Holiday House in Monsegur, Aquitaine, France
Luxury Self Catering Character Holiday Rental
In Countryside with Large Garden, on the Edge of Village. Perfect for Couples or Families
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Available all year, La Maison Pierre is the perfect holiday home; cool in summer, yet warm in winter, with a wood-burning stove and central heating. Bright and airy, built using mellow local stone, it is finished and equipped to the highest standard. The spacious lounge has a vaulted ceiling and double French doors leading onto the terraces and garden. British TV, DVD, VHS, CD stereo system, ADSL wireless internet access are all provided, including free land line phone calls to EU countries and North America. The dining kitchen, with stunning views is a cook's dream. It even has a huge squashy sofa for you to relax on. French doors lead onto the terrace with barbecue and garden furniture. The house is on the edge of a "bastide" town, yet set in beautiful countryside. Within minutes, you have a choice of bars, restaurants and plenty of shops, including an excellent supermarket.
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| Rental periods | |
| 27 September - 20 December 2008 | £450 |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £550 |
| 3 January - 4 April 2009 | £450 |
| 4 April - 30 May 2009 | £500 |
| 30 May - 27 June 2009 | £600 |
| 27 June - 1 August 2009 | £800 |
| 1 - 29 August 2009 | £1000 |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | £600 |
| 26 September - 19 December 2009 | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Prices include heating and logs. The price for the Christmas and New Year period includes a very special welcome hamper with quality local wines for your festive celebration.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, with arrival after 3.00pm and departure by 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size bed is large and bright with French doors to terrace and has en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has twin beds and enjoys views over valley. Bedroom 3 has a king size bed. Bedroom 4 has double bed and French doors to terrace. |
| Bathrooms: | Large en-suite to bedroom 1 with bath, hand shower, separate shower, luxury vanity unit and WC. Family bathroom is large with bath, hand shower, separate shower, vanity unit and WC. Both have windows to outside. Separate cloaks with WC and basin. |
| Kitchen: | The large luxury dining kitchen has French doors to terraces. Fully integrated with quality equipment. Halogen hob, extractor, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Quality crockery, cutlery and utensils. Even British tea and coffee. |
| Utility Room: | The washing machine is in the utility area of the garage, ensuring no noise in the kitchen. |
| Living Rooms: | The 40 sq.m lounge has vaulted ceiling and two sets of French doors to the large covered terrace. Heated in winter by a huge wood-burning stove, the room is full of home comforts - films, music, books and magazines. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are provided and the house is thoroughly prepared for your arrival. |
Notes on accommodation
British adaptors in many electrical sockets.
La Maison Pierre is not suitable for children under 5 years old.
The house is non-smoking except on outside terraces.
Sorry, for the comfort of all guests, we do not allow pets.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The house is all on one level and suitable for wheelchair users, the elderly and infirm. The road into Monsegur is a level and comfortable walk.
Outside
The lawned garden extends to almost one acre. The large terraces, edged with lavender, extend the full length of the house and provide an excellent area to enjoy the sunsets over Monsegur. The 18 sq.m. covered terrace has large tables and chairs to seat 8 people for al fresco dinners, together with a barbecue. The house has a private driveway with parking for up to 4 cars. Monsegur has an excellent, very large outdoor pool and next to this are 6 all weather, floodlit tennis courts.
Coast/Beach
The magnificent Atlantic coast with miles of sandy beaches is around 1hr 30 mins easy drive away. The highest sand dune in Europe is here at Pyla, together with the beautiful Basin d'Arcachon. Visit Biscarosse or Lacanau, where the world surfing championships are held.
Golf
There is excellent golf at Chateau des Vigiers, around 20 mins drive away. Other courses nearby include Marmande and Langon.
Special interest holidays
Wine tasting visits to local chateaux. We can organise wine tours to a number of the excellent local chateaux around Monsegur and beyond.
Travel
Bordeaux Airport is 1 hours drive and Bergerac 45 minutes. To enjoy this wonderful part of South West France, we would strongly recommend you hire a car.
Distances
Monsegur's central square is 1 min. drive away. Duras is 5 min. St. Emilion and Bergerac are both 45 min. Bordeaux is only 1 hour. Monpazier and Belves in the Dordogne are around a 1 hour drive and Sarlat a further 30 min.
Further details
In the centre of Monsegur there is a choice of restaurants, cafe/bars, chocolaterie, banks, post office, boulangeries and a selection of other local shops. Les Colonnes restaurant has a Jazz night on Tuesdays. Most of the bars and restaurants are set around the arcaded central square with its 19th century market hall. The weekly market is on Friday mornings. The local supermarket offers an excellent range and should be able to provide for all your needs. It is 3 or 4 mins. walk from the house. For the energetic, Monsegur has open air swimming pools (available during summer only) and tennis courts. The local countryside, often likened to Tuscany, is literally covered in vines, with hundreds of wine chateaux within minutes of the house.
Booking notes
To book, please either telephone or email your requirements. We will send a booking confirmation for you to complete and sign and return with a 25% non-refundable deposit. The balance, (with a refundable £300 security deposit), is payable 8 weeks prior to your holiday start date. Payment can be by cheque (UK banks only), or bank transfer.
Guest comments
We had a wonderful holiday in your fantastic home, we opened the door and WOW! - what a first impression.
The house is truly amazing and the welcome hamper was very much appreciated.
We were able to revisit places in the Dordogne (Sarlat, Bergerac) and St. Emilion, as well as the lovely Monsegur area.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to "Live the Dream".
Mr and Mrs Murfin, Durham.
Fabulous and very luxurious spacious villa, just the treat we were looking for. We cannot recommend your property highly enough.
Mr and Mrs Allen. Warwickshire.
Stunning house, full of extra special touches and loads of luxury. Didn't want to go home!
Mr & Mrs Barlow. Solihull.
Wish we had found you sooner! We wouldn't have visited Tuscany for the last 5 years if we had known about La Maison Pierre and Monsegur.
Mr and Mrs Jennings. Cheshire
For booking and further information
Eric and Lyn Niven
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1386 898 088 (Bus)
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1926 624 494 (Home)
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