17th/18th Century Farmhouse with Private Pool
Peaceful Location in Countryside
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms each with En-suite)
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Petit Rousset is in the countryside, but not remote - only a forty minute stroll or 5 minute drive to the closest village, Eymet - a medieval bastide (planned) town with its lively Farmers Market every Thursday - a tradition started in 1270. July and August, enjoy the weekly Night Market. Located in the Perigord Poupre (wine growing region), you'll have lots of opportunities to enjoy the wines of the area. Twenty minutes by car and you’re at the fairy tale castle of Monbazillac, touring the Chateau or sipping the sweet white wine. Another 10 minutes farther north will find you at the capital of the Perigord Poupre, Bergerac. Its twice weekly Farmer’s Market engulfs the Church with fresh, local produce. Sightseeing is easy with Petit Rousset as your base. An hour's drive and you're at hill towns like Beynac and Castelnaud with their fortress chateaux, medieval bastides (planned towns) of which nearby Monpazier is the best. And then there is Sarlat and caves with prehistoric paintings!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 May 2011 - 31 October 2011 | €2500 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in in Euros. Cleaning fee, 90 euros.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday preferred, we are flexible. Arrivals after 4pm. Departures by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 has two twin beds and en-suite. Bedroom 2 has two twin beds and en-suite. Bedroom 3 has two twin beds and en-suite. Bedroom 4 has two twin beds and en-suite. |
| Bathrooms: | Each bedroom has an en- suite with with shower, sink and toilet. There is a second sink located in each bedroom so each occupant has her/his own sink. |
| Kitchen: | The well equipped kitchen has a 4 burner gas hob (stove), electric oven and refrigerator with freezer and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | There is a clothes washing machine in the utility room |
| Living Rooms: | The living room has two sofas, chairs and video player. |
| Other: | There is a dining area in the kitchen. The terrace dining room is right off of the kitchen area making outdoor dining a simple pleasure. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linens are provided. The property is clean upon arrival. For guests staying longer than one week, a second set of towels/sheets is provided at no cost. Guests may have a mid-stay cleaning for a fee |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board internet access room fans barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
There are ceiling fans with remote controls in each bedroom. There are heaters in each bathroom. The farmhouse is furnished to a high standard which may make it unsuitable for very small children.
Accessibility
All bedrooms are on the first floor (one level up by stairs) which might make the property difficult for people who have mobility concerns.
Outside
There are three terraces, one directly outside the kitchen for outdoor dining, one at the pool and the third, between the other two. There is ample outdoor furniture and a Weber for barbecuing. The private pool is a standard size - 10x5m. The pool has a cover to keep the water warm.
Coast/Beach
The Dordogne River is nearby. Canoe hire is available at several nearby towns.
Golf
There are several golf courses nearby, both 9 and 18 holes.
Travel
The nearest airport, Bergerac, is 20 minutes drive. The train station in Bergerac is 30 minute drive. To tour and explore the beautiful area, it is essential to have a car. There are car hire companies at both the airport and the train station.
Distances
The nearest village, Eymet is a 45 minute stroll, 10 minute drive. The wonderful hilltown of Duras with (Monday) Market & Chateau is 20 minutes drive, as is Issigeac (Sunday market) Bergerac is 25 minutes drive. Bastide Monpazier is about an hour's drive and Sarlat is about 90 minutes by car. You can reach the cave Rouffignac with its prehistoric paintings, in 90 minutes, too. River sports like canoeing are about 90 minutes. For gabarre (flat bottom boat) cruises, there is Bergerac & Beynac.
Further details
Our medieval village, Eymet, has all the amenities that make country living so relaxing - boulangerie, maison de la presse (English newspapers, magazines and books for sale), post-office etc). There are also quite a few dining options - from a modest but delicious pizzeria to an elegant and exquisitely delicious restaurant. Preparing food at home is a wonderful option, too - especially each Thursday when you come home with bags heavy laden with the ripest of fruits and freshest of produce. Within an hour radius of Petit Rousset, grand chateaux and simple wineries welcome you and offer you samples of their Bergerac sec (white wine), Pecharment (red wine) and of course Monbazillac wine. If you enjoy Farmer’s Markets, you can find one everyday and depending upon the season, you can gorge on white asparagus, wild strawberries or perfectly ripened peaches. If you like antiquing or searching for bargains, then the brocantes (antique fairs) and vide greniers (literally empty the attic) held in different villages and towns each weekend throughout the summer, are for you. Sightseeing too is easy with Petit Rousset as your base. Within an hour or so drive, you’ll be touring beautifully preserved medieval hill towns like Beynac and Castelnaud with their fabulous fortress chateaux, medieval bastides (planned towns) created by English and French rivals during the 100 Years Wars, of which nearby Monpazier is the best preserved. Then there are Sarlat and Brantome and their nearby Renaissance pleasure chateaux. And of course, there are the caves with prehistoric paintings from Lascaux to Font de Gaume and Rouffignac (where you visit the cave by electric train) that are not to be missed. From late July through mid-August, medieval fairs abound - with actors, dancers and musicians all in period costume, you'll be transported back in time.
Booking notes
For further information and to book, contact Beverly by phone or email. We will confirm by email, details of your booking together with a breakdown of the total costs, and the dates by which the deposit and final payments are due.
We will email a booking form which should be completed and returned to us with a 25% deposit within 7 days.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6487
Beverly Held
Tel: (USA) + 1 415 933 9799
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