Title: "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 home # "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne Family-friendly holiday home in Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere with an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne ![Exterior - "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne (Saint-Saud-Lacoussière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/68ae0459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne (Saint-Saud-Lacoussière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/c1724050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne (Saint-Saud-Lacoussière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/5b18523b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne (Saint-Saud-Lacoussière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/d022f55b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne (Saint-Saud-Lacoussière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/6de416f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gite 'Merlot' offers a rural countryside retreat in Saint-Saud-Lacoussière. This authentic country-style house features a woodburner, fully equipped kitchen, and spacious living room with comfortable seating. Explore the big garden with garden furniture and BBQ or enjoy the swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne Unwind in Saint-Saud-Lacoussière at this enchanting house. With 5 bedrooms including 2 double bedded and 3 twin bedded rooms, guests will have plenty of space to relax. The property also features 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers for added convenience. Enjoy your time in Saint-Saud-Lacoussière at our brilliant house. This house is called Gite ”Merlot” and is authentic countrystyle built. A big house that can accommodate 10persons in 5 bedrooms. The house is approx 125m2 full of comfort, space and style. On the groundfloor a big living room with woodburner, diningtable with 10 seats around it, fully equipped kitchen. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is at the Mezzanine. You enter the house via the glazed garden doors into the bright and large kitchen. Here is everything you need and more. (Coffeemaker, kettle, toaster, cookingstove, oven, microwave, dishwasher etc.) The living room has sofa's and comfortable seats around the cozy woodburner. A big garden is surrounding the house, with garden furnitures, seats, diningset and bbq, both in front and backside of the house. On the yard a big swimmingpool is free to use as well. The house has a rural countryside position in the middle of the green hillside of Dordogne, surrounded by pure nature, forests, fields and vineyards. Roses and sunflowers bloom alongside the paths and roads. There are several fruit-trees on the yard as well to collect fruits when they are ready. Enjoy dinging outside on the terrace or grass, light up the barbecue and enjoy the most colourfull sunset while zipping from a glass of good french wine. The sound of many different birds or owls at night in the background create happy and unforgettable holiday-moments and memories. Any time of the day you can take a refreshing plunge in the pool. There are sun lounge seats around the pool and on the grass to enjoy the sun. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycles - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,346 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74434000/74433964/1647b366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet rural French retreat Limalonges - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=74433964&PinnedHotelID=74433964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=108570520&PinnedHotelID=108570520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=108570520,74433964) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: If you take your pet along, pls contact us first. ### 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere, this holiday home is in a rural area. La Grotte de Villars and Château de Puyguilhem are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and Flow Vélo. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. [Visit our Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere.dx6056236) [View more Holiday homes in Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6056236-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.49577%2C0.85989&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hGmZKWrwswA_MR9cBVoB2Yz-OxI=) Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, Dordogne ### What's nearby - ![My dad's friend owns a really cool karting circuit in Pageas, a few kilometres from Chalus where I grew up in France. They are both hunters. I know this is not everyone's cup of tea, but a lot of people from that generation in rural France do like hunting, fishing, fetching mushrooms. There are woodlands all around the karting circuit. My dad and his friend have built some platforms in the trees, and from mid-October to mid-November they go there every morning to shoot migrating birds. Those ones are some sort of wood pigeons going from Eastern Europe / Russia to North Africa. I did my own shooting that morning... with my camera! The sunrise was spectacular with some nice pink colours and mist in the valley.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634540050801/5c3a512b-33b7-401e-aa75-0ccebc159f86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Château de Montbrun 27 min drive \- 15.0 miles - Jumillac Castle 28 min drive \- 17.8 miles - Brantôme Abbey 35 min drive \- 20.5 miles - Perigueux Golf Club 54 min drive \- 34.7 miles ### Getting around - La Coquille Station 26 min drive - Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - Camping Chateau le Verdoyer 18 min drive - L'ailé Fan Rose 18 min drive - Hôtel De France 11 min drive - Entente Cordiale, Abjat 18 min drive - Hostellerie Saint-Jacques 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne have a pool? ### Is "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne? ### What time is check-in at "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne? ### What time is check-out at "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne? ### Where is "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### hannah P. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely gorgeous property.Lovely welcome gift and such a nice welcome for our family.The hosts are around if you ever need them, but we didn't as everything was perfect.The house, the pool and the garden were lovely and well kept.We will definitely look to return.Lots to do in the area as well. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a7df07cc-3772-436c-bb23-7164fb8174fa-1757332485312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b7adf31f-8531-448e-9fd9-790c45972af0-1757332483031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/afd22723-3418-4e96-87a8-265b14ef4db8-1757332484662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/18db5879-6fe8-427c-a05e-c88d73545022-1757332482436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### hannah P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### florent g. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy L'hébergement nous a donné satisfaction. A 10 (7 adultes et 3 enfants), nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis à l'étroit. La piscine est partagée avec un autre logement de vacances mitoyen et est ouverte de 9h à 20h. Le couple de propriétaire habite à côté et est fort sympathique. Ils ont toujours répondu rapidement à nos questions. Nous avons profité de nos repas sur la table à l'extérieur. L'une des chambres est en mezzanine et accessible avec une échelle, mais une barrière avec une petite porte permet de bien sécuriser l'espace. ##### florent g. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline H. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce logement plein de charme. L’endroit est chaleureux et les propriétaires sont particulièrement accueillants et disponibles, ce qui a rendu notre séjour d’autant plus plaisant.Néanmoins, certaines précisions mériteraient d’être indiquées plus clairement dans l’annonce : le gîte est mitoyen à trois autres, la piscine et le jardin sont partagés, et la cinquième chambre est accessible uniquement par une échelle de meunier très abrupte. Par ailleurs, il serait appréciable d’avoir un guest book en version française.Dans l’ensemble, nous gardons un excellent souvenir de notre séjour et recommandons ce logement, en tenant compte de ces éléments ##### Caroline H. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurélie G. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cuisine et pièce de vie très fonctionnelles, propres et agréables ##### Aurélie G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pilar B. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Una estancia de 10\. Los anfitriones son una maravilla de personas y la casa merece la pena, todo estupendo y todas estancias muy completas y equipadas. Todo perfecto y muy recomendable. Una maravilla sin lugar a dudas ##### Pilar B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Emilie D. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Bien mais partagé Le gîte est bien conçu et propre. L’équipement est satisfaisant (cuisine, literie) et l’accueil agréable. Les deux petites terrasses permettent de profiter des différents moments de la journée. Cependant, plusieurs éléments essentiels ne sont pas suffisamment expliqués dans l’annonce : le gîte est mitoyen avec trois autres gîtes (seule une petite haie sépare les terrasses) et l’extérieur est partagé. De plus, la 5e chambre est accessible par une échelle (vraiment dangereuse). Ces informations nous semblent essentielles pour choisir son lieu de vacances. ![Un lieu très calme avec une belle vue sur les champs.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a4e053d2-aace-42c4-af8d-34e8f77cd8ee-1754980932119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6a1421ec-3dce-43eb-a8ce-06bac300b362-1754980943120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![L’accès à la 5e chambre en mezzanine se fait par une échelle.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d7309758-0262-4791-a197-41023ed3616a-1754980936197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Emilie D. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey B. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Hele aardige mensen en het verblijf was top. Alles was zoals verwacht. Bedankt!! ##### Jeffrey B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmin B. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Heel fijn, rustig gelegen vakantiehuisje. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst, alle faciliteiten aanwezig. Aanrader ! ##### Jasmin B. 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