Colombine — Wheelchair-Friendly Holiday Villa with Heated Pool near Bordeaux & Bergerac
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- Private heated 10m x 5m pool
- Wheelchair friendly
- Single-storey accommodation
- Large gardens
- Fast fibre Wi-Fi
- Shaded outdoor dining
- Table tennis
- Café-bars & shops 7km
Colombine is a wheelchair-friendly, single-storey holiday villa with step-free access throughout, a private heated 10m x 5m swimming pool and peaceful countryside setting near Duras, Bordeaux and Bergerac.
Located close to the Dordogne border in the Bordeaux wine region, Colombine offers a peaceful rural retreat for guests looking for space, comfort and privacy.
The building appears on the Plan Napoléon, making it at least 160 years old. Wherever possible, the owners have preserved its original character, including exposed stone walls and traditional features.
The dining area retains the openness of the original barn, with 2 large sliding windows creating a bright, airy space, while the horseshoe-shaped kitchen fits neatly into what was once the prune-drying room.
All accommodation is on one level, with step-free access throughout. While Colombine is not purpose-built for wheelchair users, it has been thoughtfully arranged and may suit guests with a range of mobility requirements. Please see the detailed Accessibility Guide below.
Why guests love Colombine
- Private heated 10m x 5m swimming pool
- Wheelchair-friendly, single-storey accommodation with step-free access
- Peaceful countryside setting with rural views
- Shaded outdoor dining beneath a wisteria-covered pergola
- Fast fibre Wi-Fi
- Detailed accessibility information available
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
All bedrooms have room fans, and 2 hairdryers are provided.
- Bedroom 1: King-size bed (160cm x 200cm), with double-aspect windows overlooking the garden and fields.
- Bedroom 2: Twin room with 2 single beds (90cm x 180cm), which can be joined together with a mattress topper to form a super king-size bed. Please request this at the time of booking.
- Bedroom 3: Twin room with 2 single beds (90cm x 180cm) and double-aspect views.
There are 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs located next to or opposite the bedrooms.
Body wash and shampoo are provided.
- Large bathroom with full bath, washbasin, wet-room style walk-in shower and WC.
- Shower room with walk-in wet-room shower and washbasin.
- Separate WC with washbasin.
Kitchen & Living Areas
The open-plan kitchen and dining area opens onto the garden and pool terrace through sliding doors.
Just outside is a shaded dining terrace beneath a wisteria-covered pergola, ideal for relaxed outdoor meals.
The kitchen includes:
- Fridge/freezer, oven and grill
- Dishwasher, microwave and toaster
- Ninja multi-cooker
- Kettle, pod espresso machine and filter coffee machine
A separate laundry room includes a washing machine.
The cosy lounge is arranged around the original fireplace and includes comfortable sofas, Smart TV with English and French channels, DVD player and fast fibre Wi-Fi.
Outside & Pool
The garden surrounds the villa on 3 sides, with open farmland beyond.
A gently sloping path leads from the dining terrace to the pool area.
There is also a covered area with a table tennis table.
Colombine is in a rural setting. The neighbouring property is not permanently occupied and does not affect guest privacy. Nearby buildings are old farm barns used only occasionally.
The private swimming pool measures approximately 10m x 5m and includes:
- Walk-in steps with handrail
- Pool alarm
- Surrounding sun terrace
- Sun loungers and parasols
The pool depth gradually increases from approximately 90cm at the shallow end to 1.8m at the deepest point.
Pool heating is available during selected dates. Please see the Price tab for full pool opening and heating information.
Accessibility
Colombine is wheelchair friendly, with single-storey accommodation and step-free access throughout. While the property is not purpose-built for wheelchair users, it has been thoughtfully arranged and may suit guests with a range of mobility requirements.
Please see our detailed Colombine Accessibility Guide for full access information.
If you have specific access requirements or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Services
Private catering, gastronomic experiences and wine tours are available through local providers.
View private catering, wine tours and experiences.
What to do in the area and beyond
There are many historic towns, villages and châteaux to explore nearby.
Local towns and villages host weekly markets, summer night markets and festivals throughout the year.
Further information about local activities, places to visit and events can be found in the Local Area tab.
Travel
Airports
- Bergerac 39km
- Bordeaux 100km
- Toulouse 200km
Train
- Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 23km (Bordeaux–Bergerac line)
- Bergerac 40km
- Bordeaux Saint-Jean 82km (TGV)
Car
- Calais 544 miles
- Le Havre 435 miles
Use of a car is essential.
For more ideas on places to visit, local markets and activities, together with practical information on cycling, car hire and driving in France, private catering and wine experiences, see our South West France Travel & Area Guide.
| Dates | Price for 7 nights from | ||||||||||
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| 6 persons | Shortbreaks from | ||||||||||
| 29 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026 | £1,590.00 | ||||||||||
| 05 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | £1,365.00 | £1,365.00 | |||||||||
| 12 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | £1,195.00 | £1,195.00 | |||||||||
| 19 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 | £1,035.00 | £1,035.00 | |||||||||
| 26 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | £890.00 | £890.00 | |||||||||
| 01 Feb 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 | £920.00 | £920.00 | |||||||||
| 01 May 2027 - 21 May 2027 | £1,185.00 | £1,185.00 | |||||||||
| 22 May 2027 - 28 May 2027 | £1,390.00 | ||||||||||
| 29 May 2027 - 04 Jun 2027 | £1,595.00 | ||||||||||
| 05 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2027 | £1,390.00 | ||||||||||
| 19 Jun 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 | £1,685.00 | ||||||||||
| 26 Jun 2027 - 02 Jul 2027 | £1,805.00 | ||||||||||
| 03 Jul 2027 - 09 Jul 2027 | £2,010.00 | ||||||||||
| 10 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2027 | £2,485.00 | ||||||||||
| 17 Jul 2027 - 23 Jul 2027 | £2,780.00 | ||||||||||
| 24 Jul 2027 - 30 Jul 2027 | £2,960.00 | ||||||||||
| 31 Jul 2027 - 13 Aug 2027 | £3,050.00 | ||||||||||
| 14 Aug 2027 - 20 Aug 2027 | £2,840.00 | ||||||||||
| 21 Aug 2027 - 27 Aug 2027 | £2,485.00 | ||||||||||
| 28 Aug 2027 - 03 Sep 2027 | £1,775.00 | ||||||||||
| 04 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 | £1,360.00 | ||||||||||
| 11 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 | £1,215.00 | ||||||||||
| 18 Sep 2027 - 24 Sep 2027 | £1,035.00 | £1,035.00 | |||||||||
| 25 Sep 2027 - 08 Oct 2027 | £890.00 | £890.00 | |||||||||
Changeover Day
Saturday during peak season.
Alternative changeover days may be available outside peak season.
Winter Lets
Although online availability is blocked during the winter, monthly winter lets are available. Please enquire with your preferred dates.
Reservation Information
No booking fee.
A 25% deposit secures a reservation, with the balance payable 8 weeks before rental commencement.
A £500 security bond is pre-authorised against a credit card 7–10 days before arrival and released after departure, subject to a satisfactory inspection.
An additional £250 security bond applies to bookings with dogs.
Our full booking terms and conditions can be viewed here.
Included in the Price
Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels.
A complimentary additional supply of bed linen is provided for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
Pool heating during the included dates shown below.
Additional Charges
Taxe de Séjour (Tourism Tax): £1.57 per adult, per night (2025 rate).
Pool heating outside the included dates: £125 per week.
Pool Information
The pool is open from the beginning of April until the beginning of November.
Pool heating is included from 23 May to 4 September 2026 and from 22 May to 3 September 2027.
Outside these dates, pool heating is available at an additional charge of £125 per week.
Please note that specific water temperatures cannot be guaranteed, as pool heating is influenced by weather conditions and other factors.
Dog Friendly
A maximum of 2 dogs may be accepted on request at a charge of £50 per dog, per booking, together with an additional £250 security bond.
Please note
Arrival: from 4pm. Departure: by 10am.
Charging electric vehicles from the property’s electricity supply is not permitted.
Exploring the local area near Colombine
Duras town centre is approximately 8km away, with the nearest supermarket on the outskirts of Duras around 7km away, both reached via country roads.
The historic town of Duras has bars, restaurants, banks, shops and a traditional weekly market every Monday morning. During the height of summer, a popular Thursday night market brings together local food, music and entertainment.
Allemans-du-Dropt 6km away has a restaurant, bar, boulangerie and boucherie, with many more towns and villages to explore locally.
The nearest restaurant is at Auriac-sur-Dropt, approximately 2.7km away or around a 30-minute walk along a country lane. Le Camelia Restaurant changed ownership in spring 2026, and its future opening arrangements are currently uncertain.
Bordeaux city centre is approximately 83km west, Bergerac 38km northeast and Saint-Émilion 52km northwest.
Colombine is an excellent base for exploring South West France, with easy access to the Gironde, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, as well as Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint-Émilion.
For more ideas on places to visit, local markets and activities, together with practical information on cycling, car hire and driving in France, private catering and wine experiences, see our South West France Travel & Area Guide.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A wheelchair accessible villa in a great location. Booking was vey easy, good information provided and Chris was excellent. There is a large wetroom and easy access around the house and the patio area.
As a wheelchair user, the main bathroom needs a left hand grab rail by the toilet. To make it extra special a pool hoist would be a fabulous addition.
A really beautiful site with a lovely surrounding garden well designed for a wheelchair user…
All in all we had a good holiday. We think that Chris and Dave work hard to maintain the house to a great standard.
Thank you for a great stay and thankyou you again.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Merci beaucoup nous avons passé un excellent séjour !
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Thank you very much we had a great stay!
La maison et les extérieurs sont très agréables et bien entretenus.
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The house and the exteriors are very pleasant and well maintained.
Magnifique
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Très belle propriété conforme aux photos et à la description Très agréable à vivre, confortable, propre et bien équipée Un endroit paisible et tranquille que nous avons beaucoup apprécié
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Very nice property according to photos and description Very pleasant to live in, comfortable, clean and well equipped A peaceful and quiet place that we enjoyed a lot
We’ve had a lovely, peaceful time here, swimming, playing cards, sampling some local wine, having a really nice meal at le Camelia (guinea fowl with armagnac and prunes was the highlight for me!)
Many thanks to Dave for making us so welcome.
I’m sure we will return at some point.
Au revoir Colombine.
We have all enjoyed a fabulous holiday at Colombine. A well equipped and beautiful cottage in the most picturesque of locations. It was lovely to arrive to find two bottles of wine and a box of chocolates awaiting us – a very welcome touch!!
Chris and Dave have been very kind and helpful with plenty of good advice on recommendations. The weather has been fantastic and we have thoroughly enjoyed the local night markets.
We would certainly recommend this gite to friends and we hope to visit again soon.
Many thanks
Great week!
Recommendations:
-Tree climbing (Accrobranche) were there for 4 hours! kids loved it.
-Lac de Clarens – Aquapark Casteljaloux, Inflatables on the lake. Boulangeries in Casteljaloux on the way as not much food options at the lake.
-Lovely lunch at Cafe Lou Dropt at Allemans sur Dropt.
-Really enjoyed evening market in Duras, very busy!
-Griffin park was better than expected.
-Pizzeria in Duras was lovely – Don Camillo.
Many thanks
Lovely quiet break just what we all needed to de stress.
Thank you very much.
My what fun they must have had building this fabulous home in the country.
The house is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed the quiet and solitude, swimming in the pool and walking the dog along the edges of the field. The dog thought that chasing the occasional squirrel was part of the holiday package and the restaurants welcomed him in the evenings where we enjoyed some tasty local food, including wine.
We ourselves enjoyed several of our old favourite clarets plus a few very special new wines and the car is stacked to the gunnels with boxes. The first thing we will do on our return home will be to make a reservation for next year.
Many thanks to everyone involved in organising such a wonderful holiday, a superb break.
All that we had hoped for and more!
Luxury in peaceful surroundings so much so that we only ventured a couple of miles to visit markets and restaurant Camelia which we highly recommend Sunday lunch at.
What a wonderful week we’ve had at Colombine!
We’ve had mixed weather but the kids have loved the heated pool regardless. As we explored this area many times we felt little need to leave the house. We did have to visit Issigeac and Monpazier. If you have children with you ask in the tourist office at Issigeac for the treasure hunt. It guides you around the town explaining the old buildings and our boys loved it (aged 10 and 6). If you take the results back you even get a prize!
Although Eymet and Duras night markets were good they had a very tourist feel with lots of none food stalls. It’s definitely worth the ride to less touristy villages to experience the local night markets. Meilhan sur garonne is our favourite.
As far as the house and grounds its a big thanks to Shelley and her family for sharing their beautiful home. Also to Chris and Dave for making it spotlessly clean and caring for us.
After spending the last five summers in France and touring for 4-5 weeks each year this is truly one of the best properties we’ve stayed in.
Many thanks again and we hope one day to return.
This is our second visit this year to Colombine after attending a wedding earlier this year. We love the peace and tranquility and ‘home from home’ experience. Its like an escape ‘bolt hole’ from the business of life.
Chris and Dave were on hand to ensure everything was ‘just so’
We can see ourselves being regular visitors and will be back i’m sure.
Best Gite in last 10 years
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
Excellent property with great grounds and pool situated close to Duras. Ideal for our group of four adults and two teenagers. All the bedrooms are a good size with plenty of storage space. The main living areas are light and airy with comfortable seating. The Wifi was a must for two teenage girls who NEEDED to keep in touch with England. The accommodation is incredibly well maintained (by Dave and Chris who were really helpful and friendly). The local area has multiple opportunities for visiting restaurants, chateaus and night markets. We loved every minute and will hopefully return next year.
Fantastic Gite
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
My wife and I spent 6 wonderful weeks at the fire. I have limited mobility and the gite was perfect. All on one level with ramps where needed. 3 big bedrooms. We had our children and 2 grand children for a week and there was plenty of room. Also the pool is lovely and good hand rail to help get in and out. Finally the location was perfect for the peace and quiet we were looking for. I highly recommend this gite.
great place to stay
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
Our third time we have stay at the cottage with are dogs a large 3 bed cottage with 2 bathrooms large lounge with english tv great kitchen and dinning room a nice mowed walk around the garden where you can see so much wild life dear birds of pray 5 mins to duras and 30 mins to bergerac airport Plus a good pool.
Probably the best Gite that we have ever stayed in!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
We stayed at Colombine for the month of April 2016. Our first impression of the Gite on arrival was of a very well cared for house. The attention to detail was very impressive and the quality of furnishings of a high standard indeed. Our stay was very peaceful, with great views over the garden and the valley below. The main purpose of our stay was to explore the area in some detail as we may move south at some point in the future. Colombine provided a perfect base for this exercise. WE would thoroughly recommend Colombine to one and all.
Quiet location, vineyards and sunflower fields, modern comforts.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
Three of us spent a week at Columbine. The cottage was faultless with every comfort including a swimming pool. Wine Cave, Artisan bread maker within a short distance. We had a very relaxing time in an area of outstanding beauty. Would definitely like to visit again.
nice place to stay with a dog
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
stay here in may liked it so much returned in september walked in the front door and it was like being at home dogs ran in like they had not been away chris and dave were very helpful as usual thanks again Shelley for the use of your lovely cottage
A quiet, private and peaceful setting with a beautifully equipped house.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
We are a family of 6 plus a small dog and stayed at Colombine this August. It is part of a larger estate, well set back from the road, and the owners were staying in the main house but they very much kept out of our way and vice versa and we had a really wonderful time. The house is converted from an old fruit barn and is well planned with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, and a partially open plan living space divided into kitchen,dining and sitting areas. There is a lovely terrace outside where we ate most days. The kitchen is superbly equipped and there were a lot of good details like lots of plug sockets so no arguing over who is charging their mobile (!) plus good TV and DVD player and blue tooth speaker. The pool is great and there are plenty of loungers around it. All in all it was a wonderful base from where to explore the surrounding area. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Great holiday – Great value.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
We thoroughly enjoyed three weeks at Colombine. Having our 16 month old grand-daughter with us, we knew we would be spending much of our time at the accommodation so chose our place to stay with care. We were not disappointed. We have stayed in a number of lovely gites in the area over the past 20 years but cannot recall a place so well equipped and user friendly. The photographs, inviting though they are, hardly do it justice. It is spacious, clean and well designed. All the bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds, good storage with plenty of hangers and each is equipped with a large electric fan. The generous bathroom is supplemented by a good shower room. Oodles of hot water meant no problems operating both showers at the same time. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with a new Smeg cooker, large fridge with freezer over and all the appliances one could reasonably expect. We were, perhaps, a little surprised not to be offered any change of bedding or towels during our 3 week stay but an efficient washing machine is on hand and the hot weather meant almost instant drying.The lounge is comfortable and benefits from Sky TV. The pool is not particularly large but perfectly adequate and a natural focus during our stay with temperatures often in the mid 30’s C. Upon arrival we found that the barbecue was unstable and unusable but a quick mention to Dave and it was replaced immediately with a much better Weber barbecue which we proceeded to made good use of. Having Dave on hand was a bonus. I can only think of one thing that would improve the experience and that is the provision of a parasol or two (owner has already responded positively to the suggestion) that could be positioned at the edge of the pool, as there is no shade immediately adjacent to the pool in the afternoons (a lovely vanilla tree provides ample shade in the mornings). In really hot afternoon sun one is forced to retreat to the dense shade of the terrace. Otherwise…..perfection! The local small supermarket just outside Duras is good so there is really no need to go any further. We enjoyed the privacy that the accommodation provided and the good weather meant we could make the best possible use the place and grounds. Apart from that, we had a really good steak at La Terrace opposite the chateau at Duras and the pizzas at the pizzeria in Eymet take some beating. The “Cave” next door to the pizzeria, run by an Irish lady, provides an excellent choice of recommendable wines at all prices. Tip – Tuesday evening, get to Eymet for 6.30pm grab a table under the cloisters at the pizzeria before it gets too busy and “people watch” from there as the night market gets underway. At the end of the holiday – go home and start the diet!
Highly recommended
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
Had a most memorable holiday at Colombine celebrating my 50th birthday. The weather was changeable but when the sun came out it was beautiful. We particularly enjoyed Chateau de Duras and a visit to Monpazier. Our son is wheelchair dependent and we found this Gite to be most suitable…even having the bed raised for our son – very helpful. We hope to return next year.
Total bliss
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
We have rented a fair few gites in France but this one gets my vote. Quiet, peaceful, private and beautiful. We had family with us, including our baby grandson and friends from Canada joined us for the second week. We all adored the place. Our dog went missing on our second day. We were beside ourselves. Chris, who looks after the place, was brilliant…advising on useful web sites and alerting to neigbours in the local area. Thankfully Welly, the dog, eventually Found his way back. Back to the gite…. My husband and I are looking for a place to buy in France and had earmarked a proprty but, having stayed at this gite we have decided to begin our search again using Columbine as a benchmark. Pure perfection!
a good place to stay with a dog
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Tripadvisor)
when you read the reviews you think that this cottage is good but when you get there its even better lovely and clean it felt comfortable as soon as we went through the door nice grounds to walk round when the grass has been cut an a trail left around the vines and fruit trees birds of pray flying over the fields bedrooms are all large with large bathroom and shower room and two toilets great kitchen with new cooker dishwasher ,coffee machine fridgefreezer and eletric kettle large lounge with english channels and then theres the swiming pool lots of towns and villages near by to visit