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Manager: Trudie Young
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Overview
Description
Welcome to La Libellule, dating back to the early 1800s, it’s full of charm and character retaining some of its original features such as stone walls and beams and a lovely 10x5m swimming pool.It’s a lovely apartment designed for couples who love the outdoors, peace and tranquility and for those who wish to reconnect with nature.
We are at the end of a long track with no main roads, but close enough to amenities at the same time, you’ll reach some double gates with a large drive. There are magnificent views of the Dordogne countryside and amazing sunsets.
We are wildlife enthusiasts and are turning part of the grounds into a wildflower meadow with paths cut through so guests can wonder looking for butterflies and other pollinators.You may even see deer and hear the wild boar down by the river in our woods. We have red squirrel and hare in the garden, the red squirrels love to feed off our walnut tree. You’ll see and hear many birds feeding off our bird feeders too. We also have a pair of Peregrine Falcons in our woods, it’s amazing to see them fighting off other Peregrine Falcons . The highlight of the year is seeing the hundreds of cranes migrating over the Dordogne. The sound is absolutely amazing.
Private entrance leading to
A large Kitchen dining room - fully equipped, fridge freezer, and coffee maker etc. There is a washing machine in the barn if you wish to use. We are also adding another unit in the kitchen for more storage etc
Shower room with towels and hand wash.
Separate toilet
You then enter a rather quirky sort of hallway/room with a low beam so watch your head but we’ve cushiness it so your ok.
This takes you into a Large studio type room with a beautiful queen size French bed, settee, flat screen smart TV for streaming.There is also a small dressing room again rather quirky. This area used to be the pig sty, it’s full of charm and character with the bedroom retaining its original stone walls.
Double doors open out into the grounds for outdoor dining and BBQs, Sun Lounges and a parasol.
Our guests will receive a welcome pack so please let me know if you have any allergies.
We have another apartment at the front of the property that is totally private from this one..We stayed on holiday in the apartment and absolutely loved it, can’t believe we ended up buying it!
There are 2 bikes in the pool room for guests to use, cycling is lovely along the minor lanes and river. There are also many hiking trails in the area.
To discourage landfill we have supplied recycling bags and built a compost for all your vegetable
We are only an 15 min walk to the vllage that has the river lisle running through it where you can enjoy picnics. There is also a very popular restaurant, pharmacy, grocery store with boulangerie and sports bar. We are only a 10 min drive to the town of Thiviers with its weekly market. There are 3 supermarkets Lidls, Intermarche Super and Auchan plus banks with ATMs. The historic village of Saint Jean De Cole is only an 15 min drive, the beautiful town of Brantome is only a 30 min drive with its huge weekly market, you can hire kayaks here for the more adventurous. Jumilhac Castle is another must to visit. For those with a sense of adventure and only 5 mins away is the Veloraol du PERIGORD ( it’s a 2hr ride pedalling on a railway buggy on a disused railway track through woodland, over bridges, through tunnels and past abandoned stations. For cyclists there is the disused 40km long railway track from Thiviers to Nontron. If you enjoy willd swimming there is the swimming lake at Plan d’eau Nantheuil with its beaches close by.
Bergerac airport is 87km
Limoges 64km
There is plenty of space for parking at least 4 cars.
We will not be restricting our guests to Saturday to Saturday booking, you can book any day of the week.
To confirm we will supply all bed linen. All towels including pool ones and anything needed for the bbq and kitchen.
There are wall mounted heaters for those chilly evenings in.
The pool is seasonal and will be open towards the end of April to the end of September
Check in from 1600hrs
Check out 1000hrs
We may be able to accommodate an earlier check in or later check out.
We are flexible on check in check out dates too, can be any day of the week.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Queen Bed
9 Reviews
Leave ReviewA beautiful break
By Emeline Graef on 01-Sep-2025The accommodation was as described, quiet and pleasant. We had three relaxing days. Trudie was very friendly and available, which made the stay even more enjoyable. A beautiful break, I recommend it without hesitation!
Thanks for everything
By Kel and Wendy Arthur on 28-Aug-2025Trudi, Thanks for everything. We have enjoyed our rural tranquil say in you Gile. Good Luck with future guests Wendy and kel XX
This was an absolute fabulous place to stay
By Frans Bekker on 19-Aug-2025This was an absolutely fabulous place to stay, so tranquil, peaceful, relaxing with beautiful surroundings. Trudie was an absolute star, and host, nothing was too much trouble. Trudie was very informative about the local area & where to go and see, including the village of Corgnac, which had a lovely restaurant with excellent food. The facilities in the cottage were perfect, the pool was an added bonus which we used every day. we sat outside every night til dark watching all the birds and the wildlife in the woods. we cannot thank Trudie enough for a perfect stay and we will definately be booking to come back again.
I had a great stay at Trudie’s
By Florence Lachenaud on 04-Aug-2025I had a great stay at Trudie's. The setting is quiet, relaxing, very cocooning, you want to stay as long as possible to recharge. The accommodation is very nice and very well equipped. Trudie had provided everything you need for breakfast and quality, eco-friendly products for everyday cleaning. Very attentive to the environment, the kitchen has a waste bin and sorting bin as well as a compost bucket. The little birds came to rest on the tree and the perches in front of the terrace and I was also able to enjoy the pool every day. Trudie is friendly, shares her enthusiasm for the area and tips for visits. She makes herself available to her guests (she even went to pick up my bike with her car). I therefore highly recommend this charming accommodation.
Great welcome from Trudie
By Marie Morand on 27-Jul-2025Great welcome from Trudie who prepared a lot of little touches to welcome our baby. The apartment is quiet and well equipped. The whole place is charming just like the host!
Trudie and Angus were highly hospitable
By Paul and Celeste Heemskerk on 25-Jul-2025Trudie and Angus were highly hospitable. We had the ground floor apartment. It was as described, but better. Trudie welcomed us and had a welcoming kit available with some cookies, wine and beer. With most rentals you still need to get to get basic kitchen supplies. A broad supply was available; salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil, some coffee cups (dolce gusto) etc. She also had separate towels available to use the pool. Trudie truly will go the extra mile to make you feel at home. We highly recommend this wonderful place!