Spacious Restored Farmhouse in the Countryside with Stunning Views
Walking Distance to Village with Shops, Bars, Cafes and Restaurants
Sleeps from 2 to 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Situated in beautiful countryside on the Charente-Dordogne border, our holiday home is a 150 year old former farmhouse with spacious rooms in a stunning setting within walking distance of the pretty village of Saint Severin, which has cafes, restaurants and shops. The house has been restored to provide modern facilities (including new wiring and new bathrooms) while retaining its original character. Close to two river beaches and a swimming lake, the house is also within easy reach of the Bordeaux, Bergerac and Cognac vineyards. Saint Severin is an easy drive from Bergerac airport (about 50 minutes), about 90 minutes from Bordeaux, Brive and Limoges airports and just 45 minutes from the TGV railway station at Angouleme (2 1/2 hours to Paris where you can connect to the Eurostar).
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 February 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £695 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £795 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 15 December 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £450 | 7 |
Changeover day
Rental period is Saturday to Saturday; arrival after 4pm, departure before 10am unless otherwise agreed.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1st floor: Bedroom 1 - King size bed, en suite bathroom and walk-in closet Bedroom 2 - four-poster double bed, en suite bathroom 2nd Floor: Bedroom 3 - double bed Bedroom 4 - double bed A cot & fold-out bed can also be made available if required |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: WC. 1st floor: En-suite to bedroom 1 with bath, shower, washbasin and WC. En-suite to bedroom 2 with shower, washbasin and WC. 2nd floor: bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. |
| Kitchen: | A traditional French country kitchen equipped with gas stove, fridge/freezer and microwave as well as an old-fashioned buffet, and table that seats six adults. Doors lead from the kitchen to the gardens for dining (seating 8+) outside. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and ironing board, clothes horse |
| Living Rooms: | The comfortable living room contains a 3-4 seater sofa and two arm chairs, and a television with access to UK/international satellite TV channels (BBC/ITV/Sky News/CNN etc) as well as a multi system DVD player. |
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House rental rate includes bed linen and towels for the master bedroom. There is a charge of £20 per bed for additional bedrooms to be used (this covers your entire stay and includes bed linen and towels). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access central heating cot barbecue |
| Location Type: | beach rural |
Notes on accommodation
Internet access: the house has good iPhone/blackberry/smartphone coverage, and you can access the internet from the house if you bring a laptop and a dongle and have a roaming internet account. Wifi is available in the village.
Outside
The gardens, with panoramic views of the village and surrounding countryside, extend nearly an acre to the back and one side of the property. They include flower beds and fruit trees (guests can help themselves to the cherries, plums, figs, apples and hazelnuts according to the season) and a large area laid to lawn. Tables, chairs, parasols, deckchairs and a gas BBQ are provided for eating and lounging around outside. Two adult bicycles and a set of boules are also available for guest use. Attached to the back of the property is a barn, and the only neighbours are a French family who own the barn and a house at the far side of the barn.
Coast/Beach
The river beach at Aubeterre is 10 minutes away by car and a further 10 minutes takes you to another river beach at Saint Aulaye. The swimming lake at la Jémaye in the Foret de la Double is a 20 minute drive. The beaches of the Atlantic coast are 90 minutes away.
Golf
9-hole golf course: Le Manoir du Longeveau, Pillac (10 minutes drive), Domain de La Lande, Servanches (20 minutes)
18-hole golf courses: Golf de Périgueux and Golf de l'Hirondelle, Angoulême.
Travel
The house is an easy 50 minute drive from Bergerac airport. Bordeaux, Brive and Limoges airports are about 90 minutes away. You can pick up a hire car at the airport (book in advance). Or travel by train (Eurostar and TGV) to Angouleme (40 minutes from the house) where you can also pick up a hire car. The nearest channel ports are Caen and St Malo (about 5 hours drive).
Distances
Saint Severin, walking distance/2 mins drive: shops, cafe/bars, restaurants
Aubeterre (on the official list of "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France") 10 mins: river beach, restaurants, canoeing, golf
Verteillac, 10 mins: restaurants, bars, shops
Riberac, 15 mins: market town, canoeing, big supermarket
La Jemaye, 20 mins, lake with sandy beach, canoeing
Grottes de Villars, 30 mins: prehistoric caves, near Chateau de Puyguilhem
St Emilion, 50 mins: hilltop town, vineyards, wine tasting
Further details
Dining: Excellent restaurant within walking distance. Fine dining nearby in Aubeterre and at chateau restaurants in Petit Bersac and Chalais. Other good restaurants locally at Lusignac, Bertic Buree, St Paul Lizonne, Salles Lavalette, Verteillac, Aubeterre, Saint-Romain, Soirac de Riberac and Riberac.
Walking & cycling: beautiful scenery makes it perfect walking/cycling country. From the front door, local walking routes of 3km-25km and bike routes mapped out by the commune follow ancient tracks across fields and river banks avoiding main roads (maps at the house).
Wine and cognac: The bordeaux, bergerac and cognac vineyards are within a 90 minute drive. Many vineyards offer tastings and the opportunity to buy first-rate wines at the cellar door. In the town of Cognac, Martell, Hennessy and Remy Martin offer tours of their cellars/estates. Also well worth visiting is the hilltop town of St Emilion.
Chateaux and churches: numerous chateaux and Romanesque churches in the area are open to the public including the monolithic church of St Jean in Aubeterre, and a little further the Château de Puyguilhem, Château de Bordeilles and Château de Hautefort.
Caves and cliffs: stalagmites and stalactites can be found in the Villars caves near Brantome (about 35 minutes from the house) and in the Vézere valley (about 90 minutes drive).
Local produce: Most local towns and larger villages have weekly produce markets, with the largest at Riberac every Friday morning. There are also seasonal markets selling regional specialities foie gras, goose, duck, walnuts, truffles and cepes. Riberac describes itself as the foie gras capital of the Perigord, and you can buy the delicacy direct from a producer in nearby Vanxains.
Horse riding: equestrian centres at Aubeterre, Verteillac and Bonnes.
Canoeing: available at Aubeterre, Riberac and Brantome, and at various towns and villages along the Dordogne and Charente rivers.
Booking notes
Minimum rental period is 1 week (2 weeks in the 6 week summer peak). A deposit of 40% of the total rental is required to confirm the booking, with the balance and £200 security deposit to be paid 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. We accept payment by bank transfer or by credit card via paypal.
Guest comments
"We had a wonderful week and really enjoyed staying in your house - what a treat! Hope to come again soon, could not find fault with any aspect of this area, food, wine, people, scenery etc...kids loved the lake and river beach."
"Can I just say, we had an absolutely brilliant time. Your house is lovely and beautifully positioned! We are all very sorry to have to leave that amazing view. If you ever consider selling, let us know - it was perfect!
"We had a wonderful time, thank you. The house and grounds are beautiful. The location was fabulous and the views from the outside dining table were amazing. We will be recommending it to our friends and family."
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Theresa and David
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