Holiday Homes with Pool in Tranquil Surroundings.
Close to all Attractions, Stroll to Village with Amenities
1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Gites (Sleep 2 - 23)
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A traditional stone farm renovated to the highest standards to provide accommodation in individually-styled gites. Each has its own charming features and all have exposed sandstone walls and old oak beams. All are fully equipped and comfortably furnished. The beds are good quality and all have side lamps. Each gite has its own patio or terrace with furniture and bbq. All gites share the 12x6m pool and bar. Large bbqs are available for guest use by the bar. There is a large carpark for safe off-road parking. The quaint medieval village centre is 300m. It has an award-winning boulangerie, small grocery, 2 restaurants, bar, church, public tennis courts and post office. Supermarkets, fuel, selection of bars and restaurants are a five minute drive to both Les Eyzies and St. Cyprien. Sarlat is 15 minutes drive -close enough to visit easily - far enough to avoid the traffic. Most of the major attractions of the Dordogne are within a 20 minute drive.
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| Rental periods | Tilleul | Orchard View | Eucalyptus |
| 03 April - 21 May 2009 | 700 euros | 580 euros | 425 euros |
| 22 May - 25 June 2009 | 795 euros | 680 euros | 530 euros |
| 26 June - 23 July 2009 | 970 euros | 770 euros | 580 euros |
| 24 July - 27 August 2009 | 1255 euros | 975 euros | 645 euros |
| 28 August - 3 September 2009 | 795 euros | 680 euros | 530 euros |
| 4 September - 15 October 2009 | 700 euros | 580 euros | 425 euros |
| 16 October - 18 December 2009 | 600 euros + heat supp | n/a | n/a |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros. Linen and towels included in price (Pool towels not provided). Prices for long winter lets by arrangement with owners. A heating supplement will be charged for all winter bookings. Discount given on bookings of more than two weeks. A 150€ damage deposit is required at the start of the holiday.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. During the high season we can only book Sat-Sat. However outside of this period we can be more flexible. 3 day minimum lets available outside the high season. Please ask for details and prices. Checkin 5-7pm. Checkout 8-10am.
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Eucalyptus (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3)
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| The open-plan ground floor has exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling The kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped and there is a dining table and chairs. The sitting area includes a sofa bed and two comfy arm chairs. A pretty and charming holiday home with character. Upstairs the double bedroom has a vanity unit & ensuite shower/ wc. (We also have a ground floor 1 bed apartment for 2 people: see 'Accessability'). | |
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Tilleul (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)
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| Light and airy house suitable for groups up to 8. Especially good for 2 families. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen and living room with all mod cons and comfortable furnishings. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher. The first floor contains 2 double bedrooms sharing a separate bathroom with bath, shower, wc and washbasin. The second floor is furnished with 4 single beds and has an ensuite with shower, wc and washbasin. This room is kid-proof with a stairgate and window locks. | |
Notes on accommodation
A washing machine is available for use by guests. Airers are provided for drying.
A cot and highchair are available for toddlers and babies.
Accessibility
Our 1-bed property has been renovated to cater for persons with mobility restrictions. It is all at ground level, with double doors into living area and bedroom. The bathroom has an extra wide door and wheel-in wide shower.
Outside
Every gite has its own terrace or balcony with furniture and bbq. The pool is 12x6m and has just been convertd to a salt system which is kinder on the skin and ensures that you no longer smell of chlorine! It is surrounded by a pierra stone terrace (never hot on the feet!) and landscaped with a mediterranean garden. The pool bar makes an excellent retreat from the sun for a cool drink and a great place to socialise with the other guests. In September, you can help yourself to the abundance of apples in the orchard.
Coast/Beach
12K to river beach on the Dordogne (there are a number of 'beaches' along the Dordogne within easy reach of the property
Travel
Use of a car is essential. Cars can be hired from any of the airports. The closest airports are Bergerac (1 hour), Bordeaux (2 hours), Toulouse (2.5 hours), Limoges (2 hours). We are approximately 8 hours drive from Calais and 6 hours from Paris.
Distances
The quaint medieval village centre of Meyrals is a 2 minute stroll. The towns of Les Eyzies and St. Cyprien are a 10 minute drive. Sarlat is a 15-20 minute drive and the cities of Perigueux and Bergerac are just under 1 hours drive.
Further details
Les Eyzies (in the Vezere valley) is the European Capital of Pre-history and is 10 minutes away. It abounds with 17,000 years-old cave art and other notable periods in history. Cro-Magnon man was discovered here. The Dordogne valley 10 minutes south has many reminders of the historical relationship with the English such as the dramatic 'Beynac castle' whcih was taken by Richard the Lionheart! On the opposite side of the river is Castelnaud whilst a short distance away is the pretty bastide town of Domme: all can be visited easily from 'Le Jardin des Amis'. One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of these sites is to view them from the river: either by canoe for or more sedately from a 'gabare' (traditional flat-bottomed boats which give trips along the river).
The gourmet delights of foie gras, duck confit and truffles, to name but a few, are standard fare in the local restaurants at wonderfully low prices, not to mention the local Bordeaux and Bergerac wines.
Booking notes
25% deposit required to secure booking. Deposit is non-refundable. Balance becomes due 6 weeks before arrival date. Balance is also non-refundable within the 6 week period unless we are able to re-fill the time slot. We accept credit cards.
A damage deposit of 150e is required in case of breakage or if excess cleaning is required on departure. This can be paid either by cash on arrival or by holding of credit card details. If paid by cash this will be returned on departure assuming all is well.
Guest comments
"The location is wonderful and I haven't stopped telling everyone about it yet. Less than 10 minutes away from 3 very interesting and attractive villages; less than 20 minutes away from Sarlat, an excellent historical town with the second biggest market in France; and less than 15 minutes away from significant tourist attractions such as caves, chateaux" (Bob & Margie, Canada)
"Forty minutes from Brive and nestled quietly between St Cyprien, Sarlat and Les Eyzies lies the beautiful village of Meyrals and the wonderful Jardin des Amis. We took care to pick a rural setting with a pool and nearby restaraunt and were really pleased with our accomodation. So with the basics out of the way we booted up the sat nav to scope out all the tourist attractions recommended to us by a friend and it was then that we really appreciated the beauty of Meyrals. Out of 10 or so locations, only 2 were more than 20km from our base which meant no painfully early departures" (Glenn/Sara, Wales)
Owner profile
Us with our entry to the 'epouventail' festival!
About the owner
We are the live-in owner/managers of Le Jardin des Amis. Having made a 'spur of the moment' decision to move to France after our first visit to the beautiful 'Perigord Noir' area of the Dordogne, we arrived here in Meyrals 3 months later! In England, I (Sue) was a teacher whilst Jon was a Chartered Surveyor, but with 4 grown up children, we were feeling in need of a change of lifestyle before we were too old to appreciate it! We love the fact that Meyrals is a quiet & peaceful village but big enough to have a boulangerie, bar, restaurants etc. which we can walk to and leave the car behind.There are a wonderful array of flowers and fungi which grow wild here, including many variety of orchids to be discovered when out walking, and of course there is always another castle or cave to visit.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought a property in the village of Meyrals because it felt like stepping back in time: some of the buildings are medieval, all are old, and the way of life is still a slower version of our previous life in the English countryside. Despite the tranquility of the village, it still has the convenience of a bar, 2 restaurants, boulangerie, post office and a tiny weekly market! The area abounds with pretty villages and amazing sites: huge limestone cliffs - home to innumerable caves; imposing castles, beautiful chateaux, and the natural beauty of the Vezere and Dordogne rivers - most of which can be reached in just 15 minutes or so.
Unique benefits of the property
Visitors to le Jardin des Amis can take a morning stroll into the village for their freshly baked bread or croissants for a breakfast in the sun on their private patio area. Next take a visit to Les Eyzie and the famous Font de Gaume caves (10 minutes away), hire a canoe for a day on the Dordogne (15 minutes away), or meander through the beautiful medieval streets of Sarlat, shopping at the vast market (20 minutes drive).
After a busy day sightseeing, return for a relaxing swim in our lovely 'salt system' pool, wander in our orchard, meadow and woods, join a table tennis or badminton tournament or just socialise with a drink at our pool bar.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1729
Jonathan Long
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)5 53 59 34 72
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7858 944823
Owners Website: Click here
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