Maison La Truffiere

About this property

Stay in a historic Dordogne village house with a pretty outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and gorgeous garden, ideally placed for experiencing the natural beauty, cuisine and excellent wines of this wonderful part of south-western France.

Step through the pale blue door of this family home and admire the original tiled flooring which leads through to the TV lounge with its pool table and on to the living-dining space with an open fireplace. The contemporary kitchen is brilliantly equipped and the kitchen island is the perfect spot for a glass of local wine as the cook of the family prepares meals using delicious ingredients sourced from local markets.

Maison La Truffière sleeps up to 13 guests across its five bedrooms. There is a double downstairs and four other bedrooms on the first floor for flexible sleeping arrangements alongside one family bathroom, an en suite shower room and a bath in one of the bedrooms. Throughout the home we love the traditional features and sense of character alongside modern amenities including optional air-conditioning.

Sit out in your garden with lovely views of the church, cool off in the swimming pool or indulge in the hot tub. There is a little children’s play area and a charming open barn for al-fresco dining and lounging. It really is fantastic having so much outdoor space when staying in a village home.

Located in a small village, the bakery and shop are just a few steps away for your morning croissants, fresh bread, pizzas and other essentials. Stock up on local produce at nearby markets in nearby Montpon-Ménestérol on a Wednesday morning as well as Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande on other days of the week. Wine-lovers will adore visiting the vineyards of the Pomerol, Montravel, Bergerac, Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion wine regions.

A glorious lake is only 4km away with a sandy beach, shady picnic tables and nature walks alongside watersports and supervised swimming in July and August. There are of course plenty of canoeing and kayaking opportunities along the Dordogne and L’Isle Rivers as well as tree-top adventures, majestic castles, fascinating caves and beautiful landscapes for walking, hiking and cycling across the Dordogne, Gironde and beyond.

Maison La Truffière is located in a small village in the Dordogne, close to the Gironde border and only a 20-minute drive north of the riverside market town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. The nearest airports are Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (40km) and Bordeaux Airport (80km) or if you are arriving via train then Libourne (32km) has TGV arrivals from Paris.

Step out of your front door and the bakery and village shop (closed Monday) selling bread, basic groceries, fruit/veg and pizzas (as well as roast chicken and oysters on a Sunday) is just a stroll away. Meanwhile, the owners will provide you with a list of excellent local restaurants within a short drive and there are good-sized supermarkets on the edge of Montpon-Ménestérol (8km) within 10-minutes. Montpon-Ménestérol’s Wednesday morning market is another good way to stock up on delicious produce.

Indeed, food lovers will adore the many atmospheric markets across local Dordogne and Gironde villages and towns including Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle (15km) on a Sunday morning, Castillon-la-Bataille (20km) on a Monday morning and the famous Saturday morning market in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (18km), one of the largest and most beautiful in the region. Not forgetting the vibrant restaurant and food scene in Libourne, Bordeaux and Bergerac and of course endless opportunities for wine-tasting across the Bergerac, Pomerol, Montravel and Bordeaux wine regions.

Furthermore, the vineyards of Saint-Émilion (27km), a unesco World Heritage site, are a must-see for wine connoisseurs or just spend time in the hilltop village soaking up its rich heritage as you explore charming medieval lanes, Romanesque architecture and the maze of catacombs.

Closer to home, drive to the sandy lakeside beach around 4km away - stroll around the lake admiring its natural beauty and wildlife, stopping off for a picnic beneath the shady trees. In the height of the summer there are paddle-boarding and canoeing opportunities on the lake as well as supervised swimming.   

Discover more canoeing and kayaking along the Dordogne near Sainte-Foy-la-Grande or along L’Isle River near Montpon-Ménestérol. Families will love the tree-top adventures at AccroZarbres, around half an hour away, whilst there are many wonderful cycling, walking and hiking trails across the Dordogne, Gironde and beyond.

You could even venture west to the Atlantic coast – the amazing Dune du Pilat (135km) is just under two hours away, the surfing beaches (and gentler watersports lake) around Lacanau (124km) are a similar distance or enjoy oysters and white wine overlooking the beautiful landscapes of Arcachon Bay.

Accommodation

Maison Interiors (approx. 250m²)
Ground Floor

-    Living-dining area with open fireplace, small sofa and dining table
-    TV lounge and pool table
-    Kitchen, fully equipped including breakfast bar
-    Small library and play area
-    Separate WC
-    Bedroom with double bed

Upstairs

-    Bedroom (connected to below bedroom) with double bed (or two singles) and bath in the bedroom
-    Bedroom (connected to above bedroom) with double bed and en suite shower room
-    Bedroom with double bed
-    Bedroom with three single beds and one single/double (can be joined as two double beds and one single bed for max 5 guests)
-    Bathroom with bath, shower and WC
-    WC in hallway

Outside Grounds

-    Swimming pool (6x3m, depth: 1.5m) with safety alarm, can be heated on request
-    Poolside terrace with sun loungers
-    Outdoor hot tub
-    Small winter garden with flowers, barbecue and dining table
-    Open barn with covered dining table and lounge area
-    Children’s play area
-    Fenced garden/grounds (1000m²)