Frequently asked questions

Sol du Mazel is a single property comprising two interconnected stone gîtes — Rose Barn and Hope Cottage — near Saint-Pompont in the Périgord Noir, Dordogne. Together they sleep up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. The property includes a heated private pool (12×5m), four acres of grounds, and sits 20 minutes from Sarlat.

Up to 10 guests across five bedrooms — three in Rose Barn (one double, one twin, one bunk room sleeping four) and two in Hope Cottage (one double, one twin). Additional travel cots are available for babies alongside the double bedrooms.

Yes — Sol du Mazel is designed specifically for multi-generational groups. Rose Barn and Hope Cottage each have their own full kitchen, living area and bedrooms, with a connecting door between them. Many groups put grandparents in the quieter Hope Cottage while parents and children take Rose Barn. Ground-floor bedrooms are available in both gîtes.

In July and August, Sol du Mazel is let as a single property only — both gîtes together. Outside July and August, Rose Barn and Hope Cottage are also available individually for a single group. Please enquire directly for shoulder season individual gîte availability and pricing.

Pets are not generally permitted. If you have a specific requirement, please enquire directly — exceptions may occasionally be considered outside peak season.

Yes. There is 8Gb WiFi throughout both gîtes, suitable for streaming and working remotely.

Yes — large flat-screen TVs in both gîtes with UK satellite channels. There is also a wood-burning stove in Hope Cottage for cooler evenings in spring and autumn.

Yes. The pool is heated to 28°C throughout the season, which runs from May through the end of September.

Yes. There is a full perimeter fence with a self-closing, child-proof gate meeting French pool safety regulations. The pool also has a Roman shallow end — stepped entry with a gradual slope — which is safe for young children and suitable for teaching. The deep end reaches 1.8 metres.

The pool is 12 metres by 5 metres, south-facing, in full sun from morning to early evening. Large enough for a group of 10 to use simultaneously without crowding.

The grounds extend to four acres and include: the heated pool with sun loungers and shaded pergola with hammocks; the abri dining terrace with outdoor table seating 10 and a gas BBQ; a play fort with three towers, two slides and a rope bridge; a full-size Cornilleau table tennis table; a toddler area with sandpit, swings and seesaw; a gazebo in the meadow; and a walnut orchard and wildflower meadow.

Sol du Mazel provides: two travel cots, two high chairs, two stair gates, a baby monitor, a baby bath, a buggy for loan, and a children's outdoor table and chairs. Children's crockery and cutlery are provided in both kitchens.

Yes. The property is specifically designed for families with very young children. The pool is fenced with a child-proof gate. The stair gate allows the kitchen and living area to be separated from the staircase. Travel cots, high chairs, baby bath and baby monitor are all provided.

The bunk room in Rose Barn has two full-size sets of bunk beds — four berths in total. They are purpose-built, adult-sized and safe for older children. We recommend the top bunks for children seven and above. Young children should use the lower berths.

Sol du Mazel is in the commune of Saint-Pompont, 24170, in the Périgord Noir region of the Dordogne, France. It is 20 kilometres (25 minutes by car) from Sarlat, 8 kilometres from Domme, and 15 kilometres from the Dordogne river.

Bergerac Airport is 55 kilometres — approximately 50 minutes by car. It is served by Ryanair, easyJet and other carriers from multiple UK airports. Bordeaux Airport is 140 kilometres (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) and offers more flight options.

A car is essential — there is no reliable public transport serving the area around Saint-Pompont. We recommend allowing one car per sub-group, or renting enough cars at the nearest airport for the whole party to split for days out.

The village of Saint-Pompont has a small Viva supermarket and a boulangerie — approximately 15 minutes on foot down the old footpath, or a 5-minute drive. Sarlat has a full Leclerc supermarket as well as a Carrefour, both 20 minutes away.

Changeover day is Saturday. Guests arrive from 4pm and depart by 10am the following Saturday.

In June, July and August the minimum stay is 7 nights (Saturday to Saturday). In shoulder and low season a minimum of 3 nights applies, subject to availability and changeover scheduling.

A 35% deposit secures the booking. The balance is due one month before arrival. Payments are by bank transfer. A refundable £500 security deposit is also held, returned within 14 days of departure subject to the property being left in good order.

Full week-by-week 2026 pricing is available on the prices page. Prices range from £1,200 in shoulder season to £4,490 at peak. Sol du Mazel is also listed on VRBO, Airbnb and Sawday's.

The price covers exclusive use of the entire property — both Rose Barn and Hope Cottage, the pool, all grounds and all facilities — for the full week. All baby and toddler equipment, table tennis table, pool toys, BBQ and outdoor furniture are included. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Pool towels are available. A final clean is included; a departure cleaning requirements sheet is provided.

Within 30 minutes: the Sarlat Saturday market, canoeing on the Dordogne river (suitable from age five), Castelnaud medieval castle (museum of medieval warfare, trebuchet demonstrations), Domme bastide town and viewpoint, La Roque-Gageac cliffside village. Within 60 minutes: Lascaux IV (prehistoric cave reproduction at Montignac), Font-de-Gaume original cave paintings, Rouffignac (electric train cave), and balloon flights over the valley.

Le Grand Bleu in Sarlat holds one Michelin star. Ô Moulin at Daglan (15 minutes) and La Belle Étoile at La Roque-Gageac both hold Bib Gourmands (2025). All are within 25 minutes. Book ahead in July and August; outside peak season, most restaurants are accessible with a day's notice.

Yes — the village of Saint-Pompont has a boulangerie approximately 15 minutes on foot down the old footpath from the property. Croissants on foot before the rest of the group wakes up is a Sol du Mazel ritual.