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Le Hibou Heureux - Beautiful Villa for 8 With Private Pool and Garden/Parking
Bézenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Le Hibou Horeaux is a beautiful and well maintained property. The garden is large, beautiful, and private. The outdoor dining, pool, and grill area were perfect for us. The home is thoughtfully designed and very comfortable in the details (e.g. screens on the windows). Location is fantastic, we enjoyed biking, hiking, canoeing, and the many restaurants and small towns in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We're very happy that you enjoyed your stay and many thanks for the kind review. You were perfect guests, respecting the property and leaving it clean and tidy. We hope to host you again before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family adventure in Dordogne
Lovely peaceful getaway in the heart of Dordogne! Within driving distance to all the major attractions and a wonderful sanctuary to return to in the afternoon. The host goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are met and your expectations exceeded! A must stay in the region!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Erin, we're very happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you all again before too long. Seeing the kids in the pool laughing and having a great time was my lasting memory of your stay. Thanks again - Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week in the Dordogne
We had a wonderful week at Le Hibou Heureux. The house and garden had everything we needed to make our stay easy and enjoyable. Ewen was a a great host, nothing was too much trouble. The location is beautiful and peaceful, we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for your kind review and it was a pleasure hosting your family. We look forward to seeing you all again before too long!

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Property for multi-generation Family Vacation
We spent 5 nights at the Hibou Heureux. Ewen, our host, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help improve our stay. He surprised us with croissants our first morning at the house, offered a bottle of wine, and even secured a table for us at the Marché Nocturne on Bastille Day (to which he rigged a parasol for some much needed shade)! The house is a great starting point for visiting the nearby touristic sites, but still offers privacy at the end of quiet street surrounded by nature. There is a sizable garden and a beautiful pool (toys/floats included). We enjoyed several outdoor meals on the attached terrace. The house has plenty of storage in each room for personal items and luggage. The amenities are all updated. We enjoyed every minute in a home that you can tell is well cared for by its owner. Many thanks to Ewen; we highly recommend Le Hibou Heureux and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Michael, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Le Hibou Heureux. Hoping to see you all again before too long! Ewen

10/10 Excellent

alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Probably the best place to stay in Dordogne
We are family with 4 children. We travel a lot. House we stayed in will meet your highest expectations. Every square centimetre of this house has been thought out and made as convenient as possible. We would Like to thank Mr Hardy for making our stay as smooth as possible Thank you very much. Alexander and Natalia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Alexander, we are glad that you enjoyed your short holiday and hope to welcome you again in the future. Ewen host Le Hibou Heureux.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy holidays at the happy owl!
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at this wonderful villa which is perfectly located within a short distance of some very beautiful towns and the river. We stayed for 6 nights and filled our time with boat trips, castle and chateau visits, enjoying the local markets and food tasting and of course relaxing at the villa in the sunshine enjoying the lovely grounds and swimming pool. Ewen the owner ensured we had everything we needed and was a wonderful host. We will most definitely be returning in the not too distant future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
It was a real pleasure hosting your friendly group, thanks for the complimentary review and hope to see you all again soon! Best wishes, Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Character and Style
This house was fantastic. Very nice house with a practical layout, nice appliances and plenty of space. The garden was amazing and the pool wonderful. Great lawn toys for the kids, modern amenities and convenient location. Don't miss the bakery nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for the great review, we're very pleased that you all had a happy time at Le Hibou. Hope to see you all again before too long 🙂 Ewen

10/10 Excellent

charlotte j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and Perfect Location!
Le Hibou Heureux, The Happy Owl, was just that- a very happy time for our family of 8 (6 adults and 2 children). The home is lovely, the grounds fabulous, and Ewen, the owner, was most helpful from the initial booking to the end of our stay. The location was so perfect for so much to do for all ages. We had a fabulous time and can’t recommend this property and location highly enough! We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your comments and I'm glad you all had a lovely time. The boys wanted to stay and hopefully you'll return next time you plan a holiday in La Dordogne. You were really helpful at checkout making our preparations for the next guests very easy 🙂

10/10 Excellent

Declan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Holiday Home
This is a beautiful villa in a quiet location adjacent to St Cyprien and Beynac with extensive manicured gardens and perfectly maintained swimming pool. The property is furnished to a very high standard and the kitchen is extremely well equipped for a holiday home Communications are very good with Wifi being effective in all areas and the TV having a comprehensive selection of channels. The owner Ewen was very helpful to us during our enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your review and I'm very glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hoping that we'll welcome you again in the not too distant future. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Martijn K., United Kingdom

Stunning villa with beautiful grounds
We loved our stay, this is a real beauty spot, the house we felt was spacious and very nicely and warm decorated, unlike other villas we had before in France which can be a little cold and lacking atmosphere. As a true bonus the grounds are very big and completely fenced, which is helpful if you have a dog which loves to roam around. Finally, Ewen is unlike any other landlord, trying his upmost to make your holiday a bliss without being too intrusive. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your kind words and I enjoyed hosting you all, hoping to see you again before too long! Best regards, E

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

fabulous
This villa is wonderful, everything you need for a great holiday. Ewan is extremely helpful and is happy to go out of his way to help with any problems or questions you have. Villa, garden and pool are beautiful and very well looked after plus the location is great. Close to many small villages with restaurants galore - and of course don't forget the Dordogne. I trip down it on a canoe is a must. Thank you Ewan for all your help during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
....... and it was a real pleasure taking good care of you, it's always nice to get happy guests and making friends from the first day. Hoping to see you all again for a longer stay before too long, the Sangria is in the fridge! Tell all your friends please. Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Beautiful property in a beautiful area
The property is beautiful and immaculately kept, we really enjoyed staying there, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your review Kelly, it was a pleasure hosting you and your family and we hope to see you again before too long!

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., Larkspur, California, USA

Ideal Vacation Home in the Dordogne
Le Hibou Herbeux (The Happy Owl) was a perfect vacation home for our family of six, four adults and two children. It is immaculately clean, generously sized and well-furnished and equipped in every way. Even though the weather was warm, the house was cool inside, and outside, the swimming pool was perfect for afternoon swims after touring local attractions. Located in the heart of the Dordogne, the house is just a few driving minutes away from castles, caves and charming towns with markets and restaurants. The house is at the end of a village road and is very private and very quiet. The main sounds outside were bird songs and bees (harmless) buzzing in the beautifully landscaped garden. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We hope to return some day, and we would definitely stay at The Happy Owl again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your kind words and it was a pleasure hosting your family, seeing the children enjoying the pool and the adults relaxed and smiling is my reward for the efforts we put in to have the house and garden in the best possible condition. We hope to see you all again before too long! Ewen - host

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Beautiful, relaxing home - so lucky to have stayed there. If I could rate more stars, I would !
Beautiful, well appointed home with everything you need for a stay. Very updated, well taken care of and high quality home. The area (Bezenac/St Cyprien) is perfect to serve as a home base in this southwest (ish) region in France. Plenty of activities and quaint, relaxing towns to visit in this area - it is a perfect area to relax and experience. Whether its castles to explore or wine chateaus to tour/visit, or canoeing the Dordogne, or visiting many great small villages and towns or attending the festivals in the local towns - this is a wonderful area to home base from and a perfect house to relax in. It was easy to find, the owner Ewen, couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful - anything you need he is there to help you. He is a great host ! My 2 teenage boys had a great visit too - there was plenty of room and plenty of space for them to run around as well. We are all looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your kind words, it was a pleasure having you stay at Le Hibou Heureux and we hope to welcome you all again before too long. We do try to make all our guests comfortable and to maintain the house and garden/pool area in optimum condition. Hoping to see you and your friends back for more happy holidays!

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Beauiful House, garden and pool
There is nothing to find fault with at Hibou Heureux. I have stayed in many houses over the years and this is one of the best. Very well equipped with all that you would expect to have in your own home. For families there is a lovely garden and open space to play in, the pool is a delight and its location ensures it gets heated naturally. Beds are very comfortable, excellent bathrooms and showers. Great BBQ area and covered outside eating area. We spent most of our evenings sitting out, eating, drinking and waiting for the hooting owls to start calling (hence the house name). Ewan (the owner) is a lovely man and is readily on hand if there are any problems. We only had one minor problem with the internet (which my daughter needed for an Skype interview) and Ewan went our of his way to find a solution for us (thank you again, Ewan!). He likes to keep the garden looking nice so do let him know if you are going to be out and that way it will stay nice!. He also makes sure the pool stays nice and clean.The house is close to St Cyprien which has a good supermarket so you do not need to go far for your essentials, it also has great market on Sundays. In conclusion we had a wonderful time and would not hesitate in recommending this others.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Martin and I'm glad that you had such a good time and it was a pleasure having you stay. Just to let others know, the internet outage was caused by the service provider doing a scheduled monthly maintenance. I do hope you'll plan future stays at the Happy Owl and look forward to a glass or two of nice chilled rose wine. Best wishes - Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Perfectly equipped house in a lovely quiet location
Prior to arrival with our two dogs the owner made contact several times to check if there was anything we needed to enhance our stay - this even included the dogs requirements (very impressive). Finding the villa was not easy but this was mainly down to the homeaway directions. Once we had spoken to the owner we easily found it. The villa was spotless, gardens beautiful and pool inviting. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and that's exactly what we did! This villa is perfect if you want some space and peace and quiet but also be close enough to find somewhere for dinner and access all the numerous beautiful sights around the area. Would we go back? Yes definitely - we had a wonderful time. Do note that homeaway say this has 1 bathroom - it actually has 1 bath/shower room and 2 good sized shower rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks very much for your kind review, we look forward very much to your next visit, I've never seen such happy dogs so they obviously enjoyed their holiday too! I have contactd HA and edited the information on he bathrooms and toilet and will also improve the directions so guests can find us easier, some GPS systems are easier than others to use and I have found that people are directed down unsuitably narow roads for larger vehicles, you did the right thing to contact me for the last few kms because one or two lanes are VERY narrow. Best wishes, Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Stephane R., Portland, or

Beautiful & Private
When you arrive at this property you come in through a beautiful gate and pull in to a spacious parking area. Then you walk around to the main entry and are greeted by a huge, perfectly landscaped garden. The outdoor space here is completely amazing! When we arrived everything was in full bloom and so tranquil. There is forested area surrounding the property with just one neighbor at the far end across the road. The pool is the perfect place to sit and just RELAX. I want to note that there is lavender and bees love lavender. The bees didnt bother us at all (and we have 2 kids ages 9 & 10) and we hung out and had meals outside a lot, but I could see how some people might be nervous about bees. The house itself is also beautiful and has 3 bedrooms with double (queen or king) sized beds and 1 mezzanine with a double bed. The bedrooms all have lovely modern baths but keep in mind that this is France and toilets are separate. There are 2 toilets, one in the master and one in the main hallway. The rest of the house was very comfortable with plenty of seating and a kitchen stocked with the basic tools most people would need to make meals. There is also a BBQ area out the kitchen door that we used almost every day. The house is a few minutes drive from all kinds of things: a pizza place is closest, canoe rentals (on the river Dordogne), a zip line place, several castles and the village of St Cyprien that has restaurants, a large grocery store & a market on the weekend. Ewen was a great host and shared a bottle of Rose with us one night. He was flexible and accommodating. We had a great time and the kids wanted us to move in and stay forever! We would be happy to go back during our next trip to France.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your kind words and of course you're welcome to come back any time. We enjoyed your company and are glad you found the house and gardens were to your liking. Looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre C.

Liked: Cleanliness
sejour à Bezenac
Très agréable séjour en Dordogne Villa confortable dans le calme et la verdure Proprietaire charmant très attentif a ce que tout ce passe bien et que l'on ne manque de rien A recommander
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup Jean Pierre! J'espere a bientot. Cordialement, Ewen

8/10 Good

Jan G.

Hibou Heureux
It is a very nice house in a beautiful environment
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Jan, we're happy you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to seeing you again before too long. Ewen

8/10 Good

Friederike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein schöner Sommer-Familienurlaub
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit. Die Nähe des Hauses zur Dordogne und vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten war super. Auch das Kühlsystem des Hauses hat uns gut gefallen (keine Klimaanlage im herkömmlichen Sinne und doch war das Haus bei sehr hohen Außentemperaturen angenehm kühl). Abends haben wir den Tag gerne auf der Terrasse ausklingen lassen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Vielen Dank Friederike, wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben, besonders die Kinder im Pool! Wir hoffen, dass Sie bald wieder nach Le Hibou Heureux zurückkehren werden, da Sie Haus und Garten sehr gut kennen. Beste Grüße, Ewen.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Biblis

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine Estate
There are a lot of pros with justified the price for the stay. The property is in a quiet and natural environment. The house is fully equipped with all you may or may not need to do your daily housekeeping chores. We faced a heat wave from Spain during our stay which boosted the temperatures close to 40°C. The cooling of the house, an inverse heat pump, did an excellent job to keep the inside temperature to 24°C max. For sure the discipline to keep the doors and windows closed is a prerequisite. For the rare opportunity for improvements, I would recommend a pool robot that clears the bottom of the pool from leaves and other stuff automatically
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Many thanks Michael, we're glad you all enjoyed your stay. It's cooler this week, bizarre weather! We'll look into the pool leaf cleaner, though when there are windy days it's hard to stop leaves from blowing in. For info we've just installed a bright blue mosaic frieze and we'll post new pics when the water is back to the normal level again - it is very attractive. Thanks again for choosing Le Hibou Heureux

10/10 Excellent

Pierre S., Antony

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Très belle propriété en pleine nature, idéalement située pour visiter le Périgord (Beynac, Sarlat, Rocamadour, Bergerac, Monbazillac, etc.) avec un équipement de grande qualité. Mention spéciale à notre hôte pour sa prévenance et sa disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup Pierre. Nous avons été très heureux de vous accueillir. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau dans un proche avenir. Cordialement - Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Une excellente période de vacances
Séjour super agréable et génial, tout est très bien et très beau et surtout calme . Il y a tout pour se faire plaisir en particulier la piscine ,Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez tous passé un bon moment et nous espérons vous revoir bientôt. Cordialement - Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V., France

Très belle maison bien équipée , confortable et impeccable
Tout est parfait Accueil sympathique et prévenant du Proprietaire
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup, et j'espere a bientot!

10/10 Excellent

Dany H.

Accueil très chaleureux, endroit merveilleux très calme.Piscine magnifique, prestations excellentes.
Très belle maison très bien équipée, Idéale pour une famille aimant la nature et le calme, proche de St Cyprien et de ses marchés hebdomadaires . Très disponible, le propriétaire du lieu Mr McHardy veille à votre confort tout au long de votre séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables paroles et je suis heureux que vous et votre famille ayez apprécié votre séjour à Le Hibou Heureux. J'espère que vous revoir avant trop longtemps pour un autre petit vacance. Cordialement, Ewen

10/10 Excellent

Simone N.

Tres belle demeure ,charme et tranquilite
Aceuil tres chaleureux du proprietaire.. Premiere decouverte : le jardin magnifiquement entretenu et la piscine,parfait pour se rafraichir en periodes ensoleillees . Nous avons auussi beaucoup apprecie l, autre terrasse avec son barbecue et la table a l'ombre du grand chene. L interieur de la maison est a l 'image d l'exterieur: parfait Une grande piece a vivre avec cuisine ouverte tres bien equipee,grande cheminee ,en cas de fraicheur,,un escalier nous entraine dans la mezzanine,qui fait office de chambre. Les 3 autres chambres sont super et tres confortables car chacune equipee de salle de bain ou salle d,eau Vraiment cette demeure est a conseiller vivement car c'est vraiment l:endroit ideal pour se reposer apres une journee decouverte,a pieds ..velos ..canoe...,de cette belle region
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Cher Simone, merci pour votre gentil avis. C'était un véritable plaisir de vous accueillir et votre famille amicale. C'était agréable de voir les enfants profiter de la piscine et de savoir que les chambres étaient confortables. Nous espérons que vous allez revenir à l'avenir pour d'autres vacances reposantes. Merci encore, Ewen