Converted Stone Piggery in an Orchard
Views onto Rolling Countryside
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Bedroom)
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A charming, converted stone piggery in a peaceful fruit orchard in rolling Dordogne countryside. Sunny stone patio with views over fruit orchard, patio dining table and chairs, parasol, 2 sun loungers. There are many lovely spots to eat in the orchard. In season there are cherry, greengage, fig, pear nectarine, peach, and apple trees as well as blackcurrant and other fruit bushes trees. Mature cedar and chestnut trees. The Piggery enjoys privacy in the grounds of the main house.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 23 April 2011 - 2 July 2011 | £250 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 27 August 2011 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £250 | 7 |
Changeover day
Flexible during the year but Saturday in July and August
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | One large high ceiling mezzanine bedroom with one large double bed. Views onto front garden and large velux roof window. |
| Bathrooms: | Newly installed bathroom with shower, sink, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped open plan kitchen with original stone walls, double sink drainer, gas cooker with oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Large open plan living and dining room with convertible double sofa bed, satellite TV, radio, table and chairs and period sideboard. Books in French and English, games, local maps and brochures. The downstairs and terrace is wheelchair accessible. |
| Other: | Stone terrace for dining with open views over orchard. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All laundry except towels is provided with a cleaning charge of 30 euros payable direct to the housekeeper at key handover. Please wash all crockery before leaving. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans cot |
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Notes on accommodation
'The Piggery' makes an ideal getaway retreat for 2 sleeping up in the large daylight illuminated mezzanine, while the comfortable double sofa bed downstairs in the open plan living room also makes it good for a family of 4. Larger parties (up to 12) may wish to book Le Verger (sleeps 8) next door together with The Piggery (sleeps 4) which stands in the grounds (property ref. FR1036 on this ownersdirect site).
Accessibility
Car essential. Downstairs bathroom with tiled shower. Easy access between garden, patio and living area with extra sleeping accommodation on the ground floor.
Outside
Sunny stone patio (3 x 6m) with views over fruit orchard, patio dining table and chairs, parasol, 2 sun loungers. There are many lovely spots to eat in the orchard. In season there are cherry, apple, greengage, fig, pear nectarine, peach, and apple trees as well as blackcurrant and other fruit bushes trees. Mature cedar and chestnut trees.
Coast/Beach
The beautiful and very popular Rouffiac leisure centre is 12kms away (pedalos, boating, swimming with lifeguard, water skiing, excellent restaurant and snack bar). Entrance is free.
Golf
Play golf at the 18th century Domaine d'Essendieras (10km) near the fortress town of Excideuil (includes swimming and restaurants and BBQ nights).
Special interest holidays
For information on Rustic Writing Retreats as well as French GCSE, A level revision or General French courses at Le Verger contact the owners.
Travel
Fly Ryanair or Flybe to Limoges airport (70kms) from London Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Edinburgh. Also Bergerac ( 70 km) airport. Le Harvre ferry port is a 7 hours drive.
Distances
Savignac-Ledrier village (1.5km): bread depot, restaurant, cafe, post office. Both Payzac and Lanouaille villages (7km) have supermarkets, banks, boulangeries, restaurants, open market. Rouffiac Lake and Leisure centre (water skiing, boating, swimming 12km). Horse riding (2km), Pompadour boasts its Chateau, the national stud and hors (12km), Hautefort Chateau and gardens (20kms), Visite trials, prehistoric art caves at Lascaux (45km) and troglodyte caves at Les Eyzies. Sarlat (70km).
Further details
'The Piggery' is set in a tiny hamlet of 5-6 houses within 1.5km walk to the pretty village of Savignac-Ledrier with its Chateau and ancient Forge on the picturesque River Auvezere. You can eat out in the excellent restaurant here and also buy your morning baguette. Horse riding (2km). A 7km drive takes you on to the pleasant larger village of Payzac with a supermarket and a wider choice of restaurants and bars and a bank. The property is ideal for birdwatching, walking the Auvezere Circuit which takes you along the Auvezere river gorge, for river canoeing or water skiing at the Rouffiac Lake. There is a wealth local markets within a few kilometres, objat on a Sunday morning is renowned in the area. Recently opened is the Domaine d'Essendieras (8km) an impressive 18 century estate with BBQ nights to life accordion music in the grounds as well as upmarket dining, golf and swimming. Hugely popular with our guests is the Domaine d'Essendieras (8km) an impressive 18 century estate with BBQ nights to live accordion music in the grounds, golf and swimming, as well as dining in fabulous surroundings at reasonable prices (from 14 euros). Visit the beautifully laid out gardens of Hautefort Chateau (20km).Over the border in the department of Correze is Pomadour where you can visit France's national stud farm, horse races and the chateau of Madame de Pompadour. The delightful town of St Yrieix (15 km) with its summer night market, is where the fine kaolin clay for Limoges porcelain was first discovered. Visit the fascinating porcelain museum. The lively 'truffle city' of Perigueux (50km) is one of France's gastronomic centres.
Booking notes
50% non-refundable deposit to reserve the property, with balance payable 8 weeks before your stay.
Guest comments
'We loved our stay at The Piggery. It was so peaceful and there were loads of things to visit with the kids. Swimming in the Rouffiac lake and spotting buzzards and jays on walks was wonderful. The inky starry night skies of la France profonde were fabulous.' - J. Kline, London SW 5
Owner profile
David & Michele
About the owner
David and Michele are both Francophiles and have lived in France a collective 10 years. When not in Cambridge, we run intensive French residential courses in our house, 'Le Verger' (Dordogne) and its converted gite in the grounds, 'La Porcherie' (The Piggery). Both enthusastic teachers, our courses give all our students a massive confidence boost in French at beginner, GCSE and A level French. Our new course : French
for living and holidays.
David is a writer and teaches creative writing. Contact us if you are interested in a Writer's Retreat: space, peace and quiet and time to write that novel or memooire with all meals (including wine) and guidance if neeeded. For both French and Writing Retreats, get a group of 4 or more together and get your place discounted....
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5702
Contact Name:
david lambert
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01223316539
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