Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake

Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake

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Pool with golf in background
Garden, pool and golf
Stone Cottage and garden
Covered Terrace and pool
New kitchen

Overview of Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Thénac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChateau Lestevenie11 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau des Vigiers Golf Course12 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Monbazillac23 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

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
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Amenities

Pool
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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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, Farmhouse with private pool & fishing lake is in a rural area and on a lake. Chateau 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 cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Chateau Lestevenie - 11 min drive
  • Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Chateau de Bridoire - 20 min drive
  • Chateau de Monbazillac - 23 min drive
  • Bergerac Maison des Vins - 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 within 6 miles (10 km) of Chateau Lestevenie, Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course and Zoo de Mescoules. Lac de l'Escourou and Château Feely are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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4.0/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.2/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Tony D.

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

5/5 Excellent

James C.

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

5/5 Excellent

Harriet G.

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

5/5 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

5/5 Excellent

Angela P.

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

About the host

Hosted by Alan Dagnall

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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.
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