Converted Barn for holidays in Sainte Foy la Grande, Dordogne, France
Converted Barn with Private Pool
Amongst the Vineyards in a Rural Hamlet
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms, one on ground floor)
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Le Grand Bost is a rural hamlet located on a no through road. Nestling amongst vineyards, woods and orchards it is just a short drive from the villages of St Meard de Gurcon and Velines. Ideally placed for lovers of French wines, cuisine and history, it is close to the regions of St Emilion, Bergerac, Duras and Bordeaux. The converted barn has been furnished and fitted out to a superior standard and offers every modern amenity whilst retaining the old world charm created by stone walls and oak beams. Everything is provided to ensure that your stay is perfect and that you want for nothing, from hairdryers to barbecue tools.
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| Rental periods | |
| 5 April - 31 May 2009 | £725 |
| 31 May - 19 July 2009 | £825 |
| 19 July - 6 September 2009 | £1100 |
| 6 September - 11 October 2009 | £725 |
Notes on prices
Discounts are available for holidays which exceed two weeks. Winter lets are available 2008/2009 and are £750 per calendar month inclusive of utilities.
Changeover day
Changeover day is on a Sunday which caters for many of the local air routes which only fly on Sundays. Also the roads in France are much quieter on Sundays as lorries are forbidden. Arrival time is from 4 pm and departure by 10.30 am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | There are three very large, luxury bedrooms, all en suite. Bedroom 1 with double bed and bathroom. Bedroom 2 with double and single bed and shower room. Bedroom 3 with twin beds and a shower room and with French windows onto a small terrace. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, basin and wc. En-suite shower room to bedroom 2 with shower, basin and wc. En-suite shower room to Bedroom 3 with shower, basin and wc and grip handles. Separate wc with basin. |
| Kitchen: | The fully fitted kitchen is equipped with every possible utensil and offers a gas oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, food processor. There is plenty of crockery and glassware. Double doors lead onto the walled courtyard and barbecue area. |
| Utility Room: | The utility room leads directly off the kitchen and houses the washing machine, fridge and separate freezer. Wine racks and storage. |
| Living Rooms: | Through the original barn door you enter the property via the 40 sq m open plan lounge/diner with comfortable 3-piece suite, dining table and chairs for 8, satellite TV, DVD player, CD player. The lounge leads onto the walled courtyard via french windows. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels, except swimming towels, are included. The property is thoroughly cleaned and the linen and towels changed between guests. |
Notes on accommodation
The property is ideal for children as it lies on a no through road - it also has the benefit of a large garden with swings and a slide. There is central heating should it be necessary.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
There is a downstairs bedroom with twin beds and with an en suite shower room, basin and toilet. There are grip handles by the toilet and in the shower. There is a sturdy plastic stool which can be used for sitting in the shower. However one has to step into the shower over a ridge about 6 inches high. Although there is a step down into the barn through the front door, there are two ramps available down which a wheelchair can enter. Once inside, the ground floor is on one level.
Outside
From the barn there are two doors leading to the magnificent walled courtyard which has been tiled in a mixture of coloured tiles to create a Mediterranean feel. There is a stone built barbecue and the courtyard is completely lit for late night wining and dining. The whole area is enclosed, very private and sheltered. Steps from here lead to the pool area where you will find the swimming pool, 4x10m, with roman steps allowing easy and safe entry. Around the swimming pool is a large terrace with sun loungers and a dining table and chairs. This area overlooks the large, mainly grassed, garden. There is plenty of parking at the front of the barn.
Coast/Beach
This area in the Dordogne is not coastal but the beaches on the Atlantic coast, including the famous Dune de Pyla at Arcachon, can be reached in under two hours. Locally there is the Lac de Gurcon which has sandy shores and a large lake suitable for swimming. There are bars, a waterslide and pedallos.
Golf
There is golf nearby at Chateau de Vigiers.
Travel
Bergerac airport, served by Ryanair and Flybe, is 40 minutes away. Bordeaux airport, served by BA, Easyjet and BMIBaby, is 1.25 hours. Driving by car from the channel ferry ports is uncomplicated and mainly motorway driving (unless you choose to use smaller roads).
Distances
Sainte Foy la Grande - 15 minutes. Bergerac - 40 minutes. Bordeaxu - 1 hour. Perigueux - 1.25 hours. Rocamadour - 2 hours. Sarlat - 2 hours. Druas - 45 minutes. Spanish border - 3 hours.
Further details
Le Grand Bost is just outside the village of Montazeau which has a very good restaurant and a 'vente directe' chateau. There are dozens of 'vente directe' wine producers in the region and wine tastings can be arranged. The nearest village for bread and emergency supplies is five minutes by car, and has several shops including a pharmacy, two restaurants and a doctor's surgery. Supermarket shopping is 15 minutes away.
The Dordogne is a beautiful part of southwest France with a very good climate. Within short drives there is the city of Bordeaux, the beautiful and historic town of St Emilion, the very picturesque town of Brantome, Duras with its castle, Bergerac with its quaint old town and many more wonderful places to visit. If, like us, you enjoy food and wine you will be in heaven. For the more energetic there are countryside walks, cycling (we can arrange cycle hire), canoeing on the river, golf close by, horseriding, and caves at Sarlat. Montazeau has a tennis court for hire. Nearby Lac de Gurson has proved popular with families and offers lake swimming, pedallos, sandy beaches and 3 bar/restaurants. If you are prepared to take a longer journey you can visit Cognac, Angouleme or Limoges - or head further south to the Spanish border - have a day out and lunch in Biarritz.
Booking notes
Booking procedures are clearly detailed on our personal website - address at the bottom of this advert. The website also gives details of our winter letting. A 30% deposit is required with your booking and the final payment is due two calendar months before the start of your holiday.
For booking and further information
David Gregory
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)553 738369
Fax: (France) + 33 (0)553 738369
Mobile: (France) + 33 (0)671 067384
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