Chez Mamie — Vineyard Villa with Heated Pool & Hot Tub in Monbazillac, Dordogne, near Bergerac

A beautifully restored family villa with heated pool, hot tub and vineyard views, set within walking distance of Monbazillac village, vineyards and restaurants near Bergerac in the Dordogne.

Combining relaxed countryside living with modern comfort, Chez Mamie is ideal for families and groups looking to explore the Dordogne’s vineyards, markets and historic towns, with an easy 7-minute walk to the village, restaurants, wine tasting and a café/wine bar.

Chez Mamie is a renovated village house that has been in the family for generations and has now been thoughtfully designed as a holiday home. It offers a private heated swimming pool, hot tub and garden with vineyard views, plus a gate giving direct access to walks through the vines.

Sleeps 10 • Air-conditioned upper floor • Heated pool • Hot tub • Walk to village restaurants • Vineyard views • Bergerac 10 mins

Only a short stroll from the village, guests can enjoy boutique-style cafés, a wine bar, restaurant, wine tasting, and the Château de Monbazillac.

Why guests love Chez Mamie

Guests choose Chez Mamie for its rare combination of walkability, privacy, and space in the heart of the Dordogne wine region.

• Walkable village location – stroll to local wine bars, restaurants, and the Château de Monbazillac
• Private outdoor lifestyle space – large terrace, heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and uninterrupted vineyard views
• Ideal for families and groups – flexible sleeping layout designed for multi-generational stays and shared holidays
• Small village yet connected – set in a village vineyard setting, but only a short drive from Bergerac and local markets
• Consistently praised in reviews – guests highlight the location, space, and overall comfort as standout features

Local area

The surrounding area offers everything you need for a relaxing stay, with local services in Monbazillac including the Maison de Tourisme et du Vin, which provides information on activities and local wine tasting and sales.

The village also has a beauty salon, hairdresser, and a seasonal night market held every Sunday evening, with additional wine and music evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Located in the Dordogne region, just 10 minutes away, is the historic town of Bergerac with its weekly markets, farmers’ markets, bowling alley, karting and Aquapark water park, all just 8km away.

As featured on Channel 5

Chez Mamie was featured with Amanda Lamb, JB and Sam Pinkham on Channel 5 program Holiday Homes in the Sun (September 2022), and in the July 2016 edition of France Magazine’s Where to stay in the Dordogne.

Suitable for

Suitable for up to 8 adults and up to 6 children with a maximum of 10 guests in total, plus babies (18 months or younger).

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Upper floor

Air conditioning is only in the 2 upper-floor bedrooms.

Bedroom 1: Master bedroom, large double room (160cm x 200cm), dual aspect windows, sliding wardrobes.
Shower room with a large rainfall shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom 2: Large bedroom with flexible sleeping arrangements with 6 single beds (90cm x 190cm each), ideal for children but also suitable for 2 adults. TV for DVDs.
En-suite shower room with washbasin and separate WC.

Ground floor

Ground-floor bedrooms are equipped with room fans and are also kept cool in summer by thick stone walls. They share a Jack & Jill shower room with a washbasin. Separate shared WC.

Bedroom 3: Double bedroom, beautiful double room (bed size 140cm x 200cm).

Bedroom 4: Double bedroom, pretty double room (bed size 160cm x 200cm).

Baby equipment: There is 1 baby cot and a high chair. An additional cot and highchair can be requested at the time of booking.

Living spaces

Kitchen/diner

Large dining table with views onto the garden, electric hob and oven with grill, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, microwave, double sink, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster.

Utility room

Located off the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine, an iron/ironing board, and a washing line.

There is also a separate WC, ideally located near the garden, hot tub and pool.

Lounge

Open-plan living area with a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels available in English and French, a DVD player, and a wood burner for the cooler months.

High-speed fibre broadband connection.

Cleaning/towels/linen

Bed linen and bath towels are included in the price. An extra supply of linen and towels is provided for stays of 2 weeks or more.

Outdoor living

The garden and hot tub

The south-facing garden has a 6-person hot tub, table tennis and children’s swings.

The garden gate opens into the neighbouring vineyard, where guests can enjoy walks amongst the vines.

The private heated and alarmed saltwater pool

A sun terrace with 6 loungers surrounds the private 10m x 4m heated saltwater swimming pool.

A significant first step into the pool measures 4m wide, extends 2.3m, and is stepped at 20 cm and 30 cm. There are further steps into the shallow end: 40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm, 1m deep. The entire pool is 1.3m deep. The pool has a safety alarm.

Please note: Weather conditions influence pool heating; therefore, specific temperatures can’t be guaranteed.

Planning your stay

Services

Gastronomic experiences, private catering and wine tours lovingaquitaine.com
Local taxi (French/English spoken) abeilles-bergerac-taxis.com

What to do in the area and beyond

Bergerac offers a wide selection of shops, antique stores and restaurants, making it a great place to explore during your stay.

The nearest large supermarket is E.Leclerc, 8km away. Grand Frais offers excellent fresh produce, fish, bakery and butcher counters, with strong vegetarian and vegan options. The same retail area includes a wide selection of larger stores and outlets.

There are many towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep. The local towns and villages host weekly markets, summer night markets, and various festivals throughout the year.

Further information about local activities, places to visit and events can be found in the “Local Area” tab above.

Getting there

Airports

• Bergerac – 6km
• Bordeaux – 109km
• Toulouse – 181km
• Brive – 139km
• Limoges – 148km

Train

• Bergerac – 8.5km
• Bordeaux (TGV) – 100km

By car

• Calais – 552 miles
• Le Havre – 417 miles

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