Title: "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne 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 home # "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/6de416f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/5d4d366b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/cfcee5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/68ae0459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108580000/108570600/108570520/55ccfeeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. 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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 hiking/biking trails and cycling. [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 - La Grotte de Villars - 19 min drive - 8.4 miles - Flow Vélo - 21 min drive - 8.8 miles - Nantheuil Pond - 27 min drive - 10.6 miles - Jumillac Castle - 33 min drive - 17.8 miles - Brantôme Abbey - 40 min drive - 20.1 miles ### Getting around - La Coquille Station - 26 min drive - Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 68 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Camping Chateau le Verdoyer - ‬18 min drive - ‪Le Samourai - ‬14 min drive - ‪Café des Sports - ‬18 min drive - ‪Michel Fargeot S.A. - ‬22 min drive - ‪Le Sully - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### Where is "Gite Merlot" -a spacious, comfortable 5-bedroom countryhouse in French Dordogne located? > This family-friendly Saint-Saud-Lacoussiere holiday home is located in a rural location, steps from Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Grotte de Villars and Flow Vélo. Étang de la Barde and Nantheuil Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## 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 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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