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Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau.

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A stone house with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A stone building with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A kitchen with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a skylight, and a hanging plant.
A cozy loft bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a TV, a glass coffee table, a wooden chair, a white sofa, and a window with a plant.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden bookshelf, a bed with a floral bedspread, a yellow armchair, and a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hautefort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Château de Hautefort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grotte de Tourtoirac
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau.

Beautiful cottage recently renovated to a very high standard and peacefully located in the countryside with a two minute walk to the tiny village of Maumont. Mirabelle is a 5 minute drive from activities and amenities for all the family - Chateaux, caves, rivers and lakes. The property is situated in hillside in 2 acres of mature gardens. Mirabelle has gardens with both sunny and shaded areas and a decked patio with BBQ, sun loungers dining table and chairs. All Views look down over the valley and onto the rolling hills of the Dordogne countryside. The property consists lounge, dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms each with their own en-suite and toilet. The Kitchen is well equipped and adjoins a separate dining room. The lounge provides an area of relaxation for watching a film or just an afternoon snooze. The cottage comes with its own washing machine and outside drying area. Bed linen and towels are provided. You only have to visit the cottage or read our previous reviews to understand why people keep returning to Mirabelle.

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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 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1883186
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
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

Hautefort

Located in Hautefort, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art and Le Thot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Hautefort and Eglise Saint Sour. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Hautefort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Hautefort - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Grotte de Tourtoirac - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Le Thot - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art - 29 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley - 30 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • La Bachellerie Station - 13 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Cocopat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge De Nailhac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gaillard Christian - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Parc - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful retreat With Panoramic Countryside Views close to Hautefort Chateau. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Château de Hautefort and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Grotte de Tourtoirac. Vezere Valley and Office de Tourisme de Terrasson Lavilledieu are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

excellent

Lovely and extremely well presented gite,warm welcome from Paul & Anita on arrival.Great setting and very peaceful with lots of activities around the area. Paul & Anita were very helpful in recommending local markets and events, but were not intrusive in any way. The gite was well equipped with everything you would need making it an excellent holiday and would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
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6/10 Okay

Lovely gite but the welcome could have been better

The gite is very comfortable and well-furnished, the only downside is poor noise insulation between top floors and bottom floors. But our welcome on arrival from Paul was very disappointing - five of us arrived instead of the planned four but rather than wait to hear the reason and short duration of the additional person Paul threw the rulebook at us and turned a minor blip into a source of tension - particularly unwelcome after a long drive. Over the week Anita made up for this as she is most welcoming and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2020
Mirabelle gite is registered and insured to sleep a maximum of 4 people. This is clearly stated on the booking form all guests complete on reserving the gite. Therefore when 5 people turn up without any prior agreement it is only expected that the owner would be both concerned and annoyed with the situation. Even so, we amicably let the 5 people stay within the gite and at no extra cost. Yes the cottage does have wooden floors like all buildings that are 200 years old. These are the only guests that have complained about the noise between floors in 5 years, so maybe allowing the unauthorised 5th person to stay was to our detriment. Maybe an apology from our guests for the situation would have been nice, but instead they decide to give us an unfair review, showing the world can be an unkind place at times!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool cottage

Great gite had everything you need for a quiet stay and only 5 minutes drive to Hautefort, the heat was excessive that week but had no problems in sleeping the bedrooms being on the ground floor, definitely go back if we have summers with temperatures up to 40 degrees.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean, well equipped cottage

We chose this cottage because it had two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. My friend and I are both widows and like our own space. There was a bit of confusion when we arrived as one of the bedrooms had two single beds, but this was rectified the following day. The cottage is ideal for two couples or a small family. The bedrooms are downstairs as are the toilets which was a little “inconvenient “. The cottage is well equipped and is close to Hautefort with it’s impressive castle. The etang de coucou and the restaurant was worth a visit. We had very good weather for the week,with just a little rain on the Friday afternoon. We didn’t see much of Paul and Anita as we wanted a relaxing week ,and didn’t want too many outings, but when we did see them , we found them friendly. The only problem we had during the week was the internet which was not working very well. All in all we would recommend this cottage both for a restful holiday or as a base from which to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Wifi:- Regretfully during our guests stay the commune of Hautefort experienced 2 days without telephone/internet, we had no control over this situation, but respect this caused an inconvenience. Bedrooms:- Sadly these are our first guests in 10 years to have found this unsuitable. As both floor levels can be accessed from outside, the bedrooms are positioned on the bottom floor, this arrangement helps to keep them cool during the hot summer months.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Mirabelle!

We spent a fortnight in this delightful, superbly equipped, spotlessly clean gite in beautiful grounds. The weather was very warm and we ate all our meals on the decking patio which had the luxury of some overhead shading. Everything we needed for our comfort was provided (including a teapot!!) Although Mirabelle adjoins the owners property we always had privacy but Anita and Paul were delightful hosts and were available if ever we needed to approach them. Some wonderful places to visit and at the end of a day it was a joy to return to this peaceful, idyllic 'home'.We feel we have made two friends and we would happily return and recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beyone expectations

Paul and Anita are the most welcoming hosts and friendliest of people; you can spend ages chatting and they went out there way to help and give advice of the area. The house has been renovated to a very high spec. The beds are really comfy and the amenities easy to use. We spent most of our time relaxing on the deck watching the sun go down sampling the local red wine. You will have a great stay here! and I look forward to retuning soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent self contained gite

The property was amazing, as were the owners and were very helpful in advising of where to visit and what to see in the area (Sarlat is a must!). The gite is well equipped and maintained to a very high standard and the terrace is great for evening dining. Paul and Anita were very welcoming hosts, as was Treacle the dog! The area itself is very quiet and within easy driving distance of many nice towns and villages. We would definitely stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mirrabelle comfort stay in very good settings

THE COTTAGEWAS VERY COMFORTABLE ,PRIVATE ,AND IN BEAUTIFUL SETTING . SUNDAY HAVING MORNING COFFEE OUTSIDE , WATCHING AIR BALLONS GOING OVERHEAD CAN ONLY BE A GOOD START TO A HOLIDAY.PAUL AND ANITA MAKE FINE HOSTS HELPFUL BUT THEY DO NOT INTRUDE ON YOUR HOLIDAY THEY GIVE SOUND ADVICE ABOUT THE AREA ALL IN ALL OUR HOLIDAY STAY WITH THEM WAS VERY GOOD INDEED AND WE WILL BE SURE TO RETURN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place to stay

This is an immaculately modernised but characterful gite, with great facilities. It is in a beautiful and peaceful countryside setting, yet only minutes from a good boulangerie, and from enjoyable restaurants in nearbye Hautefort. There is a wide range of things to see and do in the area, and the excellent English hosts, Paul and Anita, have years of experience to be able to advise their guests. Very enjoyable!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vakantiehuis voor 4 personen, 5-sterren verblijf voor 3-sterren prijs, prachtig gerenoveerd

Dit huisje heeft het allemaal, een geweldig terras (groot, schaduwrijk, intiem en genoeg plek voor zonaanbidders), een goed uitgeruste grote keuken, sfeervolle eet- en woonkamer waar onze kinderen hele legosteden bouwden (bedankt Paul & Anita voor het lenen van LEGO en blokken!) en koele slaapvertrekken met eigen badkamers, groot, schoon en mooi opgeknapt met natuursteen in de stijl van de regio. De sfeer van het huis is zo leuk en uitnodigend dat je je meteen thuis voelt. Tegelijk ben je van alle comfort voorzien en is het zo schoon en met aandacht opgeknapt dat je je verwend voelt als in een duur hotel. Paul en Anita zijn heel aardig en discreet en tegelijk heel benaderbaar voor allerhande tips of gewoon een praatje. De omgeving is mooi, gevarieerd, genoeg te beleven op cultureel gebied (leuke stadjes, kastelen, grotten, marktjes en festiviteiten) en op sportief gebied. De regio is bevolkt door een interessante mix van locale Fransen, Engelsen, Schotten, Amerikanen en Nederlanders. We hadden geluk met het mooie weer en maakten vele plannen die we vervolgens niet uitvoerden omdat de kinderen genoeg hadden aan hun zwembadje op het terras en wij aan een ligstoel met boek.... Bedankt Paul & Anita, we komen zeker terug!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

A really enjoyable week

The weather was sometimes warm, sometimes a little hotter and we really enjoyed the week, some of it spent in the garden and some of it visiting the nearby attractions. We particularly enjoyed Perigueux, Bourdeilles, Brantome, Hautefort, Excideuil, Segur le Chateau, Terrasson and Saint Robert. There are lots of lovely villages and chateaux to see. The holiday cottage, to one side of the main house, was spotlessly clean and well equipped and gave plenty of privacy in the garden area. Thank you Anita and Paul for being so welcoming, for the surprise walnuts and also for letting us stay in your lovely cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Anita Carrington-Porter

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The charming Mirabelle is owned by Anita and Paul, who live in the old farmhouse next to the cottage. Anita, a fully qualified Beauty Therapist, has a small beauty salon where guests can treat themselves to some of the relaxing treatments available:-Aromatherapy, Thai, Ayurvedic, Japanese and Hot stone Massages, to name just a few) . Paul having renovated both properties now runs a property maintenance business. He also restores classic motorcycles, his latest being a 1948 triumph speedtwin.

Why they chose this property

When you visit Mirabelle you will find beautiful views in all directions with peace and tranquillity. Many of our guests are return visitors, which gives us the confidence to know we are doing things right! The cottage snuggles into its location and with the decked sun terrace area straight outside the kitchen door, a morning tea or coffee croissant, sets everyone up for a holiday that is hard to beat. Mirabelle is located centrally for visiting many of the Dordogne's most famous tourist sites: Sarlat, Lascaux, Domme, Brantome to name but just a few of many. The village of HAUTEFORT is only 3 miles away where you will find 6 restaurants, a super market, a medical centre, a chemist, a tourist office, baker, butcher, small grocery store, garage, craft brewery, a newsagents and various other gift shops. Of course compared to the magnificent HAUTEFORT chateau these all pale into the background. The local area also has a wealth of activities to suite everyone's needs - canoeing down the local rivers, golfing, tennis, cycling, swimming, wakeboarding, caving, rock climbing. The nearby lake (5 minutes drive) also has a inflatable water park where many a fun day can be had by adults and children alike. There is also a paintball park for further adventure.

What makes this property unique

Mirabelle is on the edge of a small hamlet making it an ideal for countryside lovers with the wonderful Dordogne outlook. Here, in Maumont, you will find the local vineyard and an ancient farm where you will see ducks, chickens, geese and sheep wandering around freely. Straight from the cottage you can join a myriad of local signed pathways, for walking, cycling and even pony or donkey trekking! Some guests have rented bikes while others have brought their own, and for these we have a large covered area for storing at your leisure. We have an unusual layout, with the bedrooms being downstairs, this allows for beautifully cool bedrooms, a welcome treat in the summertime. The cottage gardens consist of open and woodland providing both sun and shade, though you have no traffic noise what-so-ever, the 'silence' is filled with bird chatter and red squirrels calling their young. We are also nearby, but not intrusive, to help book and advise on local activities and restaurants.

Languages:

English, French

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