A House, Close to Beaulieu sur Dordogne - in Lovely Hamlet
Peaceful Location in Unspoilt Countryside, La Chouette is an Attractive, Welcoming House
Sleeps 7 (4 Bedrooms)
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The tiny hamlet of Le Cros nestles comfortably besides Puy D'Arnac with its hill top church and wonderful 360 degrees view point. This area is an absolute walkers paradise full of red squirrels, deer, owls, red kites even occasional wild boar.
La Chouette has been a three year project to fully restore it to a beautiful house, in sympathy with its age, and character. The thick stone walls keep the house beautifully cool in summer and warm in winter, and for those who want complete peace and rest it is perfect. It is also ideally situated for activities like golf - 3 nearby courses, canoeing down the Dordogne, riding, walking, touring the wonderful country, medieval towns and chateaux nearby. In July/August the opera season at Castelnau near St Cere, about 35 mins away, is an absolute must for music lovers.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 16 April 2011 - 20 May 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 16 June 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £765 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 22 September 2012 | £765 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are based on 4/5 people staying. Please contact the owner for special rates for 2/3 or 6/7 people staying.
Changeover day
Normally Saturdays but we may be able to be flexible by arrangement. Arrival after 16.00 hrs and departure please, by 11.00 hrs.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 king size double, tiled underfloor heating, direct access to courtyard. Bedroom 2 large divan single, tiled underfloor heating, direct access to garden. Bedrooms 3 and 4 king size doubles, oak roof frames, velux roof light both carpeted. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom for bedrooms 1 and 2 large fully tiled, all brand new bath and separate shower stall, wc and large basin suite. Underfloor heating. Bathroom for bedrooms 3 and 4, fully tiled, wash basin. wc and shower unit. With heater and velux roof light. |
| Kitchen: | Modern light maple units fully fitted with dishwasher, double sinks, electric double oven with 4 hob top, microwave, large fridge/freezer - fully tiled floor, separate kitchen table, bar to dining area, pull down blind and double glass panelled doors. |
| Utility Room: | The laundry/utility room is fitted with clothes washer and separate clothes dryer, double sinks and cupboards, iron and ironing board, large walk in locker for clothes and linen. fully tiled floor. Access to the cave from this room. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room fitted with TV and DVD, radio, internet connection. Settee and two arm chairs, several other chairs. 3 opening windows give lots of light and air. 7kw wood burner is excellent for cooler nights. Old oak beams gives a rich character feel. |
| Other: | The salon with a new laid solid oak floor, leather settees, chair, several lovely rugs, large low coffee table, oak buffet, walnut drinks cabinet, pictures, tapestry, large vaulted roof trusses and French windows to the balcony all make a beautiful room. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are included and changed weekly when the house is also serviced and cleaned. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
There are several electric heaters and all beds have electric blankets. Please be aware that being on three floors there are several staircases and external steps, small children may well need that bit of extra supervision. We do not have a pool but there are excellent public pools in both Beaulieu and Meyssac and thr Relais de Quercy in Meyssac has a good outdoor restaurant and lovely pool. The Dordogne is a hop, skip and a jump away with many places to cool off and some really nice river beaches for swimming. Keeping cool should not be a problem.
Accessibility
We regret that because we are on three floors, La Chouette is probably not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
With a south facing balcony for breakfast and morning coffee, lunch can be either on this balcony or the north west facing terrace because both enjoy sunshine or shade as you wish. Both are equipped with tables and chairs and both have very easy access to the kitchen.
Golf
At Aubazine about 35 mins away 9 and 18 hole courses. At Chateau du Montal about 25 mins away - a 9 hole course around the Chateau. At Souillac about 45 mins away an 18 hole course.
Travel
Driving from the channel ports takes about 7 hrs. If you fly you will need to hire a car at the airport which you can easily do when booking the flight. Nearest airports are Toulouse (2hrs), Bergerac (2hrs), Limoges (1hr 30 mins) and Rodez (1hr 30 mins).
Distances
Brive la Gaillarde is 45 mins. Souillac 45 mins. Sarlat 1hr 15 mins. Pompadour ( National stud) 1hr 30 mins. Rocamadour 45 mins. Argentat 35 mins. St Cere 35 mins. All times are approximate.
Further details
Beaulieu has many shops, banks, restaurants and hotels and markets twice a week. The ecomarche at Altillac, just the other side of the road bridge over the Dordogne in Beaulieu is excellent for all normal food and wine shopping needs. Lunch beside the river at the Hotel des Charmilles in Beaulieu is always special. If you prefer to people watch then the square has several brasseries and hotels where you can lunch outside. At Meyssac the Relais du Quercy is well worth a lunch and even a swim. Don't miss a visit to Bretenoux - the old square has markets weekly and Les Saveurs restaurant does an excellent 'plat du jour'. The medieval architecture here is well worth the visit. Driving up the Dordogne to Argentat is a lovely run and lunch at Le Fouillade hotel under the enormous plain tree is very special. A walk down the old quay afterwards and a coffee by the riverside works well. We will provide further information leaflets etc at the house for your interest.
see Owners Website for wonderful photo links of places to visit
www.lamaisonchouette.co.uk/activities
Booking notes
Please book by email as detailed on our owners website. A deposit of 25% secures your chosen dates, the balance is due 8 weeks before arrival. Full information on the owners website.
Guest comments
Hello Ian and Moley,
You would be very welcome to use my letter as you requested - I hope many people have the pleasure of staying in your wonderful home - as my husband said, we had a lovely holiday and loved staying both at the house and in the Beaulieu area - a real haven.
Thanks for all the care you took to help prepare us for our stay.
Dear Ian,
Thank you for your note returning our security deposit and kind wishes. We certainly enjoyed staying at the house - it was beautiful and very well restored. The task must have been quite a challenge. We would recommend your property without hesitation and be more than happy to return at some point in the future, if only to to seek out a similar property to buy!
With best wishes, M.K. Nottingham.
Best wishes to you both. M.R. West Midlands.
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