A countryside sanctuary – a gite nestled in Bordeaux vines – Home 9071515 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 3 sleeps
- min stay varies
A countryside sanctuary – a gite nestled in Bordeaux vines – Home 9071515
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 3
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 136 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Your peaceful holiday cottage, Le Peuplier at Cousserat, which has been lovingly renovated, awaits you. Sitting in a calm, tranquil part of the Bordeaux vine growing area, yet only a ten minute drive from the Dordogne River and twenty five minutes from the picturesque UNESCO site village of Saint Émilion, this old, stone built gite offers you a perfect space to relax and wind down. The 200 year old cottage mixes the charm of original oak beams and a stunning stone fireplace, housing a log burner for cooler spring and autumn evenings, with contemporary living. The cottage has one large bedroom with a king sized bed and a day bed that can be used as a single bed or an extra, restful space with comfortable cushions, to read your holiday novel. The fully tiled bathroom has a large, walk-in shower and heated towel rail. Downstairs, the open plan living accommodation offers you a modern, well equipped kitchen together with a relaxing seating area, satellite TV and dining table.
The space
Beautifully situated in our large gardens, surrounded by vineyards and woods, Le Peuplier can be found in the tiny hamlet of Cousserat. You will have sole use of the entire cottage and use of the shared pool that overlooks the vines and surrounding woodlands. Around the pool you will be able to chill out on comfortable sun loungers with soft mattresses either in the sun or the shade of a parasol.
Outside your gite you will find a comfortable wooden decked area for outside dining and drinking, including, of course, a BBQ for summer evening outdoor cooking. As well as a dining space, you can sit and relax on comfortable cushioned armchairs and settees which you can easily move around to be either in the sun or one of the several shaded areas around the gite gardens.
Comfortable bedding, crisp, cotton linen and Egyptian cotton towels are provided for you, together with pool towels. The kitchen is very well equipped and contains a dishwasher, washing machine, gas hob, electric fan oven and microwave. You will have wifi internet access and we also provide a brochure which details the many places, local attractions, vineyards and restaurants you can visit during your stay.
Our nearest village is Soussac, which is less than a mile away; you can find the local ‘depot de pain’ here and a café. Pellegrue is five minutes away by car and this is where you will find the nearest supermarket. Bordeaux is one hour away and Bergerac 45 minutes. In addition, we are about twenty minutes away from Sainte Foy La Grande which hosts the biggest regional market. Duras, with its ancient hilltop chateau is nearby as is Gensac which has two restaurants and a boulangerie. Saint Émilion is twenty minutes from Cousserat.The historic bastide town of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne is a 15 minute drive away. Finally, we are a 13 minute drive from the wedding venues Chateau Soulac and Chateau Rigaud.
Other things to note.
Bookings during July and August are for 7 nights with a minimum 3 night booking at all other times.
For the comfort and safety of our guests the cottage and our gardens are a strictly no smoking zone except in the designated area provided.
We are also unable to accept pets under any circumstances.
The property is not suitable for children under 10.
The pool is shared.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Deck
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- 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: ($107.71) €100.00 - Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
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 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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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
For the comfort and safety of our guests the cottage and our gardens are a strictly no smoking zone. However, there is a smoking area within the grounds of the property.
We are also unable to accept pets under any circumstances.
The property is not suitable for children under 12.
The pool is occasionally used by us, the owners.
About the owner
Penny C.
Tourist License
83851224200010
- Calendar last updated:
- 17 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 12 reviews
Excellent
12 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Beautiful Gite in Stunning Rural France!”
The vineyard views looking out from our gite were amazing! The stylish gite was perfect. It was scrupulously clean, very very comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. We enjoyed cooking there espe… More
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“Cycling Heaven!”
First of all the hosts, Mike and Penny are very welcoming and the gites are very well appointed, situated in the heart of French wine country. This is also superb road cycling country with good surf… More
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“Peaceful & Relaxing”
Accommodation was great with everything you needed, and a very well equipped kitchen. Mike and Penny, the hosts, were very informative, helpful and friendly. The gite was immaculate with outside seati… More
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“Perfection in South West France”
I cant think of anything not to like about this lovely place. Set in a rural setting idyllically peaceful yet close enough to many small picturesque towns a visit here is a must. The gites themselves … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your amazing review Gilly! You were fantastic guests and we really enjoyed getting to know you. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much and managed to keep as cool as possible during the hottest recorded June in France. We hope you return one day - thank you again. Penny & Mike
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A great place to watch the wine growing and more”
A wonderful calm gite, beautifully decorated, surrounded by vineyards growing wine. Penny and Mike have a pretty as a picture of a holiday home set in the French countryside, which is the perfect way … More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your kind words Sally and John. It was great to meet you and so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay so much and managed to unwind and relax. We hope your visit to Cousserat does keep you going the whole winter and that you come back to recharge again in the future. Penny & Mike xx
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“A Great Place to Stay”
We had a very relaxing stay at Le Peuplier. Everything was just right. The gite the pool, the location and the hosts. We can thoroughly recommend staying here.
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write this great review Helen, we really appreciate it. It's fabulous that you were able to relax and unwind at Le Peuplier. You were great guests and we look forward to seeing you again some day. Best wishes, Penny & Mike
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“A lovely quiet retreat”
Nestled in amongst the vines the location is peaceful. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Gite comfortable, swimming pool unheated at present so rely on warm weather to warm it up. Plenty to daily… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your review. We're pleased you found all the information we provided for you before and during your stay so helpful. Happily, the weather is now back to normality - sun, sun, sun - and the pool is currently at a balmy 26 degrees :). We note from your very positive feedback in our visitor’s book that you would return to Le Peuplier and hope to welcome you back again. Penny & Mike.
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“The perfect antidote to City life stress”
Our say at Cousserat was the perfect relaxing week, away from all of the stresses of London life. Penny and Mike were very welcoming and helpful, recommending the best places to visit, especially the … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your wonderful words about your stay at Cousserat, Eleanor. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Autumn break. We look forward to seeing you again when you need another stress free break from London city life. Best wishes, Penny & Mike
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“A tranquil, friendly place in the middle of rolling wine country”
This was our second visit to Cousserat in this tranquil part of South West France. We flew into Bergerac airport which is tiny compared to many other airports and as such arrival and departure is relatively easy. The car hire companies are literally 50 metres from the airport arrivals and so we were on our way in our hire car within 15 minutes and then within 20 minutes in the French countryside surrounded by vineyards and in one of the most famous wine areas on earth. It takes about 45 minutes to get to Penny and Mike’s and their directions were spot on without any need to use sat nav. We were met by our hosts Penny and Mike who have transformed their gite into beautifully designed and equipped accommodation as your base to explore this part of France. We had the guide produced by Penny and Mike for the area which although we new some of the small towns and villages from our first stay at Cousserat the guide proved valuable in seeing more of the area. We visited a market town most days, we drove further south one day to near Biarritz to visit friend and could see the Pyrenees in the distance. We also drove to the coast which is about 90 mins to the Arcachon Basin and walked up the highest sand dune in France and then ran all the way down which felt like being a kid again! On the same trip we went to a fantastic bird reserve which was on a larger scale than most U.K. equivalents and you happily stay a whole day there. Mike and Penny have now been in France for a couple years and have a growing network of contacts who can help you make the most of your stay. For example we visited a Chateau and vineyard run by an English couple and were given a personal tour of the vines and how the good stuff was made together with tasting wine from their current and back catalogue of fine wines. So we have booked for our third visit to Cousserat next year and hope to make it an annual trip to where you get a great welcome and explore a beautiful part of the world in more depth. Penny and Mike are very welcoming though leave you to do your own thing. We spent many pleasant evenings sat with a bottle of wine looking across the vineyards and the surrounding countryside planning our next day in this part of heaven on earth!
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write this great review Lawrence! It's been brilliant having you as guests for the past two years and we look forward to seeing you again in 2018. Penny & Mike.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The perfect spot for relaxing and stargazing”
“Le Peuplier” Gite is located in a tranquil spot in the French countryside surrounded by picturesque vineyards. It is easy to get to from either Bordeaux or Bergerac airport. The property is clean and stylishly decorated with all the facilities you need including a dishwasher and washing machine. There is a swimming pool and a good assortment of garden furniture, including a hammock, to relax in, as well as a BBQ that you can use. The local boulangerie for the daily croissant fix and the supermarket are both within three miles of the property. The owners, Penny and Mike, provide a warm welcome and make every effort to ensure their guests are comfortable. A nice touch is the welcome pack of some food essentials including a jar of home-made jam and a complimentary bottle of wine. There is a helpful information pack provided in the gite with details of local attractions and Penny and Mike are happy to share their local knowledge. Definitely recommend visiting some of the nearby traditional markets to sample the local produce and mix with the locals. Also a trip to the wine centre of Saint Emilion is a must – a world heritage site and , as you might expect, a great place for some wine tasting. But best of all is the opportunity to relax in the peace and quiet and enjoy some stargazing - on a clear night the stars are amazing.
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words! It was great to see you enjoying the peace and relaxation at Le Peuplier, especially the hammock moments. We do hope you return to do some more star gazing and market browsing :). Penny & Mike.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny 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 Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny (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. Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny (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 Penny (the owner) a message.
If Penny (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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