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Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

Family-friendly holiday home in Saint-Sylvestre

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Stunning courtyard with a historic church and charming stone building.
Experience the charm of a traditional setting with a welcoming atmosphere and elegant design.
Escape to a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and a historic stone building.
Staircase leads to an upper level, with a convenient bench and a casual dining area.
Enjoy casual dining in a shaded outdoor space with a wooden table and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92368 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

Family-friendly holiday home in Saint-Sylvestre
Along with laundry facilities, this holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers. Televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Martine Dodinet

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: animaux de moins de 5 kg

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charm of a Family Property in the Green Ambazac Mountains

About the area

Map
Saint-Sylvestre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint-Pardoux - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Zenith de Limoges - 19 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Gare de Limoges - 22 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Limoges Cathedral - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • University of Limoges - 26 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Ambazac Station - 16 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chanterelle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Petit Coudier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Trois Arches - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Clos des Cèdres - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Trois Clochers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eglise Saint-Antoine, Plage de Santrop and Plage de Chabanne. Plage de Fréaudour and Lake Saint-Pardoux are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family time ,away from the crowd.

Very clean and spacious, inside and out.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

This is our fifth stay here and nothing to add to our previous reviews - lovely lovely place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely 7 day stay July 2022

Charming gite in peaceful location with fabulous pool. Well equipped to make for a very comfortable self-catered visit with the family. Nearby Ambazac offered several supermarket options and the nearby Lac du Saint Pardoux provided some beautiful beaches and water to swim in on hot days. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favourite gite so far

This gite ticks all the boxes for us - a large enclosed garden for the dog, and for ball games; a great swimming pool; access to tennis courts; a beautiful village setting and a wonderful house. Plus only 6km from an activity lake for the kids. Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2023

We had a good week here, although the weather wasn't great the heated pool kept warm throughout. lots of space in the house and garden, plenty of history in the building. Great communication with the Host, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Colin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Martine the host was there to greet us on arrival and this was late at night. The property is as advertised and is what you would expect from a house this age. The pool was great being heated. Total privacy around us. Martine also supplied some food and drink on arrival as it was so late which was a lovely thought. Only downside for us was that the village has no shops so any provisions you need to travel 4km where there is a very good supermarket.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous 3 week stay in this beautiful property with incredible outdoor space

We enjoyed an amazing holiday with family at this fabulous property situated in the very peaceful town of Saint-Sylvestre. The property benefits from being on a incredible plot of land and perfectly located next to village sports courts such as tennis, small football pitch and playground which meant it was perfect for our two lively boys. The garden is huge and the heated pool is very inviting and they is cooler shaded space outside to enjoy some time out of the sun. The house is well equipped and oozes rustic French charm with a modern bathroom and kitchen. We were looked after by the host who regularly checked in with us via message. Highly recommend this property especially for families given the plentiful outdoor space and facilities. Thank you Martine
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended A+++

We have stayed here multiple times. The house is a lovely mix of old and new and the garden is perfect for a peaceful stay. The swimming pool is beautiful and the garden is large and secure....great for our dogs. The owner is very helpful and accommodating and we have never had any problems when staying here. Thank you Madame Dodinet. xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and garden

Wonderful stay. The owner was charming and easy to communicate with. The outside area of the house in particular is the nicest we’ve stayed in. Very private. Plenty of room in the house. Some parts are very old and un renovated but it didn’t detract from the overall experience. Very quiet, nice walks from the doorstep and a pizza van came one night. Otherwise you do have a 10 min drive for bread, shops etc. Would recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

100% Recommended

This is a very old and characterful house with new modern facilities (bathroom, kitchen, toilet) situated in a beautiful and quiet village/hamlet. The garden is massive but fully enclosed so perfect for dogs and children and the swimming pool is gorgeous. The owner is very charming and welcoming but otherwise perfectly unobtrusive - she speaks very good English and there were no communication problems for us. Thoroughly recommended for any English visitors to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine/Limousin region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Maarten H., Netherlands

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good - but minor improvements will help to reach 5 stars

The property is very nice, beautiful surroundings. Outside very well maintained including the pool. You have privacy and to be honest, the photographs we saw in the advertisement don’t do it justice: it’s better. Inside is a bit different. First of all is that it wasn’t clear that some bedrooms where adjacent, you could only reach one by walking thru the other. The top floor bedroom was with a very low ceiling and not attractive to our girls. We have four girls, teenagers and we wanted individual rooms for them. That was not possible, they ended up sharing. The master bedroom was fine, but the door didn’t close easily and certainly didn’t give privacy. Part of old French charm maybe? It had a separate bathroom of which the door was impossible to close. Very annoying. A good carpenter can have both doors fixed in a mornings work. There is a separate toilet and separate shower that the girls used. Modern, nice but no shower curtain! The floor was constantly soaked with water. Downstairs was nice, nice layout. A lot of kitchen utensils, some however weird. Five frying and cooking pans with no handle to hold them?? Enough other stuff to prepare good meals. One final minor point was hygiene. The kitchen and specifically the fridge where really dirty. Fridge als has a door that doesn’t shut, so it is covered in water and ice crystals. Also many spider webs in corners… needs a proper cleaning. Nonetheless we had a good stay, in spite of six days of rain. Recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dominique V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

St Sylvestre

Vélo Randos Soleil
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week-end familial

Très jolie maison, spacieuse , on se croit dans un château, c’est un château d’ailleurs Quelques rafraîchissements sont à prévoir mais tt y est Très agréable moment en famille, vélo et randonnée au rendez-vous pour découvrir le Limousin Merci à notre hôte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

The third time we have stayed here and still just as good as the first time. Charming old house but with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, beautiful secure garden, outside eating area and superb swimming pool. Set in a really quiet village only a 5 minute drive from the local town with all facilities. Handover process is always smooth and easy and we will recommend this as a great place to stay. Hopefully we will return soon, thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

emeline b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très beau

Nous avons passés un séjour très agréable. La maison est spacieuse et l’extérieure est vraiment super nous n’avons manqué de rien. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Découverte du limousin à partir d'une maison de famille

Située dans un très beau village limousin, la maison nous a offert l'espace et le confort de pouvoir se retrouver avec sa famille dispersée depuis 2 ans en Espagne, Allemagne, Grande Bretagne. De belles retrouvailles ...

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pra htig domein

Mooi weer met prachtig buitengedeelte
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour en famille

Très bonne expérience dans cette belle propriété gérée par Martine. L'hôte est très agréable, disponible, arrangeante. Nous avons pu passer une semaine de vacances en famille dans les meilleures conditions : piscine, grand jardin, jeux pour les enfants, tennis à 50 mètres, city foot à 200 mètres. Le jardin est vraiment sublime, idéal pour faire des barbecues et dîner sous le préau. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Anne-Cécile B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beaux extérieurs, intérieurs vétustes

Nous avons été charmés par le jardin, les extérieurs et la belle piscine de la propriété, mais déçus par l'état de la maison, à mon sens impropre à la location en l'état. Une salle de bain, un wc et la cuisine ont été rénovés récemment et sont très propres et moderne. Le reste de la maison nécessiterait une rénovation complète. La maison sent l'humidité et les papiers peints sont décollés. Les 2 pièces à vivre ont des soucis de salpetre. Mais le ménage était correctement fait, le problème n'est pas la propreté mais bien la vétusté.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

En famille dans le Limousin

Très belle maison, bien équipée. Très bien située : départ de belles randonnées à proximité, à deux pas d'Ambazac, au calme. Idéal pour profiter de la région ! Petit bémol sur les chambres du deuxième étage plutôt pour des enfants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week-end pour se ressourcer

Profitez pleinement de la nature vtt randonnée Trail
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour trés agréable

Belle demeure avec tout le confort. La piscine nous a été très utile pour se rafraichir. Parc bien entretenu. Nous avons également apprécié le tennis à proximité. Je recommande cette location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cette belle demeure familiale et sa splendide piscine. Le coin est très joli et la région agréable

8/10 Good

Raphaël R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

De très bonnes vacances en famille

Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances en famille, profitant sur place de la piscine, du jardin et de l'abri pour les repas en extérieur. L'endroit est idéalement situé pour découvrir la région qui est magnifique avec des lacs, des forêts et de très beaux paysages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100% Recommended

This was our second time staying here - it is perfect for us and I'm sure we will return. Very peaceful location, lovely old house with modern kitchen and bathroom and plenty of character. The garden is large and secure and has a beautiful swimming pool. The owner is very friendly and efficient, it was a pleasure to stay here. Thank-you Madame Dodinet (and Sandrine)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019