Farmhouse, with its own Tennis Court and Pool, and Stunning Views across the Valley
Bel Arbre is a little piece of heaven, with its own very special tranquility
Sleeps up to 11 (5 Bedrooms)
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The farmhouse is made up of two adjoining houses, so two families can stay together - with a degree of separation. The walls are thick, making it cool in summer, and warm in winter (the central heating is terrific). an outstanding feature is the old bake house, which overlooks the pool, next to the house. This has been converted to provide a barbecue area at a lower level on the stones of the old oven (still more or less intact), together with a tabled dining dining area. The long table and benches are extremely convivial, and wonderfully shaded when the midday sun is at its hottest. It also catches the last rays of the setting sun, as it sinks amongst the pine trees. The all weather tennis court is close to the house, but tucked behind one of the barns. The swimming pool is 11 X 5 metres, has a springboard, a bubble cover for Spring and Autumn, and is surrounded by a childproof fence, with two entrances. There is a sandpit for children.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 24 September 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £575 | - | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 14 January 2012 | £1000 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £1275 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £2450 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £575 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday. Arrival should be between 1500 and 1800 hours on the Saturday you start your holiday, and departure should be by 9.30 on the day you leave.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 has a Kingsize double bed, with ensuite bathroom, and wisteria clad terrace. Bedroom 2 has 4 bunk beds. Bedroom 3 has a wonderfully cosy lit bateau. Bedroom 4 has twin beds, and Bedroom 5 has a double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | There are 3 bathrooms in all. The ensuite has bidet, basin, toilet, bath and integral shower. The second bathroom has the same, and the third bathroom has the same, minus the bidet. |
| Kitchen: | The Main Kitchen has a hob, oven, dishwasher, sink and fridge and freezer, and is well appointed with crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils etc. The second kitchen has a cooker, fridge, freezer, sink and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | The dining room adjoins the kitchen, and looks through an open fireplace to the sitting room. There is a large bookcase of loved books, informational books, local interest books, and children's books. There are also games and puzzles for the odd rainy day |
| Living Rooms: | The sitting room is well furnished, with a CD player, but definitely no TV. The French windows give out onto the terrace, and pool. |
| Other: | The adjoining house has a comfortable L shaped room with sofa, chairs and bookcase. |
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Bedlinen is provided (but not for the two cots that are available). Hand towels are provided, but not pool towels |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board telephone internet access central heating cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The furniture is largely antique and traditional.
Accessibility
It is not ideal for wheelchair use, but in the past it has been managed.
Outside
Outside, the wide terrace is paved with terracotta tiles. The old bake house and terrace surrounding the pool ar well lit at night. There is an all-weather table tennis table in the spacious courtyard. The extensive barns include an open hangar for parking. There are two bicycles for adults. Plenty of mown grassy space surrounds the house, and several paths lead in different directions from the garden to the fields and woods.
Golf
There is a 9 hole course at Vitrac
Travel
A car is necessary. If flying, either Toulouse (one and a half hours), or Bergerac (just over an hour) have car hire facilities. From Calais it is between eight and ten hours, keeping up a reasonable pace.
Distances
Frayssintet le Gelat (which has a world class baker) is about three miles, as is Cazals, which has a good Sunday market, supermarket and shops. Les Arques is just under three miles and has a good restaurant (La Recreation), but no shops.
Further details
There is excellent walking, and horseriding in the neighbourhood. the food is rich - magret, confit, foie gras, and delicious, and there are plenty of local red wines. There is organic fruit and vegetables available locally, and an excellent Friday morning market at Prayssac, about six miles away.
Booking notes
A charge of £40 per week is payable towards the cost of central heating (if required). A booking deposit of 25% is payable at the time of booking. the balance, together with a deposit against dilapidations and breakages etc, of £250 will be taken eight weeks prior to departure.
Guest comments
house is so well equipped and beautifully furnished that we have all felt very much at home. Were it not for the lovely local scenery, and exciting places to visit, we could easily have spent all our time lapping up the idyllic atmosphere here."
"Divine. Felt like home immediately, and was even more idyllic, restful and private than we had hoped."
"The restaurant in Les Arques was as good as any of the best London restaurants, and extraordinarily good value."
"So much to do, and so little time. We couldn't do everything, and will have to come back again - wonderful house, superb swimming pool and tennis court, with fantastic views. Please may we return sometime soon. Thank you very much for everything."
"What a magical, lovely place, filled with delights."
"The children got so much out of the holiday, whether seeing lizards, running around the house, swimming, or exploring the woods - and at the end of the day, what a relaxing view, beside the barbeque, drink in hand."
Owner profile
About the owner
We have owned the property for almost 25 years, and love it. And our children have grown up with it, and still come regularly, though they have now left home.
It's very special.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The food, wine, the countryside and the people are terrific.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR8669
Contact Name:
Tim and Lizzie drake
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 02089948544
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