A beautiful holiday villa with a private secure heated saltwater swimming pool with an electric slatted cover, games barn and rural valley views. This quiet rural location is ideal for a great holiday and is only a short drive to historical towns with weekly farmer's markets, restaurants and shops.
3km via a quiet country lane, Epicerie Casse-Croute, fresh bread and essentials, Les Eguilles, at Margueron. 4km to a nice restaurant and small supermarket in Loubes Bernac which sells fresh bread, local produce and coffee to go. There is a large grassed area behind the supermarket with picnic tables. A post office is also located in the village.
Seven bedrooms with five bathroom /shower rooms. Suitable for up to 12 adults and no more than 6 children.
A maximum of 14 guests in total. Stair gates for bedrooms 1,2 and 3 can be fitted on request. All bedrooms are equipped with a room fan.
1. Sunflower room, double: Views of the surrounding countryside and exquisite sunsets through its large window, this room has a super king-size bed (180x200cm) with an Emma mattress. A dedicated shower room with shower, washbasin and wc.
2. Sage room, twin (+2) or double: Next to bedroom 1, super king-size bed (180x190cm) which can be split into 2 single beds. This room can accommodate up to 4 guests with an additional 2 camp beds, more suitable for children. A bathroom with a bath, separate walk-in shower and wc are located opposite, shared with the children's den.
3. The children's den: Opposite bedroom 2 and near bedroom 1. A cosy twin room with two small children's beds (160x80cm) suitable for young children only.
4. Black and white room, double: Perfect for a couple as a private, intimate suite. The bedroom has its own Velux in the vaulted ceiling and a luxurious super king-size Duxiana bed (180x200cm) for a most restful night's sleep. The en-suite has a large rain-style shower and a smaller shower head with a flexible hose, a washbasin and a separate wc.
5. Floral room, twin: Twin beds. Views over the front garden. This room shares a shower room and wc with bedroom 6.
6. Trundle room, single +1: A little smaller than the other rooms, with a single bed that has an additional trundle bed underneath (90x190cm each) that can be pulled out and raised on legs to the same height. Suitable for 1 adult plus a child, or 2 children. This room shares a shower room and wc with bedroom 5.
7. Blue and white room, double or twin: The grand bedroom of the east wing with a super king-sized bed (180x190cm) which can be split into two singles if preferred (90x190cm each). En-suite shower and wc.
There is a further wc on the ground floor.
Cleaning/towels/linen: Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the price. A complimentary extra supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
The Salon: The largest room in the house, this is the place where everywhere can come together. In the summertime metre, thick stone walls keep the room cool and comfortable. There are two elegant sofas, one of which is fold-out for extra sleeping provision if needed. At one end of the room is the dining area with a fold-out table and chairs that can seat 12.
The snug: A cosy room with 2 sofas, opens to the veranda. There is a TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs. UK Freesat and French free-to-air channels.
Kitchen: The kitchen has every convenience needed to prepare the best gourmet meals. It has a spectacular view of the garden and surrounding countryside. Its facilities include a 5-hob Falcon range with a huge dual oven, Falcon range hood and 2 dishwashers. The refrigerator is a large American style with double doors above and a large pull-out freezer below. A painted dresser serves as a glass cabinet and larder-type storage. There is a coffee station on the counter opposite which has a hot water kettle, cafetiere and a Tassimo coffee machine. There are ample glasses, cups, plates, bowls and serving dishes for 14 people. There is also a microwave, a blender, a toaster and a Moulinex mixer. Large windows and double French doors make this a bright, cheery kitchen. Rural views look out to the surrounding fields with wildlife and vivid sunsets. An island in the middle of the room provides increased counter space for food preparation with 4 electrical power outlets and seating for four at the bar. Charcoal BBQ is situated outside.
Dining: The dining table is in the main lounge and next to the kitchen and easily seats 12 guests. There is a new but rustic dining table (with built-in ice buckets) and 12 chairs (space for more) on the covered veranda with easy access to the kitchen. This is invariably the favourite location for dining when weather permits as the views and the sunsets can be spectacular. There are also further tables outside of the house, you have options for shade or sun. There is a shady terrace to the rear of the house looking towards the pool. The kitchen's French double doors open out onto the garden are West facing, the ideal place to sit and view the stunning sunsets over the neighbouring fields.
Utility room: The Laundry room has a washing machine, drying racks and a sink. There is also a large fridge/freezer for guests to use that is in easy reach of the pool and pool room.
Office: Office space with desks and chairs.
Children and Baby facilities: 2 high chairs and 2 cots are available. Please request these at the time of booking.
Garden and terraces: There are choices where to sit and eat outside, depending if you want the sun or full shade. To the front of the house is a covered veranda (south-west facing) with chairs and a view over the pretty front garden and rural views through the valley. At the opposite end of the veranda is a cosy and comfortable seating area to relax. There is a small shaded terrace to the rear of the house which is in full shade all day except for an early morning coffee; watching as the sun rises (north-east facing). The pool house has a veranda (south-west facing) which is an ideal spot to sit in the sun.
Private heated saltwater swimming pool: The gardens include a 10m x 5m private heated saltwater swimming pool that enjoys full sun and has wide, expansive flagstone terraces for lounging. The pool has an electric slatted cover which provides security for parents with young children. There are four steps that lead you into the pool, the step depths are 35cm, 55cm, 85cm, and 110cm. The whole pool is a uniform 1.4 meters in depth. There is a full-width step the entire width of the pool, it is 35cm deep and ideal to sit on and relax.
The pool room: Measuring 4m x 7m it's the perfect place for children to play or maybe just a nice place to sit and read quietly in the shade. Facilities include a full-size table tennis table, chairs for relaxing, games, a TV and a DVD player with a variety of children's DVDs which makes this an ideal place for them to retreat to from the midday sun. There are a number of comfortable and large beanbags to relax on. A covered veranda faces south and offers shade from the sun and marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. We personally think it's ideal for afternoon or late evening cocktails whilst watching the sun go down over the fields.
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What to do in the area:
Weekly farmers markets, restaurants, cycle hire, zip wire park, animal park, crazy golf and Chateau to name a few.
Coast, Beach and Water park: A freshwater lake with a sandy beach at Blasimon is just 38km away and is a popular attraction to take children for a day out.
Aqua Park is 23km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 64km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, a man-made sandy beach, water sports, kid's play area, it's great for adults and kids of all ages.
Chocolate: Maison Guinguet 16km, near Duras. A nice shop to visit, selling chocolate, gifts and offering guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
Duras Castle: The famous Chateau de Duras, 15km away. It's well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
Tea room with gardens: Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Known for their teas and delicious cakes. 17km.
Zip wire adventure and climbing park: Just 22km. Playground and snack bar. Des chenes toi Aventure
Boat trips: Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 26km.
Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours: Tailor-made experiences at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard? English and French spoken.
Supermarket/shops/farmers markets: Nearest supermarket: E.L'eclerc at Pineuilh 11km. The nearest town with a huge weekly market and local farmers' produce, Sainte Foy la Grande 12km.
There are many ancient local towns to discover, most have weekly markets and some have summer night markets with stalls, food and live music. Duras is 15km, Eymet 17km, Monsegur 24km, Bergerac 27km.
Airports: Bergerac 28km, Bordeaux 95km, Toulouse 210km.
Train: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande station (Bordeaux/Bergerac line) 12km. Bordeaux station (TGV) 86km, Bergerac station 30km.
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This is a private property that is just for you, all facilities including the pool are for your personal private use.
The security bond of 500 GBP is payable with the balance which is returned within 7 days of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection.
Included in the price:
Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided. A complimentary supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for stays of 2 weeks or more.
End-of-stay cleaning is included in the price, although the house should be left in reasonable condition on departure, any excessive cleaning will be charged.
Taxe de Sejour (Tourism Tax): 0.90Euro per adult per night is included in the price.
Swimming pool:
The pool is open from March 29th until November 7th 2024. April 4th until October 31st 2025.
*Pool heating is included from May 24th until September 26th 2024. May 16th until 3rd October 2025.
*Pool heating during all other dates is an additional 150 GBP if required.
The pool temperature is subject to environmental factors and cannot be guaranteed.
