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9.4

Exceptional

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Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Thénac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Chateau Lestevenie11 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course12 min drive
Chateau de Monbazillac23 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)104 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Nous avons passés un excellent séjour chez Alan. La localisation, la communication avec l'hôte et le logement sont idéal...

Samir Z.

Aug 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake

Les Vachers is a stone built farmhouse dating back to the 16C. The large veranda offers a covered dining area for those lazy barbecues. Both the terrace and pool are floodlit to extend those relaxing evenings outside. The house is spacious with a well equipped updated kitchen with a range style cooker. The two double bedrooms each have their own en suite bathrooms. One of the twin bedded rooms is on the ground floor with a shower room next to it. The farmhouse is in a peaceful location set in 10 hectares of land. The south facing pool overlooks the private fishing lake which is well stocked with large carp up to 20lbs. Use of the fishing lake is included in your stay at no extra charge. The 18 hole public golf course and leisure complex of Chateau les Vigiers is less than 10 minutes away. This holiday villa with it's private pool is ideal for those family get togethers or groups of friends chilling out.
Whether it is making restaurant recommendations or reservations for you, arranging for you to dine under the stars at a local chateau, a pampering session with a local beautician or simply arranging baby sitting we are here to make your holiday truly enjoyable.
With the owners being on hand we can organise a range of additional activities or services for you.

Fishing: The large well stocked lake offers carp, rud, roach and perch.
Carp of up to 20lbs have been caught in the lake. They have been well fed and offer easy fishing for children and fun for all the family. A large hunk of bread on the end of a line is normally all you need.

General Information: The summer season in the Dordogne offers hundreds of different events from town to town. Bergerac alone has 10 different events ranging from fireworks on the 14 July to long weekends of wine and food festivals.
There are various night markets in July and August all within an easy drive.
The local restaurants range from 4 course set lunches with wine to the 4 star restaurant at Chateau les Vigiers.
There is lots of information available and the owner is on hand to give you his personal advice.

Wine: Les Vachers is at the heart of the wine growing region. Bordeaux and St Emilion to the west and Bergerac to the north.
There are hundreds of wine producing chateaux in the area, many of whom offer free tasting. The owner is on hand to give his advice and to direct you to the award winning vineyards in the area.

Property manager

Alan Dagnall

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

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

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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

Thenac

Located in Thenac, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a lake. Château de Bridoire and Château Bélingard are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zoo de Mescoules and Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Thénac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Chateau Lestevenie - 11 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 12 min drive
Chateau de Monbazillac - 23 min drive
Bergerac Maison des Vins - 27 min drive
Cyrano de Bergerac Statue - 27 min drive

Getting around

Gardonne Station - 18 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chateau des Vigiers - ‬12 min drive
‪Château Bélingard - ‬18 min drive
‪Le Café 1500 - ‬13 min drive
‪Le Relais de Monestier - ‬7 min drive
‪The Naked Vigneron - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake located?

Situated on a lake, this farm stay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Domaine de la Tuilerie Labreille and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Domaine du Petit Loubès. Château Lestevenie and Domaine de Dame Bertrande are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

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9.6/10

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9.8/10

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8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Samir Z.

22 August 2023

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

Très bon séjour

Nous avons passés un excellent séjour chez Alan. La localisation, la communication avec l'hôte et le logement sont idéals pour une weekend/une semaine entre amis

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ghislaine B.

13 August 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

location décevante et très chère

Oh surprise ! Fenêtres de la location voisine donnant sur notre terrasse et la piscine. Sdb décevantes avec aucun verrou, et une avec porte vitrée. Une chambre passante sans fenêtre, une autre sans placo au-dessus du bâti. Énormément de toiles de poussières aux poutres et la literie nécessiterait d'être changée. Par moment des odeurs de fosse septique. La totale quoi! Très décue!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudine G.

13 August 2022

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

Le top

Beaucoup de charme pour cette maison qui a vraiment une âme. Accès sécurisé à la piscine, idéal avec des petits. On serait bien resté plus longtemps!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane O., Nantes

21 August 2021

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

Très bon séjour !

Très bon accueil, Maison très agréable et spacieuse, Environnement calme et très agréable, conforme à l’annonce.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

25 July 2021

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

Zénitude!

Très belle maison de caractère, située au cœur du Périgord pourpre, avec son étang, son golf et sa piscine...véritable havre de paix, repos assuré! Encore merci à Sandra & Alan pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur savoir vivre et leurs précieux conseils. A refaire très vite !

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josien V.

15 September 2020

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

Een prettig en rustiek verblijf

De vakantiewoning staat wat ons betreft voor een echte Franse vakantie in de Dordogne. We hebben genoten van de rust, het privé-meer vol prachtige, gezonde karpers en het privé-zwembad. Op een dag met wat regen was het ook heerlijk vertoeven bij het huis met het overdekte terras. Het interieur is wat oud, typisch Frans, voor ons geen enkel probleem in de zomer, wanneer je het liefst continu buiten bent. Wat ons betreft is dit huis een aanrader voor iedereen die op zoek is naar een rustieke Franse vakantie, met ook genoeg activiteiten en restaurants in de buurt (wel met de auto, wij hadden geen (elektrische) fietsen mee). De gastheer en gastvrouw zijn behulpzaam en zijn er om je de weg te wijzen in de omgevind. Ook vonden wij de honden lief en een gezellige toevoeging aan ons verblijf.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Isabelle S.

31 July 2020

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

In 1 woord FANTASTISCH

Wij hadden een heerlijke week in de villa. Huis is in prima staat, verzorgde grote slaapkamers en badkamers. Geweldig grote keuken met alles erop en eraan. Het zwembad is een topper en een aanrader voor de kinderen. Voldoende ligbedden aan het zwembad aanwezig. Pluspunt is dat het zwembad omheind is en dus afsluitbaar met een hekje, ideaal voor met kleine kinderen. Het huis beschikt over een gezellig groot buiten terras, waar je tot s’avonds laat kan blijven zitten, dit is ook een ideale plaats om even te schuilen voor de zon. De eigenaars zijn super vriendelijk en hebben ons met open armen verwelkomt. Stonden dag en nacht voor ons klaar. De vis vijver zorgde voor enkele leuke momenten. Ideale locatie om de Dordogne te verkennen, bakker en supermarkt op 7 km van het huis. Rustig gelegen in een oase van groen. Wij komen met plezier nog eens terug.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique K.

18 July 2020

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

Relaxen en actief zijn

Voor ons de ideale combinatie van luieren, zwemmen, vissen, fietsen, golven en terrasjes in authentieke dorpjes. Alles vlakbij. Voor jong en oud!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tony D.

24 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Fishing shame about the WIFI

We stayed in a vintage property with very caring and conscientious owners who more or less live on site and are always on hand to listen to and resolve little issues that occur. They do all they can to ensure you have a great holiday. They could not have been more helpful and caring. Well done both. The fishing was fantastic my wife had never been fishing before but on the first day she caught a carp of about 18lb bigger than any fish I have ever caught. The main issue that couldn't be resolved is that this gite does not have wifi in the house and as a small business operator that was a problem for me and my clients. I have made a suggestion how the wifi issue could be resolved. Everything else was really good. Facilities in the "Small" Vaches all worked well the pool was clean and well maintained. We had a lovely holiday in a quiet interesting rural area populated by many Brits . Low mark for the advertising because of the wifi and the confusing issue of all the houses being called "Vaches" There is (1) a big one attached to(2) the one Alan and Sandra live in and then there is(3)the smaller one we stayed in. These should be identified clearly on the website many of the pictures used are the same and I am sure some confusion is caused. I would be confident that (1) does have wifi because it is attached to (2) but (3) doesn't have wifi it is out of range. Electricity to all three houses is from the same source a fuse in one knocks all 3 out. The rental properties (1) and (3) could be called "big" vaches and "little" vaches which is easier to identify than just a property listing number. So come on Home and Away sort this out. I thought I had booked a house with WIFI but I hadn't and that is disappointing . Alan and Sandra deserve better than this !!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James C.

2 September 2019

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

Excellent time in Thénac

We had a fabulous week in a lovely place to stay. A single week really wasn’t long enough. Wonderful area and lots to do. Ran out of time... much to do with the great pool and access to golf - kids had a great time. Some top recommendations of local markets to visit and places to go. Felt like we got the inside track on what to see and do, for which much thanks. Will definitely return to the Dordogne and wouldn’t hesitate to stay in Thénac again. Thank you for such a warm welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G.

27 August 2019

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

Lovely gite in beautiful location

We absolutely loved staying at Les Vachers. Set in beautiful countryside, with a very clean and well maintained pool (our boys loved it!), the house was very clean and well appointed. Sandra and Alan were very helpful, suggesting day trips and letting us have a go at fishing from their lake - this was really fun! Excellent day trips to Castelnaud, nearby Château Bridoire, Sarlat and Bergerac. We were made to feel very welcome and will certainly be recommending the gite to others and hope to return. The boys were particularly taken by Husky and Vanille the two very friendly dogs!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

19 August 2019

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

Relaxing family escape

We were a family of 4 with a 9 and 7 year old and Alan and Sandra’s villa was absolutely perfect for us. There was plenty of room for us all both inside and outside. The pool was gorgeous and we spent lots of time relaxing around it and jumping in it while the proximity of the lake meant both husband and kids could happily flit between the 2. Lots of fish were caught and the whole setting and location were very peaceful. Alan and Sandra gave us lots of local tips of what was happening during the week so we were able to experience lots of local activities such as a wine festival at the local Château and great places to go for dinner. We’d recommend this place wholeheartedly and would go back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

linda v.

21 July 2019

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

Schattig Frans boerderij

Zeer lieve en behulpzame eigenaren. Heerlijk zwembad , schattig huis , prachtige golfbaan en visvijver. Omgeving is mooi! Op een elektrische fiets of in de auto zijn er verschillende wijntoertjes te doen. Op een gewone fiets is het flink trappen,, dus zou dat niet aanraden. Buiten kan je heerlijk zitten, voor aan het zwembad zou ik de volgende keer een parasol meenemen. Dus zeker een huis om terug te komen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

27 September 2018

Pleasant late summer rural stay

We were a group of six adults, who very much enjoyed our stay at Thénac. The house was well equipped, in a lovely rural setting and the owners Alan and Sandra live close by and were always available to offer advice and solve the minor issues we had.The surrounding scenery including the lake was very attractive and we enjoyed visiting local towns of interest.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Heather L.

14 September 2018

Rustic accommodation with good outside space and facilities, in quiet part of rural France.

We had a very relaxing stay and the owners were extremely helpful. Family of 6 including adult children looking for peace and quiet but perhaps a little too far away from good local restaurants etc for the young people. Car essential but there are good amenities within 15 minutes drive. The accommodation is spacious, but quite rustic, and has somewhat idiosyncratic plumbing upstairs. Good sized kitchen with all the necessary appliances. Wi-fi a little unreliable and not available in the house itself. Husband thoroughly enjoyed the access to fishing; cycling challenging but enjoyable for the exercise fanatics in the family and pitch and putt was diverting but watch out for snakes! Pool of a good size but if the weather is very hot (as it was while we were there) some parasols would be a welcome addition to provide shade.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

23 July 2018

A great find

A wonderful area - picture-postcard scenery with rolling hills, vinyards and woods. The house is part of a small hamlet but very much tucked away. Alan and Sandra excellent hosts with lots of good suggestions for things to do in the area. Golf was great fun. Perfect for all standards - and all the more enjoyable for having our private course. And the fishing - you actually catch fish... big ones!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

15 August 2017

A beautiful farmhouse situated in an amazing setting.

The holiday as a whole was one we will never forget - it was beautiful! The farmhouse was located in the most idyllic setting, overlooking the private pool, golf course and fishing lake. On arrival we were welcomed by Sandra and Alan who were both lovely. They showed us round and offered help and advice on places to visit etc, and throughout our stay they were on hand if you needed anything. The house itself had everything that you could possibly need, (and more). The location of the house is in a quiet, peaceful setting, but is not too far away from small towns, the supermarket, and other local attractions. However a car is essential. We would certainly, without any hesitation, book to stay here again. We had an amazing time and we now hope that one day soon we too could have a place in France of our own. Thank you Alan and Sandra !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sam g., Norwich

18 July 2017

Characterful property away from the hustle and bustle of life! The hosts were fantastic!

Alan and Sandra where wonderful hosts along with their very friendly and well behaved dogs, in a beautiful area of France, the fishing lakes were very well stocked and easy to catch in, the house itself was very tidy and provided everything needed but to be honest you wanted To spend all your day outsie either chilling on the property or exploring the French countryside and nearby towns

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Enticknap

27 June 2017

Enchanting, spacious accommodation, had all the facilities a family or group could want.

Although a little isolated it gave us the peace and tranquillity that we were looking for. The pool was a good size and the fishing and golf were an added bonus. Alan and Sandra were the perfect hosts, friendly and very helpful, booking restaurants and recommending places to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed the daily visits from the two dogs!. A delightful holiday and would not hesitate recommending to others.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

4 September 2016

lovely holiday

Had a fantastic time weather was superb fishing was superb and the house was very well equipped with all that you needed . Owners on hand if you needed anything a village 5 mins in the car away with a small supermarket I would without a doubt go back

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tracey S.

30 August 2015

Great, relaxing holiday in the sun 😎☀️

We had a great week. Alan and Sandra were very helpful when needed without being intrusive. The farmhouse was very clean and comfortable. There were eight of us with ages ranging from 15 to 70 and we all enjoyed our stay. We particularly enjoyed the private pool and the outdoor eating area. The weather was superb too!! We really enjoyed eating out at Le Code Bar in Sigoules and the evening market in Duras. St. Emillion was also lovely if a little crowded and commercialised, however the views from the tower were stunning. Thank you for a great week!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Philip D.

16 July 2015

The perfect getaway for relaxation.

Thanks for a lovely relaxing week. All facilities as advertised. Alan & Sandra very helpful. Fishing excellent (a decent sized landing net would be advisable) Very hot week - downstairs rooms cool but upstairs very hot at night (air con?). Would love to return again and bring some friends. Thank you very much.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

maggie b.

11 June 2015

Fantastic property

property exceeded our expectations. Our family used both houses for 2 weeks and we all loved it. Alan, Sanda and Husky the dog were perfect hosts. The houses and gardens had everything we needed and the pools were great. We all enjoyed the golf and fishing and the weather was perfect. The property was so good we hardly left it, we enjoyed BBQs most evenings and spent most of our time outdoors. Day trips to Bergerac and St Emilion were enjoyable and we had some nice meals in the local villages. We would recommend this property to anybody looking for a relaxing holiday in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. It is impossible for children of any age to be bored with the pool, golf and fishing. We will return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

21 October 2014

Stunning, magnifique 2 weeks 😄

A fantastic 2 weeks at Les Vachers with welcoming hosts who were great from the first minute to last. Great Gite, loads of room for the 6 of us (4 adults and two youngsters), enjoyed the spacious kitchen which Colin (our trained chef!) made the most of! Great open verandah area for outdoor eating....... The pool is great, perfect for everyone which is even floodlit for some late night dipping.... The lake is superb, great fishing for all.....we all caught carp, even my 10 year old daughter. With it being across the lane from the Gite, those of us who wanted to fish could do so but still be in close proximity to those chilling at the Gite or round the pool :-).......Oh, the golf as well, yes, again free for all and perfect for all ages or abilities. Alan & Sandra have two lovely dogs, 'Vannie' and 'Husk' - all I would say is if your on the course and Husk is about, don't expect to finish your round with the same ball, if you get my drift 😊😄.....Husk has the taste for golf balls ! Lovely villages around, Sigoules has all you need really, and Bergerac is great for Sunday lunch and a peaceful boat trip down the Dordogne. Unfortunately my 10 year old girl was poorly whilst we were away and we had to go to Bergerac hospital. We came away with antibiotics but later that night and in the early hours, Lilly was poorly and feeling worse. We woke Sandra up at 2am as we could not get through to the out of hours Dr and Sandra was brilliant, she drove us to Bergerac in the early hours and got us seen again and we were given further antibiotics. I cannot praise Sandra and Alan enough for their kind welcome and help throughout our stay. We will be back in 2015....... cannot wait! Jason, Ali, Olly, Lilly, Colin & Joan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

21 October 2014

Magnifique 2 weeks of chillaxing!

About the host

Hosted by Alan Dagnall

I have lived in France for more than 40 years and adore this very special area of South West France. I have drunk more bottles of wine than I care to remember and enjoy a bottle or two with a good meal. I have an extensive knowledge of the local area and am happy to recommend places to visit, restaurants to try and wine to sample.

Why they chose this property

Les Vachers literally means the cow complex. This farmhouse has been renovated by me to include all the comforts you would expect as well as retaining the character of the building. I make sure the kitchen is fully equipped with everything I would like to find in a kitchen so you can experiment with the local foods in the comfort of your own home. The private pool has steps leading down to the shallow end and a separate kiddies pool making it suitable for everyone.
The lake is overlooked by the pool so you an relax by the pool and still be within shouting distance if they catch the big one!

What makes this property unique

Whilst there are many villas with pools, not many come with their own private fishing lake. I can provide rods and landing nets so come and have a go.