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At Colette and Mimi at The Chartreuse of Maine – Home 194093 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

At Colette and Mimi at The Chartreuse of Maine – Home 194093

  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 200 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Chez Colette et Mimi is the converted barn of La Chartreuse du Maine, and the largest of the three vacation homes situated around the chateau.

We, Catherine and Maxence, live permanently on site and are more than happy to welcome you to Le Maine, our family home for four generations. With us discover another Dordogne than the one on the holiday brochures. Our passion and local knowledge will allow you an intimate, authentic and unforgettable taste of the real Périgord.

The spacious South-East facing terrace of "Chez Colette et Mimi" has a table and chairs, inviting lazy breakfasts in the sun and evening gatherings around a bottle of Bordeaux. The terrace overlooks the house's private garden with its sweeping view of the hills and forests opposite.

Once inside, the contemporary interior design contrasts with the exposed stone walls and 300 year old carpentry, a juxtaposition which gives the house much of its abundant charm. Sophisticated modern furnishings enhance the honest simplicity of the ancient architecture, and touches of bold color highlight the exquisite patina of the walls, faded by the centuries.

Downstairs the master bedroom is painted with soothing lime wash in pale tones. The windows of both the bedroom and ensuite bathroom with its claw-foot bathtub/shower open onto the interior courtyard of the Chartreuse. Upstairs, the large bedroom and modern shower room have vaulted ceilings and impressive original beam-work. The King-size bed can be separated into twin singles on request.

The two ensuite master bedrooms, one downstairs and one upstairs, give each other total privacy, making Chez Colette et Mimi ideal for groups of 2 couples traveling together or families with teenagers. Then you will appreciate relaxing together around the open fireplace in the spacious sitting room, gathering in the comfortably furnished dining room, and preparing gourmet Périgordine meals in the sophisticated Burgundy kitchen.

Further details

We provide an exceptionally high-standard of accommodation and service with everything included: Welcome pack on arrival, Cots and high-chairs available on request for free. All finest quality linen including bed linen, bath and toilet towels, pool towels, table cloth, serviettes and dish towels. Free Wifi. Wood for the fireplace. All cleaning materials. End of stay cleaning is included (except if the property is not left in a reasonable state). We are your English-speaking French hosts, on-hand to help you on any aspect of your stay with suggestions regarding what to see and what to do, best itineraries through wonderful scenery, history of the region, shops, restaurants, wineries and vineyards, restaurant bookings, markets of local produce. And so much more…

Further details indoors

Chez Colette et Mimi has a very comfortable under-floor heating downstairs and large radiators upstairs.
In Summer at ground level the heated floor is reversible and becomes a cooling floor. There is air conditioning in the bedroom upstairs.
In the living space there is an HDTV that receives a satellite signal for stations in English, German and Spanish as well as French.
The kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, utensils and tableware you will need to prepare gourmet "Perigordine" meals.
The two bedrooms' king beds are brand-new and made with Anne de Solene satin sheets.
The king-size bed in the upstairs bedroom can be separated into twin singles.
On request, we can add a single bed in the upstairs bedroom. 60 € will be charged, bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are included in this rate.

Further details outdoors

The terrace has dining furniture, lounge chairs and Weber outdoor grill. In addition the estate offers you private woods with many footpaths to enjoy walking, footing, bird and wild life watching, a kitchen garden with rose-trees on ancient arches and lavender bed. You are welcome to pick herbs for cooking, a pasture where Zebulon the donkey is happy to socialize with (not only) children, a meadow on the Auvezere river banks ideal for fishing. Bicycles for adults are at your disposal at the property. One is equipped with a baby seat. The large swimming pool is to be shared with a maximum of 6 other guests. It has a large teak deck with lounge chairs and parasols, modern chlorine-free purifying system (slightly salt water not aggressive for eyes and skin), an automated security cover to protect non swimming children. The pool is located some 80 meters away from the houses, so as children can play without disturbing nap enthusiasts!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
  • 2 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

We are located in the countryside. To see the many sights of interest our wonderful region has to offer, a car is necessary.

Interaction with guest

Catherine and Maxence, your English-speaking French hosts, are living on-site. We are happy to welcome you personally and show you around your house and the estate. We are happy to help on any aspects of your stay with suggestions regarding what to see and what to do, history of the region, shops, restaurants, wineries and vineyards, restaurant bookings, markets of local produce, and so much more… We lend you a "Magic map" where best places and scenic backroads are highlighted, so you can make the most of your stay. We are on hand, and can intervene immediately in case of problem regarding household appliances or else. This can be very useful. Though we are very discrete hosts, when we meet in the estate, we love to chat with our guests !

Policies

Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Catherine L.
Calendar last updated:
18 Mar 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
41 reviews

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“A wonderful experience”

Reviewed 20 Jun 2022

This is a fantastic apartment in a beautiful location. It is very tastefully furnished to a high standard and has everything one requires. In the hot weather that we had ,it was a relief to go into t… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much Colin, for this helpful comment. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us so much and found the decoration of the cottage to be tasteful and comfortable to a high standard. We love to assist our guests with suggestions of places to visit, restaurants and activities so they make the most of their stay in the wonderful Dordogne ! Thank you for this "It was like being a guest at a house party", we will do all our possible to deserve your compliment. Since we decided 22 years ago to share the chateau of my privileged childhood holidays with guests, our only goal is to make our visitors as happy as I was with my grand-parents in this estate! Thank you for your visit, you were gracious guests and we enjoyed very much your company. We hope to welcome you again for future holidays.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Un petit paradis en Dordogne”

Reviewed 11 Dec 2021

On ne devrait rien dire sur la Chartreuse du Maine et garder jalousement pour soi cette adresse fabuleuse, mais voilà, les qualificatifs élogieux se bousculent dans notre esprit et ne de… More

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Response from the owner Un chaleureux merci, Marthe, pour ce commentaire qui nous touche beaucoup. L'"adresse fabuleuse" restera dans nos cœurs et nous encouragera à faire encore mieux pour mériter ce magnifique compliment. Nous sommes ravis que vous vous soyez sentie chez vous Chez Colette et Mimi et ayez apprécié le domaine qui l'entoure. En attendant le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau, nous transmettrons votre bonjour à Zébulon, assorti de quelques carottes de votre part ;-)

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“La Maine holds an energy which is pure delight”

Reviewed 18 Jun 2021

Returning to a favourite place is extra special when coming out of Lockdown. La Maine is as elegant & luxuriously (5*) cosy as ever. A true passion project began here when the (very sympathique)… More

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“Beautiful Peaceful & Charming”

Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

My husband I were traveling with friends to France this September. We started off our travels in the hustle and bustle of Paris for a week and then retreated to La Chartreuse du Maine for the remainde… More

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“So much to do and see in the Dordonge region”

Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

Our stay was fabulous at Le Maine, the house was perfect for two couples, we did a lot of our own cooking in the fully equipped kitchen, got the groceries from local markets in various villages. We tr… More

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“Beautiful estate in the heart of the Dordogne”

Reviewed 3 Oct 2019

Fantastic vacation in the charmingly renovated and fully equipped 'Chez Colette et Mimi'! We spent our days visiting surrounding Medieval castles and villages, caves and vineyards, and cook… More

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“Suberb holiday home”

Reviewed 27 Aug 2019

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay last July. The appartment had everything we needed for a comfortable stay with our baby son. We very much appreciated the nice environment, privacy and last but not lea… More

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Response from the owner Bonjour ! Thank you so much for your Five star review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay at la Chartreuse du Maine so much. Actually, since we decided 19 years ago to keep our family property and share it with guests and friends, our raison d'etre is to help visitors making the most enjoyable holidays with us. We want to share our Joie de vivre in such a wonderful area of France.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“An amazing countryside retreat in Perigord.”

Reviewed 20 Jul 2019

Catherine & Maxence gave us a warm welcome and detailed tour of the property and grounds on arrival.The grounds are interesting to explore with a variety of plants, herbs ,also including hens, a d… More

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“merveilleux séjour à la Chartreuse du Maine”

Reviewed 28 May 2019

accueil très sympathique de la part de Catherine et Maxence qui nous ont expliqué toutes les visites à faire dans cette magnifique région du Périgord. Le gite a &eac… More

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Response from the owner Un grand merci Florence pour ce commentaire plein de chaleur ! Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à vous recevoir avec vos amis québécois et sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à la Chartreuse du Maine, et notre magnifique Périgord. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus au Maine. Nous espérons avoir la plaisir de vous y accueillir à nouveau. Bien sincèrement, Catherine et Maxence

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A Highlight of our travels in France!”

Reviewed 4 Oct 2018

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience staying in a country cottage on a beautiful property in the Dordogne, we highly recommend Chez Colette et Mimi au Maine! The owners, Catherine and M… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Catherine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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Send Catherine (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Catherine (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Catherine the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Catherine (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Catherine (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Catherine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Catherine (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Catherine (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Catherine (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Catherine (the owner) a message.

If Catherine (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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