In the heart of Dordogne, Les Hirondelles Gîte offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in your own private terrace with garden furniture and BBQ or stroll through lawns and fruit trees to the nearby pool. With free WiFi, English TV, games, books, DVD player and films provided for cozy nights in.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities
Welcome to *Taire du Grel, Gites de Vacances*
LES HIRONDELLES GITE... The peaceful, one storey gîte 'Les Hirondelles' is surrounded by lawns and fruit trees, with views of the forest covered valley. The wood clad building was inspired by the old tobacco barns in the region, and is closely situated to the pool and play area. Its terrace overlooks the orchard, with garden furniture and a BBQ, with lawns beyond for relaxing, playing and picnicking.
Enter from the terrace through patio doors into a large kitchen / diner / lounge. The open space has a bright and fresh atmosphere, while the beams and wood-burning stove make it cosy for a winter getaway.
The hallway leads to... A tiled bathroom with shower, sink and WC. A twin bedroom (2 beds 90x190). A double bedroom (1 bed 140x190). A double bedroom (1 bed 140x190) with an attached bathroom (shower, sink and toilet). The patio doors from this bedroom also lead to the terrace.
There is a welcome booklet in the gite full of information on nearby attractions and activities. Free Wifi, Android TV, English TV, French TV, games, books, DVD player and films. Towels and sheets provided. Pets welcome on request. Cot & high chair available on request.
SHARED SPACES The large swimming pool is surrounded with sun loungers and parasols and overlooks numerous lawns and fruit trees.
The play area includes swings, a tire monster, a large trampoline with enclosure, badminton and a ping-pong table. Ball games are permitted on the larger fields behind the property.
Off road parking is available, and a laundry room.
LOCATION... The cottage is set in a quiet off road location, just outside of the hill top Bastille town of Domme, and 15 minutes from the medieval city of Sarlat. The centre of Domme is just a 15-20 minute walk from the gites, or 3 minutes by car, where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, tourist shops, cafes, patisserie, a Casino Contact (grocers), a cash machine, and a post office. Domme is a tourist attraction in itself, being officially classed as one of 'the most beautiful villages of France'. It offers a magnificent 180 degree view point across the Dordogne valley, a stalactite cave system with a glass lift looking out over the river, tours of the medieval gate towers which imprisoned the Knights Templars, and beautiful public gardens and footpaths around the ancient town walls.
THE AREA... Nestled at the heart of the Dordogne, the scenic views are breath-taking, and the magnificent architecture documents the area's fascinating history, with a chateau around almost every corner.
Nearby attractions include sites officially listed as 'The most beautiful villages of France' including the historic towns of Domme, Sarlat, La Roque Gageac built into the cliffs, Castelnaud, Beynac, and the beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac... And much more, all within a 20 minute drive!
Fantastic onsite and nearby activities (within 15 mins): Canoeing, kayaking, climbing, walking, high ropes, via ferrata, pleasure boats, paint balling, fishing, golf, hot air balloons, cycling, tennis.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please check-out before 10am to allow us to prepare for the next guests. Please leave the gite clean and tidy as you found it, and complete the following simple hygienic gestures...
Please wipe toothpaste from sinks, remove hair from sinks and showers, use the toilet brush, and take your rubbish to the communal bins (see welcome folder for information).
Many thanks :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
July & August - Only accept bookings of 7 or 14 nights (sunday-sunday)
*Taire du Grel, Domme*
For hygiene reasons, please leave the gite clean - wipe toothpaste from sinks, remove hair from drains, use the toilet brush, and remove trash. Thanks
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Domme, this holiday home is in a rural area. Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assoption and Gardens of Marqueyssac are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at AirParc Perigord and Lolivarie Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Écomusée de la Noix and Les Jardins d'Eau. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Domme travel guide
Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art
44 min drive - 46.6 km
Getting around
Sarlat Station
12 min drive
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Pizzeria Des Templiers
17 min walk
le restaurant du pont
15 min drive
Lidentique
10 min drive
Le Nouvel Hotel
2 min drive
La Ferme de Maraval
5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities located?
This family-friendly Domme holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Office de Tourisme de Domme and Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assoption. Vitrac Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.
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Les Hirondelles (6), pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities Reviews
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Week-end en famille, au pont de l’Ascension. Visites de Domme, Sarlat, divers maisons troglodytes, Grottes et autre promenades dans les villages alentours.
Dégustation de bons produits……du terroir périgourdin.
Il a fait très beau pendant ces quatre jours et il y avait beaucoup de monde à se promener….. pour le premier week-end de mai.
Il ne faut pas oublier, bien sûr, ben avec qui le Séjour prend une autre dimension…Toutes les attentions sont portées dans cette location.
C’était vraiment super, 👍
Das Ferienhaus in der Unterkunft "Taire du Grel" war sehr angenehm, den Pool haben wir sehr genossen, und Ben als Gastgeber hat uns alle Fragen kompetent und freundlich beantwortet. Vielen Dank!
Lovely home with a great host. Very helpful with getting is to the river and back for canoeing and kid perfect yard for happy hour wine. We will return!
Super accueil, discrétion et disponibilité. Gîte cosy parfaitement équipé, une laverie à disposition ainsi qu’une boutique . Nous avons passé un très bon séjour en Dordogne aux portes du Lot. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter. Merci à Ben et sa famille
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Taire du Grel! The gite is very comfortable with ample seating space and a well equipped kitchen. Our boys particularly enjoyed the pool and the trampoline!
La maison est soignée et très agréable , bien équipée, jolie déco et l’environnement magnifique : le jardin, la piscine, les bois et les villages... un calme total. Le silence.
Et Ben est un hôte charmant.
Arrivés un peu par hasard dans cette location, nous recommandons ce bon plan!
Un sans faute : l'accueil de Ben, l'environnement, le gîte, la piscine et le trampoline dans lesquels nos petits-fils ont passé des heures....tout était parfait.
Nous reviendrons avec un très grand plaisir.
Nous avons passé un chouette séjour. La région est magnifique, le gîte est super. Petite déception a l arrivée de voir que la piscine était fermée... Nous aurions aimé en être informé avant notre arrivée.
Propriétaire très accueillant jovial. Attentif à ses hôtes et discret
Arriver vendredi cadre très agréable maison bien équipé et agréable à vivre lieux idéal pour se retrouver entre amis et famille plein d'activité vraiment top
Superbe domaine, entouré de verdure. Tout y est! La piscine, les jeux qui vont avec...il y avait même un filet pour jouer au volley dans l'eau! A l'extérieur, badminton, ping pong, trampoline... Balade en canoë sur la Dordogne, possible, sur demande au propriétaire... Parfait! Bref beaux paysages, tranquillité assurée dans une région qui vaut le détour. Informations données aux vacanciers, plus que complète. Merci pour ce beau séjour passé trop vite. On en ressort bien détendus.
une très bel endroit, un propriétaire agréable et une très belle région.
nicolas S.
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10/10 Excellent
Philip O.
9 Sept 2017
Peaceful yet close to everything
Perfectly located for the river and loads of places in the region. It is a holiday you wont be spending ages in the car.
Ben was fantastic. We used his canoes, kayaks and bikes numerous times. It allowed us the flexibility to go wherever we wanted and not necessarily the tour company routes.
The gite is decorated to feel like a home, not a holiday home. The dog was allowed to wander around. All wonderful for a family holiday.
Philip O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Catherine P.
27 Aug 2017
An amazing property with everything you need
We stayed in Hirondelles for two weeks during August, what a fabulous place, there is plenty to do in the local area, canoeing, cycling, climbing, towns, markets and adventure activities for the kids, 13,11 and 6. We also managed to include the odd day lounging by the pool. Ben and Maria could not be more helpful, nothing is too much trouble yet also leave you to enjoy your holiday in peace. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone and will definitely try to visit again.
Catherine P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
14 Sept 2016
Superb relaxing location
This was our second visit to this property and we will return again.
The property was very clean and well equipped in a wonderful scenic location.
Plenty of activities available as well including rock climbing and canoeing
Paul H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2016
Great week in an amazing spot.
We had a great week in Taire Du Grel, we stayed in Les HIrondelles, with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms it was super spacious for our family of 4 and a dog. It is set in the middle of the garden with the pool very close by which was awesome. We ate every meal on the nice shady veranda (except breakfast as it was in the sun then). We had the added bonus that there were kids of a similar age in one of the other gite's so the kids had loads of fun. Hosts Ben and Maria were very informative about the area, had guidebooks and maps to offer and even directed us to a little known crag to take the kids rock climbing. The gite has canoes available and Ben dropped us off and picked us up so we could saunter gently downstream without having to paddle back.
I've never been to the dordogne before, and we barely managed to see anything in our week. We look forward to a return visit.
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10/10 Excellent
simon d.
1 July 2016
Little piece of paradise !
What a wonderful place for a break ! From the moment we arrived we could not have being made more welcome. Sunny and tranquil spot was perfect for our break ( too short !). The kids loved the pool, whilst the peace and quiet was ideal for us adults.
So good to have all the places to visit within a short drive and being able to walk to the stunning village of Domme was excellent. Great facilities at the gite, everything we needed, UK tv a bonus for the kids.
We will be back !! Thanks again Ben, Maria et al.
simon d.
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10/10 Excellent
Katie J.
26 June 2016
Beautiful setting near Domme
Throughly enjoyed our stay! Maria and Ben welcomed us upon arrival and helped us with our luggage to the gite.
The gite was beautiful and had everything you could need! The kitchen was stocked with those little extras which you need like cooking oil, tea, coffee and we had a bottle of sparkling wine for our arrival.
The view from our patio was amazing , with no houses in site just the countryside. The pool offered a similar view.
Maria and Ben had put together a folder in the gite with information on local markets , restaurants and places to visit. We went on trips out every day and ate in some fantastic restaurants. On the last evening there was a fire work night in Domme , which was such a lovely end to our holiday.
This area is such an amazing area in France with so many places to see and places to eat, I can't recommend it highly enough!
Definately plan to visit again.
Katie J.
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8/10 Good
11 May 2016
Excellent Gite with large rooms and great facilities
There were 4 of us sharing this gite on a motorcycling holiday in April. The gite is ideally situated to explore the main attractions in the area and we were made to feel very welcome by the owners and can recommend this for a large family or two families sharing the accommodation.
Sarlet is only a short distance away as is Domme and with Carnac close by there is a wealth of cafe's and restaurants on offer as well as the convenience of a supermarket, fuel station and various other shops.
If you want to just chill out or explore it is a great place to be.