Award-winning Holiday Farmhouse in Verteillac, Perigord Vert, Dordogne Reviews

We were a party of 9 ranging in age from 15 to 80+. We have sttayed in a number of properties in France and this was the first holiday that no one in the party had the desire to leave the house except for essential trips to the supermarket and occasional walks in the French countryside.
The pool was kept beautifully clean by the automatic pool cleaner and the chlorine level was checked weekly, a fence with a self closing gate surrounds the pool and this with the ample outside space makes it ideal for younger children.
The table tennis in the barn was the scene of many a close game, often followed by a cooling beer on the sun drenched patio.The variety of sun parasols were often required on sunnier days.
All the bedrooms were a good size with the 2 doubles and the twin room on the first flow being especially generous. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of cooking pots and utensils, the extra fridge / freezer in the barn was well used for beer and ice creams. Unlike many holiday houses, the house has not been stripped bare of all but essentials and there are games and toys in the cupboard.
The wireless Internet was a hit with the teenagers in the party, when there was a problem with this after a thunderstorm, Jeremy (the owner) was extremely helpful in establishing that there was actually an infrastructure problem and provided us with a local contact if this was not rectified quickly.
We would not hesitate to recommend this property for anyone wanting a relaxing break in the French countryside.

La Cotte is just what we hoped to find - a peacefully located, beautifully restored farmhouse , with comfortable, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a lovely kitchen. We loved our leisurely lunches in the sunny courtyard, which were usually followed by a dip in the pool, then a post-prandial snooze in the garden.

The setting is rural France at its best, with huge vistas of rolling farmland and acres of sunflowers and maize waiting to be harvested. The local villages range from the tiny, with just a few houses, to those with shops to cater for the delights of food and wine shopping and much more. A trip to the market is not to be missed, to see an astonishing array of fresh vegetables, breads, cheeses, fish and meats.

A lovely, peaceful place to relax and to enjoy.

Idyllic holiday experience

Our love affair with France was reignited by our wonderful two week stay at La Cotte in August. The serene setting, the comfort of the house, the luscious countryside and the timeless villages all contributed to our sense of well being. On top of that the sun shone brilliantly.

Lazy days by the pool, evening BBQs in the secluded courtyard or sorties for an al fresco dinner in a nearby village all made the time fly by.

The house was of the highest standard, both in equipment and comfort, and felt like a home from home. The pretty garden offered shade from the sun and beautiful views.

All in all it was a fantastic holiday and La Cotte is a special property to be recommended to everyone.

Brian and Ros Snow

France at its best

I have to say this is a very beautiful property at La Cotte. The property was very well maintained inside and out, cleanliness was perfection. As we are a large family of 10 we loved the spaciousness of the property. Patio area was large and pretty with beautiful surroundings. An added extra to this property was the swimming pool, this too is well maintained and supports a fenced off area all around. I would highly recommend this property to all my family and friends.

Delightful Tranquility

This is an amazing house in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. For us we have found it to be ideal for both younger children - great pool, table tennis room, boules etc - and also older children - kayaking, mountain biking nearby. We have stayed at La Cotte 7 or 8 times since we first were lucky enough to find it about 15 years ago and would thoroughly recommend it. We have four children and have stayed with other relatives and friends each time and we have never had any problems whatsoever. The facilities are great and the property is well managed by a local English couple who are available if there are any problems. There are plenty of delightful towns and villages to visit nearby and markets to attend. I completely recommend this property and look forward to returning there soon.

Beautiful house and grounds for multi-family hols

We stayed end August / early September, for the third year in a row, with children and grandchildren, and other friends. The house is roomy and layout well-suited to multi-family use, and the grounds and pool are just fabulous - safe for youngsters, too, and there's always a shady or sunny spot to hide away with a book when you want to be lazy. As mentioned in another review, the mulberry tree and its produce are a bonus (be prepared to strip off to pick though!), not to mention the plums, apples, grapes, brambles (blackberries to some of you) and herbs.

Wonderful house, a real gem”

Our 3 generations fitted perfectly into this charming house on the borders of Dordogne and Charente. It is extremely well equipped with everything from golf clubs to matching bikes for our grandchildren, and enough pots to cook 6 artichokes simultaneously! The beautifully restored barns on either side of the sheltered patio add to the character and provide a secluded suntrap in a week which was unusually cool for the season. The wood burning stoves kept the chill off in the evening.

The owner was extremely helpful and his instructions allowed for every eventuality. Definitely worth the detour!

Lovely, relaxing stay with amazing pool.

We have now visited for two years running and are going back for a third. The property is spacious with beautiful grounds. The pool is amazing, secure and safe for families with young children(we have 3) Lots of space to run around, build dens, play football. Jeremy always helpful and his guide to the area is excellent. A home from home.

Perfect house for a family holiday

This is a beautiful property set in lovely countryside. It ticked all the boxes for a perfect family holiday; we stayed with friends (there were four adults and six children aged from 12 months to 9 years) and the accomodation worked really well for us. The gardens and pool are stunning, with lovely views. The owner, Jeremy, was very helpful, likewise his local caretaker/gardener Terry. We wouldn't change anything (except the hornet that stung me!) and hope to return soon. A special mention for the huge mulberry bush in the garden - we've never met such an amazing tree, there were more mulberries than we could eat (and we ate a lot!).

Home from home- but better!


This was a wonderful place to stay. We were a group of two families, including 5 children aged 2 to 9. La Cotte is so spacious and well equipped that we never felt on top of each other. It is secluded and private. The children loved the beautiful pool (and with a safety fence so did the parents!) and there was so much space for them to run around in. My 9 year old son set up his portable football goal in the garden behind the house and got lost there for hours each day! The house itself has every single thing you could ever need, even a pot big enough for me to cook Beef Bourguignon for 9 on the last evening! The village of Verteillac is close enough for a croissant breakfast run each morning (and worth it!) and is beautiful as are the nearby towns of Brantome, Bourdeilles and Aubeterre. However, it is was difficult prising the children (and husbands!) away from the pool and the garden and the table tennis to get them to go anywhere. The owners are lovely and the wealth of information that they provided was very much appreciated. We didn't want to leave. We will be back!