) of its own land the two gîtes overlook a walnut orchard and wild flower and grass meadow. On the other side of the valley the woods are the home to deer and wild boars which can often be seen at dawn if you manage to get up that early.
Rest and relax by the gorgeous 12 x 5 m swimming pool (heated from May through to end Sept - so that it is still pleasant).

Watch the children play on the trampoline, play fort or the climbing frame while the grown-ups might build up the energy to read a book in a hammock or from the shaded gazebo overlooking the meadow.

Later enjoy a barbecue outside sitting under the shade of the abri, or perhaps visit the gourmet restaurant in the village (remember to book). Though it is not yet confirmed whether it will go ahead this coming summer, in previous years, from the end of June to the end of August every Saturday evening the village square and road is taken over by the ‘Marché Gourmand Nocturne’ which can best be described as a street party where everyone is welcome and all sorts of food and drink are available to enjoy.

Guests will be completely private and secluded. There is no interaction with our local team and guests unless there is an emergency. We provide contact numbers for this. Social distancing measures will be strictly adhered to to ensure safety and protection of our guests, our local support team and any tradespeople needed.



Property manager

Katie & Andy Tanswell
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you require more beds than the 10 person (+2 cot) maximum then you should contact us. An additional fee will be payable if we agree to this.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Pompont

Located in Saint-Pompont, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Lolivarie Golf Club and Golf de la Forge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Perigord en Caleche and Écomusée de la Noix. Travelling with kids? Consider Gardens of Marqueyssac and AirParc Perigord. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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St Pompon

What's nearby

  • Chateau de Castelnaud - 17 min drive
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac - 18 min drive
  • Chateau de Marqueyssac - 18 min drive
  • Chateau des Milandes - 19 min drive
  • Chateau de Beynac - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Belvès Station - 20 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Plage de Castelnaud - 16 min drive
  • Le Saint Martial - 11 min drive
  • Bistro 24 - 6 min drive
  • La Cantine de Fabrice le Chef - 6 min drive
  • Maison Carré - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *** Sol du Mazel *** Child Friendly Holidays. Dordogne. DISCOUNTS available! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Perigord en Caleche, Écomusée de la Noix and Gardens of Marqueyssac. Vitrac Beach and Lolivarie Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house in the heart of the Dordogne
We had a fantastic week at Sol du Mazel which is located along a small road about 10 - 15 minutes walk west of St Pompom. This very pretty village has a boulangerie and small supermarket as well as a restaurant. You are also just a short drive away from Daglan and Domme The house has a fabulous pool which was a very comfortable temperature and is surrounded by wonderful lawns for football or badminton There is also a wendy house, castles and trampolines and table tennis to keep all ages occupied. The house is fabulously quiet - a real escape for city dwellers. We found some lovely bike rides that start and finish at the house including a nice route down into St Pompom, past eth supermarket then north west along the D60 and then turning back via Duriat Jean Paul. A large part of the D60 can be avoided by using the Chem to Tramway. For the keener cyclist there is a lovely route via Daglan to Castlenaud la Chapelle, Domme and then back round to St Pompom via Daglan. We would recommend Domme for trip as well as Les Jardins de Marqueyssac. We are a family with teenaged kids and we loved the house but it would also be the ideal house for two families to visit together. We were only there for a week but wished that we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant property with lovely grounds
We had a wonderful week with family at Sol du Mazel - great pool, very well equipped properties and excellent play facilities for children. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely child friendly farmhouse
We had a wonderful week relaxing in beautiful french countryside. The property has everything you could need for small children, including books, toys, sandpits and Wendyhouses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Fantastic Holiday - Idyllic
We are just back from an Idyllic 2 week stay in Sol Du Mazel and we loved it. Beautiful, rural, peaceful - a real chance to relax. St Pompom is the most gorgeous little village. Hope Cottage is so well set up it is staggering - 'clean and well maintained' does not even half cover it . Everything you need and plenty more besides, our 2 young daughters said they felt like princesses on the first night and adored playing with all the toys and new stories. The outside space is AMAZING, so much fun to be had - they didn't know what to play with first. Hours and hours of outdoor fun for all the family. The pool another dimension again. We did not want to leave.... the beautiful views, the peace, the lavender hedge.... so much else, we would absolutely recommend and would love to return ourselves. Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Beautiful family home in huge ‘park’
Rose Barn is every bit as good as everyone says. As we approached for the first time, our 9-year old said ‘what’s that park?’ And indeed, the grounds look like nothing so much as a grassy children’s park, scattered with climbing frames and slides, and with a beautiful large pool. It was the pool that proved the real highlight for our children (9 and 11): it’s clean, modern, very well maintained, and warmer than other outdoor pools we’ve used. And because we were sharing it with only one other family, we often had it entirely to ourselves. The barn itself was brilliant. It’s very spacious, with loads of room for relaxing and dining, and the best equipped kitchen I think I’ve ever encountered. For smaller children there are plenty of toys, books and other equipment such as high chairs and stair gates. The location is also perfect: easy walking distance to the pretty village of St Pompont (with baker, butcher, pharmacy and small supermarket) but separated enough to be completely quiet. The crickets take over at dusk - quite a sound! It’s a short drive to some of the Dordogne’s most famous sights. Our neighbouring family were delightful and we enjoyed sharing a barbecue together one night. In short, we thoroughly recommend Rose Barn for a very comfortable and relaxing stay.

About the host

Hosted by Katie & Andy Tanswell

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We wanted to create a holiday home that was a happy place; overflowing with love and laughter; safe but filled with adventure. We wanted a place that can be special for someone at every age. Whether still feeding from a high-chair; learning to dive or swim a width for the first time; climb a tree fort; explore the woods; sunbathe ,read, walk, cycle or canoe; or simply drink fine wines and taste gourmet local cheeses.
We designed our holiday home to be like this because we knew that as our family grew we wanted it to be the place each person could look forward to returning to the following year. We wanted a place where memories could be created, where the photos are simply aide-memoirs to the joyful experiences shared together.

Why they chose this property

Sol du Mazel is nestled into an idyllic rural setting , with the two gîtes looking over the meadow up towards a small woodland from which deer and wild boar can sometimes be seen at dawn. Sol du Mazel is just a short walk from the beautiful village of St Pompon, is nestled into the lovely mix of undulating land covered in woods and meadows, where poppies add a splash of colour to every roadside. The textured sandstone houses of the villages in the area are so picturesque they could easily be described as the ‘Cotswolds’ of France. Yet when we bought the place in 2010 the property was a far cry from what it is now. The cottage was, to say the least, in ‘a state’ and the barn was just that, a barn which years ago had been used to dry tobacco.

We set about not just restoring but re-invigorating. The two gîtes at Sol du Mazel are Hope Cottage and Rose Barn. Both have huge open-plan downstairs rooms built to the highest of standards and quality. Large doors connect you with the outside living space where many a meal is enjoyed in the cool of the morning or warmth of the evening sun. The bedrooms, with the chestnut wood floors and wrought iron beds are so quiet and peaceful it is hard not to have a wonderful night of sleep.

What makes this property unique

Its a simply beautiful setting. Somehow we manage to notice how loud the birdsong seems to be, yet never breaking the peace and quiet we feel.

Normally the loudest noise is the splashes from the pool and the laughter of our children.

Previously used as two holiday gites, the property was often used by larger families, enjoying the interconnected door and the shared pool. Since Covid-19 has changed everyone's need for seclusion, exclusion and privacy within a family unit/bubble, we decided to only rent out Sol du Mazel as a single unit. Now we show as a new listing, but if you look at Hope Cottage (unit 10068586) we had 14 ratings at 5* and Rose Barn (unit 10068584) had 18 ratings at 5*
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