3-star air-con gîte - 5 mins by foot to Monpazier at the heart of the bastides.
Relax in this 3-star certified holiday rental—the Windmill Cottage of Monpazier *Gîte du Moulin à Vent Monpazier*—situated along a peaceful, rolling country lane in the southern Dordogne. It is ideally located for visiting numerous tourist attractions in the heart of the region's *bastides* (fortified medieval towns) and "Most Beautiful Villages of France." Iconic sites nearby include the Château de Biron, the Cloister of Cadouin, Château des Milandes, the Maxange Cave, the Limeuil Panoramic Gardens, the Proumeyssac Chasm, La Roque-Gageac, Château de Beynac, Château de Monbazillac, and more. Just a 5-mins walk away lies Monpazier—the best-preserved *bastide* model of the Southwest—offering diverse artisans, picturesque narrow streets, a historic town square with a weekly market, and restaurants serving the finest local cuisine and regional wines. Beer lovers will even find English crafts beer with a friendly, relaxed pub atmosphere. Bright and fully air-conditioned, with views of a stunning, peaceful landscape, your holiday home is a guest suite adjoining our house. It features two independent, ground-level entrances and is set within a 7,000 m² enclosed property. You can park your car securely behind our electric gate. The bedroom—fitted with a mosquito screen and blackout curtains—includes a big double bed (160x200cm), a wardrobe, and a chest of drawers, with a view overlooking the back garden. Bed linen, towels, tea towels, and all essentials are provided. In the kitchen, help yourself to coffee, tea/herbal infusions, cooking oil, salt, pepper, and sugar. It is also equipped with a new induction cooktop and oven, as well as a microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine. The kitchen opens onto a front patio where you dine al-fresco while admiring the Château de Biron on the horizon—often enhanced by magnificent sunsets. Deckchairs, parasols, and other furniture are also available on the front and back terraces for moments of peace and relaxation. Whether you want to trek, nap, sunbathe, read, practice yoga, or do some gardening—the choice is yours.