As heard on The Gîte Podcast
Your Dordogne gîte, thriving
Reliable Online- and Onsite Property Management that keeps your home cared for and your calendar full.
Complete Gîte Management in the Dordogne
You bought your holiday home in France for the joy of it. But between guests, changeovers, websites, and the never-ending to-do list, running a gîte can feel like a second career.
And for many owners, it’s getting harder; The rental income is slipping, cleaners are hard to find and bookings no longer come in as easily. And frankly, you’d like your Dordogne home to feel like a dream again and not a drain.
That’s exactly why we created Sandmarkers and DordogneCollection.
Dordogne Gîte owners: is this you?
Do any of these sound familiar?
- “I want more direct bookings and less dependence on platforms.”
- “My gîte isn’t performing well online, and I need a solution.”
- “I need a reliable partner who can manage both online and on the ground.”
- “Running my holiday home has become exhausting. I want that to change.”
If so, you’re not alone. Many Dordogne holiday home owners face the same challenges; still loving their property but no longer wanting the hassle of running it, wishing to reclaim their time, or owning it as an investment yet struggling with distance, language, or upkeep.
That’s why we step in: to make sure your property performs at its best, without draining your time, energy, or love for France.
What we do
With Sandmarkers you get professional, reliable management that keeps your property profitable, visible, and beautifully cared for.
- All-in Property Management: From guest communication to changeovers, maintenance and local services, we handle it all.
- Smart online positioning: Professional websites, photography and targeted promotion that attract the right guests (not just bargain-hunters).
- Trusted local presence: We have a strong local team and partly live in the Dordogne, so you have someone closeby who speaks the language, knows the culture and acts in your best interest.
- Owner-focused support: We treat your house with the same attention as our own (Maison Saint-Blaise), which is fully booked months ahead thanks to this approach.
Your gîte, our expertise: from first call to full management
Book your free call
We’ll talk through your property, your goals, and the level of support you need.
Get a clear plan
You’ll receive a tailored proposal with strategy and management options that fit your situation.
We handle everything, you enjoy
No more hassle. Your gîte performs at its best, and you get your time back.
Prefer to write instead? Simply send us an email and we’ll get back to you.
Our services for gîte owners
Website Check
Is your current site convincing enough? We review trust, ease of use and visibility and show where to improve.
Booking website
A professional site that tells your story and works as a booking tool not just a digital flyer.
Property Management
From online promotion to local guest care and maintenance: we handle everything so your gîte performs and you can relax.
(Coming soon) Curated listing platform
We’re putting the final touches on DordogneCollection. A curated platform designed to connect quality homes with the right guests, beyond the mass booking sites. Interested in hearing more once we launch? Send us an email and we’ll keep you updated.
DordogneCollection: Curated visibility for exceptional homes (coming soon)
Alongside Sandmarkers’ management services, we’re in the final stages of developing DordogneCollection. A curated platform for exceptional gîtes and holiday homes in the Dordogne.
The aim is simple:
- Attract the right kind of guests who value quality over price
- Offer owners a trusted, host-friendly alternative to mass rental platforms
- Build a community of Dordogne holiday homes that stand out together
DordogneCollection can be an additional route to direct bookings. With full support from us to ensure guests arrive with confidence and leave with glowing reviews. DordogneCollection will launch soon. If you want your property to be considered for inclusion, now is the perfect time to get in touch.
What others say about Sandmarkers
This is what fellow gîte and returning guests say about working with us
Thank you so much for this, it’s been really helpful. I’ve spent most of today changing things on the website.
We can’t thank Sven and Sandra enough for providing a wonderful experience with the attention to detail being truly outstanding. The villa is immaculate and every possible convenience was provided to ensure our stay was truly something to remember. We will definitely be back to enjoy another family holiday next year
Sandra highlighted how our personal approach and the unique character of our property are actually our greatest strengths. Thanks to her improvements, the website is now much better aligned with our guests’ needs.
Real owners, real solutions
We’re Sven van Acker and Sandra Mengerink, owners of the successful Maison Saint-Blaise in the Dordogne and founders of Sandmarkers. We don’t just talk about property management, we live it every day.
- Sven is an IT professional with 20+ years of experience as a project manager. He knows everything about pools, has mastered the mysteries of septic tanks, and has learned the ins and outs of domotica systems the hard way, by solving them himself. Sven has built a strong local network of trusted partners.
- Sandra combines over 22 years of IT expertise with hands-on online and offline property management. She knows exactly what works (and what no longer works) in making a holiday home profitable and future-proof.
Together we lead a well-connected local and online team that keeps your gîte running smoothly and profitably. Whether you’re looking for strategic advice on online marketing or full-service day-to-day management, together we help you build a rental business that truly pays off. Get in touch, we’d love to think along.
Maison Saint-Blaise: From 12 to 26 weeks booked
70% of bookings via own website
Most guests now book directly, reducing reliance on platforms and saving commission.
11 months fully booked in advance
A strong online presence and guest experience keep the calendar filled.
Occupancy rate doubled in year 2
From 12 rental weeks to 26. A clear sign of sustainable growth.
Maison Saint-Blaise, launched in 2022, proves what the right strategy and professional online set-up can achieve for a Dordogne holiday home.
Ready to make your Dordogne gîte rental effortless and profitable?
Your holiday home should bring joy, not worries.
Let’s explore how you can enjoy reliable bookings, trusted local management, and more time for yourself.