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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

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Bézenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Château de Beynac
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Château de Castelnaud
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Château des Milandes
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Le Hibou Heureux - Beautiful Villa for 8 With Private Pool and Garden/Parking

English -
Beautiful villa (official tourist 5* classification) situated on a secluded location in the magnificent Dordogne River valley. Modern and spacious accommodation, large lawn and garden, patio area and private swimming pool. The house is fully equipped with all amenities for your comfort. There is a 11kW, 3 phase charging point with Type 2 cable for electric vehicles in the centre garage giving over 70km/hour charge potential. We have had a party with two Tesla vehicles and their cars were charged to their satisfaction - best in the area!

There is a barbecue and picnic area in the grounds which are surrounded by a feature stone medieval wall recently repaired to become a photogenic feature of the property.
New! the villa has been redecorated with soft pastel colours and modern lighting in the kitchen/dining area and the three bedrooms.
We installed solar panels to be more environmentally friendly and these contribute to the green energysupply.
The villa comprises of kitchen dining area, leading down to the lounge with comfortable modern seating looking out through the patio doors to the large garden area with private pool. 3 en-suite bedrooms, and 4th bedroom/sleeping area is on mezzanine level above the lounge area. The property was designed and built as a luxury home with comfort and privacy in mind. There is a remote controlled entry gate.
We've improved the patio area with new shading, food shelf and lighting. There is a mist fan for added comfort on hot days in the patio area.
For those who want to keep in touch with work or home there is high speed fibre broadband and printing facilities available. We have an access point which gives over 50 metres range so we have a strong high speed signal while relaxing in the shade or in the villa.
Set in grounds of approx 1 acre with private pool, Le Hibou Heureux (The Happy Owl) is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Dordogne valley with the centuries old towns and villages, caves, castles, chateaux. Shops and restaurants are nearby - five minutes by car.

Français -
Superbe villa située dans un espace retiré sur les bords de la magnifique vallée de la Dordogne. Logement spacieux et moderne, grande pelouse et jardin, patio et piscine privée. La maison est entièrement dotée de tous les équipements nécessaires pour votre confort.
Il y a un barbecue et une aire de pique-nique sur les lieux, entourés par un antique mur médiéval, récemment réparé pour devenir un élément photogénique de la propriété.
La villa comprend un espace cuisine et repas, menant au salon avec des canapés confortables de cuir regardant dehors par la baie vitrée du patio vers le grand jardin et la piscine privée. 3 chambres à coucher avec salle de bains attenante et la 4e chambre à coucher/aire de repos se trouve au niveau de la mezzanine au-dessus du salon.
La propriété a été conçue et construite comme une maison de luxe avec le confort et la vie privée toujours pris en considération. Vous y trouverez une porte d'entrée contrôlée par caméra vidéo pour assurer votre intimité.
Pour ceux qui souhaiteraient rester en contact avec le travail ou la maison, sont à votre disposition une connexion internet à haut débit et des outils d’impression/scanner à votre disposition.
La surface totale approximative du domaine est d’un hectare avec la piscine privée, Le Hibou Heureux est un point de départ idéal pour explorer la superbe vallée de La Dordogne, avec ses villes et villages centenaires, grottes et châteaux.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to AirParc Perigord. An outdoor pool, a water park and laundry facilities are available. The villa offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from AirParc Perigord and 5 minutes from Office De Tourisme
Le Hibou Heureux - Beautiful Villa for 8 With Private Pool and Garden/Parking offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. The family-friendly Le Hibou Heureux - Beautiful Villa for 8 With Private Pool and Garden/Parking also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castels et Bézenac villa.

Property manager

Ewen McHardy

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside of the house, in the garden area

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • 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.
  • Note from host: We are happy to accommodate well behaved pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a cot available for babies

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

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.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Le Hibou Heureux - Beautiful Villa for 8 With Private Pool and Garden/Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Early July Stay

The house is in a beautiful area of the Dordogne which we have explored many timed before. The location of the house is perfect with easy access to many of the top sights in the area but offering peace and privacy. Ewen was the perfect host, being on hand if we needed him, but also allowing us time to spend together as a family uninterrupted. The kids particularly enjoyed the pool and the many outside games that were available throughout our stay. We'll definitely consider returning. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Le Hibou Horeaux is a beautiful and well maintained property. The garden is large, beautiful, and private. The outdoor dining, pool, and grill area were perfect for us. The home is thoughtfully designed and very comfortable in the details (e.g. screens on the windows). Location is fantastic, we enjoyed biking, hiking, canoeing, and the many restaurants and small towns in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family adventure in Dordogne

Lovely peaceful getaway in the heart of Dordogne! Within driving distance to all the major attractions and a wonderful sanctuary to return to in the afternoon. The host goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are met and your expectations exceeded! A must stay in the region!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week in the Dordogne

We had a wonderful week at Le Hibou Heureux. The house and garden had everything we needed to make our stay easy and enjoyable. Ewen was a a great host, nothing was too much trouble. The location is beautiful and peaceful, we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Property for multi-generation Family Vacation

We spent 5 nights at the Hibou Heureux. Ewen, our host, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help improve our stay. He surprised us with croissants our first morning at the house, offered a bottle of wine, and even secured a table for us at the Marché Nocturne on Bastille Day (to which he rigged a parasol for some much needed shade)! The house is a great starting point for visiting the nearby touristic sites, but still offers privacy at the end of quiet street surrounded by nature. There is a sizable garden and a beautiful pool (toys/floats included). We enjoyed several outdoor meals on the attached terrace. The house has plenty of storage in each room for personal items and luggage. The amenities are all updated. We enjoyed every minute in a home that you can tell is well cared for by its owner. Many thanks to Ewen; we highly recommend Le Hibou Heureux and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Probably the best place to stay in Dordogne

We are family with 4 children. We travel a lot. House we stayed in will meet your highest expectations. Every square centimetre of this house has been thought out and made as convenient as possible. We would Like to thank Mr Hardy for making our stay as smooth as possible Thank you very much. Alexander and Natalia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy holidays at the happy owl!

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at this wonderful villa which is perfectly located within a short distance of some very beautiful towns and the river. We stayed for 6 nights and filled our time with boat trips, castle and chateau visits, enjoying the local markets and food tasting and of course relaxing at the villa in the sunshine enjoying the lovely grounds and swimming pool. Ewen the owner ensured we had everything we needed and was a wonderful host. We will most definitely be returning in the not too distant future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Character and Style

This house was fantastic. Very nice house with a practical layout, nice appliances and plenty of space. The garden was amazing and the pool wonderful. Great lawn toys for the kids, modern amenities and convenient location. Don't miss the bakery nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

charlotte j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and Perfect Location!

Le Hibou Heureux, The Happy Owl, was just that- a very happy time for our family of 8 (6 adults and 2 children). The home is lovely, the grounds fabulous, and Ewen, the owner, was most helpful from the initial booking to the end of our stay. The location was so perfect for so much to do for all ages. We had a fabulous time and can’t recommend this property and location highly enough! We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Declan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Holiday Home

This is a beautiful villa in a quiet location adjacent to St Cyprien and Beynac with extensive manicured gardens and perfectly maintained swimming pool. The property is furnished to a very high standard and the kitchen is extremely well equipped for a holiday home Communications are very good with Wifi being effective in all areas and the TV having a comprehensive selection of channels. The owner Ewen was very helpful to us during our enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martijn K., United Kingdom

Stunning villa with beautiful grounds

We loved our stay, this is a real beauty spot, the house we felt was spacious and very nicely and warm decorated, unlike other villas we had before in France which can be a little cold and lacking atmosphere. As a true bonus the grounds are very big and completely fenced, which is helpful if you have a dog which loves to roam around. Finally, Ewen is unlike any other landlord, trying his upmost to make your holiday a bliss without being too intrusive. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

fabulous

This villa is wonderful, everything you need for a great holiday. Ewan is extremely helpful and is happy to go out of his way to help with any problems or questions you have. Villa, garden and pool are beautiful and very well looked after plus the location is great. Close to many small villages with restaurants galore - and of course don't forget the Dordogne. I trip down it on a canoe is a must. Thank you Ewan for all your help during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Beautiful property in a beautiful area

The property is beautiful and immaculately kept, we really enjoyed staying there, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., Larkspur, California, USA

Ideal Vacation Home in the Dordogne

Le Hibou Herbeux (The Happy Owl) was a perfect vacation home for our family of six, four adults and two children. It is immaculately clean, generously sized and well-furnished and equipped in every way. Even though the weather was warm, the house was cool inside, and outside, the swimming pool was perfect for afternoon swims after touring local attractions. Located in the heart of the Dordogne, the house is just a few driving minutes away from castles, caves and charming towns with markets and restaurants. The house is at the end of a village road and is very private and very quiet. The main sounds outside were bird songs and bees (harmless) buzzing in the beautifully landscaped garden. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We hope to return some day, and we would definitely stay at The Happy Owl again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Beautiful, relaxing home - so lucky to have stayed there. If I could rate more stars, I would !

Beautiful, well appointed home with everything you need for a stay. Very updated, well taken care of and high quality home. The area (Bezenac/St Cyprien) is perfect to serve as a home base in this southwest (ish) region in France. Plenty of activities and quaint, relaxing towns to visit in this area - it is a perfect area to relax and experience. Whether its castles to explore or wine chateaus to tour/visit, or canoeing the Dordogne, or visiting many great small villages and towns or attending the festivals in the local towns - this is a wonderful area to home base from and a perfect house to relax in. It was easy to find, the owner Ewen, couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful - anything you need he is there to help you. He is a great host ! My 2 teenage boys had a great visit too - there was plenty of room and plenty of space for them to run around as well. We are all looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Beauiful House, garden and pool

There is nothing to find fault with at Hibou Heureux. I have stayed in many houses over the years and this is one of the best. Very well equipped with all that you would expect to have in your own home. For families there is a lovely garden and open space to play in, the pool is a delight and its location ensures it gets heated naturally. Beds are very comfortable, excellent bathrooms and showers. Great BBQ area and covered outside eating area. We spent most of our evenings sitting out, eating, drinking and waiting for the hooting owls to start calling (hence the house name). Ewan (the owner) is a lovely man and is readily on hand if there are any problems. We only had one minor problem with the internet (which my daughter needed for an Skype interview) and Ewan went our of his way to find a solution for us (thank you again, Ewan!). He likes to keep the garden looking nice so do let him know if you are going to be out and that way it will stay nice!. He also makes sure the pool stays nice and clean.The house is close to St Cyprien which has a good supermarket so you do not need to go far for your essentials, it also has great market on Sundays. In conclusion we had a wonderful time and would not hesitate in recommending this others.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Perfectly equipped house in a lovely quiet location

Prior to arrival with our two dogs the owner made contact several times to check if there was anything we needed to enhance our stay - this even included the dogs requirements (very impressive). Finding the villa was not easy but this was mainly down to the homeaway directions. Once we had spoken to the owner we easily found it. The villa was spotless, gardens beautiful and pool inviting. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and that's exactly what we did! This villa is perfect if you want some space and peace and quiet but also be close enough to find somewhere for dinner and access all the numerous beautiful sights around the area. Would we go back? Yes definitely - we had a wonderful time. Do note that homeaway say this has 1 bathroom - it actually has 1 bath/shower room and 2 good sized shower rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stephane R., Portland, or

Beautiful & Private

When you arrive at this property you come in through a beautiful gate and pull in to a spacious parking area. Then you walk around to the main entry and are greeted by a huge, perfectly landscaped garden. The outdoor space here is completely amazing! When we arrived everything was in full bloom and so tranquil. There is forested area surrounding the property with just one neighbor at the far end across the road. The pool is the perfect place to sit and just RELAX. I want to note that there is lavender and bees love lavender. The bees didnt bother us at all (and we have 2 kids ages 9 & 10) and we hung out and had meals outside a lot, but I could see how some people might be nervous about bees. The house itself is also beautiful and has 3 bedrooms with double (queen or king) sized beds and 1 mezzanine with a double bed. The bedrooms all have lovely modern baths but keep in mind that this is France and toilets are separate. There are 2 toilets, one in the master and one in the main hallway. The rest of the house was very comfortable with plenty of seating and a kitchen stocked with the basic tools most people would need to make meals. There is also a BBQ area out the kitchen door that we used almost every day. The house is a few minutes drive from all kinds of things: a pizza place is closest, canoe rentals (on the river Dordogne), a zip line place, several castles and the village of St Cyprien that has restaurants, a large grocery store & a market on the weekend. Ewen was a great host and shared a bottle of Rose with us one night. He was flexible and accommodating. We had a great time and the kids wanted us to move in and stay forever! We would be happy to go back during our next trip to France.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre C.

Liked: Cleanliness

sejour à Bezenac

Très agréable séjour en Dordogne Villa confortable dans le calme et la verdure Proprietaire charmant très attentif a ce que tout ce passe bien et que l'on ne manque de rien A recommander
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jan G.

Hibou Heureux

It is a very nice house in a beautiful environment
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Friederike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein schöner Sommer-Familienurlaub

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit. Die Nähe des Hauses zur Dordogne und vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten war super. Auch das Kühlsystem des Hauses hat uns gut gefallen (keine Klimaanlage im herkömmlichen Sinne und doch war das Haus bei sehr hohen Außentemperaturen angenehm kühl). Abends haben wir den Tag gerne auf der Terrasse ausklingen lassen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Biblis

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine Estate

There are a lot of pros with justified the price for the stay. The property is in a quiet and natural environment. The house is fully equipped with all you may or may not need to do your daily housekeeping chores. We faced a heat wave from Spain during our stay which boosted the temperatures close to 40°C. The cooling of the house, an inverse heat pump, did an excellent job to keep the inside temperature to 24°C max. For sure the discipline to keep the doors and windows closed is a prerequisite. For the rare opportunity for improvements, I would recommend a pool robot that clears the bottom of the pool from leaves and other stuff automatically
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre S., Antony

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent séjour

Très belle propriété en pleine nature, idéalement située pour visiter le Périgord (Beynac, Sarlat, Rocamadour, Bergerac, Monbazillac, etc.) avec un équipement de grande qualité. Mention spéciale à notre hôte pour sa prévenance et sa disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Une excellente période de vacances

Séjour super agréable et génial, tout est très bien et très beau et surtout calme . Il y a tout pour se faire plaisir en particulier la piscine ,Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V., France

Très belle maison bien équipée , confortable et impeccable

Tout est parfait Accueil sympathique et prévenant du Proprietaire
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018