Title: An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699600/33699560/ec952477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699600/33699560/5dbd09e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699600/33699560/79fe6c57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699600/33699560/4d027d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699600/33699560/w2400h3450x0y150-3c22c840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set in park-like grounds, this lovely old house offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy high-beamed ceilings and quality furnishings while relaxing in the spacious living/dining/kitchen area or unwind on the large covered terrace with barbecue area. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds Gite or self-contained modernized wing of a lovely old house. Private and set in park-like grounds. Well insulated so very cool inside in summer. High beamed ceilings and ceramic tiled floors, quality furnishings and furniture. Large open plan living/dining/kitchen area. Two spacious bedrooms with double bed. Family bathroom between the bedrooms. Separate laundry room with washing machine, additional fridge and freezer space. Large terrace covered by a fabric awning with a barbecue area. Nearly two acres of lawns with hedges and shrubs. Plenty of off-street parking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.65644%2C0.23092&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GUSp2-1H6L4hm5LJbaK1syqCpFs=) Auriac-Sur-Dropt, Nouvelle-Aquitaine #### What's nearby - Duras Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Duras Castle - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Maison Guinguet - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Lac de l'Escourou - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles - Château des Vigiers Golf Course - 28 min drive - 16.1 miles #### Getting around - Marmande Station - 25 min drive - Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Café de la Paix - ‬5 min drive - ‪Restaurant Ma Maison - ‬10 min drive - ‪Don Camillo - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Old Book Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪Château de Monteton - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds located? > Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Duras Clock Tower and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Duras Castle. Maison Guinguet and Château le Pis are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## An Oasis Of Tranquillity. Wing of a lovely old house set in park-like grounds Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony W., New York, NY 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly Situated for your Dordogne Holiday Perfectly charming French farmhouse vibe. The owners are kind and thoughtful. When we mentioned a desire for morning coffee, they went out and bought a new coffeemaker for our use. Comfortable beds in the home, which is well equipped with linens and other items to make your stay a pleasant one. Convenient to a grocery store which has everything one might need. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Tony W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Maureen H. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Plenty of potential Spacious and comfortable throughout. Standard of cleanliness needed improvement. Only cursory instructions given for tv. Electricity was tripped about 10 times when oven was switched on. Useful laundry room, good shower with plenty of hot water. Could be wonderful with some improvements. We did enjoy our stay. ##### Maureen H. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christophe F. 15 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Vacances pas terrible Deja photo pas mise a jour hygiène tres douteuse surtout le canapé plein de boutons sur le corp on est pas pres d'y retourner on est parti une journée avant accepte les chiens mais pas de clôture...... ##### Christophe F. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gérard M. 4 May 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Duras Pas de commentaire ##### Gérard M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silvana D. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent experience Relaxing place, beautiful home with garden and very kind owners ##### Silvana D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane A. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot in Duras Had a special time the owners are lovely people, property is very spacious and well situated . ##### Jane A. Stayed 14 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cornelius O. 27 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely gite We enjoyed a great week in this gite, a lovingly restored building which is now very well equipped and comfortable. Hiram and Stephen were genial hosts. Hope to go back some day. ##### Cornelius O. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Arnaud G. 24 Aug 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Un oasis de saleté... Un séjour qui s'annonçait agréable, calme et reposant... mais c'était sans compter les 2h de ménages à l'arrivée dans la maison pour nous permettre de juste poser quelques affaires pour vivre. Que la maison ne soit pas brillante de propreté à l'arrivée, pas de souci, c'est une maison en campagne, donc les toiles d'araignées c'est tout à fait normal. Mais par contre devoir nettoyer les réfrigérateurs car ils n'ont pas dûs être nettoyés depuis de nombreux mois, la vaisselle à relaver, les miettes sur la table, la poussière et saletés diverses en abondance par terre par contre ce n'est clairement pas normal. Les toilettes qui n'ont pas été nettoyées avec des traces douteuses sur l'ensemble du pied, le mobilier très sale dans la salle de bain et dans toutes les pièces... franchement un abus. Nous avons comprit pourquoi le prix était aussi "bas" pour un plein mois d'août. Les draps et serviettes de bain étaient propres, pas de souci. Enfin concernant le calme, le jardin est très agréable mais collé à une route tout de même "assez" passante, mais pas un réel problème. Bref, un stop de 4j décevant que je ne recommande clairement pas. Si les propriétaires avaient fait le travail de ménage il aurait prit une toute autre valeur. Déçu ! ##### Arnaud G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline C. 7 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour court au calme Location pour une nuit, le jardin a ravi nos jeunes enfants. ##### Pauline C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua C., Bordeaux 21 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Fantastic stay. Two couples for a short stay in Duras and it was perfect for us. Lovely spacious space with all the amenities you need and more! Superbly located in a lovely spot. Great little terrace and the highlight were the hosts! Very friendly, welcoming and very accommodating. Lovely people. Would highly recommend ##### Joshua C. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anick i. 21 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien! :) Nous avons passés un excellent séjour ! ##### anick i. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant place We enjoyed our stay in Duras. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The appartment is nicely cool, a plus when it is very warm in the daytime. The appartment is spacious and well equiped. Duras is a good starting point for daytrips to the beautiful bastides in the region. In all, a positive experience. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### david a. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nous avons passé 3 nuits Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans ce gîte, car c’est proche de notre famille. Cela nous a permit de les voir tout en étant indépendant. Le logement est grand et il y a tout ce qu’il faut. Le cadre est agréable, bien qu’un peu proche d’une route toute droite assez passante. L’espace de vie est grand et les chambres spacieuses. Le ménage n’est pas parfait ( toiles d’araignées un peu partout) mais dans l’ensemble c’etait bien. Nous retenons quand même cette adresse car le village est sympathique , et la maison et la terrasse agréables. Les propriétaires sont gentils et discrets. Merci! ##### david a. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murielle T. 3 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gîte parfait pour des vacances. Adorables propriétaires, attentionnés, délicats et discrets. La terrasse est parfaite pour prendre vos repas et profiter des alentours fleuris. Gîte très calme à proximité du village de Duras, où vous pourriez visiter un très joli château. Nous vous conseillons le spectacle de sons et lumières qui a lieu le soir. ##### Murielle T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annee K. 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A property oozing with character and charm . Wonderful hosts. Property only 2km from the centre-ville of Duras with proximity to many historical villages, bastides and castles of this beautiful region of France. Very spacious with tasteful furniture and excellently appointed. Charming patio in a large private garden. ##### Annee K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 22 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Duras, par excellence The hosts were as congenial as ever. We have stayed here before and will do so again. The gite is well-appinted, in lovely grounds. Great base for visiting the Dordogne......Duras is a lovely bastide town. Difficult to do anything but praise glowingly. ##### David T. ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra F., Bilbao (España) 25 Sept 2018 #### Un alojamiento estupendo para descansar y ver ciudades medievales preciosas. La casa es bonita tranquila y cómoda, tiene todo lo necesario, espacios amplios y confortables, un buen sitio para visitar las bastidas (ciudades y pueblos medievales), castillos, cuevas y simas. Hemos estado muy a gusto. ##### Sandra F. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariana O., Caldes de Malavella, Girona, ESPAÑA 27 Aug 2018 #### Muy acogedor y hogareño Perfecto para descansar de las grandes urbes y descubrir el encanto de los Chateaus y viñedos de los alrededores. ##### Mariana O. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yvonne d. 20 Aug 2018 #### Lovely house We had a great stay in this house and loved the way it was decorated. Ian took good care of us and some first needed staples were in the fridge. But the house is not an oasis of tranquility if you are enjoying the great terrace outside since it is located on very busy road and the garden is in front of the house and not in the back where you would not notice it. Also the house is not quite finished yet it needs some painting to make it a fantastic house. We really loved our stay, the beds were really good even thoug they had the usuals frnech size. We loved the town ofDuras which is close by. But we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Yvonne d. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### joseph m. 12 Sept 2017 #### Lovely place It is a lovely place, with a wonderful host. Very relaxing and charming. We will definitely come again.thank you ##### joseph m. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 11 Aug 2017 #### Just FANTASTIC Relaxing stay....enjoyable....great surroundings....congenial hosts.....thanks to Steven, Hiram & Ian. This property is well equipped, comfortable with delightful aspects....well worth a stay..... ##### David T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kersten S. 16 May 2017 #### Very pleasant stay in an old French house. Comfortable bed and nice towels. The accomodation is the old barn attached to the house and has high ceilings and large rooms. Lovely garden and outside space in which to relax. ##### Kersten S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Rene B. 2 Jan 2017 #### Very nice and calm place Very nice and calm place. The host was very kind and prepared our visit like we were his family. All comfort was present in the house. We had only to bring our foot and drinks..Perfect Duras is a lovely place with his castle, market place and good restaurants. A visit into the castle is really recommended. Good centralized is you want to visit Lot de Garonne or Dordogne.. ##### Rene B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 21 Nov 2013 #### ideal my mother and i had the most wonderful 4 days at this lovely gite, the host was fantastic and treated us like one of the family . the gite had some lovely furniture and the beds were very comfortable . the garden was beautiful , just the spot to enjoy a glass of french wine. the town of duras with its restaurants bars and chateau is just a stones throw away. the gite is very good value , highly recommend it, This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 22 Aug 2013 #### Ideal for exploring the region This was so much better than the photos suggest. The host is very friendly and helpful and the gite is set in a large garden with sunny patio surrounded by flowers. Inside the rooms are spacious with antique furniture giving it very much a french gite feel. It is walking distance of Duras which is a pretty town with a market on a Monday and places to eat and drink. We also visited the chocolate factory a short drive away. There are also plenty of vineyards to visit. 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