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The small station by the river

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint-néard-de-drône, FRANCE
  • Place, Tourism Office of Ribérac
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Perigueux Golf Club
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Brantôme Abbey
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)

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About the area

Saint-Meard-de-Drone

Located in Saint-Meard-de-Drone, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Tourism Office of Ribérac and La Lizonne. .This vacation home is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Plage De Petit-Bersac and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Jardins du Coq.
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What's nearby

  • Tourism Office of Ribérac - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 30 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 30 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Perigueux Golf Club - 34 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Brantôme Abbey - 43 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Astier Station - 22 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Escapade Gourmande - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café du Palais - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café des Colonnes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪À Fleur D’eau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Copper Cock - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The small station by the river

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations are furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number RBR165HRL

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Saint Meard De Drone
Vrbo Property Saint-Meard-de-Drone
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Saint-Meard-de-Drone

The small station by the river Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jez N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfectly delightful retreat.

A beautiful old- world cottage in the most picturesque setting. The river is, as described, right on the doorstep and using the canoes provided you can take a leisurely paddle up river to the next village. If you are after tranquility and peace, this is the spot. Close enough to Ribérac but far enough out too! Alain and Nathalie made us feel very welcome. We would not hesitate to book this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful located gite in in a delightful garden by the river

The gite is situated in a delightful garden onlooking the water. the atmosphere is enchanting. One can swim there and there is free use of the owner's kayaks. The owners are very helpful and welcoming. We have enjoyed our stay very much. It's only basic drawback is procsimity to the road and the noise of traffic - for people sensitive to it. Points for improvement: The kitchen is a little under equipped and too small for a family, especially the fridge. (cutting nives not cutting, no grater...) On hot nights (and there are!!!!) a ventilator would be helpful
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie -Claire p.

Lovely house, peaceful and relaxing.

The property is part of a water mill on the banks of the Drone. 2 bed house is well equipped and comfortable with a private terrace. It is very peaceful, relaxing place. We used canoes provided by Nathalie and had great swimming days. Plenty to do in the area around including cycling. A great location. Nathalie and Thierry were very helpful and kind to us and didnt intrude at all.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Paradise........

The property was lovely with everything you need....but the environment was outstanding! We canoed for free right from our garden and swam in the beautiful river Dronne. The owner was so lovely finding and booking us a restaurant that would cater for vegetarians..........thank you Nathalie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kay T.

Comfortable and well equipped gite

We enjoyed our 11 day stay in the gite above the mill (?the original miller's house). The house, which is approached by a long grass track up which you must reverse on leaving, has been converted with thought and style and is well equipped. There was also ample space to sit on the verandah, though no view of the river from this side and occasional road noise. The high ceilings and stone walls kept the house cool when the weather became warm. However it was unseasonably wet and cold at first and we appreciated the woodburning stove which Nathalie had lit for our arrival (ample supply of wood) and the groceries she left for next morning. There is a good Leclerc supermarket 5 mins drive on the edge of Riberac, an unassuming and pleasant town with an excellent and famous Friday market and we liked sitting under the trees outside the Cafe des Colonnes, a very long established traditional cafe in the market place.There are good local restaurants and we would recommend A Fleur d'Eau by the river in Riberac We had free access to the canoes and could sit by the river, but the recent heavy rain meant we drove 20 mins to Lac Jemaye to swim. This has a good beach and can be busy, but fine if you choose your time. We also enjoyed cycling around quiet and pretty local villages with their fine Romanesque churches, visiting the abbey caves at Brantome - though the village is a bit touristy. The village of Aubeterre , though very beautiful and with an extraordinary 12th century rock hewn church, did not seem overwhelmed by tourism. Nor did the area generally, unlike parts of the Dordogne further South.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un oasis de calme, tres zen.

Nous avons passe une bon sejour a cote de la riviere,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escapade pleine nature au bord de l’eau

Très joli gîte (n’1 sur 3 logements) espace et confort , pleine nature au bord de l’eau (la Drône), grand jardin à disposition pour là farniente, à disposition canoës au ponton au pied de la propriété. Hôtes très accueillants. Très bon séjour, dommage que la départementale soit si proche. Je recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

frederique s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un petit séjour en jardin d'Eden

Un vertitable havre de fraicheur et de paix. Un charme fou que ce jardin baigné par la Dronne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pierre R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Une "petite gare" où l'on a envie de rater le train pour rester

Un cadre ravissant ! Le moulin, avec son magnifique jardin au bord de l'eau (sans moustiques !) est un havre de paix et de charme. Le gîte est tout aussi agréable, bien conçu et très bien équipé, et la pergola qui donne sur l'allée de verdure est un vrai bonheur pour les repas ou la sieste. On regrettera juste la douche, un peu petite, surtout que la salle de bain est grande. Bref, un séjour des plus plaisants. Merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil très sympathique (notre bonjour aux poulettes et à monsieur Coq !)
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

HELENE S.

Liked: Cleanliness

la nature, la rivière

terrasse plus confortable que la pièce de vie. Jardin très agréable. Propriétaire charmant et accueillant.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauriane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sejour agreable

Location agréable et charmante. Petit jardin tres joli situé au bord de l eau. Bon accueil. Logement indépendant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gianni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Agréable séjour

Environnement paisible pour les amoureux de la nature
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tourné sur la nature !

Merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil et le partage de ce bel endroit tourné sur la nature. Les pieds dans l'eau pour apprécier la ballade en canoë, le chant des oiseaux et des grenouilles, bref une parenthèse enchantée. A renouveler ! Claude et Patricia
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastisch

Het huis is erg comfortabel en erg mooi gelegen vlak aan de rivier. Wij hebben er erg van genoten. In de omgeving is veel te zien voor cultuurliefhebbers. Eigenlijk was onze vakantie te kort 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour idyllique

L'annonce correspond parfaitement au gîte. Nous avons passé un super séjour entre visites, baignade et canoë dans un cadre magnifique. Merci à Nathalie et Thierry pour leur accueil .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

M-Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness

La parenthèse

Nous sommes tombés sous le charme des photos. Elles reflètent bien l’atmosphère de l’endroit qui sera pour nous un très bon souvenir.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE G.

Logement conforme au descriptif, propre avec des équipements fonctionnels

Accueil agréable, et attentionné (confiture maison et café disponible à notre arrivée et mise à disposition de bois de chauffage). La propriétaire a été réactive pour remplacer le boitier de la TNT tombé en panne. Elle a su rester discrète bien qu'habitant sur le site. Nous avons passé un bon séjour. Jacqueline et Eric GREBERT
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gilles M.

Nous conseillons ce gîte

Après un accueil très sympathique et convivial de la propriétaire, nous avons eu le plaisir de profiter de ce charmant gîte. Quel plaisir de bouquiner dans le jardin verdoyant et fleuri tout en contemplant la Dronne qui coule à nos pieds. Les poules caquettes autour de nous en toute liberté et c'est très agréable. D'ici, les excursions vers Brantôme, Bourdeilles, St jean de Côle, Aubeterre etc... sont aisées. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cet endroit. Bonne adresse. N'hésitez pas à la découvrir. Gilles et Brigitte MICHAUX
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Klaus E.

schön gelegenes Domiziel

Sehr freundliche Gastgeberin! Idyllische Lage. Unterkunft mit morbidem Charme. Gut für Familien mit Kindern geeignet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Endroit magnifique près de l'eau

Propriétaires adorables et accueillants
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda V.

Excelente gran experiencia

Excelente . Hemos estado una semana encantados. Muy comodos y Natalie y su familia muy atentos,pendientes de las zonas a visitar y reconendaciones gastronómicas y culturales . La casa tiene un embarcadero precioso,para nuestras hijas ha sido toda un experiencia tanto las canoas como los chapuzones en el río con el embarcadero propio y la barbacoa ha sido una gran colaboradora en nuestras cenas en casa para disfrutar de la terraza. repetiremos y recomendaremos seguro Natalie muchas gracias
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Iris G.

Nice Place to be

Das hübsche und romantische Anwesen liegt an einer gut befahrenen Straße. Wir sind sehr freundlich empfangen worden, und während unseres Aufenthaltes leistete uns die Katze des Hauses gerne Gesellschaft. Die Einrichtung war wie beschrieben und zweckmäßig. Alles war funktionstüchtig und in gutem Zustand..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Konrad M., Tholen

very recommendable house for a holiday

We enjoyed our stay at the mill by the river. The house was clean, spacious and well equipped. It was very nice to swim and take the canoe on the river. The surroundings of the house are quiet and beautiful, full of nature, flowers and animals. You have a lot space around the house that you can use, also a volleyball net and an ping pong table. It's a pity that there is some noice from the road that leads on a short distance. Also the attractions that make the Dordogne famous are further away. But all in all a very recommendable house for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude R.

Retour au source

Détente aux sons de la rivière, des oiseaux, des grenouilles... Un accueil charmant ou l'on sent l'envie de faire plaisirs. La petite gare fut un havre de paix pendant 4 jours. Une belle adresse !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017