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Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.
Cottage in Saint-Mesmin with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Pompadour Hippodrome
- Place, Château de Pompadour
- Place, Château de Hautefort
- Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Converted stone gite in an orchard, The Piggery.
A charming, converted stone gite in a peaceful fruit orchard in rolling Dordogne countryside. Sunny stone patio with views over large gardens, patio dining table and chairs. There are many lovely spots to eat in the garden. In season there are cherry, greengage, fig, pear nectarine, plum, apricot, peach, and apple trees as well as blackcurrant and other fruit bushes trees. Mature cedar tree. The Piggery enjoys relative privacy in the grounds of our house which is about 20 metres away next door where the owner may be staying. Wood pellet stove for autumn and spring rentals (you provide the pellets). PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS BATH AND KITCHEN TOWELS AND BATHMATS-- none are provided. All cleaning products provided. Children up to age 5 are free (small bed provided, ask about a travel cot). 5 euros per night for each animal staying with you. Please ask about bringing them.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Do not let animals upstairs.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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-Mesmin
Located in Saint-Mesmin, this cottage is in a rural area. Bovetti Chocolate Museum and Sorges Truffle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Pompadour and Château de Hautefort. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Saint-Mesmin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Pompadour Hippodrome - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
- Château de Pompadour - 20 min drive - 18.7 km
- Château de Hautefort - 27 min drive - 21.3 km
- Grotte de Tourtoirac - 30 min drive - 26.8 km
- Jumillac Castle - 35 min drive - 29.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Part des Anges - 21 min drive
- Le P'ti Bar - 21 min drive
- Hôtellerie de Born - 10 min drive
- Heron Martine - 13 min drive
- Auberge de la Mandrie - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by david lambert
David and Michele are both Francophiles and have lived in France a collective 10 years. When not in Cambridge where we teach at Anglia Ruskin University, we run intensive French residential courses in our house, 'Le Verger' (Dordogne) and its converted gite in the grounds, The Piggery (La Petite Maison). Both enthusiastic teachers, our courses give all our students a massive confidence boost in French at beginner, GCSE and A level French. Our new course : French for living and holidays. Ask about our Writers' Retreats for creative writers which we have been running successfully for 11 years.
David is a writer and teaches creative writing. Contact us if you are interested in a Writer's Retreat: space, peace and quiet and time to write that novel or memoir with all meals (including wine) and guidance if needed. For both French and Writing Retreats, get a group of 4 or more together and get your place discounted....
David is a writer and teaches creative writing. Contact us if you are interested in a Writer's Retreat: space, peace and quiet and time to write that novel or memoir with all meals (including wine) and guidance if needed. For both French and Writing Retreats, get a group of 4 or more together and get your place discounted....
Why they chose this property
SATURDAY - SATURDAY bookings only in July and August.
What makes this property unique
Children up to five come free. Small floor bed provided. Cosy wood pellet stove.
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian
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