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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Coutras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Le Village du Livre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Château La Faviere
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house.

Set in a peaceful hamlet of 3 houses on the edge of the river l'isle. The large covered terrace its a great place to sit and unwind, share a bottle of wine after a day trip to Pomerol or Saint-Emilion both only 20 mins drive? The decor is simple, practical and stylish, big airy rooms, log burning stoves in the living room and dining room for the cooler months.
Ideal for a family holiday with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. The exceptional covered terrace, which runs the full length of the house is great for outdoor dining and barbecues, playing table tennis, or just enjoying the view. A private saltwater swimming pool (10x5 mt and 1.5mt deep)is situated just off the terrace, surrounded by wood decking, a low wall on one side and a gated entrance. A small gate separates the top area from the bottom where there is access to the river for the two 2-man canoes available with life jackets (2 adult & 2children sizes) this area is unfenced.
4 larges bedrooms for 8 adults all with private bathrooms. two bedrooms with shared bathroom.
The medieval city and historic wine center of St Emilion is 20 km away, offering a wide selection of restaurants, wine tastings and châteaux tours. The wide, sandy beaches of Arcachon and Lacanau are about an hour and a half’s drive away and the market town of Libourne, has a good market on a Sunday, is 15 km away.

We live and work from an adjoining house and garden and share the entrance drive. We are here if you need us.
The minimum number of guests is 6 minimum or max 12
minimum stay 2 nights.

The House is only to be used with the authorized number of people.
No events allowed. No extra beds are available.
This is a private family house.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Le Village du Livre. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Le Village du Livre and 11 minutes from Spa TerreHappy
As a guest of Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house., you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The family-friendly Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house. also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Coutras farm stay is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed in the house ,
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

We allowed family reunions, birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed in the house ,

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We allowed family reunions, birthday parties
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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.
Property Registration Number 49844261960016

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House

Near Saint Emilion Fab Terrace Pool Big Family House

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House Coutras

Saint Emilion Fantastic Terrace. Big Family House

Near Saint Emilion, Fab terrace, pool, Big Family house. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sebastien v.

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Encore mieux qu'en photo !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay. Great location - right on the river and lots of space.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday home with everything we needed for a multi generational family holiday. Whilst the facilities were generous and the house full of homely and artistic touches, there was nothing stuffy or overly precious about it. We could relax and make it our home. Jo gave us a run through on arrival and was the perfect host, on hand for any queries but we could relax in the space without feeling overlooked. Kitchen was well stocked and there was a sensible approach to leaving foods and items that might be useful to the next holidaymakers. Mosquitos were an issue for us but we were prepared and came armed. We were also there during a heat wave so wrestled with opening the house up to let cool night air in whilst keeping the critters out. But the house is so well designed it did a great job and the downstairs rooms stayed cool for the most part. The pool is excellent, a great size, all the same depth so great for games and is saltwater so no issues with chemicals. We used it every day. 8 sunbeds were enough for our group as the kids never sat still and the umbrellas provided just enough shade. There were ample indoor games too for when it was too hot to be outside. Location is great. We visited St Emilion, Libourne and Guitre (pretty) Cognac and Bordeaux (lovely clean, well presented city) and of course Coutras. Very pretty countryside and several of us used the kayaks to see things from another angle. The large shaded terrace was just gorgeous and practical too.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Rustic Chateau

Jo’s French Farmhouse has been lovingly updated from the 1800’s. The pool is a dream, the amenities were suberb (kayaks, ping pong, fishing), and the host is gracious and responsive. The landscaping is lovely and the house is on a river. On the downside we stayed in the house during an unexpected heatwave. So, we had to keep the windows closed during the day and the house stayed hot through the night. Jo has fans in each of the rooms to help with the heat. We had ours in front of the window and when the temperature outside cooled, our room cooled quite nicely. During the day we stayed in the pool to stay cool. Our second issue was the insects. In order to cool the rooms at night, we had to leave the windows and doors open and there are no screens. The rooms were full of spiders and mosquitoes. We used insect spray, but all had bites each morning. And, one of the rooms was invaded by wasps and not usable. If insects don’t bother you, the place is truly lovely. Jo lives next door and responded immediately to all of our concerns and sprayed for the wasps. We had a large group (11 people in 6 rooms), but 4 people ended up staying in a hotel in Saint Emillion for the week because of the bugs and heat. (One of the bathrooms filled with wasps through the night and we had to shut that room off to the rest of the house). If you are looking for Beautiful, Rustic, Historical, French Countryside, this is your place. Jo is also looking into screens which would be amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Coutras

We stayed at La Vieille Ferme at the end of June 2025. We were four couples and an infant - myself, my wife, our three children and spouses. We loved the setting, the area, the house and the facilities. Jo was an excellent host and made us very welcome without intruding. We would happily stay again!
View on river Isle
Morning in Saint-Emilion
Garden at La Vieille Ferme
The pool
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite

It was the trip of a lifetime and our host, Jo, could not have been more fantastic! Attentive and knowledgeable about everything we needed. A perfect place for visiting the entire area. We stayed 5 weeks and had a total of 39 people stay during that time. Everyone loved the house. A perfect place for celebrating with family and friends. Jo suggested Chef Celine for special meals in the house and she was amazing. I did not want to leave. A truly magical place!
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Brilliant area for our family and friends, house was perfect for activities and comfort. Happily spent time cooking and eating in around the lovely dining table… also breakfast outside. Trips to St Emillion for lunch and vineyard tours was e joyed by all. Jo a great and helpful host. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb house, beautiful location. Perfect!

Where to start? The house is stunning and if anything the online listing undersells it. We visited as a 3-generation family group in summer 2024 with ages ranging from 15 to 77, everyone in the group fell in love with the place. The bedrooms are all beautifully presented, quiet & cool and the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are all well-equipped and the house was immaculately clean when we arrived. The kitchen too is excellent with plenty of room, crockery, utensils, cutlery etc to cater for the size of group the property can accommodate. We hardly used the dining room or sitting room, but again they looked lovely - stylish, comfortable and appropriately sized for the house. The outside space, where we spent the majority of our time, is amazing. Again there's plenty of room for every one, the pool is perfect - a real sun trap and a great size, and the river is lovely to swim in or kayak on. The outside cooking area made for sociable evenings (nobody left inside prepping dinner, when you decide to eat at home). For days out - Coutras is around a 30min train journey to Bordeaux and about the same car journey to St Emilion The owner, Jo, is a super host and we couldn't have felt more welcome. Can't wait to return. Thank you Jo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

French Farmhouse

We had a great week in this lovely property. Excellent kitchen for cooking the local produce and a fantastic covered area for eating, relaxing, fun and games. Jo was a very good host. Would highly recommend for a family or group holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid M., Brisbane Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect French Farmhouse Experience

Wonderful spacious home with multiple areas to spread multiple friend group around. Great amenities well equiped. BBQ and pool bonus. Great host-Joanna was super helpful and don’t forget to get her to explain about the history and work that has gone on in this well loved home. Thank you for a perfect stay. Only negative is we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Vielle Ferme

A fantastic home base for our extended family to explore the Bordeaux region!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

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Nic

Lovely holiday enjoyed by all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great house for a family holiday.

The house was voted by all the family as the best large holiday home we have stayed in. We particularly loved the large covered terrrace. We were 3 generations including 6 teenagers, but the house was well equiped for children of all ages. All the rooms were beautufully furnished, thought we didn't have the need to use the formal dining room or sitting room. The access to the river at the bottom of the garden was a bonus, allowing canooing (canoos provided) and paddleboarding fun and it was wonderful to spot all the kingfishers who live there. Jo was very welcoming and friendly and I am sure would have been very helpful if we had needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Sambrook

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Family July 2023 Week

Jo is a super hostess and responded instantly to any requests. The house was very well equipped. The layout of the property was perfect for our needs: 2 grandparents, 4 other adults, 2 teenagers and 2 10-12 year-olds. Setting is lovely, on the river and 2 kayaks provided to enjoy. Highlight for us was the huge covered area. Housed the BBQ, a lounge area, dining table and games area. We spent most of the time in this great space. A very enjoyable family Break!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family and friends

I absolutely loved the property. So much space for two families with grown up kids. Bedroom and bathroom each and all lovely. Fab kitchen and equipment. Glorious garden and pool area with river frontage for canoeing. Well equipped for all the activities and games and books galore. Jo the host is absolutely lovely and I can’t wait to revisit. A little drive to St Emilion and some wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for large family

Family of 12 - 3 generations including a toddler and 3 year-old. House much bigger than expected. Beds comfortable, plenty of bathrooms. Great outdoor spaces including swimming pool, huge terrace, and access to river for kayaking. All very secure for little people with gates and a walled pool area. Great cooking facilities and bbq. We loved our stay! It's rural, 20 min walk to nearest town. (Slight negative was poor internet/wifi). But truly a great place for a holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C., Geelong, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

The Farmhouse

A wonderful 2 weeks with family in an iconic French farmhouse by the river. Fantastic weather and a swim in the pool everyday. There is so much more to Coutras than we expected, the surrounding areas and Chateaux’s everywhere made for a perfect holiday. And none more than our wonderful host Jo.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

La vielle ferme experience

Attractive, well laid out, thoughtfully equipped and catering superbly for the needs of our extended family (3 generations) through a range of options which allowed the younger members of our party to be as active as they wished whilst ensuring a more sedate alternative for the more mature. A great place to spend a holiday. The area itself also offers a breadth of experiences to suit all tastes whether they be cultural, wine (the vineyards of St Emilion are a short drive away) or family fun activities eg water parks, paddle boards, velorail all within 15 minutes of the property. Jo herself, was very supportive and always on hand to answer questions, the perfect hostess. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday

We were a group of 8 adults and 3 children. The house was lovely with large rooms, ensuite bathrooms and a very large terrace that we used for meals and relaxation. The kitchen is very well-equipped. The swimming pool is great and was used a great deal. Overall, I can recommend this property for a great family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic family house

The best vacation house we have rented ever. Verry well equiped to stay there with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family holiday home

Thank you Jo & Martin for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We really appreciated your warm welcome, helpful timely responses to our pre arrival questions and abundant amounts of tourist info. We are a family of 8 adults and 1 x 8week baby and it was ideal, offering spacious accommodation inside & out (with a shady terrace for the baby) , a sea water swimming pool, which we used everyday, sun loungers, the table tennis, canoes, fairy lights & huge plancher (BBQ). We wanted for nothing! Loved the real McCoy ‘butchers block’ in the kitchen, all the cooking utensils, fridge space and crockery and you even had a very cute, family heirloom Moses basket! Well done & thank you. The story book of your restoration of this Vielle Ferme is inspirational! We do hope to return soon. Thank you again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

70th Birthday Celebrations

A lovely holiday house perfect for our family holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel Whitehead W.

Stunning House

A wonderful weekend with the family. The house is gorgeous,spacious and well equipped. Jo and her husband are lovely and it was a pleasure to meet them...we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

A great week...

We had a great week at Jo's holiday home. The barn conversion is breathtaking and really well kitted out. Jo was very welcoming and the location offered the perfect base for our adventures in the Dordogne. The kayaking at the back of the property is a real added extra and proved the perfect backdrop for a wedding engagement amongst 2 of our party!! Tom
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

Tranquil Paradise

3 families, 6 adults and 6 children aged between 8-13 stayed at this beautiful house for the last week of August. After booking and reading about the house and its facilities we were excited for our visit and we were not disappointed. This house which it tucked away up a private drive really is the ideal holiday accommodation. When you are in the house and its grounds its is so quiet (accept the children running around everywhere!) and it has a really good vibe about it. The house itself is very big and is decorated to a high standard. The bathrooms are modern and the furnishings are of good quality. You can tell that a lot of time and effort has been put in to create an ideal holiday space. There is a book in the house detailing the journey of its modernisation project from start to finish. Jo, one of the owners who lives next door could not have been more welcoming or accommodating. There is a wealth of information on offer in the house and Jo is there too to ask any questions. The facilities are tip top, the pool is a very good size and was used almost every minute that we were in, the children absolutely loved it. The river that is at the end of the garden is accessible with an Indian canoe or a two man kayak that are provided with the house. At some stage every member of our party went for paddle. The outside area is very large and perfect for an evenings eating and drinking. There is a grand dining room inside the house that we did not get to use as the weather was so good but if booking this in a slightly colder time of the year would be very regal for your evening meal. The house is situated in an area that is surrounded by chateaus, there are grapes as the eyes can see as you approach the house. The picturesque town of St Emilion is only 15 minutes away that is a must see on your trip. Overall i could not recommend this house anymore, a must for any party between 8-12.