Former Mill Cottage with Heated Swimming Pool
Rural Setting shared with Horses, Cats and a Dog!
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Delightful Mill Cottage in the Perigord Noir set in the extensive grounds of an old mill. The private garden at the back of the cottage overlooks paddocks and the river. The large heated outdoor swimming pool is adjacent to the main mill house and bread oven and is 30m from the Cottage. Garden furniture, large parasol and BBQ are provided. The cottage cellar houses the washing machine, another refrigerator; there is a deep freezer with a section available for guests to use. VTTs are available for hire. Owner's horses, cats and dog live on site. Perigueux, Sarlat La Caneda, Montignac, Lascaux II caves, Terrassson and Brive La Gaillard are all within easy reach. There are many Chateaux and other interesting tourist attractions within easy reach of Villac. For those travelling by Motor Bike there is a Harley-Davidson enthusiast who will be very pleased to greet fellow bikers and for a small fee will show them some of this beautiful region.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £575 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £375 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Please contact us for availability on out of season dates and we will give you a price for the specific dates that you give.
Subject to existing bookings, midweek bookings may be available. Please contact us.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally a Saturday. Arrival after 16h; departure before 10h.
Subject to existing bookings other days of arrival and departure may be negotiated.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: double bed (duvet or sheet/blanket please choose), wardrobe, dressing table with lamp, linen basket, bedside table with lamp. Hair dryer available. Bedroom 2: twin beds (duvets); bedside table with lamp, clothes hanging rail. Linen incl. |
| Bathrooms: | Bath with hand held shower, wc, handwash basin, large mirror, shaving socket. Plenty of space for your toiletries. Bathroom heater with towel rail over. Adequate quantity of cleaning products, toilet rolls and handwash liquid provided. First Aid kit. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted cupboards (one empty), galley style arrangement. Rangemaster cooker, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. Cutlery, glasses and china for eight place settings. Plenty of cookware provided. Kitchen scales. Fire blanket and extinguisher. |
| Utility Room: | Cellar: houses washing machine with washing liquid or powder, laundry basket, pegs. Spare refrigerator. Space in the chest freezer. Trolly shopping basket and shopping bags. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge area is open plan with the kitchen. There is a cane three piece suit with thick padded seats/backs. Square coffee table; folding dining table with four folding chairs. Writing desk with swivel chair; bookcase with books/games. TV, DVD etc |
| Other: | Patio area accessed from French Doors in lounge area. Provided with table, parasol, chairs, BBQ. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels (2 per person plus glove flanel) bedlinen, kitchen towels are provided. Kitchen roll and adequate cleaning products are provided. The cottage is cleaned by the owner after each letting. Sheets, towels and other linen are changed weekly |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv room fans cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Important:
Please note that in the owner's opinion the access to the twin bedded loft bedroom is not suitable for children under 7 years of age nor for 'oversize' individuals.
The property has two access routes. One is over a small bridge and the other is via a 'chemin rural'.
The owner is always happy to provide where possible extra items such as extra cooking pots, chairs etc.
Accessibility
The cottage is NOT suitable for wheelchair access.
Outside
The cottage has its own garden with patio, which overlooks horse paddocks, woodland and a small river. The patio has table, parasol, chairs, BBQ.
The swimming pool, which is 30m from the cottage has a patio area with table, parasol and chairs, loungers, some pool inflatables. Pool towels, plastic glasses, cups and plates provided (these are kept in the cottage).
The property is ideal for the nature lover. Plenty of birds to see including the large birds of prey. If you are lucky you will see the many Mouflon (wild sheep) and deer which frequent the adjacent woods and often cross the grounds. There is an amazing number of wild flowers and fungi to be found.
Golf
There is a golf course near Hautefort (ca 20 mins) and one at Perigues (ca 1 hour).
Special interest holidays
The owner is a keen rider and if you want to bring your horse on holiday do ask for details. Proficient rider? You (one person at a time) can ride out with the owner on owner's horses BUT this is ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Absolutely, no novices!
Travel
Airports: Bordeaux two hours, Bergerac one and a half hours, Limoges one and a half hours.
Chanel ports all approximately 8 hours drive.
There is no public transport and so guests should have their own vehicle or hire a vehicle.
Distances
Village of Villac is 1km and has a baker. Terrasson Lavilledieu is 5km and is a lovely old town full of character, the new area has plenty of supermarkets. Hautefort hosts a beautiful chateau and several restaurants and is 16 km. Montignac is a beautiful town either side of the river Dordogne, lovely buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops and is 20.6km. Sarlat la Caneda 42km is full of little walkways and very old buildings, lots of local products, cafes, restaurants and shops.
Further details
Nearest town of Terrasson has several banks, supermarkets, shops and restaurants.
This region is full of grottes, caves, chateaux and tourist sites. It is THE region of 'prehistory'. The rivers offer pleasure at all levels from canoing to voyaging on a barge.
Booking notes
To book please telephone or send an e-mail.
Option 1: A ten percent non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance payable by bank transfer four weeks prior to departure.
Option 2: A 50 percent deposit at time of booking by bank transfer, 10 percent non-refundable and the balance payable in cash on arrival.
Guest comments
"excellent holiday, lovely gite, well equipped, gorgeous pool, delightful visiting black cat"
"such a beautiful setting and lovely to see your horses and ponies grazing in the field"
'the children have loved the pool and just being children with the freedom to roam the wonderful grounds'
'thank you Nina and Tom for your warm welcome, always there and available but never intrusive"
Owner profile
About the owner
The former Mill was purchased in 2002 in a derelict state. The mill pond had been devoid of water for many years and the site is now occupied by the heated swimming pool. Some of the old mill stones are displayed in the grounds and the entrance steps to the Cottage are constructed from old Mill stones.
The main Mill house, which is across a gravel courtyard from the cottage, is occupied by the owners. The rear of the Mill house faces the front of the Cottage. This arrangement gives you privacy and at the same time provides you with easy access to the owners for any help and advice that you may need.
Nina owns and rides horses; Tom has a Harley Davidson Motorbike. France offers lots of space for horseriding and the French are biker friendly!
Bikers are always welcome here.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I lived near to Ringwood Forest, which is very beautiful and is wonderful for horseriding and horse driving but the increase in housing and traffic surrounding the Forest during the 20 years leading to 2002 meant that these past times became very risky. I loved my work lecturing Physiology but commuting became more and more difficult. It was time to move. I chose a property in the Perigord Noir since it is a very beautiful region with a diversity of flora and fauna; it has a fairly low population density and this makes it ideal for someone who loves the countryside and horseriding. Tom, a former Engineer, has lived in France for almost 20 years and is a motor bike enthusiast and what better place can one find to ride a motor bike than in France where the traffic is 'biker friendly'!
Unique benefits of the property
The property itself offers peace and tranquility, a chance to switch off from the rat race. There are tractors, dogs, cockerels, birds and motorbikes that occasionally disrupt the peace!
If you love the tranquility of the countryside; like to laze by a pool; adore visiting chateaux; love investigating beautiful villages; delight in eating gastronomic delicacies; seek a challenge canoeing or rock climbing; want to keep fit walking or cycling; want to shop 'till you drop then this is the place for YOU.
There is something for everyone in this region, all of which is within easy reach.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6149
Contact Name:
Nina Matthews
(FRANCE) +33 0553506004
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