Dovecote Cottage – Home 249444 Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Dovecote Cottage – Home 249444
- Gite
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 19 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
17th century Dovecote made into delightful honeymoon cottage, all mod cons with wonderful character.
Spacious 1st floor double bedroom with "upturned boat" beams and real pigeon-holes. Hall, Twin bedroom/sitting room, Shower room with wc, Living/dining room with corner kitchen and French windows to the private patio overlooking wide lawns. TV (English only). Huge 15m shared swimming pool with diving board.
Set in the grounds of handsome Domaine de Tabary manor house, the Dovecote perches on the edge of the great courtyard which is bounded by the barns and the two other letting houses. All this in rolling countryside with woods and meadows just outside the market town of Excideuil with its mediaeval castle and tiny streets, shops, restaurants and all services.
Further details
- Rates above apply to the Dovecote Cottage
- Maximum capacity 4 people (18 total for all three houses).
- Refundable Booking Deposit £400 payable on booking.
- Bedlinen and Bath towels are provided for weekly rentals, optional for long term rentals at 25€/person/month.
- Payment in Euros (or £Sterling by prior arrangement).
- Smokers welcome if smoking can be restricted to outside.
- Pets (if accepted) are charged at 40€ each per stay.
NB: Prices are subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
- LONG TERM RENTS - monthly rates from 635€ (not July or August).
HOUSE RULES:-
Electricity is charged for outside July/August.
Not all pets are accepted, please ask first. No cats, Dogs 40€ each.
Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the house, and may entail the loss of the damages deposit.
TV (English SkyFree only).
Covid regulations include social distancing and masks in all shops and indoor public spaces. All our guests must be fully vaccinated and covid-free before arrival
The oven must be properly cleaned before departure.
Monthly rentals do not include towels or bedlinen - extra 25€/person/month.
Further details indoors
Standard equipment is one large double bed and two single beds - please ask in advance for a child's bed or cot /high chair if required (free). TV (English only). Washing machine and dishwasher, Iron and ironing board, Fridge/freezer, toaster, electric kettle, electric radiators, electric fan and space heater.
For any other special requirements please ask us.
Further details outdoors
Swimming pool 15m x 7m with springboard for diving in its own hedged lawn a minute's walk along a grass path. The pool is heated by sunshine which normally keeps it at an enjoyable temperature.
Grounds extending over 18 acres of woods and meadows which you are free to roam. Deer and wild boar share the woods and many species of fauna and flora.
Table tennis (two tables) in the barn. Badminton in the garden. Boules and some bikes to borrow.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- 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
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($429.84) €400.00 - 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.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* 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
House rules
Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the house, and may entail a charge.
TV is English SkyFree only.
All our guests must be covid-free before arrival.
The cooker must be properly cleaned before departure.
All rubbish must be removed and the fridge left empty on departure.
Electricity is charged for outside July/August.
Monthly rates do not include towels or bedlinen - extra 25€/person/month.
About the owner
Richard C.
Tourist License
41247218500013
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 16
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Italian
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 11 reviews
Very Good
11 reviews
- Excellent
- 7
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Great Location”
Lovely cottage with everything we needed for our stay. Large swimming pool and a games room for us to use too. We could easily walk into the town where there were cafés, boulangeries, butcher e… More
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“Perfect little cottage, pet friendly”
We stayed for a month in this lovely location with plenty of places to visit. Large supermarket a short walk up the road and a nice market in Excideuil Richard and Luisa, the owners, were very discre… More
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“A wonderful place...the perfect location in Perigord Vert”
Thank you Richard and Luisa for sharing Tabary with us. I came to spend a couple of months deciding whether to move to France...two months later I had found my dream house to buy, learnt a lot more Fr… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Claire for your kind review. We loved having you as a neighbour and are delighted that you will still be close by. Your Labradog was also a great hit at Tabary! See you soon!
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“Absolute Paradise”
We stayed for a week in the dovecote cottage and absolutely fell in love with it, we were so sad to leave that before we did we booked in for a longer stay next year! The dovecote has been beautifully… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for a very kind review - and you were absolutely heavenly guests! We are really looking forward to your next visit to Tabary.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Idyllic”
Just the perfect spot for staying in the Dordogne. Dovecote cottage is beautiful. One of a stunning group of buildings set around an open courtyard and surrounded by beautiful gardens. It has absolute… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your very kind review. It will be hard to keep this standard up, but we shall try our hardest!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent break”
What an absolutely charming place, set in a beautiful location which is as peaceful as you could wish for. The accommodation is very nicely done with a recently new addition of an extra bedroom and ne… More
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Response from the owner We loved having you to stay and are delighted that you have got off to a great start in France.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Shabby Chic?”
This is a beautiful Domaine in a fantastic location. The buildings have been sympathetically renovated and the grounds are very well kept. The bedrooms are spacious and gorgeous and decently furnished… More
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Response from the owner This guest had nothing but compliments while she was here - what a pity she did not mention any of her niggles to us at the time, as we always respond with appropriate action as quickly as possible.
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“Peaceful, no fuss relaxation in great location (great for young families)”
We are a family of four with two children, five and three, and stayed at Tabary (Dovecote Cottage) for the first week of the school holidays. We just wanted a no fuss and peaceful holiday in a charact… More
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Response from the owner Thank you James for coming to Tabary - we look forward to your next visit. Point taken about the sun-beds at the pool - we will get some more immediately! We supply a hand towel and a bath towel for everyone here, and beach towels on request. We welcome any further requests as we want all our guests to have a really happy time at Tabary.
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“Beautifully converted dovecote for 4 in an ideal location for exploring Dordogne”
Richard and Louisa are so welcoming when you arrive; there were lovely flowers and bottle of wine waiting for us. The Dovecote is situated on a farmyard square behind the main Domaine de Tarbary. The … More
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Response from the owner Thanks for such a comprehensive and thoughtful review. New thick firm mattress now in place!
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“Perfect base for our house hunt”
We spent a delightful month at the pretty Dovecote looking for a property to buy in the beautiful Dordogne. The charming building is set on the courtyard of the lovely manor house, alongside barns and… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Richard (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.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Richard (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 Richard (the owner)?
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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 Richard the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Richard (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 Richard (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Richard (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Richard (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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Richard (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 Richard (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Richard (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?
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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?
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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 Richard (the owner) a message.
If Richard (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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