Historical house with character, calm and space, 4* rating – Home 8817402 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Historical house with character, calm and space, 4* rating – Home 8817402
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Superb house like no other in the Dordogne valley: on the square of a listed village, built in the 15th century, wood panelling from the 18th century, giant stone staircase and stone walls, big fireplaces... A lot of history packed in a spacious house equipped with all the modern conveniences.
This house is full of character and history since it once was the village hall and school, and where the french writer Pierre Loti spent his vacations several times as a child. The house is located on the square of a small "bastide" (typical village of southwestern France), whose origins go back to the 13th century.
You will enjoy its 1700 ft2, its 540 ft2 living room with 18th century wood panelling, its two 215 ft2 bedrooms, its stone "castle" staircase with its wrought iron railing, its large kitchen with open fireplace... If you like wood and stone, this house will delight you. And under these ancient appearances remain all the modern conveniences. Bedding renewed in 2022. The house is sunny but remains cool even in the summer thanks to its 3ft thick stone walls (and there is a fan in each bedroom).
It is ideally located to visit the Dordogne valley. The renowned Padirac chasm is a 20 minutes drive, Rocamadour a 35 minutes drive, the "most beautiful villages of France" (official award, not my personal opinion!) Loubressac, Autoire and Carennac are all less than 6 miles away, Saint-Céré and its festival at 10 minutes... Not to mention the "Causses du Quercy natural park", the countless castles, the hikes, the caves, the aquatic and animal parks very much enjoyed by the children... Basically, all attractions are less than 30 minutes away by car, a few days won’t be enough to explore everything! In the house, you will find a guidebook that I wrote in French and English to share my good addresses for visits, places to swim, and of course... good restaurants and local specialties to try!
The house is close to all shops: bakery at 130 ft (for croissants every day!), market at 150 ft twice a week for fresh local products, restaurant at 300ft, supermarkets at 2 minutes and for the more sporty, petanque ground and canoe/bike rental at 1000ft... There is no garden but at 300ft a large park on a pedestrian island will welcome you (featuring games for children, a petanque court, a basketball court, a rugby court... you will find pétanque balls in the house if you want to try this typical french sport!).
Beds :
The house can accommodate up to five people but please note that there are only two bedrooms (see photos):
- one room with a double queen size bed (160 cm wide) and a single bed
- one room with a double queen size bed (160 cm wide)
Each room has its own shower room and toilets.
There is free parking at 300ft, and possibility to park right in front of the house to unload your luggage and groceries.
Layout of the house :
- on the first floor : entrance hall, kitchen and toilets
- on the first floor: huge 540 ft2 living room, an anteroom, and the two bedrooms with their bathrooms and toilets
Equipment : Wifi, TV 125cm, senseo coffee machine, dulce gusto machine, filter coffee maker, washing machine, dryer, toaster, kettle, children's games (indoor and outdoor), chess game, books, DVD and DVD player, hair dryer, iron, microwave, dishwasher, oven, changing table, baby bathtub, high chair, baby bottle, baby bed, fan in each room...
Please be aware that this house is located in the heart of the village, which means that you will be able to hear the village live. There is very little traffic and Bretenoux is generally speaking very quiet but from the living room you can sometimes hear the noises of the market, the bar or the restaurants on the square. The noise is not excessive and the bedrooms are completely silent but don’t expect the absolute silence of a house deep in the countryside like you can find so many in the Lot region!
Feel free to ask me if you have any question!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Climbing frame
- Patio
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 12:00
- 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: ($129.16) €120.00 - 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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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Stephane And Christine D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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Reviews
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“Exceptionnel”
Accueil, confort, propreté, maison, situation : parfaits !!! En tout point conforme au descriptif. Merci Stéphane
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Response from the owner Merci Max, revenez quand vous voulez !
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“superbe”
Location exceptionnelle ;maison avec une histoire, magifiquement restaurée, avec vue sur la plus belle place de Bretenoux et la voiture sous les fenêtres! Et accueil chaleureux , Il ne ma… More
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Response from the owner Merci André c'était un plaisir de vous héberger, revenez quand vous voulez !
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine 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 Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (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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- 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 Stephane and Christine (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. Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (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 Stephane and Christine (the owner) a message.
If Stephane and Christine (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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