Light And Airy Detached House In Tranquil Setting, In Beautiful French Countryside
Easy Access To Chateaux, Medieval Towns, Caves, Rivers And Lakes
Sleeps 4/6 ( 2 Bedrooms)
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Les Taupinieres is a detached house set in grounds of 2 acres, with views to the surrounding countryside. The house is on 1 level, with 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It sleeps 4/6 people. The living room is large and well furnished with windows on 3 sides, giving a light and sunny air. An archway leads to a spacious kitchen breakfast room, and French windows to a terrace overlooking the grounds. Outside are several seating areas and there is ample garden furniture, with a barbecue. During spring the meadow is full of wild flowers and from time to time provides a crop of the mushrooms Villac is famous for. The surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife, with birds of prey, woodpeckers, boar and much more. You may even catch a glimpse of the moufflon, the wild sheep, that inhabit the woods and graze the edges of the meadows in the evenings. The location is very peaceful and rural but with easy access to all facilities and the motorway, 20 minutes away.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 March 2013 | £650 | 28 |
Changeover day
Changeover is usually Saturday, but can be flexible. Arrival after 4pm, departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - double bed with built in wardrobes, bedside tables & lamps, chest of drawers & en-suite shower room. Ceiling fan. Bedroom 2 - double bed with wardrobe, bedside tables & lamps, shelves and drawers. 2 z-beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower to bedroom 1, with basin and mirror over. Large family bathroom with shower over bath, washbasin, cupboard with hairdryer |
| Kitchen: | Very large kitchen with bar & dining area. Table for up to 6 people. Cooker & hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave combination oven, fridge, freezer Ample cupboard space & cookware. Cutlery, glasses & china for 6. Kitchen scales, slow cooker |
| Living Rooms: | Light and spacious living room with woodburner stove and French windows to the terrace. Lounge area with leather sofas, occasional tables and extra seating. English TV and DVD player. Selection of CDs, DVDs, books and games. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels, bedlinen and tea towels are provided sufficient for your visit, with all cleaning materials. The house is cleaned after your stay, and a washing line, iron and ironing board are provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is all on one level with a terrace at the back, and steps down to the garden. The grounds extend to almost 2 acres, but are not enclosed. Pets are only accepted in the house with the consent of the owner. Smokers are kindly requested not to do so indoors please.
Accessibility
Accessibility is reasonable but in the opinion of the owner is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Outside
Garden furniture, including loungers, barbecue. Two terraces, the front being ideal for coffee and croissants over a lazy breakfast in the morning sun. The rear terrace is excellent for dining in the evening, or simply enjoying a stunning sunset. Steps leading to large grassed area surrounded by trees.
Coast/Beach
Lake Coucou is 10 mins away below Hautefort, and 30 minutes away is the Lac des Causses offering water activities. The Vezere runs through nearby Terrasson and canoes can be hired in summer. There are many lakes and river banks throughout the Dordogne. There is a municipal swimming pool at Terrasson, 10 minutes away, and at Objat the pool is very popular in the low season as it is heated.
The Atlantic coast is 2 - 3 hours drive, but worth it for the endless beaches and big waves.
Travel
Airports: Limoges is 1 hour; Bergerac 1 and a half hours; Bordeaux 2 hours. Brive is 30 minutes away and has a limited service from City of London airport.
Channel ports are 6 to 7 hours away according to satellite navigation but allow longer for refuelling of vehicles and occupants!
Train from Paris in 4 hours. If you are not travelling by ferry a hire car will be required.
Distances
Villac village is 1 km and has a good baker. Badefols-d'Ans is 6km and has a baker, general stores and 2 restaurants. Terrasson is 10km and has plenty of shops, supermarkets and an excellent market on Thursdays. Hautefort is 12km, and has several restaurants, shops and English butcher. Montignac is another lovely town with a good range of shops and restaurants, at 22km. Sarlat la Caneda is 45km and not to be missed for it's beautiful old buildings, winding alleys and charming restaurants.
Further details
The history of the Dordogne dates back to pre-historic times and there is plenty to discover, like the famous cave paintings at Lascaux, near Montignac, the troglodytic dwellings at nearby La Roque St Christophe, and the many medieval towns and villages with magnificent chateaux, religious buildings and fortications.
The countryside is famously beautiful with it's rolling hills and wooded valleys, vineyards and nut groves. The rivers of the Dordogne and Vezere provide for all kinds of interests, from walking to canoeing, observing wildlife or simply taking in the scenery along their banks from the decks of a Gabare. There is plenty of walking and cycling to be be enjoyed, and there is also a scenic railway at Martell, just south of Brive. A hot air balloon trip over the Dordogne will provide a different perspective, but if you're not that brave take a trip to Domme and gaze down over the river from the dizzy heights of this rocky outcrop. Even below the landscape there are some marvels to be seen, such as the Gouffre de Padirac and other underground chambers.
There is a market somewhere almost every day, and during the summer there are Vide-Greniers most weekends, which are a mixture of village fete and car boot sale, and provide marvellous opportunities for people-watching.
There are also the gastronomic delights of the region: wine and cheese, mushrooms and truffles, foie gras, walnuts and chestnuts, and all kinds of artisan conserves.
Ask when booking for some tips for your particular interests, or discover your own Dordogne
Booking notes
Bookings by email. 50% deposit payable with reservation, balance due 8 weeks before holiday starts.
Les Taupinieres is available from Easter to end October. It may be possible to rent it for longer periods during the winter months. Please contact the owners for further details.
Owner profile
Ralph and Helen Higgs
About the owner
We are inveterate explorers and we've travelled all over France and Spain, on whirlwind fortnight long tours during our annual leave.
Our holidays are generally spent in a small camper that we converted ourselves. This has allowed us to visit all kinds of places that just don't make it into holiday brochures. It also means we get to know the locals better.
The more we got to know France the more we wanted to be there, and it had to be somewhere green and rural. It took us 2 years to find the right house in the right place.
We're pleased to be able to share it with our visitors and hope you enjoy your time there as much as we do.
Year purchased: 2010
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have had Les Taupinières since September 2010 and it is the beginning of our dream for the future. It will definitely be our retirement home but if there's a way to get there sooner we will take it.
We love the peace and seclusion of the location; the grandstand view of every sunset and the clear starry skies unspoiled by light pollution. We also love the light and the space in the house.
We think it has the best of both worlds - deep in the country but in easy reach of Terrasson and Brive, and all the major airports and motorways.
It is also easy to get into the heart of the Dordogne and explore all the things the area is famous for: Beautiful scenery, history dating back to the dawn of modern man; lovely houses, towns and villages and fabulous food.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR10779
Contact Name:
Ralph and Helen Higgs
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07733404329
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