Family Farmhouse near Bergerac, Bordeaux & St Emilion with private heated pool. | Villa in Saint-Martin-De-Gurson
6 Bedroom Villa in Saint-Martin-de-Gurson
Le Peyrat is a place where families can simply settle in and feel at ease. The gardens, treehouse, and securely fenced heated pool give children the freedom to play, explore and use their imaginations, while parents can relax knowing they’re safe and happy. With everything designed to make family life effortless, guests can enjoy the quiet beauty of rural France, good food, good wine, and time together.
Tastefully renovated, the property retains many original features while offering all modern comforts.
Accommodation
The villa is extremely spacious and thoughtfully design and retains many original features while offering modern comforts . It includes:
• Five beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms
• A sixth children’s bedroom with changing facilities (cots available)
• A bright, open-plan living area centred around a stunning gallery and chandelier
• A large, fully equipped kitchen and dining area opening onto a terrace with a stream gently running beneath—perfect for relaxing
• A light, airy lounge with smart TV, DVD and wood burning fire, all overlooked by the upstairs gallery
• French doors leading to a large terrace with barbecue, overlooking the pool, gardens, and children’s play area (newly built treehouse, table tennis, outside toys and trampoline)
A beautiful shaded outdoor seating area with sofas has been added so parents can unwind while watching their children play—or simply enjoy a quiet moment with a book. Most guests relax here in the evenings.
Additional facilities include:
• Boules court
• Badminton and tennis rackets
• Local bike hire (children’s bikes free when adult bikes are rented)
Chef & Culinary Experiences
Le Peyrat has its own chef, Marc, who cooks at the house on request. He is especially popular for special occasions and with families with young children.
Marc can also deliver freshly prepared meals (ready for reheating), and he offers:
• Wine-tasting experiences at the villa
• Périgord-themed cooking courses using local ingredients
⸻
Nearby Attractions
Lac de Gurson – 5 minutes away
A beautiful lake and sandy beach offering a safe, supervised swimming area for children in summer.
The lake features:
• Activities in July & August at reasonable prices
• Free canoeing
• An excellent children’s playground
• Shaded picnic areas
• A circular walking path
• Quiet fishing spots (licence required)
Golf Courses
Four golf courses are within 50 minutes, including:
• Saint-Méard-de-Gurson – 9-hole course with clubhouse (10 minutes)
• Grand Saint-Émilionnais Golf Club – 18 holes designed by Tom Doak (17 km)
• Château des Vigiers – 27-hole internationally renowned course, spa and restaurant (25 km)
• A second 18-hole forest course, 30 minutes away
Canoeing
There are two rivers nearby:
• Isle River at Montpon-Ménestérol – closest canoe hire point
• Dordogne River – a little further, with many start/finish options
• A favourite with our guests is the Pessac-sur-Dordogne canoe base, with a relaxed summer restaurant by the river offering snacks, drinks, and meals.
⸻
Wine Tasting & Dining
Situated in the heart of wine country, guests can enjoy award-winning Bergerac, Bordeaux, and Saint-Émilion wines. Wine-tasting can be arranged by the owners.
The region is renowned for its gastronomy, offering superb cuisine at excellent value. Within 10 minutes you will find several guest favourites:
• Buckets Auberge (Montazeau) – high-quality food, reasonably priced, with a terrace overlooking vineyards
• L’Un Sens (Villefranche-de-Lonchat) – refined cuisine just 5 minutes away
• Le Petit France (Montpeyroux) – picturesque village setting with a lovely dining terrace
⸻
Markets
There is a market every day in nearby towns.
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande hosts one of the top 100 markets in France each Saturday, filling the medieval streets with vibrant colours, aromas, and atmosphere. Enjoy browsing the stalls, then relax in the central square with a coffee or beer.
In summer, night markets take place twice weekly, both under 10 minutes from the villa—an absolute must for families.
For adventure lovers, Accrozarbre (25 minutes away near Bergerac) offers nine excellent treetop courses for ages 4 and up.
⸻
Airports & Transport Links
Le Peyrat enjoys excellent transport access:
• Bordeaux Airport – 1 hour
• Bergerac Airport – 45 minutes
• Montpon-Ménestérol train station – 10 minutes (direct connections to Bordeaux and TGV to Paris)
• Vélines station – 15 minutes (line between Sarlat / Bergerac and Bordeaux, stopping at Saint-Émilion)
• Tram from Bordeaux station to Bordeaux Airport for easy transfers
Family Farmhouse near Bergerac, Bordeaux & St Emilion with private heated pool is located in Saint-Martin-de-Gurson. Family Farmhouse near Bergerac, Bordeaux & St Emilion with private heated pool provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Pool, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Villa features Parking, Pool, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Family Farmhouse near Bergerac, Bordeaux & St Emilion with private heated pool has 6 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 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 Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, 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. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Saint-Martin-de-Gurson has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Saint-Martin-de-Gurson, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
This Property is OneKey Eligible
Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.
Amenities
Policies
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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
