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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Coutures, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Maison Guinguet
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Duras Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Duras Clock Tower
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Romantic 18th-Century Windmill Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Panoramic Views

Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Number of bathrooms: 2
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you may be required to pay according to YourRentals’s property damage policy.
This unique 18th-century windmill, set alone among vineyards with panoramic views, offers four floors of charming accommodation. The original mill includes: a below-ground shower room with Maldives mosaic tiles and an opening window; a ground-floor bespoke oak kitchen with an American fridge (filtered water & ice), gas cooker, microwave, and oven; a first-floor twin bedroom with inset washbasin and tiny oak wardrobe; and a top “sail room” lounge/office with leather settee, satellite TV, and breathtaking views. Winding stone steps and working trapdoors connect the floors.

It’s not suitable for the mobility-restricted or very young children, but ideal for couples, honeymooners, or small families who can manage steps.

The stylish extension features a garden room with bi-folding doors and superb views, leading to a terrace with a large electric awning. There’s a shower room and, above, a romantic double bedroom with king-size bed, drop-down stairway, and a star-gazing Velux window.

Outdoors you’ll find a private kidney-shaped pool with jacuzzi steps, a 6–7-person hot tub, BBQ, and firepit. The converted garden shed serves as a tiled laundry room. A bed-settee and folding chair bed are also available for guests who prefer to stay on the ground floor.
You'll find features such as laundry facilities at this holiday home. The holiday home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8.7 miles (14 km) from Maison Guinguet and 9.6 miles (15.4 km) from Duras Castle
As a guest of Romantic 18th-Century Windmill Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Panoramic Views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Check in and out day MUST BE Saturday during July and August

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub House
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Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub
Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub House
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Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub House
Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub Coutures
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Romantic 18th Tower Perfect Private Setting hot tub

Reviews

Romantic 18th-Century Windmill Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Panoramic Views Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

6.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa D.

A wonderful mini-moon in the sun!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the tower! We stayed for the week after our wedding with our little dog Louis and loved every second - especially the gorgeous pool!! The tower is in a fantastic location with oustanding views of the surrounding vineyards. The garden is just perfect with lots of outdoor seating and a great BBQ area. Thanks so much to Rita for making our stay so special and all the lovely extras!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Get away from it all

We loved our week in the windmill! Received a warm welcome from Rita, who also kindly left a stash of provisions including two bottles of wine, pizza, salad, crisps, chocolate and other essentials to help us settle in. Plus treats for Molly the dog of course! The windmill is rustic and characterful - small but very well equipped. The outside is fantastic - the pool, the hot tub, the view... Totally peaceful and private in a beautiful part of France. Nearby town Monsegur has a lovely boulangerie for breakfast and we loved Sauveterre de Guyenne - very friendly tourist information office who took us on a quirky tour of the town with a glass of wine to finish. St Emilion only 40 minutes drive for wine connoisseurs but lots of lovely wine more locally - Maison du Vins in Duras very good, also friendly and you can try lots of different local wines. Thanks Rita - we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Fabulous, unique place to stay with amazing views of local countryside .

Beautiful setting and the windmill itself a unique and special property with fabulous views of the wonderful surrounding countryside from the pool area and very top of the windmill. As stated in the discription and previous guests, the stairs inside are steep and must be managed with extreme care. Rita our host was welcoming & there to meet us on arrival despite our delays en route and she provided some essential goodies for us which were very much appreciated. We had a lovely holiday full of wonderful memories of this characterful and unique place to stay in a beautiful region of France
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

A little paradise

We had a fantastic week at La tour. It was perfect for us and our two jack Russell dogs. We loved the views, the large garden area, the swimming pool and the hot tub. We enjoyed cooking food on the barbecue each evening. It was easy to get provisions from the charming town of Monsegur, where there is a small supermarket. We also went to La reole for a bigger supermarket and to get the vet treatment for our dogs before our return to the UK. We visited a charming market in Sauveterre. The views from the sail room were magnificent and watching the Monday night storm was amazing. Overall, we had fantastic weather. Our host Rita was very friendly and welcoming and gave us a much appreciated welcome basket, including those essentials such as toilet roll and shower gel as well as a pizza and salad, a bottle of bubbly and red wine and treats for the dogs. The information provided by Rita was also extremely helpful, informing us about where we could shop, when the local markets took place and the nearest vet. The holiday was a great getaway from our usual busy lives. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Truly amazing!

We were so excited to spend our holidays at the tower after finding this unique property. We fell in love with it as soon as we arrived! It was our piece of heaven. Rita, who was delightful, was there to greet us and provided all the information we needed. There was a welcome basket containing such items as wine, chocolate, pretzels, tea, coffee, sugar, cleaning materials, bbq briquettes, matches etc, together with chilled Prosecco, pizza and salad for our first evening meal. Not forgetting beef treats for Wilsom, our 8 month old puppy. The property is truly enchanting, we couldn't wait to have a look around and the views were amazing. Our previous holidays have always been a package holiday to far away destinations, I have to say this holiday was one of our best we have experienced. It was so relaxing and we spent the days and evenings going at our own pace and enjoying bbq's in the garden each day and sitting chilling by the fire pit in the evenings and relaxing in the jaccuzi. We enjoyed the pool many times, even when the water temperature was a little chilly! Wilson loved the freedom of being able to explore the secure garden and looked forward to the local vineyard owner/ worker driving by on his tractor. He would slow down, give us a wave and let Wilson race long side him in the garden as he drove past. It is such an idyllic location yet not remote enough not to enjoy the local towns of Monseguer and Le reole. We enjoyed a few walks to Monseguer though the tracks amongst the vineyards where we enjoyed local markets, cafe's and a patteserie which sold the most delicious cakes, bread and chocolate. The tower is stunning and more beautiful when you arrive, we enjoyed putting down the working trap doors in the bedroom each evening, it was magical. Thank you so much Rita for your hospitality, we will defiantly look to stay with you again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Quirky luxury amongst vineyards

My husband and I had a lovely week at the windmill. It really is better than the photographs show. I want to tell all my friends about it but on the other hand keep it to myself so it doesn't get too busy and we can go back again! We took our bikes and cycled to Monsegur for groceries. There's a lovely boulangerie in the market square and lots of bars/cafes. If you are an experienced cyclist you'll love the hill climbs! We cooked every day at the windmill, making good use of the bbq. The small kitchen had everything we needed. The fridge with ice and filtered water on tap was much appreciated. The pool is great on hot days and the jacuzzi was real luxury! I loved all the different choices of outside seating/lounging options so you can always find a bit of shade if wanted. I found the stone steps were a bit of a challenge at night. I would advise caution to those with reduced mobility or small children. A week at the windmill is just right I think. It's the most magical place and we properly relaxed. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Gemma H.

Stunning location, very quiet property

We have just spent a wonderful relaxing week at La Tour. The property is in the middle of the vineyards, with no neighbours, so if you are looking to get away from it all, this is the place to be. The pool was very refreshing, but it did take some time to clean each morning, as you are in the middle of the countryside! Generally we had a lovely stay, and if you are a couple looking for a romantic break this certainly fits the bill! The property itself is very small, so don't take too many things as there isn't really anywhere for storage. The gas camping stove is also very cramped, so we used the lovely BBQ area most evenings. It was also very hot when we were there, so we did have a little difficulty sleeping. We stayed with our daughter, who has just turned 2 years old. We were warned that the property is not very child friendly, but we were just extra careful and cautious. However I would not recommend the property for children aged 2-7. Our daughter slept in the Sail Room, but in a travel cot, and as she doesn't climb out we didn't worry about the stairs very much. However, we would not have been comfortable if she had been in a bed up there. The stairs are not for the faint hearted, and were very small when carrying her, but you do get used to them! Thank you to Rita for being a very friendly host!

10/10 Excellent

West M.

Ultimate Chill out!

We are a family of four with two teenage daughters. Our week at the Tour was absolutely idillic. We all came away feeling totally chilled out which was exactly what we where after. It was the most beautiful location with the most fantastic views over the vineyards, rustic and quirky and totally unique, which is what we adored about it. Having a swimming pool and hot tub to ourselves was the icing on the cake. Shops and restaurants within a short distance was ideal for us. Our week there just flew by and we where very sad to leave.The host Rita and her son, could not do enough for us. Rita even posting stuff to us that we had left behind. We would highly recommend that if you want to experience something unique, individual,small but perfectly formed, this is the place for you. We certainly plan to return very soon.

10/10 Excellent

LYDIE P., Elne

Logement avec un charme fou

Les alentours et le logement ont un charme fou. Nous avons apprécié le calme de l'endroit et le panorama à perte de vue. Le logement a été très bien restauré et aménagé. C'est très émouvant de pouvoir vivre quelques jours dans un tel endroit. On pouvait se croire seul au monde, mais il suffisait de faire quelques kilomètres pour pouvoir faire nos courses ou trouver des restaurants à Monségur ou La Réole. Toute la famille s'est régalée avec la piscine, et le jacuzzi. Pour notre arrivée un panier avec de la nourriture nous attendait pour ce premier soir, et cela nous a fait bien plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Anja T.

Schöne Anlage

Der Rapunzel Tower ist eine wunderschöne Anlage inmitten von weitläufigen Weinfeldern. Wer die absolute Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig. Es gibt einen großen Pool der zur Alleinnutzung zur Verfügung steht. Eine schöne Grillstelle mit Blick ins grüne. Wenn es Abends mal etwas kälter ist, kann man in den Whirlpool gehen und einen traumhaften Sonnenuntergang beobachten. Wir als Familie mit unserem stressigen Alltag zu Hause, haben hier zur absoluten Entspannung gefunden. Vielen Dank Rita für die tolle Zeit in deiner Windmühle
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019