Elegant Country House
Stunning Gardens with Summer Pool and Rural Views
Sleeps 8 + 1 Cots (4 Bedrooms)
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This elegant country house has large living areas and exterior terraces. It is designed for alfresco living, with three outdoor dining areas, Gas BBQ, swing seats, sun loungers etc. There are two pergolas for shade, one covered with wisteria, the other with vines. A large loggia provides more shade and there is also a summer pool. The house has character and elegance, with wooden beams, high ceilings, flagstone floors and antique furniture. All modern conveniences have been installed into the house, with the kitchen having a gas oven and hob, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine etc. In the lounge there is Sky satellite TV with BBC, ITV freeview channels etc. DVD, video and stereo, and a large collection, indeed a virtual library, of books and films.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 19 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £450 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £795 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 27 August 2012 | £795 | - | ||
| 28 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £595 | - | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £450 | - |
Changeover day
Please contact owner for details.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, fitted wardrobe and en-suite. Bedroom 2 with double bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with twin beds and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 4 with twin beds and wardrobe. |
| Bathrooms: | The large main bathroom has a cast iron bath, separate shower, washbasin and WC. The en-suite shower room has shower, washbasin and WC. Downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has a gas oven and hob, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and extra fridge. There is also a large family kitchen table, sofa and desk in this room. The crockery is stored in a large French armoire. |
| Utility Room: | This is in the downstairs cloakroom with automatic washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | The main living room runs the length of the house with large windows at each end. One end has a fireplace with comfortable sofas, chairs and TV. The other end of the room has exposed stonework, bookshelves and a dining table. |
| Other: | In addition to garden terraces the house has a covered loggia running the length of one side of the property, with dining table seating area, electric lights and views. Other facilities include table tennis, table football, 2 hammocks and gas BBQ. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen, hand and bath towels are provided. However you will need your own swimming towels. The charge for cleaning and linen/towels is £80. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Le Presbytere is an elegant detached country house.
Outside
Surrounded by walled gardens with summer pool and stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Two pergolas for shade, one covered with wisteria, the other with vines. A large loggia provides more shade.
Coast/Beach
Lake for swimming with white sandy beach 5 kilometres away with free entrance, on site cafe, children's playgrounds etc.
Travel
Nearest airport is Limoges, 60 mins drive away. Bergerac is also a similar distance. Driving distance from channel ports is about 9 hours and mostly motorway except for the last hour. The use of a car is essential for this property.
Distances
The nearest town is Thiviers which is 5km away. The town has 3 supermarkets, many small shops and twice weekly markets. Perigueux is 30 mins away by car with hypermarkets and all big city facilities.
Further details
There is a large outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts in Thiviers town, a 5 minutes drive away. 7 minutes from Pierrefiche is a Plan D'eau - this consists of a lake with white sand beach for swimming and lifeguard facilities. There are also table tennis tables, volley ball court, cafe and children's playground together with lots of shade. Most importantly, free entrance! Northern Dordogne and Thiviers especially, is a centre of Gastronomy for all France. There are many fantastic restaurants with excellent food at reasonable prices in most larger local villages. Try the St. Jean Hotel in the elegant village of St. Jean de Cole. If you prefer to cook yourself, there are 4 supermarkets in Thiviers and markets on Tuesday and Saturday.
This is Richard Lionheart country, with magnificent chateaux and car trails to follow his adventures. He died beseiging a castle in Chalus which is only 20 minutes away. Knights Templar have also left their mark here with old churches and other ancient relics. There is a large outdoor assault course for adults and children 25 mins away called Acrobois. This is an excellent day out for active children and also has a lake for tired adults to relax around. In nearby Brantome, you can hire and canoe down a river. Elegant Brantome is also known as, Venice of Perigord as it is set in a beautiful riverside setting. Walking and cycling opportunities abound. Velorails are an enjoyable and safe experience for children as they are on converted railway lines.
There are tennis courts 5 minutes away in Thiviers. Golf can also be found near to Limoges and of course Perigeux, which itself is a beautiful University City.
Booking notes
Please contact owner for details.
Guest comments
'We really enjoyed staying here. The house and grounds were well equipped and there was plenty to keep our family occupied both around house, garden and in the local area. We would certainly consider returning in the future!'
What a great house, what a great week! - we stopped off in northern France on the way home but everyone was talking about the house in Perigourd. We had looked at the pictures on the website but the house has character that pictures can't convey. We found it large, comfortable and cool in the day. Sitting in the garden (the green gauges were just becoming ripe and delicious - figs will be a few weeks yet) was great.
Just to say thanks very much- yes we had a fantastic holiday and liked the house which we thought was very unusual. The village was also very quiet and peaceful and we found the cycling (we are into road biking) excellent.
We had an absolutely lovely time in Pierrefiche. We are missing the warm sunshine already!
Owner profile
Les and Maureen Morton
About the owner
We have been running holiday properties for 8 years and specialise in providing a fantastic property with stunning views.
We know people like to enjoy the outdoors on holiday so we always provide well equipped gardens/terraces.
Our house will be a real home from home with comfortable sofas and beds, large dining tables and TV, DVDs, books and games for everyone.
The kitchen will have all modern conveniences including dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and large fridge/freezer. There will be a bath as well as showers and we provide a cot at no extra charge.
We stay in our house for part of the year to make sure everything is in good order and we have a local manager. As we have no borrowings on the house, you can trust us to provide you with an excellent holiday experience.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Pierrefiche it is a beautiful part of France with hot summers. It is quiet and peaceful even in the summer.It is easy to get to by car or plane but you can relax in the heart of the countryside.
What we loved most about the house when we bought it were the stunning rural views and the original features such as stone walls, oak beams, walled garden etc
Unique benefits of the property
The house has been sympathetically modernised without compromising the character.
We give great attention to the exterior with lots of terraces and excellent quality garden furniture.There is sun or shade as you choose.
We provide a library of books and DVD's as this is how we like to relax on holiday. There is also table football, table tennis and English TV as we have 4 children to amuse.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4260
Contact Name:
Les and Maureen Morton
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7509006023
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