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Overview
Description
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeping 10 + infant beautiful views, secure heated poolROUSSELIE HAUTE PERFECT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN -Rousselie haute is a stunning converted barn, south facing set on top of a hill with fantastic views over the beautiful Dordogne countryside. The house is set up for families with children with many toys and amenities designed to keep children entertained and engaged. Allowing parents to relax. The fully fenced heated pool has a lockable gate and security cover.
The space
Inside the many large windows make the property especially light. The house is very well equipped for both adults and children. We do allow dogs
( check with us first there is a charge ).
CHILD SAFETY - There are stair gates at the top and the bottom of the internal staircase.
All of the doors leading to the balcony are lockable.
There is safety netting on the upstairs landing.
The barn has high speed internet connection and very good mobile phone signal.
For all chefs – our kitchen is very well equipped with many appliances including – blenders, mixers, air fryers etc etc. Our guests have free use of our extensive herb garden, fresh eggs from our chickens and any seasonal fruit ( see below )
FULLY FENCED HEATED POOL WITH GREAT VIEWS -The pool is secured with a security fence with lockable gate and a security cover which can be fitted when the pool is not in use ( both meet safety standards NFP90306 + NFP90308 ).
The pool is heated, guaranteed 28 degrees from June 15th to end of August allowing swimming when non heated pools are too cold.
In low season 24 degrees. In low season we try and keep the temperature as high as possible, using the cover at night. If you want the pool hotter the cost of using the pool heater in low season is 20 euros for 24 hours ( check with owners when booking ). The pool varies in depth between 1m in shallow end allowing children to touch the bottom. and 1.6m There are sun beds, umbrellas, solar heated shower and many pool toys.
THE GARDEN AND OUTSIDE - Our guests have exclusive use of the garden in front of the property (enclosed 1 acre south facing ) and heated swimming pool .
The garden contains many beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. The large walnut tree providing shade when it gets too hot.
The covered patio area in front of the barn has tables and chairs for outdoor dining including 2 barbeques.
For the children a football pitch with 2 goals, beautiful wooden playhouse, swings, slides, basketball hoop, and many outdoor toys.
For adults and children a petanque pitch and table tennis.
We keep chickens, guests are welcome to collect the eggs always a favourite with children.
We also have an extensive herb gardens where guests can help themselves. We have many fruit trees including apple, cherry, plum, pear depending on the season can be available.
PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION-After having a dog ourselves we know how difficult it can be to find pet friendly accommodation.
Rousselie haute is perfect for your dog - with a large garden allowing them to run free. There are great walks for your dog straight from the house and we can help you to organize the vet ready for your return to the UK.
There is a large dog cage available for use if required. ( Please check with owners before bringing dog )
THINGS TO DO IN THE DORDOGNE-The department of the Dordogne in south-west France is one of the most beautiful and visited regions of France. With its unspoiled countryside, stunning chateaux, beautiful ancient towns and villages, pre-historic caves, world famous local gastronomy and wines/vineyards.
EATING OUT – There are many great restaurants within easy reach to suit all budgets, inside the barn is a list of all our recommendations.
At Rousselie Haute your are perfectly located to visit all the various regions and attractions of the Dordogne, Perigueux the capital of the Dordogne is only 15 minutes away as is the beautiful village of Brantome .
LOCAL MARKETS-One of the great pleasures of visiting France is to enjoy wandering through a traditional French market selling wonderful local produce . Here in the Dordogne it is possible to visit a market every day of the week - remember most are finished by lunch time so don't leave it too late.
PRE-HISTORIC DORDOGNE-The Vezere valley is known as cradle of European civilization with more than 50 caves and rock shelters, traces of settlement, burial places have been discovered in the region. Fifteen of these sites are so important they have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites; including the famous Lascaux cave at Montignac.
THINGS TO DO-For those feeling more energetic there are many things to do including -
GREAT CANOEING ON THE RIVER DORDOGNE, DRONNE OR ONE OF THE MANY LAKES
FANTASTIC WALKING/CYCLING THROUGH LOCAL COUNTRYSIDE OR OFF ROAD ON ONE OF THE MANY WALKING/CYCLING ROUTES OR VTT TRACKS.
HORSERIDING.
GOLF AT OUR LOCAL COURSE A 15 MINUTE DRIVE 18 HOLES WITH DRIVING RANGE.
RIVER BEACHES - SWIM AT ONE OF THE MANY RIVER/LAKE BEACHES.
River Beaches/Lakes
There are many river beaches/lakes in the area the best locally being lake Jemaye with its sandy beaches, childrens play areas, restaurants, bird watching hut, fishing and free canoeing ( in high season )
TRAVELLING TO ROUSSELIE HAUTE
DRIVING
We think that driving here is often the best solution, cheaper than flying, no need to hire a car. Many of our guests stop off halfway which is still cheaper than flying/carhire.
The ferry port/channel tunnel of Calais is around 8 hours drive.
The ferry port at Caen around 6 hours 30 minutes.
The ferry port at St Malo just over 6 hours Directions.
The ferry port of Dieppe is around 7 hours.
FLYING
If you would prefer to fly the 3 nearest airports are Bergerac ( 1 hour ), Limoges ( 1 hour 30 minutes ) and Bordeaux ( 1 hours 45 minutes )
There are many airlines flying to these airports ( constantly changing ) cheapest are probably Easyjet to Bordeaux and Ryanair to Limoges.
Cars can be hired directly from all these airports
Other things to note
The swimming pool will be heated to 28 degrees in mid and high season. In low season 24 degrees. Guests can pay extra to increase the temperature of the pool. There may be an extra charge for pool heating in low season please check with owners at time of booking.
Heating is included in high and mid season we reserve the right to make a charge in low season.
We charge a 160euros basic charge for cleaning - We reserve the right to make an additional charge if the property has been left in a very dirty condition.
Please note the playing of loud music is forbidden in the garden.
Please keep noise to a minimum in the garden after 11pm.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 x Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 x Bunk Bed s
Bedroom 5
1 x Double Bed
32 Reviews
Leave ReviewIn short, a wonderful week
By Rita on 06-Sep-2025We, together with our daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and dogs, had a great week in this beautiful holiday home. We really enjoyed the very large garden, the tranquility and the great view. For our granddaughter of almost 1 it was fantastic… the playhouse, the strollers, and all the toys. Our dogs also had a blast, because of the large, partly fenced garden. There were also beautiful walks nearby where they could walk freely. John advised us very well on this! John and Jo were very hospitable and helpful. They were always ready to provide information or advice or to book a restaurant. We very much enjoyed “Chez Marie” in Bussac… a 5-course lunch for €15 incl. wine. Furthermore, everything you needed was present in the house and everything was also very child-friendly. In short, a wonderful week … we highly recommend the stay and will definitely return again. Thanks John and Jo for everything!
Ideal place for children
By Celia on 12-Jul-2025a wonderful week spent with the family. Ideal place for children but not only, we were able to enjoy the setting with its superb swimming pool. we were in a quiet place, and at the same time 10-20 minutes from the attractions. thank you to our hosts thanks to John. super welcome very accommodating and responsive hosts i recommend it . go there without a second thought.
Perfect for families with young children.
By Brian on 22-May-2025John and Jo’s beautiful home is perfect for families with young children. We came as an extended family of three generations but it would be equally suitable for two families sharing. The location is exactly what we hoped for. The beautifully tended and very large garden stretched out to the wider rural landscape to give a stunning outlook. The amenities at the house created a perfect playground for young children. Our grandson thought he was in heaven! John and Jo have created different areas in the garden, meaning our grandson had different play areas to explore throughout the day. The pool is beautiful and very secure. John and Jo are very professional and friendly hosts, always aiming to provide everything to make the holiday perfect. They are full of local knowledge, which they are delighted to share with visitors. They live discreetly next door, but are always on hand to respond to anything which we needed. We are already planning to return and recommend this place highly
Fantastic for families with children
By Laura on 07-Jun-2025We cannot thank John and Jo enough for their amazing hospitality during our week in their beautiful converted barn. We were welcomed with friendly faces, a grand tour and homemade crumble in the kitchen. Whilst we were there, we celebrated my husband’s birthday and Jo came over with a home made birthday cake and candles! We took our two sons with us, a 12 year old and 11 month old. The amount of child friendly activities was unbelievable. Our 11 month old loved exploring all the toys that were provided and playing in the playhouse and the swing whereas our 12 year old loved the football goals, heated pool and table football! Alongside all this, there was plenty for adults to do too!! We were honestly blown away with the accommodation, from the heated private pool to the beautiful views that scanned across all the fields. We are already planning our return as this place is absolutely fantastic for families and children. Thank you so much John and Jo.
Perfect for children and families
By Graeme on 05-Jul-2025We stayed in July and the weather was incredible. The property is perfect for children and families with so many toys and outdoor things to play with. The pool is also super secure and an amazing little spot. The location is stunning and a great base for exploring all over dordogne.
Fantastic stay
By Jonathan on 18-Jul-2022We had a fantastic stay, the house is spacious and has everything we needed as a family with two young children, the kids loved the pool and bouncy castle too. The views from the house are beautiful over the open countryside and still less than a 15 minute drive to supermarkets and other local amenities. I highly recommend for families looking for a relaxing break in the French countryside.