Totally Secluded Stone Cottage With Private Pool and 2 Acres Of Garden And Woodland
On The Edge Of A Pretty Hamlet, Surrounded By Beautiful Rolling Countryside And Picturesque Villages
Sleeps 6/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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This secluded cottage is set at the end of a small track with no passing traffic in the beautiful Dordogne countryside. Take a relaxing holiday in a villa with your own private pool in this delightful part of France. The cottage is totally private, and birds and wildlife abound in the natural woodland. The garden has a variety of trees providing plenty of shade for those hot summer afternoons. This traditional stone farmhouse has been tastefully restored to retain its original charm yet provide modern comforts and amenities, with a 10m x 5m swimming pool. Despite the restful setting, you are only 3Km from the historic village of Bourdeilles with its 11th Century Chateau, and 15km from the picturesque town of Brantôme. Relax in this beautiful setting in the rolling Dordogne countryside. Enjoy the top class food at local restaurants, canoe down the River Dronne, or visit the many interesting attractions and picturesque villages.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £700 | 14 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £560 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £840 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1100 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £840 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £560 | 7 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 6 April 2013 | £700 | 14 |
Notes on prices
Up to 4 mountain bikes are available at £10 per week each.
Changeover day
Change over: Saturday.
Arrival after 4pm, departure before 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 2 with double bed and single bed. In addition a travel cot is available on request. |
| Bathrooms: | Large family bathroom with WC, basin and bath with shower over. The bathroom is accessed from the landing by a short flight of stairs. In addition there is also a door to the bathroom directly from bedroom 1. |
| Kitchen: | Large triple-aspect kitchen/dining room with gas oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster. |
| Utility Room: | Full size washing machine in the downstairs WC. |
| Living Rooms: | Large living room, triple aspect, large fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Exposed stone with original alcoves and beamed ceiling. English TV, Freesat TV recorder, DVD/CD player with hi-fi amp & speakers. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are provided. For rentals of more than a week, clean towels and linen are provided once a week. The property is cleaned between rentals. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone central heating barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Internet access and WiFi is available on a best efforts basis. For technical reasons, internet is not guaranteed and does not form a contractual part of the agreement.
Well behaved pets are welcome.
Accessibility
This property is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.
Outside
There is a 10m x 5m swimming pool with attractive paving and lighting in and around the pool. The pool depth varies from 1.2m at the shallow end to 2m at the deep end. It is equipped with a pool alarm. The garden is totally private, and birds and wildlife abound in the natural woodland. A variety of trees provide plenty of shade. There is a large patio area with table and chairs by the back door, and a second patio area with additional table, chairs and barbecue by the pool. Sun umbrellas are also provided. There are 4 sun beds for relaxing by the pool. An open sided barn to one side of the house is used to shelter the car and as a wood store.
Coast/Beach
Swimming and canoeing are available on the Dronne (5 mins).
Golf
Municipal golf course at Perigueux (15 miles).
Travel
Airports:
Limoges: 90mins; Bergerac: 90mins; Bordeaux: 2 hours.
Ferries:
Caen: 6 hours; Le Havre: 7 hours; Calais: 9 hours.
Distances
Bourdeilles (local shops & restaurants): 2 miles.
Brantome (shops, restaurants & supermarket): 8 miles.
Perigueux (hypermarket, supermarkets, shops & restaurants): 18 miles.
Further details
Les Chauses is situated in an idyllic setting in a small hamlet. The house is approximately 250 years old, and has been restored and equipped to a high standard with all modern conveniences, whilst retaining a rustic country farmhouse feeling with it's old beams, exposed stone walls, wooden floors and kitchen with local quarry tiles. There is a sunny patio to the side of the house, with shade from an apple tree. The garden slopes down to attractive woods, and in the centre is the 10m x 5m swimming pool, built and maintained to a high standard. The pool is alarmed for the safety of children. The surrounding countryside is green and attractive, with rolling hills. and many delightful walks from the door. It is also wonderful cycling country and four mountain bikes are available suitable for teenage to adult. There are numerous opportunities for sightseeing and leisure activities, such as canoeing on the river Dronne at Bourdeilles (2 miles). Bourdeilles is a lovely picturesque village with an 11th century chateau, shops and excellent restaurants. Brantome (8 miles) is an interesting market town, and is known as the "Venice of the Dordogne" being surrounded by the river Dronne. It has an 11th century abbey and many other interesting buildings and attractions. Perigueux (18 miles) is the capital city of the Dordogne and has a unique cathedral, roman remains and many other attractions. There are spectacular natural formations to be found in the caves at Villars, and dozens of other activities and places to visit in the surrounding area. Nearby activities: Tennis, fishing, canoeing (all within 2 miles).
Horse riding (4 miles). Countryside walks and cycling from the door - up to 4 mountain bikes are available at a cost of £10 per week each.
Golf (15 miles). Sight-seeing, dining, local markets in nearby towns and villages
Caves (16 miles).
Booking notes
On line booking form available (please ask for details).
Please contact the owner to confirm availability before completing the booking form.
All bookings are subject to conditions.
House swap
House swap considered. Rural location in southern Europe preferred.
Owner profile
About the owner
We bought Les Chauses as our holiday home in 2000. After spending many happy holidays there, we moved there permanently in 2006. After 4 years of soaking up the French lifestyle, and now with a new grandson, we decided to move back to the UK to be closer to family.
We love our French cottage because it is so peaceful and relaxing and we can enjoy the quiet and natural environment as we please in our private garden and woods.
Andrew & Adele Dunn.
November 2011.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We spent several years of house hunting before we found our perfect French holiday home. We knew when we first set foot in it that we had found our dream property. It had everything we wanted - full of character; large garden and natural woodland; a totally tranquil environment, with only the sounds of wildlife and the countryside; surrounded by beautiful countryside and picturesque towns and villages with superb restaurants.
To complete our dream holiday home, we just needed to build our 10mx5m swimming pool, and to update the house with modern amenities.
Unique benefits of the property
We think Les Chauses is a unique holiday home. Properties that offer such a combination of beautiful surroundings, tranquility and privacy are few and far between. The pool and garden are not overlooked and are solely for the use of guests.
The cottage is on the edge of a pretty hamlet, so it is not totally isolated and you will meet the neighbours around the hamlet, but it is at the end of a small track, so there will be no passing traffic to disturb you.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR9949
Contact Name:
Andrew Dunn
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01539563750
Owners Website: Click here
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