Three Beautifully Restored Gites with Secluded Garden and Pool
Set in Tranquil Hamlet Location in the Perigord Limousin National Park
2 Bedroom House and Gite, 3 Bedroom Cottage
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Set in a tranquil and secluded centuries-old hamlet, yet close to shops and local child-friendly restaurants (where you can still get a 5 course meal for 13 euros!), Les Arbres is an ideal setting for your holiday, as it offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a quiet holiday to completely relax and recharge with your family by the pool, or you would like to take time and explore the Perigord Vert area, with its famous markets and historical beauty spots, Les Arbres is for you. Whatever your choice, you can spend the famously long sultry summer evenings sitting back on your own private patio with BBQ and a glass of wine, and enjoy peaceful views overlooking the grounds and swimming pool. At night you can snuggle into your cosy French-style bed complete with goose down duvet and top quality linen. We know how precious your family holiday is, and our aim is to ensure that you have everything you need so that you can relax and enjoy yourselves.
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| Rental periods | La Chataigne | La Noisette | La Noix |
| 1 January - 28 May | £375 | £375 | £375 |
| 29 May - 16 July | £575 | £575 | £575 |
| 17 July - 27 August | £775 | £775 | £775 |
| 28 August - 24 September | £575 | £575 | £575 |
| 25 September - 16 December | £375 | £375 | £375 |
| 16 - 31 December | £775 | £775 | £775 |
Notes on prices
Prices are in UK Pounds per week. We are currently offering a discount of 20% for two people sharing during Low and Mid Seasons. Shorter breaks can also be arranged during Low and Mid Seasons. Please contact us for details. Logs and cleaning can be arranged at an extra charge.
Changeover day
In Mid and High Seasons our changeover day is Saturday with arrival after 5pm and departure before 10am. Flexible changeovers are possible in other seasons.
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La Noisette (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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| La Noisette — which sleeps five people — came onto the holiday market in 2004 and retains its character and charm combined with modern conveniences. Internally, La Noisette has many exposed beams and two lovely fireplaces, one with a wood burner stove. It also retains its famous regional exposed honey-coloured stonework walls internally and externally. La Noisette has a large, romantic double bedroom and lounge on the ground floor, with some antique furnishings. There is a large twin bedroom and mezzanine area with a sofa bed (with a proper mattress) upstairs (accessed by a good staircase with limited headroom). There is a private patio area complete with garden furniture and BBQ, giving access to the lovely garden and pool. La Noisette and La Chataigne can be opened up to sleep ten with comfort, with three bathrooms. The standard of accommodation and furnishings are very high and La Noisette contains everything to make your family holiday one to remember. | |
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La Noix (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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| This pretty gite — which sleeps up to 5 people with comfort — came onto the holiday market in early 2005 following a very long and sympathetic renovation by local builders. We have done our best to offer you a high standard of self catering accommodation, with a wood burner stove, huge comfy sofas and some antiques in the lounge, together with a well appointed kitchen and bathroom downstairs. There are high ceilings and impressive beams, and La Noix faces south, so it is filled with sunshine. Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms with cosy French-style double beds, plus a single bedroom and a cot. La Noix has a lovely private patio area with access to the pool and large secluded garden. It retains its unique character and historic charm combined with all modern conveniences to ensure your holiday is a very special one. | |
Notes on accommodation
We pride ourselves on providing quality accommodation throughout, with top quality furnishings, comfy beds, wood burners for winter evenings, good showers and well equipped kitchens. Cots, highchairs and safety gates are available for child guests, plus family games and books. You will find books on local wildlife, flowers and the stars to help you identify the many birds and flowers. We provide all your linen including goose down duvets, top quality linen, towels, tea towels and pool towels. Hairdryers are also provided. The properties have Pure digital CD players with iPod / MP3 connections. La Chataigne has a TV with UK terrestrial channels and plenty DVDs, and La Noix and La Noisette has small TVs with DVDs. We plan to install internet access for 2010 (please check). La Chataigne and La Noisette have central heating.
Accessibility
We apologise, but our properties are not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
Les Arbres has a large shared garden with plenty space for everyone, mature trees to offer shade and secluded seating areas. The gardens are completely enclosed so your children can roam free. We have various toys and games for children and grown ups. In our barn you will find a good range of bikes, on which you are welcome to explore the quiet lanes. There is a shared 10x5m pool, which is fenced off and alarmed, and is well equipped with quality sun loungers, chairs and umbrellas. All the properties have private patio areas with furniture, BBQs and lights. You can spot a wealth of flowers, birds and wildlife in our garden and surrounding lanes, including protected green lizards, salamanders, orchids, hoopoes, woodpeckers, cuckoos, red deer, red squirrels and wild boar.
Coast/Beach
The Perigord Limousin National Park is famous for its natural lakes, and there are two large bathing lakes within 15 minutes drive, at St Estephe and St Mathieu, which have safe bathing with lifeguards, sandy beaches, pedallos, children's activities, woodland walks, cafes and bars. The Atlantic coast is 2 - 2.5 hours drive away.
Travel
We are about 7 hours driving time (plus stops) away from Calais. Limoges and Angouleme airports are about 50 minutes drive from Les Arbres. If you arrive by air, a hire car is essential and there are a range of providers at the airports. From Limoges: Ryanair fly to Bournemouth, Bristol, Nottingham / East Midlands, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Luton and Stansted. FlyBe fly to Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, Manchester and Southampton.
Distances
The nearest village of Champniers is about 1.5 miles away, and has a good boulangerie and a restaurant specialising in food from the French dependency of Reunion. The village of St Barthelemy is about 3 miles away and features the famous Presbytere restaurant with its 5 course meal for 13 euros and beautiful views from the terrace. There are many other excellent local restaurants. See our website for more information about our favourite restaurants, great free days out and fun activities.
Further details
Les Arbres is nestled deep in the heart of the Perigord Limousin Regional National Park. This is the famous 'Perigord Vert' region of the Dordogne, characterised by its forests of nut and pine trees, heathland, lakes and wildlife. This beautiful region has retained its character and to this day remains tranquil and unspoilt. Farms are small and hedgerows undisturbed. The area is famous for its farm products, including foie gras, nut oils, truffles, nuts, ceps and duck products. You can buy fresh eggs from our neighbours Ulla and Ullrich across the lane, and local produce at our local market at Piegut on Wednesdays. Wildlife is abundant, and there are red deer, red squirrels, wild boar, orchids and buzzards near Les Brousses. You will even find a pair of protected Green Lizards nesting near our Cottage! There is a wealth of treasures and heritage to explore in the area from caves, chateaux, medieval cities and picturesque villages along with some spectacular scenery. Whether you prefer cycling, trekking, fishing, horse-riding or canoeing down the rivers, wandering through the quaint old towns or eating and drinking, there is plenty to see and do. Free days out include market day in Piegut and Brantome, swimming lakes, cycling and walking, visiting villages such as Brantome and the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France' of St Jean-de-Cole and Aubterre-sur-Dronne, or just lazing in the garden. Other days out include canoeing (very popular with all our guests), the Grotte de Villars with its prehistoric cave paintings, stalactites and stalagmites, nearby fishing at the beautiful and professional Petit Moulin, 10 pin bowling in a lovely village, visiting chateaux, the WW2 site of Oradour-sur-Glane, the Perigord heritage village of Le Bournat, the Acquarium at Le Bugue, the spooky Maison Forte de Reignac, the fabulous overhanging Gardens at Marqueyssac and the gardens of the imagination at Terrasson. Please visit our website for more information.
Booking notes
Please refer to our website for information or email us for a booking form. A £60 deposit will secure your holiday.
Guest comments
We have had an excellent time here. The gite has so much going for it, stacks of room, all the necessary amenities / resources and a fantastic setting in the secluded garden and pool. The information supplied by Pat and Gill was extremely helpful and all our family felt “at home” here. M&D.
We have never stayed in such a well equipped holiday home - the children have had a great time in the garden. A,T,J, B&E.
Lovely gite, very relaxing, did lots of cycling, beautiful countryside. D&C.
We have had a fabulous time, busy the first few days then simply enjoyed the gardens and pool. We definitely plan to come again, particularly as there is so much we didn't see in the area. F,P&Z.
Had a great week, loved the pool and massive garden. O (aged 11).
We were hoping for a quiet relaxing holiday in beautiful rural France and that's exactly what we got. I have no doubt we will return to this lovely corner of France and we look forward to meeting Gill and Pat again. P&F.
Owner profile
Pat and Gill
About the owner
Thank you for visiting our Owners Direct pages. We fell in love with France and the French lifestyle during lots of happy holidays, and spent several years looking for our ideal home here. We always aimed to retire early to start a new life, and buying Les Arbres is helping us to achieve that dream. The three gites were already rented out successfully when we purchased the property, and the income is helping to fund the renovation of the barn opposite (don't worry, there won't be any noisy work in summer!). Once finished, the barn will become our new home and we will move to France permanently. Until then, we live and work in London, but spend as much time in France as we can. Les Arbres is managed by our friends Mike and Penny, who live just a few minutes away. Gill and Pat Connors.
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a home in this location
This area of the Dordogne has lots going for it but is much less busy than other parts. We are situated in the Perigord Limousin National Park, so expect unspoilt countryside, lakes, forests of pine and nut trees, farms, heath and Limousin cattle. There is lots of wildlife including orchids and other wild flowers, deer, red squirrels, wild boar, buzzards, protected lizards and salamanders to mention a few. We love the slow pace of life, and although it takes a while to get used to the shops closing at lunchtime for two hours, you soon learn to do the same and enjoy lunch at one of the many good restaurants. Although we speak little French, the people round here are friendly and helpful. Despite the quiet location there is lots to do for young and old; have a look at our website for ideas!
Unique benefits of the property
We loved Les Arbres as soon as we saw it and knew that it would be a great holiday location for families. The gites are very traditional in appearance, but have modern bathrooms and kitchens and carefully chosen quality furniture throughout. We love making improvements so that family holidays are as enjoyable as possible, and have installed romantic wood burner stoves for chilly Autumn and Spring evenings, new hi-fis with iPod/MP3 connections, TV/DVDs, bikes, free pool towels and new quality linen, pillows and duvets throughout. The fully enclosed garden allows parents to relax with a glass of wine whilst the children play. I'm sure you can tell that we love Les Arbres and think that you will as well - why not visit us and find out?
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4524
Gill Connors
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)2077 988 084
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7973 319 589
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