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Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden

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A building with a stone facade, a wooden door, and a window.
A rectangular swimming pool with a built-in bench, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A building with a tiled roof, a tree in front, and outdoor seating.
A living room with a white sofa, a wooden table, and a TV. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of greenery.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saint-Martin-de-Ribérac, Dordogne
  • Place, Tourism Office of Ribérac
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, La Lizonne
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Moulin de la Veyssiere
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double upstairs

1 Double Bed

Twin-bedded room downstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden

A recently restored spacious stone cottage in the centre of a hamlet, ideally situated for quiet relaxing days in the secluded garden, by the swimming pool or walking/cycling through the surrounding countryside. It is a short 5 mins drive to the cafes and restaurants of the nearby Dordogne town of Riberac. There you will find the market square with fountains, cafes and the bustling Friday morning market, one of the largest in the region. The hamlet is surrounded by agricultural land, woods and magnificent views, plus numerous marked walks. The lively market town of Perigueux is 40 minutes away, Bergerac with its vineyards and international airport 1 hour away. Bordeaux, only 90-120 minutes away, with its historical buildings, museums, bustling town life and river.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No animals on furniture or beds. Secure garden.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are welcome but not allowed on the beds or the sofa/chairs. Please do not leave your pet unattended in the house for long periods of time.
No smoking in the house.
Please be considerate of our neighbours and keep noise down after 22.30.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 792636482
Property # 11236529
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saint-Martin-de-Ribérac

Located in Saint-Martin-de-Ribérac, this cottage is in a rural area. Moulin de la Veyssiere and Château de Montreal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Château de Bourdeilles.
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Saint-Martin-de-Ribérac, Dordogne

What's nearby

  • Tourism Office of Ribérac - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • La Lizonne - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Moulin de la Veyssiere - 22 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Brantôme Abbey - 45 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Neuvic Station - 23 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Colonnes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café du Palais - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Saint Victor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant aux Délices de la Treille - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden have a pool?

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

Is Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural character cottage, recently restored, with pool and secluded garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tourism Office of Ribérac and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from La Lizonne. Moulin de la Veyssiere and Plage De Petit-Bersac are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2026
Thank you. Glad you had a great time. It was a pleasure having you both at La Mirabelle.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

The property was great. The hosts went over and above lovely pool and great area. Had a lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2024
Thanks for your review. It was lovely to meet you all and Paul and I are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our gite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and surrondings... thank you Dawn!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, relaxing.

Dawn and Paul was wonderful hosts nothing was to much trouble. Rural but close to shops with a couple of minutes drive. The cottage had everything you needed, clean, spacious, with pool. We had the most relaxing time at the cottage, dog friendly with a secluded garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2023
Thank you Sam for your review. Paul and I are delighted you enjoyed your stay at La Mirabelle and it fitted your, and your lovely dogs' needs. You were perfect guests and it was a pleasure having you to stay in our gite. We thoroughly enjoyed your company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect getaway - truly a home from home!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful holiday gite and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at ease. The gite was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you could possibly need. If something wasn’t available Dawn was quick to resolve. The pool and surrounding views were incredible. A truly relaxing and unforgettable stay. Thank you Dawn and Paul xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you Michaela for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you and your boys, and to host you in our gite. Delighted that you loved our gite, the pool and fabulous views. Best wishes Dawn and Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this peaceful, thoughtfully-equipped property. Everything you might need is provided, and everything worked well. The owners, Dawn and Paul, live next door and are available should you need them, but never intrude. Dawn really goes the extra mile to ensure that her guests enjoy their holiday, and they are a great source of advice and recommendations for the area. We enjoyed having exclusive use of the lovely swimming pool which is in their garden, but is in a separate section, away from their house. We would certainly stay in this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review Chris. It was a pleasure and delight having you and Liz staying in our gite. Very happy you enjoyed your holiday. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francoise m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent séjour chez une hôte adorable ,merci encore de cette bonne semaine !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2026
C’était un plaisir de vous rencontrer et merci pour votre visite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

allart p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour du 26 juillet au 2 août 2025

Endroit charmant isolé et au calme Nous avons passé un séjour agréable et reposant Merci à notre hôte pour sa gentillesse et son accueil
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Bonjour, je vous remercie pour votre avis. Je suis ravie que vous avez passé une bonne semaine ici. Aussi vous avez bien aimé le gîte et l'endroit. Bien cordialement à vous deux.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances Dordogne 2024

Séjour agréable et ressourçant ! Périgueux est magnifique!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
Un grand merci pour votre avis. Je suis ravie que vous avez bien aimé notre gîte, la piscine et la région.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer und entspannter Urlaub

Unser Urlaub war wetterbedingt sehr durchwachsen, wir konnte uns dennoch sehr gut erholen. Dawn und Paul inkl. Luna sind sehr tolle Gastgeber und kümmern sich liebevoll um einen. Bei jeglichen Fragen oder Hilfestellungen waren Sie sehr zuvorkommend. Für unseren Hund war der umzäunte Garten perfekt. Der Pool ist herrlich und Aussicht fantastisch. Wir empfehlen diese modern restaurierte Unterkunft. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland (Südbaden) Stephanie & Frank
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Thank you Stephanie and Frank for your review. It was a pleasure meeting the 3 of you. Paul and I are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our gite and found it comfortable and well-equipped. We welcome your recommendation. Thank you. Best wishes to you both and Mr Mouse, Dawn, Paul and Luna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thierry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Martin De Ribérac

Des plus reposantes, calme, le paradis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2023
It was a pleasure to have you staying in our gite. Perfect guests.

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Keddie

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Paul and I moved to the Dordogne in 2020 after 10 years in the Vosges Mountains, N.E. France, where we successfully welcomed guests into our holiday rental for many years. We know how important holidays are and we aim to make your holiday in the Dordogne as happy as possible by providing accommodation that is clean, well-equipped and comfortable. We are here to help and provide information and love a chat if that's what you want. If it's peace, quiet and privacy then we will leave you alone to enjoy the privacy that the gite provides. The garden is private and the gite is not overlooked. From the front door there are plenty of tracks for walking or country lanes for cycling.

Why they chose this property

We live in a hamlet of around 12 houses surrounded by fields, woods and working farms. Our swimming pool overlooks the valley below and has the most fantastic view. The setting is private and peaceful, rural but only 4kms from the market town of Riberac with its cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, Friday market, banks, pharmacy etc. In the holiday season there are plenty of activities - sports, brocantes, evening markets with supper and evening walks, music festivals and local open garden days, village fetes, chateaux to visit, vineyards and wine tasting and much more. Famous for its rivers, there are canoe centres at most of the towns alongside these rivers, beautiful walks and fishing.

What makes this property unique

We like to think that our gite is homely and provides you with everything you need for a well-earned holiday. Living on the premises we are available, should you need us, whether it's information on the best restaurants, doctors, good local walks for your dog or playgrounds for your children.
There is a fully enclosed garden with patio furniture which leads direct from the kitchen. A short walk alongside the rose walkway takes you to the the heated, salt swimming pool. The pool is private with pool furniture provided and has a beautiful view over the valley. Our friendly neighbour recently built a boule terrain and welcomes use by ourselves and our gite guests.

Languages:

English, French
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