Quinsac · Dordogne · France

A Dordogne farmhouse
with time on its side.

Private holiday accommodation near Brantôme: a 17th-century farmhouse set among woodland and open countryside, with a heated lap pool and long views towards the local château.

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10 guests 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms 16 private acres

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The house

Old stone, open fires
and room to breathe.

Maison Rivers has been furnished as a home rather than a holiday rental. Across approximately 300 m², original stone walls, antiques, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves sit comfortably alongside thoughtful modern comforts.

At its heart is a generous farmhouse kitchen made for cooking and entertaining, with a Rancilio espresso setup and an adjoining snug for reading, relaxing or enjoying a quiet drink.

The characterful salon at Maison Rivers, with stone walls, antique furniture and a fireplace — Inside the houseThe salon

At home

Character in
every room.

Warm stone, collected antiques and comfortable rooms give the house its relaxed, lived-in atmosphere.

A bathroom at Maison Rivers with a roll-top bath, patterned walls and traditional fittings — Quiet detailsOne of five bathrooms

The bathrooms

Five bathrooms,
each with its own character.

Three bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms, complemented by two further separate bathrooms.

Freestanding bath beneath original roof timbers in the master suite bathroom — The master suite bath

Bathroom vanity and traditional window overlooking the grounds — A light-filled bathroom

En-suite shower room with stone tiles, walk-in rainfall shower and skylight — One of three en-suites

“A place for long lunches on the terrace, lazy afternoons by the pool and evenings around the fire.”

Blanchardiere in pictures

Days shaped by
light and landscape.

From bright mornings beside the water to the last light over the Dordogne countryside.

Aerial view of Maison Rivers showing the farmhouse, swimming pool, barn and surrounding grounds — The heart of the estate

The neighbouring château seen across the wooded Dordogne landscape from Maison Rivers — The château across the valley

The swimming pool and stone façade of Maison Rivers beneath a clear blue sky — The house and pool

The illuminated pool and stone terrace at dusk — Evening by the pool

Elevated view across the pool terrace towards the historic farmhouse — House, terrace and pool

A quiet lawn and garden beside the stone buildings of Maison Rivers — A quiet corner of the garden

Sunset view from Maison Rivers across the Dordogne countryside — Views across the valley

The sunny pool terrace and stone steps leading to Maison Rivers — Terrace living

The historic façade of Maison Rivers framed by mature planting and old stone walls — The old stone façade

The pool terrace beneath parasols in front of Maison Rivers on a bright summer day — Summer beside the pool

Close view across the clear water towards lavender and the shaded pool terrace — Beside the water

Wide view of the pool and farmhouse under a blue Dordogne sky — A Dordogne afternoon

The old entrance gates to Maison Rivers lit in the evening — The old gates at dusk

Pool loungers and parasols arranged beneath the historic farmhouse and stone terrace — Poolside at Maison Rivers

Maison Rivers and its swimming pool illuminated after dark — After nightfall

The lap pool framed by lawn, trees and open countryside — The pool garden

Your stay

Space for ten.
Privacy for everyone.

Five characterful bedrooms, including three with private en-suite bathrooms, plus two further separate bathrooms.

Heated lap pool

Swim, cool off or simply settle beside the water in the Dordogne sun.

Cool bedrooms

Air conditioning in every bedroom for calm, comfortable summer nights.

Country living

Terrace dining, private woodland, a study, snug and wine cellar.

Modern ease

Contemporary heating and a newly installed private septic system.

The estate

16.04

acres of private
land and woodland

Beyond the house

A large traditional barn with a renewed roof, three smaller outbuildings, a garage and agricultural lean-tos give Maison Rivers the feeling of a small private estate.

The grounds extend across 6.492 hectares around the house and outbuildings.

Historical-style estate map of Maison Rivers showing the house, outbuildings and sixteen parcels across 6.492 hectares — Plan du domaine 16 parcels · 6.492 hectares · 16.04 acres

Out and about

Days on the river,
court and trail.

From an easy ride along the voie verte to a paddle through Brantôme, some of the best days out are close at hand.

Cycle · Voie verte

Brantôme to Saint-Jean-de-Côle

Follow a lovely mix of quiet shared roads and traffic-free voie verte towards one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Explore the cycling route ↗ Paddle · Brantôme

Canoeing on the Dronne

Hire a canoe, kayak or paddleboard and see Brantôme’s abbey, bridges and wooded riverbanks from the water.

Visit Brantôme Canoë ↗ Play · Brantôme

Tennis

Find the Brantôme Tennis Club and check court availability through the French Tennis Federation’s Ten’Up service.

Find a court ↗ Explore · Périgord Vert

Walking & mountain biking

Choose from woodland paths, country lanes and marked trails through the quieter landscapes around the Dronne valley.

Browse local trails ↗ Discover · Brantôme

Bimbillou Parc

A family-friendly riverside visit through caves, troglodyte history, period games and a former monastic mill.

Plan a visit ↗

Eating nearby

A few favourite
local tables.

From special-occasion dining beside the Dronne to relaxed lunches in and around Brantôme. Booking ahead is recommended.

Champagnac-de-Belair

Le Moulin du Roc

Refined riverside dining in a beautifully restored 17th-century mill.

Visit restaurant ↗ Brantôme

Le Moulin de l’Abbaye

Elegant Périgord cooking on an exceptional terrace beside the river and abbey.

Visit restaurant ↗ Brantôme

Côté Rivière

A popular riverside choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner in the centre of town.

View on map ↗ Biras

Château de La Côte

Locally inspired cooking in the atmospheric setting of a 15th-century château.

Visit restaurant ↗ Saint-Jean-de-Côle

Le St Jean

Fresh, traditional French cooking with a welcoming terrace in one of France’s prettiest villages.

Visit restaurant ↗ Saint-Jean-de-Côle

Le Temps des Mets

A small regional restaurant beside the old bridge, well suited to a leisurely village lunch.

View on map ↗ Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas

L’Othentic

A friendly local bar-restaurant serving traditional Périgord cooking and local beers.

Visit restaurant ↗

The Dordogne

Dordogne holidays in deep country, close to Brantôme.

Maison Rivers offers self-catering accommodation in peaceful countryside near Quinsac, within reach of Brantôme-en-Périgord and the villages, markets, châteaux and river valleys of northern Dordogne.

It is a characterful base for a family holiday or a stay with friends: visit a morning market, linger over a shaded lunch, swim in the private heated pool, then eat outside as the light softens over the landscape.

Maison Riversat Blanchardiere · Dordogne · France

Come and stay awhile.

Maison Rivers sleeps up to ten guests and is available for private holiday stays.

For availability and booking enquiries, email us directly.

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A Dordogne farmhousewith time on its side.