17th Century Stone Built Watermill with 2 Cottages and Pool in 13 Acres
Spanning the River Dordeze, Just Outside the Pretty Hilltop Town of Duras
Two x 3 Bedroom Cottages
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The cottages are set on the banks of a fishing stream in their own 3-acre tree lined meadow. A few steps from the cottages is the 10 x 5m swimming pool which has an open aspect and sun terraces of its own. Sun loungers and umbrellas , the area enjoys sun throughout the day. It also has a pool side shower and underwater lighting.Both gites have English and French satelite TV and free WiFi access. A separate gym is also available to guests.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 May 2012 - 8 June 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 3 November 2013 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 4 November 2012 - 4 May 2013 | £400 | - |
Le Pre' (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 May 2012 - 8 June 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 4 November 2012 - 4 May 2013 | £400 | - |
Notes on prices
All prices are per gite per week in pounds.
A deposit of 10% is required with the final payment due 8 weeks prior to start of holiday. A refundable damage deposit of £150 per gite is also required.
Changeover day
Changeover days are on Saturday with 10:00 departure and 16:00 arrival.
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Le Pre' (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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| The salon is comfortably furnished with a flat screen satelite TV and MP3/iPod and WiFi access. It also overlooks the tree lined river. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, dishwasher, gas/elec cooker/oven and a full sized fridge/freezer. A dining table seats 6. French windows from the kitchen open onto the south facing terrace with patio furniture, swing hammock, barbecue and outside lighting. The master bedroom has old exposed beams and a double bed, 2 twin bedrooms overlook the pool. A modern bathroom with shower and WC. A 2nd downstairs shower room with WC and a utility area with washing machine. | |
Notes on accommodation
Fans/heaters are available appropriate to the season.
Bicycles for hire for wide age range.
Coast/Beach
The beautiful Atlantic beach resort of Arcachon is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes driving time by Autoroute.
Golf
6 golf courses including the internationally renowned Chateau Vigiers are within easy reach by car.
Travel
Bordeaux Airport 1 hour 20 minutes.
Bergerac Airport 45 minutes.
Distances
The nearest town is Duras, which is 5 minutes by car.
Further details
The Bastide towns of the south west including Eymet, Issigeac, Monsegur and Duras are within easy reach by car.
Fishing and canoeing on the Dropt, Garonne and Dordogne rivers.
The vinyards of Bordeaux (including St. Emillion), Cotes de Duras, Bergerac and Buzet with wine and local produce tasting are within easy striking distance by car.
Booking notes
A booking form must be completed and submitted with 10% of the holiday costs as a deposit. The final balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday.
Owner profile
Our wedding day in 2006
About the owner
Prior to our move to France in 2007, my wife Carole was a manager in the NHS, based in Manchester. Now she 'manages' our 2 gites and loves the career change !
I continue to work from home as a business manager in emerging markets, travelling when required to countries as diverse as Russia, Israel, America and S. Africa. France however is very definitely our home. We have 2 daughters, from my previous marriage, who visit from the UK when they can. The rest of our family consists of a chicken (Shirley Valentine), 3 cats and 2 ducks (Greta & Garbo). Carole would like to add a donkey and a goat to the list - but I have to draw the line somewhere.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We loved the idea of a waterside property, with lots of open space. The Moulin provides this and more. We have a huge variety of bird life from tiny wrens & blue tits to colourful kingfishers, hoopoe's and majestic herons. Sparrow hawks and kites regularly nest in the huge trees surrounding the property. The island (created by the river and divertoire) seems to have its own micro climate and, sitting by the pool with a chilled glass of local wine, its hard to believe you are only 5" from the village withs its shops, bank, restaurants and weekly market.
Unique benefits of the property
The converted barn, which now boasts 2 comfortable gites, really gives the impression of being 'away from it all'. The position of the property gives a holiday maker a plethora of choices of what to do with their day:
Easy access to the coast at Arcachon (via the motorway in Marmande), wine tasting in the atmospheric town of St Emilion, canoeing on the Dropt, shopping till you 'dropt' in Bordeaux, or closer to home in picturesque Bergerac. Children are welcomed in all of the restaurants, with village street parties throughout summer aimed to entertain. If the choice proves too much, you can always sit on the patio, hide your watch and tell the time by the morning bird song and evening frogs chorus - C'est la vie!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2339
(FRANCE) +33 553207895
Owners Website: Click here
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