Gites in the Dordogne, France. Direct from private owners.
Converted Farmhouse with Private Pool
Rural Location, Shops and Restaurants Nearby
Sleeps 8 (3 Bedrooms)
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Situated in the rural hamlet of Valay, yet convenient for shopping and restaurants, your gite awaits. The house is 200 years old but has been sympathetically modernised, retaining its original beams. The sunny terrace surrounding the 12m x 6m pool (protected by a safety fence) is an ideal spot for relaxing, while local attractions include vineyards -taste & buy, markets, old towns and castles, fields of sunflowers and piney woodlands, a steam train and many summer music events. The helpful owner lives next door and can advise sightseeing itineraries, taking in local beauty spots.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| Week starting 7 June 2008 | £475 (was £550) |
| Weeks starting 14 and 21 June 2008 | £525 (were £620) |
| Weeks starting 28 June and 5 July 2008 | £620 (were £890) |
| Week starting 24 August 2008 | £700 (was £920) |
| Weeks starting 30 Aug & 6 Sept 2008 | £525 (were £620) |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Winter lettings (3 months minimum) available from mid-September to mid-April each year. Please enquire for prices/availability.
Changeover day
Saturday change-overs; arrivals normally from 5.00pm, check-out 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed & en-suite shower/wc. Bedroom 2 with double and single bed. Bedroom 3 with 3 single beds. Double sofa bed, which can be curtained off, also available on landing. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: en-suite to bedroom 1 with shower, washbasin & wc. Also separate bathroom/utility with shower over bath, washbasin, dishwasher. Separate wc. 1st floor: shower room with shower, washbasin, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker with 3 gas/1 electric hob, Electric oven, Large fridge/freezer, double sink, washing machine, microwave, toaster, electric kettle. |
| Utility Room: | Dishwasher, ironing board & iron. Clothes-drying rack. (also clothes-line in garden). |
| Living Rooms: | Ground floor: living room with tiled floor and rugs; 2 sofas, armchair, dining table (seats up to 8); fully stocked bookcases; music centre to play CDs or tapes. |
| Other: | 1st floor: sitting area with sofa (converts to double futon bed if required), cane armchairs and table. Wardrobe. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels are provided, and are changed weekly. Please bring your own pool towels. The house is cleaned before your arrival, and we ask you to leave it in a reasonable state on departure. A cleaning service may be available by negotiation. |
Notes on accommodation
We ask you to please abide by our No Smoking policy indoors.
The staircase has a handrail and features open treads - care may be needed with young toddlers.
For winter lets gas c/heating is available.
Wood burning fireplace in living room.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
En suite bedroom, sitting/dining room and kitchen all have flat easy access on the ground floor, although the bathrooms are not adapted for wheelchairs. Pool, terrace and gardens on flat area.
Outside
There is a large pool terrace, for your personal use, with loungers and umbrellas; the pool is protected by an approved fence as required by French law (not shown in photo). Adjacent is a barbecue and shaded dining table/chairs. Large lawn with fruit trees and room for badminton. Barn with ping-pong table. Off-road parking in the shared courtyard.
Coast/Beach
Lake Jemoie is 25 minutes drive; sandy shores with lifeguards in high season, restaurants and entertainments set in pretty woodlands.
Canoe hire on R. Isle (6 minutes drive) or on the R. Dronne at Renarmon (40 minutes drive) or Brantome (55 minutes drive). Surfing beaches (sand dunes) near Arcachon about 2.5 hours drive
Golf
18 hole public course at Perigueux (approximately 30 minutes drive). Chateau de Vigiers golf club, 18 holes, accepts visitors, (approximately 1 hours drive).
Travel
Bergerac airport 35 minutes. Bordeaux airport 1 hour 20 minutes. St Malo about 7/8 hrs (almost all m/way or d/carriageway). Caen about 9 hours. Other ferries - please enquire. By rail:- TGV to Libourne or Bordeaux. Local trains serve Mussidan, 15 mins from house. Other main line to Perigueux. A car is essential locally. Hire at Bergerac*, Libourne, Bordeaux*, Perigueux. (*available at Airport).
Distances
Local shops, excellent restaurants 5 to 10 mins. Bourdeilles castle / Brantome 'Venice of the Dordogne' 40/50 minutes; Issigeac medieval town and market 55/65 minutes; Les Eyzies and caves 70/85 minutes; Riberac market 25 minutes; Aubeterre 50 minutes.
Further details
Bakers/shops/banks/supermarkets at Mussidan or Neuvic; either is 8 minutes drive.
Best weekly market at St Astier (Thursday); 12 minutes drive.
Nearest restaurants are 5 to 10 minutes drive.
Some summer events:-
Weekly jazz & classical concerts (July and August).
1st Sun. monthly - Bergerac antiques market
14th July - Marsac sur l'Isle Big antique/bric-a-brac market
St Astier fireworks, dance
3rd Sun. July - Brantome antiques fair
- Villefrance de L. fete and food/wine festival
4th Sat. July - St Astier village bands festival
4th Sunday - Siorac de Riberac large village boot sale
1st w/e Aug - St Louis boules tournament; boot sale
2nd w/e Aug - Issac/Carsac de Gurson village fetes
3rd w/e Aug - Vallereuil/St Vincent de C. village fetes
4th w/e Aug - Douzillac cycle race, funfair, boot sale, disco, fireworks.
4th w/e August - Epeluche Water Carnival
Routes for places of interest provided in 'house book'.
Booking notes
Late enquiries and bookings by telephone only, please, on our French number after 7th May 2008. A deposit of 25% will secure a booking, and a statement will be issued showing the balance owing and latest payment date - usually 8 weeks before arrival.
If less than 8 weeks, then the full rate is payable at the time of booking. A £200 damage deposit (refundable) is payable with the balance. Full terms and conditions on demand.
Guest comments
"The best equipped house we've stayed at in France in 12 years! A fantastic time was had by us all. Your suggested routes are well worth following"
"Two years running....another fantastic holiday in this beautiful part of France. Wonderful gite; hope to be back soon"
"Lovely house and pool...spotlessly clean and a warm welcome. Another enjoyable stay"
For booking and further information
Giles & Marj Barnabe
Tel/Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)20 7328 1229
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)5 53 81 55 16
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