Large, Spacious And Well-Equipped Stone House With Long Covered Terrace And Butterfly Garden
Secluded And Peaceful Location On Idyllic Hillside Set Amongst Wildflower Meadows And Nearby Forest
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms: 1 Double, 2 Twin) + cot
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La Cabane du Pommier is a recently restored barn. It retains the authenticity of the original stone building and has been extended to make a spacious detached house with a large covered terrace. The house with original features combined with modern furnishings, well-equipped kitchen and bathrooms plus a games room provides the perfect place for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Outside are gravelled areas, grasslands with olive and fig trees and lavender borders with meadows and forest beyond. The building lies close to the tiny ancient hamlet of St Meyme de Rozens and on the edge of the Foulissard Forest. We are only 5 minutes by car to 2 small villages with shops, restaurants and P.O. and less than 10 mins from our pretty local town of Lalinde on the River Dordogne, with all main services. Nearby are a leisure lake, open-air swimming pool and interesting wildlife and historical sites. The building lies next door to the permanent home of the helpful and friendly Anglo-French owners.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 18 August 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £350 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds for up to 6 persons. For Euro prices please add 20% to sterling figures. Bookings for the period December to February by special arrangement - please contact us to confirm availability. Heating, mains services, linen and welcome pack included in price.
Changeover day
Normal changeover day for weekly bookings is Saturday but may be flexible in low season. Arrival time after 4pm. Departure time before 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: kingsize double bed. Bedrooms 2 and 3: twin beds. Bedrooms upstairs, all similar style with bedside tables, lights, spacious open modern wardrobe with many shelves and drawers, chairs and large mirror. Exposed oak beams and chestnut floors. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs: En suite shower room to bedroom 1 with tiled shower, basin, wc. Bathroom with bath, tiled shower, basin, wc. Chestnut floors. Shower room (downstairs) with tiled shower, basin and toilet. All bath/shower rooms with electric towel rail. |
| Kitchen: | Large well-equipped modern kitchen including gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, electric kettle, coffee maker and toaster. Extensive worktops with double sink and storage cupboards. Tiled foor, stone end wall. |
| Living Rooms: | Large open plan lounge with widescreen TV (UK channels), DVD player with a selection of films, settee, comfortable chairs and coffee table. CD player with USB. Wood burning stove. Dining room table and chairs. Small library. Tiled floor, stone end wall. |
| Other: | Games room with pool table and games chest (Scrabble etc). French windows and original small window openings and corner stones. On ground floor with doors through to lounge/kitchen/diner, covered terrace and to bathroom. All rooms with exposed oak beams. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included. Property cleaned and towels/linen changed before guests arrive. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Large spacious building. Ground floor area: lounge/kitchen 36' by 15', games room and shower room toilet 17' by 14'. Electric radiators throughout and wood burner in lounge with fire guard. Child gate and high-chair. Household cleaning products provided. General waste, bottle and recycling bins with plastic liners provided. Hairdryer, nightlight, several English-French electric socket adapters. Fan for each bedroom. Small library with novels, guides and maps. Games chest: cards, monopoly, scrabble, trivial pursuit, darts, badminton rackets and boules. The property lies set back from the hamlet and so is particularly peaceful with no passing traffic and is not overlooked by neighbours.
Welcome pack with tea bags, coffee, milk, sugar, biscuits and wine.
The approximate property location can be found on the web at Multimap by entering 'St Meyme de Rozens' and 'France'. We are a few hundred metres south of this point. Also Google Earth at 44°52'27.42N, 0°46'13.48E.
Sorry no pets.
Accessibility
Possibility of using downstairs games room as occasional bedroom (en-suite shower room and toilet). Access from terrace through double doors (no step). Please contact us for further details.
Outside
The terrace garden area has grasslands with olive and fig trees and a large gravelled area edged with a butterfly / flower garden. There are views across the meadow and a small valley. Car parking. Extensive forest and meadowland with an orchard (10 acres). Large covered terrace including wooden table and chairs, recliners and sun loungers. Charcoal Weber BBQ. The terrain is managed as a nature reserve. Roe Deer regularly visit the meadow and orchard. Footpaths lead from the house to the hamlet, main road, open grassy hilltop and forest. There are a number of bird nest boxes near the buildings. Footpaths within and from the property include a nature trail and access to a natural spring and an old hamlet. Nesting birds around the property include Honey Buzzard, Golden Oriole, Turtle Dove, Short-toed Treecreeper, Bonelli's Warbler, Firecrest and Woodlark. Butterflies include Large and Reverdin's Blue, Dryad and Duke of Burgundy. Orchids include Lady, Violet Limodore and Red Helleborine.
Coast/Beach
Nearest sandy sea beaches on Atlantic coast at Arcachon and Cap Ferret 2.5 hours drive.
River beaches on Dordogne river at Limeuil, Le Buisson, Coux et Bigaroque 20-30 minutes drive.
Lake beach at Lanquais and Le Bugue 20 minutes drive.
Aquapark, Bergerac 30 minutes drive.
Watersports Centre, Tremolat 20 minutes drive.
Open air swimming pool at Lalinde, 10 minutes drive.
Golf
20 minutes drive to Chateau les Merles (9 hole), Mouleydier.
30 minutes drive to Chateau des Vigiers (9 hole), Monestier near to Bergerac.
30 minutes drive to Domaine de Marterie, St Felix de Reilhac.
30 minutes drive to La Lolivarie (18 hole) and La Forge (9 hole), Siorac en Perigord.
Special interest holidays
The owners are tour guides with detailed knowledge of both local wildlife and historical sites. We can provide all necessary information and a guided service to guests. Prices are from 20 euros full day, 10 euros half day (min 2 pers.) On request: wildlife itineraries, information sheet on wildlife and species lists and my articles in 'Butterfly' June 2008, 'British Wildlife' December 2009' and 'Bird Watching' January 2011. Over 20 species of orchid and 70 of butterfly on site. c.100 bird sp. recorded. April - June best months for birds and orchids, May to September best for butterflies. Hoopoe, Wryneck and Golden Oriole nest locally. Nearby arable plateau has harriers, shrikes and Rock Sparrow. Migrating cranes autumn and early spring. See my book 'Birding Dordogne' (£8 /euros). The night sky is good for observing stars and planets. Available for use: maps, walking guides, wildlife identification guides, butterfly net, bat detector, moth trap, telescope, binoculars and camera tripod.
Travel
Bergerac Airport 30 mins. To Stansted, Liverpool, E.Midlands, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Soton, Bham, Gatwick, Exeter, Luton. Winter only: Stansted, Exeter, Soton. Bordeaux Airport 2 hrs. Toulouse Airport 2.5 hrs. Limoges Airport 2.5 hrs. We can provide taxi service to and from Bergerac airport in car or minibus as a supplement to holiday cost of £40. Around 800km (a days drive) from channel ferry ports. Car hire (available at airport) or private car advised. Bike hire available locally.
Distances
Nearest villages (Sauveboeuf and Mauzac) with shops, restaurant and PO, 5 mins drive. Grocery store open Sunday am Sauveboeuf.
Town (Lalinde) with large supermarket 10 minutes drive.
Large town (Bergerac) with many supermarkets and restaurants 30 mins drive.
City (Perigueux) 50 mins drive.
Dordogne Valley and chateaux/gardens 30 mins drive
Bergerac and vineyards 30 mins drive.
Les Eyzies prehistoric caves and museum 30 mins drive.
Sarlat medieval town 50 mins drive.
Bordeaux 2 hours.
Further details
La Cabane du Pommier lies at the heart of a footpath network with both local and national routes. There is a range of beautiful walks from the house both short and long and also mountain biking routes locally. Excellent local restaurants in Paunat 'Chez Julien', Mauzac 'La Metairie', Lalinde 'Le Perigord' and Tremolat 'Le Vieux Logis'. Pizzeria/take-aways in Lalinde. Market day Lalinde Thurs and Sat. Market day at Medieval town of Sarlat Wed and Sat. Banks and ATMs in Lalinde, banks closed Mondays. Canoeing at many points on the Rivers Dordogne and Vezere locally, nearest at Limeuil, 20 minutes drive. Fishing available locally on rivers, canal and lakes. Several of the 'most beautiful villages of France' are within 30 minutes drive: Roque Gageac, Beynac, Limeuil and Belves. Aquarium at Le Bugue 20 minutes drive. River boat cruises at Beynac, Roque Gageac and Bergerac, 30 minutes drive. Horse riding, pleasure flights and hot air ballooning available locally. Forest adventure parks near Sarlat. The property is centrally situated for trips south and westward towards the fortified medieval 'Bastide' towns eg. Monpazier, Eymet, Molieres and Lalinde created during the 100 Years War and to the vineyards of Bergerac including the Chateau of Monbazillac. There are further interesting medieval sites at Beaumont, Issigeac and Cadouin Abbey. To the east and north lie many fascinating chateaux towards Sarlat and the World Heritage UNESCO sites of Perigueux cathedral together with the Vezere valley and it’s prehistoric caves including Lascaux with cave paintings, sculptures, stalagmites, stalactites and crystalline deposits. The Cahors vineyards are around one and half hours drive. The city of Bordeaux with its fascinating mix of old and new is 2 hours drive and another World Heritage UNESCO site - the Saint Emilion vineyards - lie on route as well many of the other Bordeaux vineyards. Roman Villas can be visited at Montcaret (west of Bergerac) and Vesunna at Perigueux.
Booking notes
To book the property complete and sign the booking form (which we will e-mail or send out to you) and return it together with the non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rent due. This should be done within 7 days of receiving the booking form. Following receipt of the completed booking form and bank clearance of the deposit, you will receive confirmation of the booking with access details and key arrangements. The balance is due 8 weeks before the holiday commences. Booking now for 2012.
Guest comments
We had a great family holiday in this stunning location. The gite is fabulous, comfortable and very well thought out. Special thanks to David for his relaxed, friendly and helpful manner. His knowledge of tourist sites and wildlife helped us plan our week. Hickman family, July 2011.
Two weeks of sunshine, peace and tranquility in the most comfortable holiday accommodation we have ever experienced. Most days were spent relaxing on the terrace with a good book plus occasional forays into the meadow to photograph butterflies. Thank you David and Audrey for providing such a perfect holiday retreat. We will undoubtedly be back. John and Linda Reinecke, Sept 2011.
We had a wonderful week in this spacious and well-equipped barn. It's conveniently located to many of the Dordogne's best attractions. The real selling point is the peace and tranquility. Nothing was too much trouble for our host and David's help was really appreciated. Thanks for a great week! Ben and Dorothy Driver, Oct 2011.
Owner profile
David, Joseph and Audrey, May 2009
About the owner
David Simpson is English originally from Cheltenham (Gloucestershire) and Audrey Royo is French from Agen (Lot et Garonne). We have worked on nature reserves in the UK for over twenty years, mainly on the sand dune coast of Cumbria and Lancashire/Merseyside. After a period working in Mauritius and Seychelles we decided to settle in Dordogne around 2002, not far from Audrey's family. More recently we have been working around France for camping holiday companies such as Eurocamp and Canvas Holidays, both as couriers and maintenance engineers. Today we live permanently next door to our holiday rental cottage 'La Cabane du Pommier'. David leads occasional wildlife holidays, writes articles and manages the gite, whilst Audrey works locally. Their young son Joseph was born in April 2008.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We chose our location near Lalinde for a number of reasons. We wanted a beautiful natural location with lots of wildlife and local history interest. However it needed to be close to a town with all services, good supermarket etc, an airport for flights to the UK, close to the main Dordogne tourist sites plus not too far from Audrey's parents! We feel that we have found a good balance between a feeling of remoteness and tranquility at the property and yet we are less than 10 minutes from town.
When we first visited the house it was a beautiful crisp sunny day in mid-winter 2002. We parked in the hamlet of St Meyme and walked with the estate agent along the old 'chemin rural' and up through the limestone meadow to the terrace. The place was perfect for us and we purchased it soon after!
Unique benefits of the property
We are on a hillside facing SE, with bright sunny mornings on the terrace but pleasantly cool afternoons with the protection of the building and forest behind.
We can walk freely out of our 10 acre property through forest and meadows around the open hilltop or down to the marsh. There is practically no fencing hereabouts. Footpaths lead in all directions and can take you to local villages or on walking circuits. The property lies at the end of a lane so there is no passing traffic.
We have a butterfly garden, orchard, ponds, meadows and forest with a great variety of wildlife. Deer visit the meadow and there is always something to watch from the terrace! We can easily reach places of interest, including a great variety of wildlife sites, and there are numerous good restaurants locally.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3444
(FRANCE) +33 553273447
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