18th Century Winemakers Cottage with Beautiful Pool, Village Restaurant & Shop only 5 Mins Walk Away
Close to Saint Emilion and the River Dordogne with Six Very Good Restaurants Within 10 Mins Drive
Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom)
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Built for a winemaker some 250 years ago, Olive Tree Cottage retains much of its old character with huge oak beams, fireplace, woodburning stoves and terracotta floors. You will find everything provided to make your holiday carefree and relaxing. Fully equipped kitchen, big floodlit pool and bikes for you to pedal off on mini adventures. Nestling in the Bordeaux wine region between Bergerac and the silver beaches of the Atlantic coast, you will find lots of things to do. Canoeing and fishing on the Dordogne, jet skis, lovely vineyard walks, fabulous shopping in Bordeaux, history and a wealth of wine in picturesque Saint Emilion and great family run restaurants where you can sample the delicious local dishes of duck, steak and fabulous fresh seafood.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £395 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £395 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds and are fully inclusive, so no extra charges for linen or cleaning etc.
Payment can be made either by internet bank transfer or by cheque to our UK address in Gloucester.
Changeover day
changeover day is Saturday, but out of season this can be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite bathroom with shower and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker with fan assisted electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with TV, video, DVD & satellite TV with most UK channels so you won't miss the Olympics, London 2012. You'll also be able to select from our DVD and video library including over 250 films. Also free WIFI connection. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen, bath and hand towels are provided. House is cleaned before and after lets. Fresh linen & towels provided each week if you stay for a fortnight or more. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access room fans barbecue shared pool |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is cool in the hot summer months, a fan is provided in the bedroom and there are plenty of shaded garden areas. In autumn and winter the wood burning stoves and electric radiators will keep you warm and snug. Guests of Olive Tree Cottage and Olive Tree Gite have use of the pool with occasional use by the owners.
Outside
Our 11 x 5m pool has Roman steps for easy access, hardwood sundeck and floodlighting for evening dips. The garden has plenty of sunny spots and also shade under olive, magnolia and oak trees. You'll find ample sunbeds, parasols and barbecues, all provided to make your stay as relaxing and carefree as possible. Pool is shared with 2 guests of Olive Tree Gite.
Coast/Beach
Waterparks with sandy beaches, pedaloes, jet skis, cafes and restaurants are becoming more popular in our area. Our favourite at Lac de Cadie is only 5 mins away by car.
90 mins in the car will get you to the endless silver beaches of the Atlantic coast, the mighty Dune de Pyla, Europe's highest, and the delightful bay of Arcachon.
Golf
We have several golf courses in the region and the nearest and best is the prestigious course at Chateau de Vigiers, a beautiful setting amongst the vineyards.
Special interest holidays
Our background is in wine so we would be delighted to make appointments for you to visit a chateau. Our favourite is Chateau de la Riviere, a true fairytale castle with wondrous cellars that stretch for miles under the chateau and vineyards.
Travel
Bordeaux airport 60 mins, Bergerac airport 35 mins. Saint Malo 449km, Le Havre 558km and Calais 772km.
A car is helpful, but some guests have used our bikes as an alternative.
Car hire available at both airports.
Distances
Village of Flaujagues with shop, restaurant, bar & post office 5 mins walk.
Castillon La Bataille with banks, pharmacy, street market, supermarkets, 10 mins drive. Saint Emilion, 15 mins drive. Bordeaux, 40 mins drive. Bergerac, 30 mins drive. Atlantic beaches, 90 mins by car. Wedding venues at Chateau Rigaud & Chateau Soulac only 5 minutes, Mouliets et Villemartin 5 mins, Juillac 5 mins.
Further details
Flaujagues has shop, bar and restaurant 'Cepe et Sarment' and is only 5 mins walk. Castillon La Bataille, famous for its battle which ended the Hundred Years War in 1453 is 10 mins by car and has a typically French street market, good food shops, banks, pharmacy, doctors, several supermarkets and good restaurants. Saint Emilion is a truly stunning medieval village. You will love its narrow cobbled streets, towers, churches and superb range of wine shops, as well as some great places to eat. Bordeaux has a brilliant new tramway system which makes it a must for shopping, art galleries, museums, great architecture and exciting riverside summer festivals. For a little activity you can use our small fleet of bikes around the quiet country lanes, fish on the River Dordogne, or hire canoes for a gentle paddle downstream. Buzz around Lac de Cadie on jet skis or follow the Pierre Loti vineyard walk.
Booking notes
When you book we will ask you to pay a 25% deposit and complete a booking form. Payment can be made by cheque or internet banking. The balance is due 10 wks before the holiday. You will be sent a holiday info pack which is packed with our recommendations for things to see and do, where to shop and where to seek out the best restaurants.
Guest comments
Thanks for your friendly welcome and the extra gestures of hospitality you have given us.
We have enjoyed the two weeks in your gite enormously. We have had a really relaxing time, the setting is beautiful and the gite really well equipped.
We had a fantastic holiday-thanks so much. Hope to do it again sometime in the future.
Owner profile
Luigi Mustafic
About the owner
My wife Gail and I had idyllic holidays here as our children grew up, canoeing and fishing on the River Dordogne, spending lazy days on the beaches at Arcachon and basking in the warm summer evenings as tasty beef steaks grilled on the barbecue. We get a real thrill helping our guests get the best from their stay here in our corner of La Belle France. Whether it be arranging a visit to Chateau de la Riviere for a tour and tasting of their luscious wines, or organising a gentle paddle down the River Dordogne in a canoe. When our guests are happy we are happy.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We love wine and just feel happy being so close to the vineyards of Saint Emilion, but also our local wine which is less well known but goes down a treat.
But there isn't just the wine, there are great markets, days out on the fabulous beaches of the Atlantic, really quaint towns and villages to explore, and when we want the buzz of the city, we can be in cosmopolitan Bordeaux in less than an hour.
Unique benefits of the property
Our guests love the pool and garden which has lots of hidden corners and exotic plants like giant banana palms.
Though we are in a small hamlet, there is somewhere to see and explore for every day of the week and six good restaurants all within 10 minutes drive, including our local which is only 5 minutes walk.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2637
Luigi Mustafic
Tel: (France) + 33 557 401 233
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