About This Villa

A short stroll from the banks of the Dordogne, experience the joy of French family holidays or wine-tasting vacations with friends at this charming estate almost entirely surrounded by vineyards, located between Bergerac and Saint-Émilion.

Reached via a tree-lined driveway, Maison Jospin is set within a 14-acre domaine with glorious grounds and ample space to play boules, football and badminton as well relax beside the newly installed heated swimming pool with its pool house and bar. There is a 1km running trail for the more energetic of guests or you may prefer to simply sit back with a glass of local wine produced from one of the wineries within walking distance.

There are two houses next to each other within the estate, starting off with the Maison de maître with seven bedrooms (some of them en suite), then the farmhouse which features four additional bedrooms. One of the double bedrooms is part of a wonderful spa suite with a hot tub and 4x2m long resistance pool! There is also the option just to rent the main house alone (the 14-person rate) without the farmhouse, outside of peak season.

The interiors of both homes allow you to soak up the authentic character of the France of yesteryear with original features and period furnishings alongside modern additions such as some of the newly renovated bathrooms. As you explore both houses, come across hidden wings, various living areas and tranquil terraces – it’s a great place for an extended family or group of friends with a range of sleeping arrangements across the eleven bedrooms.

You can stroll down to a river beach by the banks of the Dordogne in the summer months whilst there is canoeing and kayaking nearby. Within a very short drive, the local riverside village is home to a small restaurant-bar and there are further places to eat in Pessac-sur-Dordogne and medieval Gensac. The historic riverside town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, just over 9km by car, hosts one of the region’s best and biggest markets on a Saturday morning.

You are also fortunate enough to be around half an hour from the vineyards and historic charm of Bergerac and Saint-Émilion whilst the grand city of Bordeaux can be reached in just over an hour by car or train.

Closer to home, enjoy wonderful walks and cycling routes passing vineyards, apple orchards, walnut groves, woodland and old châteaux as you come across restaurants serving locally produced food and good wine. Here you can truly embrace the beauty of the Dordogne and Gironde’s gorgeous countryside.

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