You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Very good location! Character house with private access to the river
We appreciate receiving a small note about you and the reason for your stay when you make your reservation.
Stone house with swimming pool in a 3 hectare park with direct access to the Dordogne. Beautiful and large and very pleasant stay. Quality bedrooms. Quiet, without adjoining houses In the heart of the Périgord Noir, 7 km south of Sarlat.
Close to many tourist sites. Close to the airports of Brive, Bergerac 1h Toulouse 2H and Bordeaux 2H. Possibility of car rental. Easy access via A20, A89 etc.
Owner available for further information. Classification : 3 stars furnished tourist accommodation ***. Reservation payments are made online to block your dates on our calendar.
8 people maximum including children.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Vitrac Beach. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the cottage.
The cottage offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 3-minute drive from Vitrac Beach and 8 minutes from Les Jardins d'Eau
Very good location! Character house with private access to the river offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Vitrac cottage.
Property manager
Ariane
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,507 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 419 513 478 00059
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Exquisite Cottage its own Swimming Pool Private Path River
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River Vitrac
Exquisite Cottage its own Swimming Pool Private Path River
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River Vitrac
Exquisite its own Swimming Pool Private Path River
Very good location! Character house with private access to the river Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 74 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David M.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host & property- superb location for visiting the local castles & chateaus. Particularly enjoyed the pool which was immaculately maintained by host.
David M.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra Davies
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property - well-equipped and good location
This is a lovely family house with everything you could need. The pool was very welcome as we were there at the height of the "canicule" - otherwise the heat would have been unbearable and we would have had to stay inside! Fans in bedrooms also very welcome. Arianne was very nice to deal with. Property is 10 minutes from Sarlat and various Dordogne attractions.
Sandra Davies
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jakob B.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jakob B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynnsey Walker W.
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
Lovely location, great pool and a helpful host.
We had a fabulous holiday and would love to return.
Lynnsey Walker W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome holiday cottage
The holiday cottage and its pool are fantastic. The cottage is excellently placed exploring the Dordogne. We will certainly be returning.
Paul G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
carol k., Suffolk, UK
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable gite in a beautiful location
A great place for a superb holiday. The river with its sandy beach and the large pool are a winning combination for a family holiday. The house is very well equipped, comfortably furnished with good beds and most importantly the windows and shutter systems all work and the ceiling fans mean everyone keeps cool and can sleep in hot weather.
The bedrooms are fine, each with a wardrobe and chair and two have basins in them. They aren’t large but are well equipped, and all open off a small landing. The bathroom is a comfortable size and there is a small separate toilet off the landing too.
Downstairs there is a large shower in a very large and well-equipped laundry room and the toilet off the hallway is useful when coming in from the pool.
The pool is beautiful with an outside shower too. The views are lovely and there is a covered pergola to eat under although we often used the shade of the trees. There is a large very effective coal barbeque and lots of cooking equipment. We missed having a patio area outside the house as the grass was rough, spikey dry and uncomfortable to walk on. It also meant bits were constantly trodden into the house. The only disappointment was not being able to pay for cleaning at the end of the week and with two active small children and having to be out by 10am, that meant a very early start And was hard work before a long day of driving. But we’d do it again to stay in such a lovely holiday home.
carol k.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Anthony P.
19 Sept 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor cleanliness
The property could have been cleaner. There was also some exposed electrical wires.
Be fully prepared for mosquitos as the property is near the river there are a lot of them.
Anthony P.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Matthew S.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Gite, in prime location
We stayed here for 2 weeks in August 2023.
We arrived and Ariane (owner) had been let down by her cleaners so there was a small delay before entering the property. However once we gain entry we were more than happy with the accommodation and facilities.
We were a family of 7- 4,8,9 children, parents and grandparents.
There was lots of pool toys, toys in the house, games books. Ariane has lots of baby items if you need. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of pans and utensils.
It was very hot (35-40C) when we stayed and could have benefitted from some AC but we managed and there are a couple of fans around that we used.
The pool was great and very family friendly with steps into the pool for children to play on. There were sun shades and sun loungers (only 6).
Ariane is a great host and we saw here a couple of times on our stay cleaning the pool and was lovely to speak to her.
The gite has access to the river, which we used to paddle board and swimming the river - although very strong currents so be careful.
Next door is a campsite and we heard no noise from this what so ever. Further down the road in Montfort is a boulangarie (which is 25 mins walk) and also a lovely restuarant we visited twice on our stay.
Vitrac port has canoeing, but we also found a canoe hire just a short distance up river in the campsite just past lassagne (15 mins walk).
Sarlat is 10 - 20 mins away depending on traffic.
Would stay again!!!
Matthew S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve G.
27 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
We had a wonderful week’s stay. Our gracious host was always available and so very helpful. It was great to have a pool and also the Dordogne at the end of the garden! We like privacy and this place certainly did not disappoint. Centrally located, all the most beautiful attractions are on the door step. We used Brive airport (from Stansted) and hired a car. On return the fuel tank was still nearly full despite using it every day for visits. Everything is so close by. Fans were useful for the hot nights. Closing all indoor and outdoor shutters helps too. The house is very well equipped so expect much of what you have at home. A lovely stay. Thank you!
Steve G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
marion W.
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven!
It's a lovely house - best equipped house we've ever stayed in.
Very clean and owner was so helpful and any problem quickly solved. It's in a wonderful setting surrounded by trees and wildlife.
The pool was a blessing and so clean. What's not to like!!
marion W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate H.
4 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well equipped house with large private pool with river access
We spent 2 amazing weeks as a family of 4 (2 children aged 9 & 17). Ariane is the perfect host, ensuring the house was clean before we arrived and checking the pool regularly and if there was anything we needed. The house is lovely, brilliantly equipped, plenty of seating indoors and out. We really appreciated the pool, the kids loved it - very large. The house is in a really quiet area, so peaceful but very close to Sarlat and other attractions. The direct river access was a bonus - crystal clear water you can swim in and a bonus for us to kayak, SUP and fish. Thank you so much Ariane!
Kate H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jess C.
24 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
I don’t really want to say how lovely Ariane and her gite are as we won’t be able to book for next year when we want to !
The house is really family friendly(baby/ toddler safe ) / equally you wouldn’t notice if just adults. The best location as so much to do and really comfortable and everything works well and and well maintained.
Jess C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
24 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
We booked a year in advance and was our first post covid holiday. The accommodation was in very good condition with everything you needed and plenty of space. Arianne was locals and available but we didn’t need her help as everything was obvious. The pool was the main feature and was very welcome in temperatures of 37c plus. All the family enjoyed the stay and I would definitely recommend. Check in was super quick and Arianne came to say goodbye the night before we left. Overall - excellent accommodation, great location, unobtrusive but welcoming host. Thank you Arianne.
Brian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rob H.
14 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful return to Vitrac
Ariane is a most welcoming, helpful and friendly host and took great care that we would find the house in excellent condition. We visited four years ago and found the house to be just as well equipped as before. The house and garden are very relaxing and we really enjoyed relaxing in the pool and in the garden.
This part of Perigord Noir is delightful; we walked to Montfort and Soleil Plage where we hired kayaks and had a lovely day travelling down the river to Vezac. We also revisited Domme and Beynac where we ate lovely meals again.
We are so glad we came back here, it really is a most delightful holiday location. Thank you, Ariane!
Rob H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
patsy s.
24 Sept 2019
Relaxed holiday with friends
Pleasant rural gite in a private, quiet and beautiful location. All facilities provided. Lovely clean pool overlooking the countryside. Ariane lovely welcoming lady. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing holiday!
patsy s.
10/10 Excellent
Veronique K.
25 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle propriété
Très belle propriété avec une piscine bien entretenue et un vaste terrain comportant aussi des arbres permettant à ceux qui le souhaitent de rester à l'ombre. Excellent accueil par Ariane de Gérard.
Veronique K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in every way
A beautiful, peaceful site a short walk away from the river Dordogne; large private setting, excellent amenities, no effort spared by a most gracious host, Madame Ariane de Gerard.
A great time for all ages!
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Ian M.
5 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Superb house surrounded by farm builds and large site
Fantastic house with a location close to lots of attractions but rural and peaceful at the same time. Ariane was a joy to deal with and her son even popped in to ensure that everything was ok. The pool was so welcoming on the hot days.
Ian M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Katy D.
10 Oct 2018
Amazing family holiday
We spent a week in the cottage with another family, including 2 babies and a toddler. The cottage was ideal and had everything we needed for entertaining and caring for young children. The house is large and the surrounding space for playing, trips to the river beach and pool really added to the magic of our trip. The location is fantastic for exploring the Dordogne and there’s a lovely bakery in Montfort, within walking distance.
Ariane is a pleasure to communicate with and really looked after us well.
A great find for a holiday. We hope to come back soon.
Katy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ali B.
20 Sept 2018
Perfect house and pool. Perfect location.
Lovely house and pool in a great location, within walking distance of Montfort. All well maintained. Ariane was superb! Highly recommended.
Ali B.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
14 Aug 2018
Perfect 👌
Amazing pool, great facilities and a pleasure to stay here. Highly recommended
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rupert P.
2 Jul 2018
Beautiful house in a stunning location with a wonderful host
We spent a week at the house with our young baby. Ariana the owner could not have been more helpful.
The house is spacious and cool on summer, great kitchen. The pool is fantastic and looks out over the valley, totally secluded, but within easy walk of camp sites down the road if you don’t feel like cooking. 10 mins drive from a number of Chateaus and pretty villages, as well as supermarkets. Great place for a family holiday in truly beautiful surroundings.
Rupert P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Jane F., ireland
6 Oct 2017
wonderful rural break
The house was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The surroundings were pleasant, the swimming pool very good. The owner was delightful and very willing to make sure we had an enjoyable time.
Jane F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Alex M.
22 Sept 2017
FAB-U-LOUS!!!
Beautiful property and setting.
Ariane greeted us and is a lovely lady. The house is extremely well equiped from cuttelry and crockery and towels and bed linen and she also leaves what the previous occupants have left so all basics for the kitchen are there, the follwing property we stayed at removes EVERYTHING and was very stingy with towels and bedding! Fantastic area, lots of places to visit, Chateaus galore (Milandes has a bird of prey show), Grottes galore, can thoroughly recommend kyaking on the Dordogne, my 1st time and felt safe and sound.
You wont be disappointed here, we would definitely stay again,
Thank you Ariane De Gerard for a fabulous stay!
Alex M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Steven E.
25 Aug 2017
Perfect for Us
The house & surrounding property are even nicer than they look online. The house was very comfortable & well equipped for our family of 4 adults, a baby, & a toddler. Lots of toys & informative guide books, and everything we needed for the baby. We enjoyed the great big dining table & new downstairs stall shower, & the comfortable living area. Sound carries in the house, particularly upstairs, which was sometimes a challenge with sleeping children. The salt water pool was great & lit up at night looked beautiful. The owner was very attentive & her son cleans the pool regularly. There's a path to a small beach at the river that's a 2 minute walk away. The house is perfectly situated for short trips to Domme, Sarlat, Beynac, La Roque-Gageac, & many more lovely villages in the area. Shopping & local markets are also close by. We had a wonderful stay & enjoyed our time here. Highly recommended!