Historical holiday house in the Dordogne valley | House in Bretenoux

9.6 (7 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  5 Guests
Bretenoux House | Historical holiday house in the Dordogne valley

3 Bedroom House in Bretenoux

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 house full of character and history since it once was the village hall and school, and where the famous french writer Pierre Loti spent his vacations several times as a child.
You will enjoy its 1700 ft2, its 540 ft2 living room with 18th century wood panelling, its two 215 ft2 bedrooms with each a shower room and toilets, 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). There is no garden but at 300ft a large park on a pedestrian island will welcome you (featuring games for children, a "pétanque" court, a basketball court, a rugby court... you will find pétanque balls in the house if you want to try this typical french sport!).
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...
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, everything is 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 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)
Bed linen, towels, wifi and cleaning fees included.
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!

Historical holiday house in the Dordogne valley is located in Bretenoux. Historical holiday house in the Dordogne valley provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Laundry, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historical holiday house in the Dordogne valley has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bretenoux has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bretenoux, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Elizabeth C.
Sep 15, 2019 10:50:02 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The house was wonderful: spacious, comfortable, laden with charm and character, and well-located for exploring the region. The kitchen contained every tool and appliance necessary for meal preparation, and Stephane has brilliantly affixed laminated step-by-step operating instructions to the cooker, washer, dryer, etc.-- such a thoughtful thing to do! He was an excellent host; hospitable, informational, and readily available. The single negative aspect of our stay occurred toward the end and was neither his fault nor a problem with the house, but one of timing. The disruption caused by the setting-up of the rides, booths, etc. for the annual village fête made parking and getting in and out of little Bretenoux complicated and annoying. By all means, enjoy staying at this interesting 15th century house, but make sure the village calendar is free of events!
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