Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views
With superb views, a private pool, delightful gardens and its own woods and wild flower meadow, Margnac is a perfect rural retreat in which to unwind and explore the Dordogne's legendary food and culture. The house is a stones throw away from many of the fantastic sights, restaurants, and vineyards that scatter the idyllic French countryside.
Enjoy a glass of chilled Bergerac on the vine-covered terrace or dine alfresco in the barbecue area near the pool. Indoors, the house is cosy, bright and airy. Light floods into the L-shaped sitting room, dining room and kitchen through the line of French windows that lead to the terrace.
The sitting room is a comfy place to relax with a wood-burning stove, satellite TV, a DVD player and plenty of books. The four comfortable bedrooms offer a real home away from home. Two are en suite and there is a third family bathroom, so you'll never be short of facilities. A well-stocked kitchen offers everything you need with a separate utility room housing the washing machine and dryer. Within easy reach of the bustling market town of Riberac, with its famous weekly market.
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Free WiFi
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We offer bookings by the week only, with the changeover day on a Saturday.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Invite friends but no raves, please!
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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About the area
Celles
Located in Celles, this villa is in a rural area. Château de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Bourdeilles and Château de Mareuil. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Tourism Office of Ribérac - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
Château de Bourdeilles - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
Brantôme Abbey - 37 min drive - 33.9 km
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 39 min drive - 32.0 km
Perigueux Golf Club - 41 min drive - 36.1 km
Getting around
Neuvic Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
L'Escapade Gourmande - 15 min drive
Café des Colonnes P.M.U - 14 min drive
Café du Palais - 16 min drive
À Fleur D’eau - 13 min drive
Le Petit Coutures - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous 4 Bedroom Villa With Private Pool And Stunning Views located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 12 miles (20 km) of Tourism Office of Ribérac, Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and La Lizonne. Château de Bourdeilles and Château de Mareuil are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely property - as beautiful as it looks in the photos. Quiet area with lots of wildlife. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, wish it could have been longer!
Beautiful property. Very quiet area. Lovely sized pool. Excellently equipped inside- had thought of everything you could need/want. Lovely sized bedrooms and bathrooms.
Very spacious property for family of 5. Lovely outdoor space and a great pool, much used in the heat.
Area is delightful - easy access to Brantôme, Perigeaux, Ribérac (fabulous Friday market) and numerous relaxed restaurants.
Beautiful, tanquil location - it was a pleasure driving 'home' each day through the sunflowers and wheat fields. Somany gorgeous villages with stately Romanesque churches within a 30minute drive. The house is generously equipped and has quality furnishings, but there are a few things that need an update or a service - iron, toaster, door hinges, clothesline, and the kitchen is due for an update (wonky shelves and tatty paint) and the satellite TV reception is problematic. Overall it was a pleasant stay, especially once the heat abated (July temps of 35C!)
Lovely location for a holiday with pretty villages and fields all around. Very private. Enjoyable pool and sunsets. The weather was very hot in August (35-40 C) and the pool was a necessity - water temp naturally rising above 30 C. There is one double bedroom upstairs, one twin bedroom below it, and then the other two twins are downstairs at the other end of the house. Bathrooms were all spacious. Very well equipped for crockery and cutlery. Some updates to the kitchen, linens and to the outside furniture would be beneficial. The caretaker was responsive and helpful. Thank you!
Very relaxing, the property was well equipped and pool excellent. Obviouly used by the owners who keep it well
stocked with useful local information. Would certainly return if going again to the area.
Many thanks to the owners our family enjoyed the stay
Das Haus war wirklich sehr schön. Es ist groß und die drei Bäder sind auch sehr praktisch. Die Einrichtung ist sehr gut, auch die Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Nicht alles top modern, aber ein guter Standard. Der Pool ist hervorragend. Es ist ein großes Grundstück - mit großer Wiese und einigen Obstbäumen. So gibt es auch an heißen Tagen genug schattige Plätze. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig, man kommt sofort auf schöne Wanderwege. Der nächste Bäcker und andere Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind ein wenig entfernt - ca. 15 Minuten mit dem Auto. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war sehr gut. Noch ein Tipp: Fliegengitter an den Schlafzimmer-Fenstern wären gut. Mücken gab es im Juli/August kaum, aber doch viele andere Insekten.
La maison est correcte et bien équipée mais la qualité et le ménage laisse à désirer: tout est réparé à moitié, une tringle à rideau s'est arrachée, les autres ne vont pas tarder. Nous avons dû réparer nous même un transat qui était cassé à notre arivée. Coté propreté, les sols et salles de bains étaient propres mais poussières sous les tapis et cuisine hyper sale : nous avons tout relavé avant utilisation, y compris frigo, four et micro-onde. Jamais vu ça!
Beautiful house and pool to enjoy a perfect holiday. The pool was very clean and good size. The sun and nice temperatures made it even better. The house has a lot of privacy, and the area is very pretty. Great place to stay.
Wonderful week of relaxing by the pool and BBQing. It was extremely hot but the house had fans in the bedrooms which were appreciated. Used the village bar for croissants a few times and ventured out. Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is great for river swimming and Riberac Market probably best on Fridays. Host was great at communication and the house was pretty much exactly as we expected from the photos. Would return.
We had a wonderful stay. The location and views were perfect for us. Will very much miss sitting on the terrace watching the most amazing sunsets. We went out most days visiting river beaches, caves and beautiful villages. We loved this part of the Dordogne as a lot quieter than the South. Most trips were about 30 mins drive. Kayaking in Brantome was a lot of fun. Our longest day trip was to St Jean de Cole but worth the 45 min or so drive. We ate out a couple of times and would recommend the little restaurant in La Tour Blanche. We loved the pool and the house has everything you need.
Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
La maison nous co.venait parfaitement.
Chambres confortables et spacieuses, magnifique terrasse et piscine impeccable.
De plus l'endroit est super calme, avec vue sur un paysage remarquable.
A wonderful property set within a huge garden, with excellent pool and beautiful views of Dordogne countryside! A perfect place to indulge in joie de vivre!
La maison est très agréable à vivre avec ses 2 espaces nuits bien séparés, ses 3 salles de bain, et la terrasse avec très belle vue dégagée.
Le jardin est réalisé avec goût et très bien entretenu. La piscine est de taille et profondeur satisfaisantes pour jouer avec les enfants mais aussi faire quelques longueurs.
Wonderful house and outdoor eating areas. The pool was well used during France’s heatwave days. Loved the rural outlook and walking along country roads with very few cars to disturb the peace. Also really good region for bike riding. Would go back in a shot.
La maison de Margnac est lumineuse, bien située et agréable. Notre séjour s'est dans l'ensemble bien déroulé et nous n'avons eu aucun mal à contacter la propriétaire. Nous avons cependant tous été incommodés par la vétusté des tissus présents dans la maison (tapis, moquettes, coussins, matelas...). Un nettoyage approfondi voire quelques nouveaux aménagements seraient à prévoir pour un meilleur confort dans ce lieu qui reste charmant et merveilleusement reposant.
A wonderful, relaxing stay in a superb property with very nice gardens and an excellent pool. Lovely views over the countryside and the only sounds are the birdsong and the distant frog chorus at dusk - very quiet and peaceful. The area is wonderful too and we recommend Brantome, Bourdeiles and Aubeterre for day trips. Riberac is also pleasant and has good shops and a great Friday market.
KAREN c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
anthony s.
11 Sept 2018
A wonderfully enjoyable family holiday
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Margnac. The house is very big and has everything you need for your stay. We all adored the pool, and as the weather was so good we didn't get much beyond here and the BBQ! The views from the terrace are stunning with wonderful sunsets, whilst cloudless nights reveal an awesome vista of stars. We would certainly consider a return holiday.
anthony s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
20 Aug 2018
Beautiful house and pool in a quiet rural setting
Lovely house in a quiet rural location. We had a family holiday (ages from 15 to 79!) who enjoyed a week in July 18. Of course it helped that the weather was fantastic, but the layout of the house and beautiful pool meant that all of us had a wonderful time. This is clearly a family home and there were some nice touches like extra pool inflatables, 2 bikes available for use, and a barbecue. The small village of Celles is approx 15mins walk and has a small bar (also provides bread and croissants but get there early!) Riberac is the main town approx 10mins drive away and has supermarkets, shops, banks etc with a lovely Saturday market in the town centre. I would also recommend exploring St Austier, Grand Brassac, and Perigeux. There are opportunities for kayaking, cycling and walking, and to explore (for those who like it) some caves nearby. I would thoroughly recommend this house for people looking for an authentic French quiet holiday in a rural setting. There are many local restaurants for evenings out, and lovely villages to see locally. There are also larger towns/cities and coastal areas within reach. Great time! We will come back!
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Pat S.
16 Aug 2018
Magnificent setting. Beautiful house. Great pool and gardens.
The house is set in such a beautiful area which is extremely quiet and has amazing views over surrounding countryside. The gardens are well maintained and mature. The weather was fabulous and we were very pleased to have the pool. We went kayaking on the river Dronne twice which was a real eye opener. We visited nearby restaurants and the market in Riberac. All in all an amazingly restful holiday.
Pat S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
David S.
29 Jan 2017
Fantastic, peaceful holiday villa
We (a family of two adults and two children) have stayed at Margnac twice now with a third stay booked for 2017. It is a fantastic place to spend a holiday, very tranquil and is nestled in rolling hills. The view from the swimming pool, and terrace is beautiful and nothing can be heard apart from the birds. We all had a great time, the house is well maintained, clean and functional, the internet is on hand for those who need a quick fix and there are lots of books to read. You will spend a lot of time by or in the pool which is a good size and surrounded by nature. I can't speak highly enough of the owners who helped us out considerably when we had a major problem with our car. Runs, bike rides and walks are all literally on your doorstep. Lots of lovely towns, markets and restaurants to visit, even a beach within a short drive. I would highly recommend Margnac for an 'away from it all' holiday.
David S.
About the host
Hosted by Benedict Hudson
Owner, Jennifer Shales, feels that she has an ideal, if complicated life. On retiring she and husband, David, divided their time between England and France, taking time out in mid-winter for a longer haul trip to somewhere warmer, a pattern Jennifer still continues. As Jennifer puts it, she's been 'working her way through all the world's great civilisations'. Her children have long since stopped trying to keep track of her and simply ask her to turn on a mobile phone occasionally in case they need to find her!
Why they chose this property
When we started looking for a house in France, we fell in love with this area. It seemed to have everything – sunshine and sunflowers, wonderful food, fascinating history, fabulous scenery, delightful people and a warm welcome. We've extended Margnac since those early days and it's become a real home, with mature gardens. I spend many months a year here and love entertaining my family and friends. After twenty-seven years, I am still finding new and exciting places to explore and never tire of coming back to this glorious area. I hope that you will love it as much as I do.
What makes this property unique
Light floods into Margnac with French windows opening off most of the downstairs rooms. The views stretch for miles. And the house is far enough from the village to be out in the country but is within easy access of the shops when you need supplies. All in all, it is wonderfully peaceful, bright and airy. Jennifer is a keen gardener and the huge grounds are beautiful. Parts have deliberately been left uncultivated as a wildflower meadow with orchids and down the hill the house has its own woods in season. Keep an eye out for wildlife from deer to birds.
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