Cottage in Small Hilltop Village of Pujols, Gironde
Stunning Views over Dordogne Valley
Sleeps 4/6 2 bedrooms (plus sofa bed in lounge)
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2 bedroom cottage with accommodation over two floors. Set on the side of a hill on the edge of a charming hilltop village and overlooking the vineyards sloping down to the Dordogne river. The ancient medieval town of St. Emilion is just over the horizon in the distance. Situated about 45 minutes each way from Bordeaux to the west and Bergerac to the east, it provides an ideal base for those who like wine-tasting, visiting the many places of interest in the region or just lapping up the sunshine and the view from the terraces and the garden. Excellent restaurants in Pujols and nearby villages.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £425 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday. Arriving at 4pm departing by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with Superking bed, convertable to twin beds Bedroom 2 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin with door on to upper terrace. Separate upstairs WC with washbasin. Downstairs bathroom with bath/shower over and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Electric cooker, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave. Equipped for most culinary needs. Double doors on to terrace. |
| Living Rooms: | Large beamed lounge (6 metres by 6 metres) with dining area. One sofa converts to double bed. Windows overlooking the valley. Door to patio. Satellite TV (UK stations) and DVD player. Dining area for 6 people. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bedding, linen and towels (for indoor use only) are all supplied. Cleaned and changed weekly. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Please note that the accommodation is not suitable for young children, or more than two children due to hillside position and risks of falling from terraces, etc. It is in a small rural village and is more suitable for people who like to get away from the hustle and bustle. Also no smoking inside please and no pets.
Outside
Both lounge and kitchen open onto the ground floor terrace and there is another terrace above the kitchen. Both terrace and the garden below them have a westerly aspect with great views and beautiful sunsets.
Coast/Beach
There are many beaches to the west of Bordeaux which make a pleasant day out, with those around Arcachon being the most popular (about 90 minutes).
Golf
There are golf courses to the west (about 20 minutes drive) at Teynac and Cameyrac, and for the expert golfers there are the Medoc courses just north of Bordeaux (45 minutes) and Chateau des Vigiers to the east near Sainte-Foy (35 minutes).
Travel
Flights to Bordeaux or Bergerac - each about 50 minutes drive. Car hire/use of car essential. About 9-10 hours drive from Calais.
Distances
Castillon 10 minutes; St Emilion about 20 minutes; Sainte-Foy-La-Grande 30 minutes; Bordeaux and Bergerac both about 40 minutes; Perigueux about 1 hour. Bayonne, Biarritz & Saint Sebastian can be reached as day trips.
Further details
Pujols is a very small, charming village set on a hilltop amongst vineyards overlooking the Dordogne valley. There is a boulangerie (open until 12 pm), an epicerie supplying most everyday needs and an excellent small restaurant for lunches. On the outskirts of the village is another very good restaurant. It has a classic French square shaded by trees, a tiny and very old church and part of a Henry II castle. The 100 years war (much later) was ended in nearby Castillon-la-Bataille - and the French celebrate it every year with mock battles! Castillon, 10 minutes away, has supermarkets, banks, pharmacie, restaurants and has a market one day a week. Of course, St Emilion, 20 minutes away, has many excellent restaurants. Apart from the wine tasting and vineyards, for the sporty there are tennis courts in the village a short walk from the house; canoeing and cycling nearby; and several golf courses not far away (see above).
Booking notes
A 25% non-returnable deposit is required at time of booking with the balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to arrival. A refundable security deposit of £100 is payable with the balance payment which is refundable on your return home.
Guest comments
"Your cottage is outstanding - extremely well equipped with quality items and very comfortable - and the location is excellent for touring around and we were extremely impressed by what we saw. It has become the No1 region of France if we ever wanted to re-locate!" G & J, Sussex.
"Had a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage v. much. Very comfortable and well equipped" J&M, USA
"Great spot, lovely views, relaxing break" - M&A, Australia
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a semi-retired couple in our early sixties with a 28 year old son who has helped us redecorate the property and improve the facilities. We have also updated the cottage by having a new boiler installed and a new shower room/WC added. So with 2 couples in the house, there is a bathroom and toilet for each. We let it out in the summer to help cover the costs of the house which has worked very well for several years. We love our visits to the region which is a real escape, and enjoy taking friends and showing them the sites, vineyards, restaurants, or just relaxing. Apart from the great location in rural south-west France which is fine for doing nothing, we have also found it an excellent base for days out: east (the coast), west/north (Dordogne) and south (entre-deux-mers).
Year purchased: 2004
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought the cottage because we love to get away to the peace of rural France, the vineyards and the wonderful food (and wine) - both at the local restaurants and the meals we cook in the house with produce from French shops and supermarkets.
The south west of France has lots of interesting places to visit. Pujols itself is a charming old village with wonderful views. It is just in the Gironde but one can go east into the Dordogne or west to visit the Atlantic coast (e.g. Arcachon). St Emilion is only 20 minutes drive away and is worth at least a day to visit. To the south is Carcassonne and to the north is Cognac. Perigeux to the north west is another nice day trip.
Or you can play tennis in the village, cycle round the vineyards or just sit in the sun and enjoy the views.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR580
Contact Name:
Clive Brown
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1628604647
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