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Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise

Discover your own secret hideaway where nature and luxury blend seamlessly together. Relax in style with an exclusive designer pool and unwind surrounded by lush greenery.

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TV, fireplace, books
Pool
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise

Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 4; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Number of bathrooms: 3
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you may be required to pay according to YourRentals’s property damage policy.
Beautiful historic 12th century fortified watermill, set on its own private island with 4 other islands belonging to it. 3ha total. The largest island, accessed easily by bridges, houses lots of little paths that meander around;
- A large exclusive to the watermill, designer grey stone tiled pool with its white stone surrounds, bar area and poolside fridge; Pool heated by solar panels.
- Outdoor kitchen with covered dining area riverside ;
- Large grass play area with a tennis net & football goal ;
- A small short tennis/ mini badminton area poolside; table tennis; 2 canoes; 1 kayak; 1 fishing boat; fishing rod; 6-7 man hot tub ; table tennis etc.
- Beautiful property, very private grounds.

There are sounds of the 2 waterfalls there - from a large, suspended cantilevered balcony over the river with another waterfall over the little canal that passes through the property. The river runs under the house in 3 places in an authentic, original ground floor.

Living accommodation is on the first floor only, accessed by a very modern floating staircase. 4 double bedrooms, 1 en-suite with jacuzzi bath and small private balcony ; and 1 wetroom; 1 Jack'n'jill shower room.

Whilst marvellous for children there, it is not recommended for under 4's. Lifejackets are provided for the boat & canoes. It is a paradise for wild life, with herons; kingfishers; ducks; cormorants; fish; red squirrels; coypu etc in abundance.
You may indeed be wolf whistled at by the beautifully coloured golden orioles (rare in the Uk) that nest in the canopy on the largest island each year. It is a location to be truly enjoyed, to rest & re-charge your batteries or to have as energetic holiday as you wish, with something for everyone.

2 x big portable air conditioning units to place where you first floor only accommodation unfortunately makes it unsuitable for the physically challenged who cannot manage stairs.

Strictly Saturday changeovers. Cleaning will be done with fluid containing a minimum of 60% alcohol prior to your entrance to the withbsolar panels

Property manager

Rita Thomas

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

98165

About the neighborhood

Map
Roquebrune, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château Les Arqueys - 10 min drive
  • Duras Castle - 16 min drive
  • Graves and Sauternais Golf - 30 min drive
  • Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 43 min drive
  • Arkéa Arena - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • La Réole Station - 11 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Echoppe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Monseg' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café du Commerce - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moulin de Bagas - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise located?

Situated in Roquebrune, this vacation home is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Château Les Arqueys and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Duras Castle. Maison des Gens de Garonne and Château de Malromé are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Idyllic Private Island Watermill Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cyril M., menton

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place but...
Nice place, good location and helpful host. The house was very quiet, surrounded by the lake with a big forest land. Unfortunately the place was not clean and the furniture not at the standard of the rental cost.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mark C.

Secluded Mill House
The Mill House is a fabulous retreat in southern Bordeaux wine country. We did have a really good family escape... The property has a magic to it, secluded, on its own small island of 3 or so acres (?) You do not feel looked upon, you can play your music with gusto without the danger of disturbing people! BUT the truth is that it is tired and some what run down. It would benefit from a huge injection of capital where upon its would take on a different feel again... and these comments are not meant as any thing other that positive comment. We had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Absolutely magical place - we will be back!
Found this self catering rental when looking for something suitable within a couple of hours flight time for my family of 6. We had pretty high expectations from the advert and was a little nervous when we arrived to see if it lived up to our expectations.....it did and more. The mill is charming, rustic and has fantastic facilities. We were met by a very committed and enthusiastic Rita who showed us around even though we'd arrived after 11PM! She left us some lovely produce to get us in the mood for our holiday. We had a 4 year old with us so had pre-programmed her with some very clear rules around some of the dangers outiside the mill and coupled with close supervision she followed these and as a result had a brilliant, safe experience despite Rita quite rightly mentioning in her advert that it could be dangerous for under 5's. The house is great, the island is magical, the pool and hot-tub were fantastic, the river boat was great fun and the outdoor tennis/badminton etc were all good fun. When we offered up activities away from the house several times......the kids didn't want to leave, that is unusual for our brood and gives a clear indication about how much they enjoyed their stay. We also had a theme of animals over our holiday with some moorhen chicks being saved from the weir, 2 young pigeons recovered using the canoe from the water beside the house and a herd of cows appearing outside! All adding to the memories we took home All in all we can thoroughly recommend this place, don't expect 5 star hotel accommodation standard, this is a 900 year old mill after all but if you go in looking for a great family holiday venue I hope you have as great a time as we did.

10/10 Excellent

Angélique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinaire
Une expérience incroyable dans un cadre atypique qui nous a tous bluffé. On se sent tout de suite ailleurs dans un endroit hors du temps et qui, à ma connaissance n'a pas d'équivalent. La piscine est magnifique et immense (16 m de long). Un vrai retour à la nature dans un cadre calme et reposant. Mention spéciale pour Rita et sa gentillesse qui nous a accueilli avec un bouquet de fleurs et un panier garni de petites attentions avec même des bouteilles de vin. Nous y sommes allés pour fêter nos 30 ans de mariage avec nos 3 enfants et leurs conjoints. Nous nous en souviendrons très longtemps tellement c'était bien
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Célia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour au moulin
Agréable propriété. Il ne manque de rien. Tout est parfait. La propriétaire est disponible, arrangeante et réactive. Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour au moulin. Merci à elle.

10/10 Excellent

Julien B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Envie de changer d'air ?
Un domaine magnifique, une demeure pleine de charme. Allez faire un tour à la boulangerie de Monségur. Si vous avez envie de décompresser, n'hésitez pas! Merci Rita pour votre accueil. Cdt. Julien.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience
Excellent holiday in bohemian and charming old watermill. Unique holiday. Excellent pool, lots of fun for children and dogs without leaving the rental. Owner very helpful and friendly. Lots to do in local area and lovely food in nearby towns of la reole and marmande. Would recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
This property is unique. Surrounded by water and wildlife.So peaceful that one doesn’t need to venture out at all.

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Quiet rural retreat in a beautiful woodland setting
The Mill is set is a quiet hamlet 5km outside of Mon Ségur and is a perfect base from which to explore the beautiful rolling countryside of the Duras region. We enjoyed visiting the wonderful local markets and touring some of the regions many vineyards. We were equally happy to stay at home and relax by the beautiful pool which is set in the woodland with the river running alongside. Our children loved messing about on the river in kayaks and trying their hand at fishing and a highlight for the whole family was the evening ritual of the starlings coming home to roost. Rita, our host, was very accommodating and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dejan V., Godalming, Surrey

The magical Watermill
A magical home to base your stay in this beautiful region. A wonderful place to really rest and get away from it all but also close enough to drive to any amenities (shops and food markets at Monsegur or La Reole) and even the sea side of Bassin d'Arcachon which is just over an hour drive is realistic. Took the canoe up stream for a few kilometres and spotted herons one day too. At 7pm without fail the dance of the starlings over the property begins with a beautiful display of thousands of starlings flying and singing in unison occurs...amazing sight. We loved every minute and will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Propriété magnifique
Le descriptif et les photos sont bien représentatifs du lieu : le moulin est très beau, l'île privée est magnifique ; les équipements (piscine, jacuzzi, barbecue, table de ping-pong, ...) permettent de passer des vacances parfaites pour toute la famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Beautiful and unique location
The watermill is a wonderful location, perfect for a family holiday. There is so much to do, exploring the woods, rowing along the river, swimming in the pool. The accommodation was excellent and the owners very welcoming and attentive to our queries. A perfect week in an excellent spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Victoria R.

Unique holiday bolthole
This property is in a stunning location and has been beautifully renovated. The situation is very rural which makes for a restful and natural environment. The property contains all that is required for a holiday away with family and holds plenty of surprises when adventuring around the islands. The owner is easy to contact and offers help whenever necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregor D.

Fantastic house and garden
We spent a week at the watermill and had a fantastic time. The house and pool were great and the extensive gardens a paradise for a 5 year old to explore. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions and we hope to return soon. Highly recommended and a great base for wine tasting.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Fantastic, peaceful location
Upon arrival at the property, we could scarcely believe that it was all 'ours' - a beautiful old watermill set by a river with a complex of small islands - very private and secluded. The facilities are excellent - a hot tub, swimming pool, large balcony overlooking the river, a boat & canoes, tennis court, badminton court, woods..! There is so much to do without actually leaving the property. The house itself is really well designed inside, very spacious with two lovely bathrooms and a very well equipped kitchen, and we ate all of our meals sitting on the balcony, listening to the sound of birds and the waterfall. The dog loved it as once you close the main gate, there is no way off the islands except by water, so he was able to roam around off the lead, and we enjoyed strolling through the woods with him on his morning walk. I thoroughly recommend this property - Rita is always helpful and friendly - we liked it so much that we booked to stay there again next year almost as soon as we got home! I also recommend the Windmill that Rita also owns, available on this site - we have stayed there twice before and loved it so much it was a struggle to decide which property to go for next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

A wonderfully beautiful and relaxing stay
Our stay at the Mill was a truly wonderful experience. We had been searching for a quiet retreat in the area for a few weeks and had the good fortune to find the Mill was available. Rita and Marie-Clare's description of the Mill was amazing and it was a description well-deserved! The Mill did not disappoint in any way. It proved the perfect place to relax for both of us, plus our dog, who loved exploring the grounds! The Mill has some truly amazing features. The large open sitting room area, leading out on to the balcony overlooking the water is beautiful. We spent many a morning and evening sitting out on the balcony enjoying some of the wonderful local wine from the region. We also enjoyed spending time in the very large swimming pool every day of our stay - which provided a very refreshing respite on some of the very hot days out! There are many wonderful local places to explore, and despite the Mill being a wonderfully private space, we never felt we were far away from anything. We spent many of the days during our two weeks visiting some of the local villages and towns as well as going further afield, including to the coast at Arcachon. The Mill had absolutely everything we needed for our stay, right down to the ingredients for a nice meal on our first evening! The welcome basket provided by Rita was a lovely touch, right down to the dog treats, which didn't last long ;-). All in all, it was a wonderful stay for us and I would happily recommend the Mill to anyone. Thank you for a lovely experience, and I hope that we can visit again soon in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu S.

Endroit magique
Superbe endroit de vacance, pour ceux qui aime le calme, le dépaysement, la tranquillité. Les propriétaires sont très à l'écoute, et disponible. l'emplacement de la maison, permet l'accès à plusieurs villes et villages "marchés- châteaux - domaine viticoles-monuments etc...." sans trop faire de kilomètres. Le lieu en lui même est indescriptible, il faut y aller pour comprendre l'apaisement qu'il apporte. En espérant y retourner peut être, merci aux propriétaires d'avoir redonnés vie à ce vieux moulin français.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lionel T., london

One of our best and most enjoyable holidays.
I would definitely recommend this property if you like private, beautiful, natural spots. The swimming pool was huge and we all got roasted in the glorious sun next to it... We came with 3 children who spent their afternoons boating along the little river this watermill is on, they loved it. The kitchen was ample and well equiped and we all slept like babies for a week! It was an amazing placed, just beautiful....I especially liked the huge cantilevering balcony and staircase as I'd never seen such things before. very much a place where I'd have liked to spent my youth.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Unique building in a tranquil setting
The first thing you notice about the Watermill is how peaceful, rural and secluded it is despite being just five or so minutes drive from Monsegur. There are a couple of other homes nearby but the water and woodland provide natural barriers to make you feel truly away from it all. Facilities are plentiful and broad as per the online description, with a whole host of options provided if you want to play sports or games and would be great for families. We are a couple who mainly wanted to sunbathe and do nothing much on holiday which was also catered for with a large roof terrace with BBQ and large dining table. In general the rooms are large, tidy and furnished to a high standard. The kitchen was particularly impressive and well stocked with new utilities which were all very useful as you don't really want to go out for dinner with the view from the terrace. Our arrival was greeted with a meal ready to cook in the fridge which was great after the long drive from Normandy. We also found treats for our dogs which was a very nice touch too! The owner was very helpful before the trip, accommodating when we arrived much later than we had planned, and always available when we had one or two questions about the facilities and the area.