ABOUT
Welcome to Petit Clos Rural Gîte, our turn-of-the-century Maison de Campagne located on a 20-hectare farm in Southwest France.
We offer a 2-bedroom holiday rental cottage that sleeps up to 6 people. It has 2 ensuite bedrooms and one open mezzanine with a double bed and half bath.
Our quaint & charming village of St. Jean de Duras is 1.5 hours east of Bordeaux, 30 minutes south of Bergerac and conveniently located near the many attractions in the Aquitaine region, including the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, historic bastide villages, magnificent chateaux as well as the world renowned vineyards of this region.
We are an American family who decided to trade in the California dream for the south of France and look forward to sharing the joie de vie we have found here with travelers from around the world.
Our lovely holiday cottage (Gîte) can sleep up to 6 people and includes two bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms that feature large walk-in rain showers (one double room and one room with two single beds that can easily be transformed into a double if desired). Both rooms enjoy a view of our vineyard and pool. There is also a loft upstairs that can sleep 2 people and includes a private toilet and sink. All rooms/loft are located in the original 200-year-old farmhouse and wine chai.
There is a large open plan kitchen and living room and separate dining room as well as your own private BBQ and dining area on the terrace just outside the Gite.
You'll be greeted with a welcome basket including award winning locally sourced bread, cheese, jam, chocolate & a bottle of wine and you will be able to unload your things from your two private parking places just outside the cottage.
Please note that the Gîte is not handicap accessible.
The Gîte includes:
Bed Linen
Bath towels, pool towels and tea towels
Free Wifi access
A fully equipped kitchen with fridge and oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Washing machine
Clothes drying rail/rack
Hair dryer
Iron & Ironing Board
Electric fan
Vacuum cleaner
Cleaning products
Local guide of markets, vineyards, restaurants and attractions
Rates 2024
We operate Saturday to Saturday during July and August (7 night minimum). We have a 4 night minimum stay at all other times.
1 April - 31 May 1000€ (€140/night)
1 June - 28 June 1250€ (€180/night)
29 June - 30 August 1500€ (7 night minimum)
31 August - 27 September 1250€ (€180/night)
28 September - 31 October 1000€ (€140/night)
Plus €50 cleaning fee & local tourist taxes (taxe de Sejour is €1,81 per person, per night (adults) based on Petit Clos's 4-Star classification for meublés de tourisme)
€500 damage deposit is payable upon arrival and will be refunded on departure subject to a property check by the property owner and assuming no damages or additional cleaning charges are necessary.
Reviews
Corinna Korff (DE)
April 2022 - 5 Stars
All the romantic images of rural life among the rolling hills and vineyards of picturesque SW France come to life at Petit Clos. We enjoyed nice morning walks to the boulangerie and day trips to countless Bastide villages and village markets. We loved hanging out at the pool, feeding the gentle horses a carrot, spotting the camouflaged barn cats, and taking walks along quiet country lanes with a friendly golden retriever called Django. It was such an amazing experience! The Gite is lovely - recently renovated to modern standards and comfortable inside despite the 200 year old stone structure. There's plenty of space and the kitchen is well equipped. The hosts are an amazing, caring American couple who will help make your stay a delight!
N. Duncan (US)
May 2022 - 5 Stars
The combination of Cindy and Hank's hospitality partnered with a beautiful rural property was everything we could have hoped for as we spent a mid-May week at the Gite. A welcoming gift of wine and cheese awaited us as we walked into the kitchen for the first time. Carefully curated, Cindy's book of places to visit helped us to plan our stay in the area as we marveled at the work that had gone into renovating and caring for the property since they acquired it. So many lovely nearby villages and historic sites to see competed with the desire to simply appreciate their 50 acre bucolic and restorative country setting. Thanks again to our exceptional hosts!
Gilles (FR)
Août 2020 - 10/10
Le top lorsqu'on recherche calme et bonne cuisine du terroir.
Un cadre authentique, chaleureux et calme. Une famille épatante, efficace et qui respecte notre intimité. Une maison très confortable et accueillante et une piscine bien entretenue. BRAVO aux Petterson
Veronique B (FR)
Août 2019
Tout est parfait dans cette location, la maison en elle même d'abord typique , décorée avec beaucoup de goût , les salles de bains sont magnifiques et la piscine est la cerise sur le gâteau. Quant à l'environnement naturel et touristique, il est parfait. Cindy et Hank sont très sympathiques et accueillants, je recommande vivement cette location ou toute la famille a hâte de retourner.
Vineyard
Petit Clos is located on a 20-hectare farm that is surrounded by vineyards, including our own which produces sauvignon blanc and merlot grapes for the local Berticot Wine Co-op.
Hank loves to share his knowledge about what it takes to keep his vines maintained and healthy in order to have a fruitful harvest each September. Guests are always welcome to join him should they fancy the experience of working on a French vineyard for a few hours during their stay; even if just for a great photo opportunity.
The farm is also surrounded by hiking, biking & riding trails - including a small section of the Vézelay route to Santiago de Compostela - just adjacent to our property.
Pool
Cool down in our shared salt water pool (w/ safety alarm) with expansive views of the surrounding fields and vineyards that offers complete privacy. A shade structure will help you beat the heat until each evening's sunset that occurs at about 9pm in the summer months. Twinkly lights and pool light will take it from there if you desire an evening dip. The pool is typically open from June - September
Petit Clos is on the Route de Vins located between the award winning wine appellations of Côtes de Duras and Bergerac. We can help you manage wine tours and tastings.
Our region is home to many of the most beautiful french villages that are listed under the official designation "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France," along with numerous historic bastide towns such as Eymet and Duras just 15 minutes away.
Châteaux dot the countryside as well as line the Dordogne River where you can rent canoes and witness spectacular scenery that has not changed much over hundreds of years.
The famous prehistoric caves of Lascaux are also in close proximity.
World class golf at Château des Vigiers is just minutes away and there are miles and miles of beautifully scenic hiking, biking and horseback riding trails that begin just outside your backdoor.
Brocantes and special "vide greniers" (flea markets) are held often so you can search for little french treasures to take home.
If fine french food is what you are after, you have struck it rich here in the Aquitaine region known for its gastronomic specialties. Dine out at one of the many fine restaurants in the area and shop for your delicacies at one of the weekly markets.
When you get your second wind in the evening, check out one of the many festive summertime night markets and fêtes.
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Reviews
Michelle F. (US)
July 2022 - 5 Stars
Spectacular stay in the countryside!
Words can't describe the magic of this place! Our hosts Hank and Cindy were super attentive! They made sure our stay was comfortable and that we had everything we needed. Once we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and snacks and rose. They gave us great recommendations and referred the best private chef for a countryside dinner al fresco!
I would 1000% recommend staying at Petit Clos.
Sandrine F (UK)
July 2020
We had a blissful week at Hank's and Cindy's. We couldn't have wished for nicer hosts (not to mention their gorgeous dogs). From start to finish, we were made to feel like it was our home: the place was charming, the surroundings absolutely stunning and they managed the perfect balance of being present and helpful whilst giving us the privacy we needed as we were working remotely. It was the most idyllic week. We'll be back!
Stéphane C (FR)
Juillet 2019
5/5. Très belle location au calme, superbe panorama. Restaurée et décorée avec goût. La literie est excellente, de très belles salles de bain. La piscine a été très appréciée de toute la famille avec les fortes chaleurs que nous avons eues. Le panorama fait de collines, de vignes et de champs de tournesol est superbe. Très bien située pour rayonner dans le pays des bastides entre Dordogne, Gironde et Lot et Garonne. Nous reviendrons.
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GETTING HERE
Address: 118 Impasse Petit Clos, 47120 St. Jean de Duras, France
Petit Clos is about a hour and a half east of Bordeaux and 30 minutes southwest of Bergerac with many flights and trains arriving daily to both cities. Rental cars are available at all facilities as you will want to rent a car to tour this region.
Please note that most GPS and SatNav systems often recognize our home address under the original property name of 'Petit Clau'.
When you arrive, be sure to drive past the first house on the right and continue on through the gates to our front entrance. We will greet you and direct you to your private parking space and show you around.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Our Payment Policy (2-bedroom + Loft Gite)
For stays up to 2-weeks:
A 25% deposit is due at booking and is reimbursable if cancellation
is received at least 60 days in prior to reservation.
Balance due 60 days prior to reservation.
50% refund of balance amount paid (plus 100% refund of cleaning and tourist tax) if cancellation is received 30 days prior to reservation
(less 15€ admin charge)
If cancellation is received under 30 days, owner will retain 100% of the rental fee amount less tourist tax and cleaning fee
For all cancellations received after our minimum required advance notice, if we are able to re-book the Gîte during all or part of your reserved stay, we will reimburse these amounts.
Linens are included. Electricity will be charged at 0,1001 per kWh if consumption is over 100kWh per week or 15kWh per day for shorter stays. There is a wood pellet stove in the front living room. In cooler months, owner supplies one sack of pellets that should last a week. However if Tenant requires additional pellets they can be purchased from owner at €20 per 15kg Sack
.