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Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards

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A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a rural landscape with fields and trees.
A garden with a stone wall, a potted plant, and a view of a rural landscape.
A fireplace with a stone mantle, a mounted animal skull, and a lit fire.
A bench under a tree in a vineyard setting.
A building with a stone facade, a window with blue shutters, and an arched entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saint-Jean-De-Duras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Domaine de Dame Bertrande
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac de l'Escourou
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Domaine du Petit Loubès
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards

Le Rusthe is blessed with rustic charm and character but with the holiday comforts that make a house a home. Literally, set amidst vineyards and sunflower fields,with views that stretch for miles, privacy and peace will only be interrupted by the sounds coming from the 12 x 6m pool !

A great success since 2015 has been the addition of table football, a dart board, a 50" TV screen (just for games/DVDs ... not TV broadcasts), and the biggest leather sofa you have ever seen - all upstairs in the 'grenier' - a great haven for teenagers !

There are lots of walks that can be undertaken from Le Rusthe. Especially recommended is the gentle climb up to Soumensac on Sunday lunchtimes during July and August when food and wine is served 'al fresco' by local traders. Get there early for a bench seat in the shade of the tress with fabulous views by over Le Rusthe and way beyond !

Or, you could try hiring an electric bike from 'Good Turn' Cycles in Eymet - mention Le Rusthe for a discount ! Regular road cycling or off-road 'VTT' is great fun for keen cyclists (it is hilly around Le Rusthe !), but electric bikes do make an amazing difference so that hills can be enjoyed rather than feared, bringing 2-wheeled trips to Eymet and Duras, or a whizz around the nearby Lac de L'Escourou within the range of the less fit.

Eymet is fast becoming an attractive location for eating and drinking. New restaurants and bars have opened in 2019/2020, including the hugely successful Peruvian specialist, 'Andine', competing with the ever popular 'Restaurant Italian des Arcades'.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Extra care required in pool vicinity.
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Events

No events allowed
To be discussed with owners !
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Contact us for a chat about your pet requirements
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only.
"Parties" to be allowed only upon approval by the owners. Additional deposit may be required.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number FR20865
Property # 8133647
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
Note from host: To be discussed with owners !
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saint-Jean-de-Duras

Located in Saint-Jean-de-Duras, this holiday home is in a rural area. Duras Clock Tower and Duras Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zoo de Mescoules and Griffon Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding, mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Saint-Jean-De-Duras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Domaine de Dame Bertrande - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lac de l'Escourou - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Domaine du Petit Loubès - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Duras Castle - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Château des Vigiers Golf Course - 21 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station - 23 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Sara - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eymet Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Italien des Arcades - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Cour d'Eymet - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Characterful Farmhouse With Large Pool Set Amidst Sunflowers And Vineyards located?

This family-friendly Saint-Jean-de-Duras holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lac de l'Escourou, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Domaine de la Tuilerie Labreille and Domaine de Dame Bertrande. Zoo de Mescoules and Maison Guinguet are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nick Loxton

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We bought "Le Rusthe" in 1990 after getting to know the Lot-et-Garonne well in the previous few years. We live in Bath, are self-employed with a business based in London,and we have a teenage son who has spent every summer at "Rooster" since he was born.

Why they chose this property

Nick spent several summers during his teenage years helping to restore a farmhouse not far from Le Rusthe. When he introduced Sara to the area a few years later, she agreed that it was a great area to start looking for a project ! 25 years later, Le Rusthe has been transformed in to a comfortable but rustic holiday home, with the character of the house preserved, but with modern comforts and necessities added.

Le Rusthe is close to the busy towns of Eymet, Duras and Miramont, but far enough away from all of them to offer, peace and privacy.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy walks and bike rides from Le Rusthe , perhaps up to Soumensac for the wonderful summer Sunday lunches, or to the enormous Lac de L' Escarou, a couple of km's to the east.

The golf and country club at Chateau des Vigiers is about a 20 minute drive, and there are weekly markets in Eymet and Duras that are fun to visit.

The airport at Bergerac is only 30km, and the town itself, perched on the edge of the Dordogne river, is well worth a trip, as are the canoe stations a little further east - the trip through the steep gorges at Beynac and Castelnaud being a particular family favourite.

We always make a trip to the fabulous beaches on the Atlantic coast at Cap Ferret, and to climb the huge dune at Arcachon, followed by oysters on the edge of the 'bassin' !

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English, French
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