Beautiful 250 year old Stone Farmhouse with Private Pool
Peaceful Rural Location with Breathtaking Views set in 2 acres of Gardens
Sleeps 7 plus baby (3 bedrooms)
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Nestling peacefully in the beautiful Perigord Vert, our 250 year old stone farmhouse, sits within 2 acres of immaculately maintained gardens.
Renovated to an extremely high standard, whilst retaining many of it's original features, the farmhouse offers spacious accommodation & is tastefully appointed throughout. The main house opens straight onto the stunning salt-water pool area & fabulous outdoor terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. With stone floors, exposed beams & cathedral ceilings, L'Aubuge Haute offers guests absolute peace & tranquility & yet is only 1km from the delightful village of Payzac, with supermarket, boulangerie, restaurant, bars, post office, pharmacy & antique shop. The farmhouse offers a convenient base to explore the picturesque villages, towns & chateaux of the Dordogne & is within easy travelling distance of the major tourist attractions of this area & the neighbouring Limousin.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 8 June 2012 | £1050 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £750 | 7 |
Special offer
25% discount on our last few remaining weeks in 2012
Changeover day
Peak season changeover day is Saturday - outside of these dates the owners can be flexible concerning other changeover days.
All bookings run from 4.00pm of the day of arrival to 10.00am on the day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1 - queen size bed, Dutch armoire, TV, exposed beams & cathedral ceiling. Bed 2 - large family room with 3 single beds, TV / PS3, oak wardrobe, exposed beams. Bed 3 - the Bread Oven, separate to the main house with double bed, oak furniture. |
| Bathrooms: | Full bathroom on 1st floor - bath with shower over, wc & washbasin |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped bespoke oak kitchen, incl. dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/ freezer. All cutlery, crockery & cooking utensils are provided together with microwave, kettle & toaster. Dining table with 6 chairs, French doors opening onto pool area. |
| Living Rooms: | Large capacious lounge with exposed beams, stone floor & wood burning stove. Containing 2 large sofas, coffee tables plus TV, DVD, Sky access, stereo system & iPod dock. Extensive library of books, CDs, DVDs & PS3 games. Oak open staircase to 1st floor. |
| Other: | Landing - spacious landing area with chaise longue & desk/office area with Wi-Fi access. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen & towels are provided but please bring your own pool towels. A changeover of linen &/or towels is offered for guests staying longer than one week. Travel cot & linen available, if required. The farmhouse is cleaned before & after each let. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access room fans cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
| Suitability: | children welcome pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Wi-fi access is available throughout the house and grounds.
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Accessibility
Kindly note that the bathroom is on the 1st floor of the farmhouse.
Bedroom 3 - the Bread Oven is at ground floor level.
Outside
The farmhouse sits within 2 acres of beautifully maintained landscaped gardens with 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside.
The main house opens onto the stunning south facing salt-water pool area & outdoor terrace with table & seating for 8 ... perfect for al fresco dining!
There is a second patio area to the front of the farmhouse which catches the morning sun at breakfast time.
High quality poolside furniture is provided together with a gas BBQ &, within the grounds, a grass badminton court, table tennis table & cricket wicket. For the less active, there are plenty of shaded areas to simply sit & take in the views.
Outdoor games are provided, including boules & we have a number of old but roadworthy bicycles should you wish to explore on 2 wheels.
Coast/Beach
L'Aubuge Haute is 1km from the spectacular Lake Rouffiac. It's many facilities include a sandy beach, swimming, water skiing & wake boarding, sailing, tennis, climbing walls and a bar/restaurant. Perfect for young children & teenagers alike with supervised activities including paint balling, archery and high tree adventures.
Golf
Excideuil (15 mins drive) boasts a new 9 hole golf course, to become 18 hole in time.
Further golfing opportunities may be found in Limoges & Perigueux.
Travel
Limoges is our nearest airport, 40km away, with daily flights from numerous UK airports facilitated by Ryanair & Flybe.
Brive-Vallee de la Dordogne (London City & Jet 2) & Bergerac airport (Ryanair & Flybe) are within 1 1/2 hour's drive.
The property is 455 miles from Calais - nearest motorway is the A20, Limoges (J36 at 30 miles).
Use of a car is essential.
Distances
The farmhouse is situated in a small rural hamlet, 1km away from the village of Payzac which offers 2 bars, a restaurant, supermarket, boulangerie, butchers, post office, bank with cash machine, pharmacy and an antique shop. Alternatively 8km north is the town of St Yrieix-la-Perche which has a wide selection of cafe/bars and restaurants together with large supermarkets.
Perigueux is a mere 35 minutes drive south.
Further details
St Yrieix-la-Perche is a historic & pretty market town with a longstanding tradition of being associated with the famous Limoges porcelain. With it's quaint medieval cobbled streets, boutiques, shops & 12th century collegiate church, it also holds a lively farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. In addition it has a new indoor leisure pool with outdoor water slides and an indoor tennis centre. This region is home to a plethora of beautiful chateaux, notably Hautefort & the fairytale castle at Jumilhac le Grand. The nearby village of Excideuil with it's 10th century monastery, gothic church & 16th century houses is well worth a visit - it is also home to one of our favourite restaurants in the Perigord Vert, Le Fin Chapon. The North Dordogne is one of the most beautiful & popular regions in France & is well known for its numerous prehistoric sites, including the famous Grotte de Lascaux & Grotte de Villars, or for the more energetic there are endless opportunities to canoe & kayak upon its many rivers. For the wine enthusiast, we are within easy travelling distance of the vineyards of Bergerac and Bordeaux. The local countryside is both beautiful and unspoilt with rolling hills and valleys containing many rivers and lakes, ideal for those who enjoy walking or cycling.
The historical centres of Limoges, Perigueux and Sarlat are all within easy travelling distance.
Booking notes
We ask for a 25% deposit at the time of booking with the remaining balance becoming due 8 weeks before your arrival date together with a £200 returnable security deposit.
Prices are for the sole use of the property per week in UK GBP.
All prices include electricity, water & a welcome pack.
Central heating is not ordinarily provided from the beginning of May to the end of October, however a small amount of logs are provided for the wood stove.
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Tracey Prosser
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1509881175
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