Holiday Villa near Riberac, Dordogne, Aquitaine
Villa with Heated Pool, Sitting on Top of Hill with Superb Views
Peaceful Country Location, Yet Close to Town
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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A few kilometres from the bustling town of Ribérac, on top of a hill with a superb view over rolling countryside, this is a lovely 18th century farmhouse. Now fully renovated to be a cosy, unpretentious family home - makes you feel at home immediately you enter. Great emphasis on the outdoors, with a 12m x 5m heated pool, and two and a half acres of garden and hilltop meadow, surrounded by fields and woods. Approximately 50 yds away, "Le Pigeonnier", is a beautiful pigeonnier with living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. This is available as part of the main house.
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| Rental periods | Main house (6 persons) |
Pigeonnier (2 persons) |
| 4 January -14 March 2009 | £350 | |
| 15 March - 2 May 2009 | £400 | |
| 3 May - 4 July 2009 | £500 | |
| 5 July - 5 September 2009 | £850 | |
| 6 September - 3 October 2009 | £500 | |
| 4 October - 31 October 2009 | £400 | |
| 1 November - 19 December 2009 | £350 | |
| 19 April - 27 June 2009 | £300 | |
| 28 June - 30 August 2009 | £350 | |
| 31 August - 26 September 2009 | £300 | |
| 27 September - 1 November 2009 | £250 |
Notes on prices
Fuel charges applies from October to April £40 per week.
Refundable £300 security deposit required with final balance payment.
Payment in Sterling by bank transfer only.
Deposit of £150 required with submission of booking form.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Sunday. Arrival time after 4pm. Departure time by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed with en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with three single beds. Bedroom 3 with one single bed (this room leads into the double room). |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath/shower and toilet. Bathroom with shower,washbasin and toilet |
| Kitchen: | Oven/cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher etc |
| Utility Room: | There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room has a sofa and armchairs and a satellite TV system (BBC/ITV and 300+ Free to Air stations). There is a VCR/DVD player. |
| Other: | The second reception room is large and contains a dining area with a large table, a fully fitted kitchen area with dishwasher and microwave, etc, and a comfy couch and chairs in front of a wood-burning stove. This room has access to the garden. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included and supply clean at the start of occupancy. If extra towels and linen are required it can be provided at extra cost. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Outside
The garden has a large table and chairs close to the house for outdoor dining. The heated swimming pool 12m x 6m is for sole use. The rest of the garden is mainly lawn.
There is a covered parking.
If your party is large there is another small self-contained accommodation 50 yards from the main house known as "Le Pigeonnier". This is a single bedroom very cosy.
Golf
There is a golf course at Longevau about 15km away. This is a 9-hole golf course. There is 2 first class 18-hole courses at Perigueux approximately 30km away.
Travel
The distance from Boulogne is 760 km and takes about 8 hours. (Boulogne-Rouen-Le Mans-Poitiers- Angouleme).
By air to Bergerac we suggest Ryanair they have almost daily service from Stansted they are cheap if you book ahead. Alternatively Flybe from Exeter or Southampton or sometimes Gatwick. Ryanair have just opened up Angouleme.
Distances
The town of Riberac is located in the heart of the scenic Dordogne region and only 25 km from its capital, the city of Perigueux. And at 9 km from Riberac there is the village of Verteillac, a very lively village with two superb cafes.
Not far away is the delightful medieval town of Brantome
where it is a delight to walk around the remarkable and ancient abbey founded by Charlemagne (742-814). With its soaring campanile this is one of the most elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Further details
Riberac is about 5 mins away and has a good supermarket, a lively square with many bars, cafes and restaurants. The Friday market is real fun - very large. Don't forget to check out the ones in the side streets as well. There are also several bakers, butchers, florists, pharmacies, doctors, banks and an excellent supermarket - Leclerc. Don't forget to visit the tourist information office where you can get details of places to visit, details of festivals, various attractions and activities like an indoor swimming pool, a tennis courts, and even a small cinema.
The picturesque village of Siorac de Ribérac is only 2.5 km away. It has a very good, friendly, restaurant (Le Lavoir) with a small epicerie/bar attached. It also has a 12th century Romanesque church, which is so typical of the area.
Going a little way west from Riberac just over the Charente border is Aubeterre sur Dronne. Its charming narrow streets wind through white stone houses and ancient buildings. Built in the shape of an amphitheatre this former stronghold is classified as one of France’s prettiest villages. The most outstanding and impressive monument in Aubeterrre is the underground church of St John. Carved entirely out of rock the main naïve reaches a height of 20m.
There is fishing and beaches at La Jemaye (14 km). La Jemaye is a large lake with sandy beaches, pedaloes, canoes, horse riding, picnic areas, a cafe etc. The above is just a few of the many attractions in the area.
Verteillac, 15 mins away, also has an excellent bakery, large general store, bank and cash machine and delightful cafes. Be sure to pay a visit to the Cafe du Commerce - serving the best 'Croque Monsieur'. Bar le Calice serves a very good plat du jour Mon - Fri as well as a selection of other dishes.
A short drive takes you to St Astier and Neuvic where there is a large ornamental garden and chateau. In Neuvic the Maire (Mayor) makes the owners wash the pavements every month!!
So much to see and do!!
Booking notes
A deposit of £150 is payable when you complete the booking form which will be sent to you.
Payments in sterling by bank transfer is required.
A security deposit of £300 is required with your final payment which will be returned after 10 days from completion of your holiday.
Payment of the final amount is expected 8 weeks before the holiday starts. A reminder will be sent.
For booking and further information
Reg Kellaway
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)553 918 424
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7846 068 055
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