Brantome is an enchanting village and our gite is so central, yet so tranquil. Guests can sit on the private terrace or on the sun deck and see the beautiful 700 AD abbey in the heart of the village. Listening to the bells that peal out each day is just incredible. Although attached to the owners house, the gite is totally private with it's own entrance and private parking (which is sought in Brantome!) It has a lovely outdoor terrace (which is not overlooked) with furniture to relax and dine. The sun deck has two sun loungers to enjoy the sun and the view. During the summer months there is access to the owner's pool next door which is has a maximum of 4 people sharing it. All linen and towels (including swimming towels) are provided. It has a fully equipped kitchen and a BBQ.

My husband Ryan, and I moved to Brantome in May 2024. We were both firefighters in Scotland near Edinburgh, but gave everything up to come and run our gite, our B&B (opening shortly) and a Brocante (antique) business. We are lucky enough to own this beautiful house with its incredible grounds (including a great pool) and our delightful gite. We both look forward to welcoming guests to this truly beautiful village in the Dordogne, referred to as the 'Venice of Perigord'

The beautiful village of Brantome is found in the heart of the green and fresh Dronne valley. The village is surrounded by the river that forms an island and is referred to as the 'Venice of Perigord'. At the foot of the cliff with lots of grottes (caves), is the famous 11th century Abbey. It is considered by many, to be one of the world's most sacred sites, a special place that can heal the body, enlighten the mind, and awaken the soul. Hear the bells peal out from the ancient bell tower, visit the Abbey and the museum and immerse yourself in its history. Brantome is delightful to stroll around with lots of interesting shops, bars and a large choice of restaurants. It has a very good Tourist Office, two supermarkets, a smaller convenience store, a chemist, a bank, wine shop, a butchers and plenty of other shops including a glass blower located in one of the premises nestled into the grotte. It also has a large and vibrant market every Friday morning. You can canoe on the river Dronne with two local companies offering canoe hire or take a boat trip from the village centre. There are also lots of lovely walks and cycle routes in the area. About half an hour from the property there is a beautiful lake Grand Etang Saint-Estephe where you can swim, there is a beach and lots of amenities Visit the abundance of beautiful nearby villages, notably St-Jean-de-Cole and Bourdeilles which has a magnificent 13th century castle. There are many other castles in the area to explore. There are many opportunities to do some wine tasting being so close to the Bordeaux and Bergerac wine regions or take a day trip to Bordeaux to discover this beautiful city, there are frequent trains from Perigueux. There are so many activities and attractions to suit all tastes that the only problem will be you won't be able to fit them all in!