Cottage and Apartment in Hautefort, Dordogne, France
Stone Cottage and Apartment with Pool and Panoramic Countryside Views
Tranquil Countryside Location Within Walking Distance of 2 Local Villages
Cottage and Studio Apartment
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Les Tachats is located on the outskirts of the picturesque hilltop village of Hautefort, in the Perigord Noir region of the Dordogne. An area of rolling hills, historic chateaux and picture postcard villages. The cottage and studio were originally a tied "fermette" owned by the chateau. The building has been beautifully restored retaining many of the original features. There is a recently installed swimming pool with a generous sun terrace which benefits from a south facing aspect and panoramic views of the valley and the chateau. Les Tachats is ideally situated to visit the many attractions of the Dordogne.
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| Rental periods | Cottage | Studio |
| 31 May - 19 July 2008 | £360 | £300 |
| 19 July - 30 August 2008 | £500 | £375 |
| 30 August - 27 September 2008 | £360 | £300 |
| 4 - 18 April 2009 | £350 | £275 |
| 18 April - 23 May 2009 | £325 | £250 |
| 23 May - 18 July 2009 | £410 | £350 |
| 18 July - 29 August 2009 | £550 | £410 |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | £400 | £340 |
Notes on prices
All prices shown are per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day Saturday, however please contact owners if flexibility is required.
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The Studio (Studio Apartment, Sleeps 2/4)
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| The Studio is, as its name suggests, a spacious ground floor studio flat, opening out through double French doors to a view over the pool to the surrounding countryside. It has a separate shower room and fully equipped kitchenette, with gas hob, combination microwave oven/convection oven/grill, and dishwasher. The studio contains one double bed and one double sofa bed, cot and high chair can be made available upon request. There are dining areas both inside and outside on a covered terrace. The studio is also equipped with English free view digital TV. | |
Notes on accommodation
Bed linens and towel bales are provided and are included in the price.
Outside
Les Tachats has pretty floral gardens of 1.75 acres with fruit and vegetable areas, of which guests may share the produce. There is a modern solar heated swimming pool (approx 9m x 5m) with large deck area, well equipped with loungers and parasols, which will be shared by guests. Each gite is supplied with a BBQ on their individual terrace areas.
Coast/Beach
Les Tachats is approximately 2 hours from the Atlantic coast, with it's beaches and rolling waves, however we are close to several large lakes which have clean sandy beaches, safe swimming areas with sailing, boating and canoeing facilities.
Travel
We are situated 35 km North East of Perigueux, between Limoges (approx 1hr 15 mins) and Bergerac (approx 1hr 30mins) airports. The channel ports are approx 8 hrs away by car. To enable our guests to make the most of their stay we would recommend the use of a car, however as the village is within walking distance (approx 1 km) and the supermarket 5 mins walk away it is possible to have a very relaxed stay without a car. Airport pick-ups can be arranged for a fee if required.
Distances
We are approx 500 metres from the village supermarket, 10 minutes walk from a village with bar, bakery & bank with ATM in one direction and 20 minutes walk from a village with doctor, pharmacy, 2 bars, 2 restaurants, bakery, butcher, etc in the other. Within reasonable driving distance, one can find Sarlat a wonderful medieval city, Brantome, known as the venice of the Perigord, attractions such as Lascaux famed for its cave paintings, aqua parks, a dinosaur park, theme parks and much, much more
Further details
Our village is dominated by one of the premier chateau of the area, and is surrounded by a beautiful 40 hectare park and renowned formal garden. Hautefort is also home to a museum of medicine, as well as some highly recommended restaurants and bars. The sister village of St Agnan is also a picturesque village and stages a number of fetes and night markets during the summer season. Within the surrounding area there are many attractions such as canoeing, quad biking, horse riding and fishing for the active visitor. The area is noted for its cuisine, notably duck and foie gras, cepe mushrooms and truffles, and the wines such as Bergerac and Monbazillac. Good walking country and lakes with inland beaches make the Dordogne an appealing family destination.
Booking notes
10% deposit required upon booking, and remainder to be payable 6 weeks before arrival by cheque. A deposit of £100 is payable on arrival as security against damage. Guests are requested to leave the facilities as clean as they would hope to find them. A cleaning service can be provided on the day of departure for a fee, payable locally.
For booking and further information
Sheila and Kevin Weedon
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)553 500 924
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Owners Website: Click here
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