4 bedroom villa in St Vivien, Dordogne, Aquitaine
Luxury Modern Villa with Private Pool (Not Overlooked) in a Peaceful Location
Convenient for Restaurants and Shops
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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We are situated on the edge of a quiet, peaceful village surrounded by vineyards and wooded countryside - ideal for the walker, birdwatcher and naturalist. The villa is detached and not overlooked; a French-style property having no internal stairs or steps (so making it ideally suited to parties having a member in a wheelchair).
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| April - June | £950 |
| July/August | £1450 |
| September - October | £950 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Other dates and long lets - by arrangement. Contact owners for further information.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, the property to be vacated by 10am to permit cleaning ready for new arrivals from 4pm.
Out of season (early Spring and late Autumn) other more flexible arrangements could be agreed.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, king sized bed - space for cot. Bedroom 2, double bed - space for cot. Bedroom 3, twin beds. Bedroom 4, double bed - space for cot. All bedrooms have dressing table, ceiling fan, mosi net, fitted wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite to bedroom 1, large open shower (wheelchair friendly), double vanitry unit and toilet. En suite to bedroom 2, shower unit, basin and toilet. Bathroom, full size bath, separate corner shower unit, basin and toilet. Expelairs + shaver points. |
| Kitchen: | Modern fitted kitchen having large work surfaces with comprehensive range of equipment/utensils. Larder fridge for day-to-day produce, 2 electric ovens for grilling/cooking and plate-warming, 4 burner gas hob, dishwasher and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Equipped with "drinks" fridge/freezer, washing machine and an additional spinner, ironing board and iron. There is also a sink with draining-board. A stable door leads from the utility room onto a covered paved area. |
| Living Rooms: | The comfortable lounge, overlooking the pool through French windows, has 2 and 3 seater settees, armchair, pouffee and additional chairs. TV, VCR, DVD player, radio and CD player plus a selection of books, games and tapes are provided. |
| Other: | The dining area is off the lounge and is equipped with table and chairs to comfortably seat 8, long buffet adjacent to table houses crockery, cuttlery etc whilst additional sideboard contains glassware. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels (personal and pool) and bed linen are provided, this includes extra bed linen and towels for stays longer than 1 week. Additional cleaning services by arrangement. |
Notes on accommodation
For the cooler months, instant electric heat panels in all rooms, offer comfortable temperatures in a very short time. The villa being of modern construction is insulated to a high specification, which means that it benefits from remaining cool (providing, of course, that the doors remain closed).
The property is suitable for children - having no stairs and a fully enclosed courtyard/pool area.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The villa was designed with the wheelchair user in mind, having no internal steps or stairs - wide corridors, double doors to master bedroom and en suite.
The open-plan design allows for easy movement and access within the villa.
A comment from a 2006 guest
...thanks for providing the best property we have stayed in, in France. It was ideal for my wheelchair-bound husband...
Outside
The enclosed courtyard and swimming pool area is situated at the rear of the villa and is a hard landscaped area offering total privacy.
Guests have exclusive use of the swimming pool (7m x 4m). The pool and sun lounging area is equipped with pool alarm in compliance with current French safety regulations.
Pool-side towels and inflatable lounger cushions are provided together with parasols, pool toys and floating cushions.
A gas barbecue is available for the al fresco chefs!
There are tables and seating for 8 or more people under a canopy providing all day shade.
Coast/Beach
A leisure lake with man-made beach, waterslide, restaurants and bars offers a pleasant change, also on the site are tennis courts, fitness course and stables providing the opportunity for horse riding.
Travel
Bordeaux (Merignac) International Airport is approx 1 hour 15 mins away, whilst Bergerac, serviced by some of the low cost operators, is about 45 mins away.
If you are flying, we would strongly recommend the collection of a hire car at the airport.
Approximate times to channel ports:
Le Havre - 6.5 hours.
St. Malo - 5.5 hours.
Caen - 6 hours.
Calais - 12 hours.
Distances
We are roughly equidistant from three larger towns, St Foy-la-Grande, Castillion-la-Battaille and Montpon-Menesterol (all about 11 km away) offering banks, restaurants, shops and markets.
St Emillion is 35 mins away - well worth a visit!
Further details
St. Foy-Le-Grande:
This is a fortified French Bastide town on the Dordogne river. The Saturday market and small shops, ideal for browsing.
A superb firework display over the river marks 14 July.
Castillon-La-Bataille:
This is a typical French commercial market town and a fortified English Bastide along the same river. July/August are the months to catch the re-enactment of the final battle of 1493 between the English and French (a spectacle not to be missed, approximately 15 minutes by car).
Bergerac:
Wine lovers flock to this legendary hometown of Cyrano de Bergerac where you will find not only the best wines but also fine examples of medieval architecture. The area includes the 'Maison du Vin'; the centre of this famous wine producing region; also notable home to Pate de Fois Gras and truffles. A spectacular selection of regional produce, fine shops and gourmet restaurants (approximately 30 minutes by car).
Bordeaux
You should not leave the area without seeing the principal city of southwest France. Comparable to Paris in amenities and sightseeing, Bordeaux offers major shopping facilities, theatres, art galleries and museums, without the size and chaos of the capital.
St. Emilion:
Another fine example of English Bastide with its monolithic church situated on the face of an escarpment overlooking the Dordogne valley. This is a town not to be missed - a great chance to search for wines and to tour local chateaux which offer samples of their produce.
Exploring further afield can take you as far south as the Pyrenees mountains separating France and Spain. Within 3-4 hours you can drive to the coastal resorts of Biarritz, San Jean de Luz and the mountain town of San Sebastian in Spain. Don't miss other great attractions such as the town of Cognac, the most famous oysters of Arcachon and the healing city of Lourdes.
Booking notes
Once you have made the decision to spend your holiday at Les Vignes, we will send you conditions of booking and a booking form (by email or post). To secure your holiday accommodation, a 20% deposit is required. The final balance and payment of security deposit being due 8 weeks prior to your arrival (security deposit, in most cases, is refunded the week following your departure).
Guest comments
Thank you for a super holiday. We can't believe how lucky we've been to stay in such a lovely home, with such generous hosts. You did everything you could to make the holiday a very special one (Caroline, John and friends - Oldham).
...if we'd realised how well equipped Les Vignes is - we would flown rather than driven! Glenda, Trevor and friends - Essex.
We had a superb time, thank you. Your house was like a home from home and we are glad we choose your property. David, Tracey and family - Paisley.
House swap
House swap considered. For details, please contact the owner.
For booking and further information
Marlene Butterfield
Tel: (France) +33 (0)5 53 73 04 34
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