Beautifully Restored Ancient Perigordian Farmhouse
A Perfect Place to Relax and Recharge your Batteries
Sleeps 4/5 (2 Bedrooms)
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‘La Gilardie’ forms part of the owners old Perigordian farmhouse, renovated to a very high standard. It is set in a very quiet hamlet, about 3 km from St. Aulaye. We are surrounded by fields, woods and numerous lakes, ideal for walking, or exploring the many medieval villages in this area. The nearest large town is the market town of Ribérac, about 22 km away. Saint Aulaye with its 13th century bastide has all the amenities to make your holiday successful: bank, post office, small supermarket, restaurants, river beach, doctors and of course several bars.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 November 2011 - 28 April 2012 | £290 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £370 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £470 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £370 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 April 2013 | £290 | 7 |
Changeover day
Usual changeover day is Saturday, during off-season this can be changed by mutual agreement.
Please do not arrive before 4 o'clock and please leave by 10 O'clock, unless otherwise agreed beforehand.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | One bedroom has a king-sized bed, the other has 2 single beds and a comfortable put-you-up for a possible 5th person. |
| Bathrooms: | The large bathroom has a shower, WC, handbasin and washing machine, and is situated between the 2 bedrooms. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has a gas cooker with hood, a fridge with a small freezer, a microwave oven, toaster, coffee machine and electric kettle. The kitchen is fully equipped, compact and easy to work in. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room is large with exposed beams, very comfortably furnished with 3 piece suite, coffee table, dining table with 6 chairs. There is a TV (French, English Sky Satellite), DVD, radio/CD Hi-Fi (good CD and DVD collection). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All kitchen / bed linen and all towels are included in the price. There is no cleaning service. Beach towels are not provided. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating room fans cot barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The cottage has gas central heating for winter lets, is suitable for children of all ages and wheelchair friendly, but not equipped for any special needs. There are no steps, the windows are low and the entrance door is wide.
Accessibility
The cottage is wheelchair friendly, because everything is on ground level with no steps or stairs, but is not equipped for special needs.
Outside
The cottage has a private terrace with furniture and BBQ and an electrically operated sunroof. Apart from a small private garden there is also the large garden (just under 1 acre), shared with the owners, where there is plenty of shade for an afternoon's siesta or for children to kick a ball around.
Coast/Beach
Saint Aulaye has a river beach (the Dronne runs through the village) with tennis courts and play areas. Nearby (14 km) is the 'Grand Lac de Jemaye', a beautiful swimming lake with a beach and snack bars and tall pines to provide shade.
Golf
9 hole golf course (Longeveau Manor), 30 minutes by car
18 hole golf course (Cameyrac), 45 minutes by car
Special interest holidays
There is a fishing lake (martinslakes.com) at 30 minutes by car (to be reserved in advance)
Travel
A car, own or hired, is essential.
The nearest airports are Bergerac (50 km) and Bordeaux (75 km)
Distances
The market towns of Périgueux and Angoulême are about 1 hour's drive away, Chalais and Ribérac will take 20 - 25 minutes by car.
Further details
About 8 km from Saint Aulaye is Aubeterre, one of the most beautiful villages in France, with the largest monolithique church in Europe, well worth a visit.
About 3/4 hour's drive will get you to the vast vinyards of the Bordeaux region, with St. Emilion as a very good place to do some wine tasting.
Bicycles and kayaks can be hired in or around St. Aulaye. And there is a pony club for those who like riding just outside of Saint Aulaye
Booking notes
A deposit cheque of 25% of the rental is required when making the reservation by email or telephone. The balance is due 4 weeks before the start of the holiday. Cheques in £ stering or euros are accepted.
Guest comments
I do not ask for testimonials, but I have had very satisfied and happy guests during the years, and several have come back for return visits.
Owner profile
About the owner
Cliff and I were not ready for retirement, we needed one more adventure before time forced us to slow down. What better than to start a new life in a foreign country, get to know new people and customs and get more sunshine into the bargain! We love this country and its people, who welcomed us with open arms and helped us to realize our dream. After living most of our time in London, this is (still!) paradise!
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We came to the Dordogne in 1988 and fell in love with the beautiful 'Forêt de la Double', an ancient forest, once the haunt of thieves and cattle rustlers. We found our house ,(really a series of barns) and knew that it was meant for us. We converted all the barns into the house it is now, one part for our visitors and the other part for us. The countryside, with its lakes, woods, fields and picturesque villages, is beautiful and quiet, a perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries.
Unique benefits of the property
La Gilardie is a one-story building, spacious and bright. There are no stairs or steps, everything is on the ground floor. Essential shops are a 5-minute drive away, but you could think that the few inhabitants of our little hamlet are the only people in the world.
Cliff and I are there, to help you, as much or as little as you want, to make the best of your visit to this lovely corner of France.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1422
Marlis Ayling
Tel: (France) 00 33 (0)5 53 90 89 22
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