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Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

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A stone building with a green entrance, white shutters, and a small balcony.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a toaster on the countertop.
A staircase with wooden steps and a black handrail, leading to a white door with glass panels.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a covered patio with a table and chairs, and a grassy area.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a small building with a tiled roof, and a church with a bell tower in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Saint-Sylvestre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Eglise Saint-Antoine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Saint-Pardoux
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Zenith de Limoges
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

In the heart of the Ambazac mountains, the house built in the 18th century is located in the center of the village, next to a 13th century church and opens onto a 2000 m2 garden enclosed by walls with a heated and secure swimming pool (shutter electric and access grid).
The house offers an ideal setting for a peaceful or more festive holiday, with family or friends.
For sports enthusiasts, the Ambazac mountains offer hiking and mountain biking circuits. Saint Sylvestre is located 5 km from Lake Saint Pardoux offering water activities (sailing, water skiing, ...), a tree climbing course, organized beaches, an aquatic complex. You can also take advantage of the equestrian center located 2km away or opt for a golf course.
On the cultural level, your stay will be an opportunity to take advantage of the know-how of the region: porcelain, glove making, Aubusson tapestry. Your walks will take you to Limoges (20min by the A20), Saint Léonard de Noblat, Oradour Sur Glane, ... and why not as far as Dordogne or Périgord.
In terms of gastronomy, the Limousin is renowned for its excellent beef, as well as its chestnuts and apples.

Useful information :
- Cleaning and heating included
- optional linen

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Animaux de moins de 5 kg
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1460961a
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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-Sylvestre

Located in Saint-Sylvestre, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rocherolles Viaduct and Bagnol Dolmen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plage de Santrop and Lake Saint-Pardoux. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Moulin du Got, or check out an event or a game at Vélodrome Raymond-Poulidor. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Saint-Sylvestre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Eglise Saint-Antoine - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Saint-Pardoux - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Plage de Santrop - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Zenith de Limoges - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Gare de Limoges - 22 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Ambazac Station - 16 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge de la Besse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Trois Clochers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chez Fanfan - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Fontana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dancing de Maison Rouge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eglise Saint-Antoine, Plage de Santrop and Plage de Chabanne. Plage de Fréaudour and Lake Saint-Pardoux are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice authentic place, Spacious outside with nice pool and tennis court
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like authentic, old style french houses with lots of space, character from the ages, history and perhaps a few cobwebs - then this is an excellent choice. The big pool, well equipped kitchen, clean bedding and towels and the loveliest of welcoming hosts made our stay both comfortable and enjoyable. Enough to do in the area to amuse our family - caves, lakes, markets, tree climbing activities etc meant that days away from the pool were fun! We had no mosquitoes in the last two weeks of July, and whilst it was hot, the air was fresher being a bit higher up. Lovely bakery nearby, quiet walks and area, Pizza van on a Tuesday opposite house and comfy sofas meant we had a fabulous french holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Très agréable de vous recevoir. Ravie de vous avoir procuré des vacances dans une maison ancienne . Au plaisir de vous revoir
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family time ,away from the crowd.

Very clean and spacious, inside and out.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended

This is our fifth stay here and nothing to add to our previous reviews - lovely lovely place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely 7 day stay July 2022

Charming gite in peaceful location with fabulous pool. Well equipped to make for a very comfortable self-catered visit with the family. Nearby Ambazac offered several supermarket options and the nearby Lac du Saint Pardoux provided some beautiful beaches and water to swim in on hot days. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Merci beaucoup pour votre appréciation en espèrant vous revoir à Saint Sylvestre.Parlez de ce lieu à vos amis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favourite gite so far

This gite ticks all the boxes for us - a large enclosed garden for the dog, and for ball games; a great swimming pool; access to tennis courts; a beautiful village setting and a wonderful house. Plus only 6km from an activity lake for the kids. Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks for your comments. We are very pleased that you have enjoyed your stay in Saint Sylvestre. Our goal is always to give our holidaymakers entire satisfaction. Hope to see you again in our house !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2023

We had a good week here, although the weather wasn't great the heated pool kept warm throughout. lots of space in the house and garden, plenty of history in the building. Great communication with the Host, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
MERCI BEAUCOUP
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100% Recommended

This was our second time staying here - it is perfect for us and I'm sure we will return. Very peaceful location, lovely old house with modern kitchen and bathroom and plenty of character. The garden is large and secure and has a beautiful swimming pool. The owner is very friendly and efficient, it was a pleasure to stay here. Thank-you Madame Dodinet (and Sandrine)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended A+++

We have stayed here multiple times. The house is a lovely mix of old and new and the garden is perfect for a peaceful stay. The swimming pool is beautiful and the garden is large and secure....great for our dogs. The owner is very helpful and accommodating and we have never had any problems when staying here. Thank you Madame Dodinet. xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022
Merci pour tous ces compliments,revenez quand vous le souhaiter meilleures salutations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and garden

Wonderful stay. The owner was charming and easy to communicate with. The outside area of the house in particular is the nicest we’ve stayed in. Very private. Plenty of room in the house. Some parts are very old and un renovated but it didn’t detract from the overall experience. Very quiet, nice walks from the doorstep and a pizza van came one night. Otherwise you do have a 10 min drive for bread, shops etc. Would recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022
Merci beaucoup pour votre appréciation. C'est un plaisir de vous avoir reçu dans cette demeure famillial. Des travaux sont prévus mais retardés à cause de la pandémie. Meilleures salutations à vous et votre famille
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

100% Recommended

This is a very old and characterful house with new modern facilities (bathroom, kitchen, toilet) situated in a beautiful and quiet village/hamlet. The garden is massive but fully enclosed so perfect for dogs and children and the swimming pool is gorgeous. The owner is very charming and welcoming but otherwise perfectly unobtrusive - she speaks very good English and there were no communication problems for us. Thoroughly recommended for any English visitors to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine/Limousin region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Merci Très belle appréciation !! C est un plaisir de partager cette demeure avec vous.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Martine the host was there to greet us on arrival and this was late at night. The property is as advertised and is what you would expect from a house this age. The pool was great being heated. Total privacy around us. Martine also supplied some food and drink on arrival as it was so late which was a lovely thought. Only downside for us was that the village has no shops so any provisions you need to travel 4km where there is a very good supermarket.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous 3 week stay in this beautiful property with incredible outdoor space

We enjoyed an amazing holiday with family at this fabulous property situated in the very peaceful town of Saint-Sylvestre. The property benefits from being on a incredible plot of land and perfectly located next to village sports courts such as tennis, small football pitch and playground which meant it was perfect for our two lively boys. The garden is huge and the heated pool is very inviting and they is cooler shaded space outside to enjoy some time out of the sun. The house is well equipped and oozes rustic French charm with a modern bathroom and kitchen. We were looked after by the host who regularly checked in with us via message. Highly recommend this property especially for families given the plentiful outdoor space and facilities. Thank you Martine
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Disappointing

Place is very aged, showers were not working properly. Owner try to charge us for the cot they provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Dear Holidaymakers, We do our utmost to satisfy our holidaymakers in this family house; it is actually old but that is what makes it its charm. For the faulty shower, a plumber came in but you did not let him in. As for the cot, the house was equipped with a high chair and a cot. At no time did you tell us about the presence of twins. However, we made every effort to meet your expectations and you were delivered very quickly from a high chair and a cot. We also adapted to your late and very early hours that you had not reported. If we had been able to communicate with you over the phone, as we usually do with our vacationers, we probably could have avoided these misunderstandings. The entire team that manages this rental is genuinely sorry that these logistical problems have generated discontent. We hope you will return to our pleasant region. Chers vacanciers, Nous mettons tout en œuvre pour satisfaire nos vacanciers dans cette maison de famille ; elle est effectivement ancienne mais c’est ce qui en fait son charme. Pour la douche défectueuse, un plombier s’est présenté mais vous ne l’avez pas laissé entrer. Concernant le lit bébé, la maison était équipée d’une chaise haute et d’un lit bébé. A aucun moment, vous nous avez signalé la présence de jumeaux. Pour autant, nous avons mis tout en œuvre pour répondre à vos attentes et vous avez été livrés très rapidement d’une chaise haute et d’un lit bébé. Nous nous sommes aussi adaptés à vos horaires tardifs et très matinaux que vous n’aviez pas signalés. Si nous avions pu échanger avec vous par téléphone, comme nous le faisons habituellement avec nos vacanciers, nous aurions probablement pu éviter ces incompréhensions. Toute l’équipe qui gère cette location est sincèrement désolée que ces problèmes de logistique aient générés un mécontentement. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez dans notre agréable région.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good - but minor improvements will help to reach 5 stars

The property is very nice, beautiful surroundings. Outside very well maintained including the pool. You have privacy and to be honest, the photographs we saw in the advertisement don’t do it justice: it’s better. Inside is a bit different. First of all is that it wasn’t clear that some bedrooms where adjacent, you could only reach one by walking thru the other. The top floor bedroom was with a very low ceiling and not attractive to our girls. We have four girls, teenagers and we wanted individual rooms for them. That was not possible, they ended up sharing. The master bedroom was fine, but the door didn’t close easily and certainly didn’t give privacy. Part of old French charm maybe? It had a separate bathroom of which the door was impossible to close. Very annoying. A good carpenter can have both doors fixed in a mornings work. There is a separate toilet and separate shower that the girls used. Modern, nice but no shower curtain! The floor was constantly soaked with water. Downstairs was nice, nice layout. A lot of kitchen utensils, some however weird. Five frying and cooking pans with no handle to hold them?? Enough other stuff to prepare good meals. One final minor point was hygiene. The kitchen and specifically the fridge where really dirty. Fridge als has a door that doesn’t shut, so it is covered in water and ice crystals. Also many spider webs in corners… needs a proper cleaning. Nonetheless we had a good stay, in spite of six days of rain. Recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique semaine passée dans la maison spacieuse, fonctionnelle et joliment décorée. Nous avons bien profité du jardin et de la piscinePlein de balades à faire dans les environs. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Merci pour votre message c'est très encourageant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
semaine parfaite !! a recommencer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Merci pour vos appreciations.Vous êtes les bienvenus ainsi que vos diverses relations. Martine
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

St Sylvestre

Vélo Randos Soleil
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week-end familial

Très jolie maison, spacieuse , on se croit dans un château, c’est un château d’ailleurs Quelques rafraîchissements sont à prévoir mais tt y est Très agréable moment en famille, vélo et randonnée au rendez-vous pour découvrir le Limousin Merci à notre hôte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
Je vous remercie pour cette belle appréciation. Je note tout l'ensemble de votre commentaire. C'est un plaisir de vous avoir reçu .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended

The third time we have stayed here and still just as good as the first time. Charming old house but with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, beautiful secure garden, outside eating area and superb swimming pool. Set in a really quiet village only a 5 minute drive from the local town with all facilities. Handover process is always smooth and easy and we will recommend this as a great place to stay. Hopefully we will return soon, thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très beau

Nous avons passés un séjour très agréable. La maison est spacieuse et l’extérieure est vraiment super nous n’avons manqué de rien. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Découverte du limousin à partir d'une maison de famille

Située dans un très beau village limousin, la maison nous a offert l'espace et le confort de pouvoir se retrouver avec sa famille dispersée depuis 2 ans en Espagne, Allemagne, Grande Bretagne. De belles retrouvailles ...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pra htig domein

Mooi weer met prachtig buitengedeelte
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2021
voici la traduction "Beau domaine Beau temps avec bel espace extérieur" M.Roland merci pour vos compliments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour en famille

Très bonne expérience dans cette belle propriété gérée par Martine. L'hôte est très agréable, disponible, arrangeante. Nous avons pu passer une semaine de vacances en famille dans les meilleures conditions : piscine, grand jardin, jeux pour les enfants, tennis à 50 mètres, city foot à 200 mètres. Le jardin est vraiment sublime, idéal pour faire des barbecues et dîner sous le préau. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
merci pour vos compliments
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Beaux extérieurs, intérieurs vétustes

Nous avons été charmés par le jardin, les extérieurs et la belle piscine de la propriété, mais déçus par l'état de la maison, à mon sens impropre à la location en l'état. Une salle de bain, un wc et la cuisine ont été rénovés récemment et sont très propres et moderne. Le reste de la maison nécessiterait une rénovation complète. La maison sent l'humidité et les papiers peints sont décollés. Les 2 pièces à vivre ont des soucis de salpetre. Mais le ménage était correctement fait, le problème n'est pas la propreté mais bien la vétusté.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2021
Merci pour votre appreciation. J'ai pris noté de vos observations.J'ai en effet un plan de rénovation pour les intéieurs de cette demeure. Il est retardé ,la pandémie est la cause du retard. Bien cordialement Martine Dodinet

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