Duras, Eymet and Saint Foye La Grande are all approximately 20 minutes drive away. All 3 towns are very popular with tourists and all have excellent restaurants and markets selling fresh produce.
The well known Chateau de Vigiers is just a 5 minute drive from the house. The Chateau is open to non residents for golf, spa treatments and dining.

Bergerac is just a 40 minute drive away with regular flights to Stansted. Well worth a visit, even if just for a boat ride down the Dordogne.
Bordeaux is 90 minutes away with regular flights to Gatwick. Excellent shopping facilities and beaches. The medieval town of Sarlat is just under 2 hours drive away and well worth a visit. Chateau de Vigiers with golf and spa facilities is less than 1 mile away.

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Comfortable sofas and a log burning stove make this a cosy room in low season and in the height of summer the thick walls and good insulation make it a cool retreat from the summer sun. A bookcase full of books is there for you to make you choice and a satellite TV/DVD with a library of DVDs for you to borrow.
There is a dining area for 4 and if booked for a larger group a second larger dining room is available which sleep 8 easily. There are full place settings, table mats, and cutlery. The kitchen is fully equipped with has cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, kettle toaster, a range of cooking pans and dishes and sharp knives! We also supply basic kitchen consumables including rice, flour, herbs, olive oil and all cleaning materials.
The gite has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom for bookings up to 4 people and 2 double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms for bookings up to 8 people. All house linen, towels and pool towels are provided.
The property is set in extensive grounds offering plenty of space to relax. There is a heated pool with salt water, children’s play area and a selection of outdoor games and equipment available for you to use.
The gite has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom for bookings up to 4 people and 2 double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms for bookings up to 8 people. All house linen, towels and pool towels are provided.
Recharge your batteries in the heart of the french countryside in the undiscovered Lot-et-Garonne renowned for its food, its wine and its joie de vivre !.

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The beautiful Dordogne river a short walk away offers all manner of water activities: swimming, kayaking, waterskiing etc. Nearby the famous Chateau Tiregand and its Pécharmant wines, typical of the region and for those gastronomes countless restaurants in which to sample Perigordine ‘South West French’ cuisine. Relax by the pool then stroll down the private lane to the weekly village fete ‘Table de Pecheurs’ to experience that quintessential French fete!

Also close by there are dozens of winerys to visit offering exceptional wine and food. Staying at in the 500-year-old traditional stone house, with five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The house situated in Creysse in the heart of Perigord Poupre, about 10 minutes’ drive from Airport and 5 minutes from the main town of Bergerac close to many of the famous medieval bastide towns of Dordogne.

Whether your intrests are sporting, cultural or gastronomic ‘Hilltop house’ offers a completely memorable holiday in the Dordogne.

Summary of Le Vieille Maison
Type: Old Pergordian Stone House (self-catering)
Living Area: 240 m²
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps up to: 8
Changeover day: Saturday
Suitability: Non-smoking, Pets ask owner, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

The accommodation is on two floors and most rooms have beams and/or exposed stonework.

First Floor
Hall – with stairs to ground floor .
Bedroom 1 – Has queen size bed and balcony and a wealth of exposed beams and stonework 12 foot high ceilings.
Bedroom 2 – Has super King size bed ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 3 – Has Queen size and ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 4 – Has Queen size and ensuite bathroom.
Reception/Bedroom 5- Has open stone fire and double bed Sofa and a wealth of exposed beams.

Ground Floor
Kitchen.
Living room/dinnig room – gas cooker.
Toilet – with basin, toilet.
Study- Quiet relaxing exposed stone walls and beams opening up to the garden.

Outside
Large outdoor dining table and chairs. Gas barbeque.
Swimming Pool – 8 metres by 4 metres. The depth is 0.9 metres for the first 1.5 metres then slopes to 2.1 metres at the deep end. Paved sunbathing areas. At the shallow end are steps. The pool summer temperatures are on average 25°c and filters automatically needing no attention from guests and is maintained weekly. Fully enclosed by low sympathetic fencing and hedges, with lockable gates and alarm for the safety of children.

Storeroom – adjacent to the pool, where the outdoor items are stored.
The property has an idyllic setting in beautiful countryside with lovely views , with sun all day long. The house is fronted by a terrace wand part-shaded by a mature Lime, with five acres of private grounds. A third of this is garden, one-third a gently sloping grass meadow and a path leads into the woods which form the remainder of the property, giving plenty of space for children to play and explore. There is plenty of outdoor furniture

The Bastide Country in Video
The Bastide Country and Medieval Cities offer warm, festive holidays in the Dordogne, in the heart of the Périgord Pourpre. Discover the walled town of Monpazier, the abbeys of Cadouin and Saint Avit Sénieur, the medieval village of Issigeac and many other treasures …

Cut and paste link below for a video guide to region:

http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/english/pages/tourisme/videos.asp

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The cottage used as our family holiday retreat has been carefully restored, retaining original features with modern comforts. The large vacation cottage (75m2) overlooks the garden, neighbouring fields and lake, providing a relaxing environment with charm and character for up to four people.

Les Boutilloux has a huge sunny, south facing sejour (30m2) – an open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen area, with French doors opening onto the outside terrace.

The kitchen is well equipped for everyday cooking, from nut cracker and garlic press to food processor. There is a four ring gas cooker, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge freezer. You can cook a full three course meal with the ample crockery, cutlery and china provided. There is also a washing machine and outside washing line.
The lounge area with seating for four, has a modern wood burning stove, and television with English satellite channels (including movies and children’s channels).
The dining area leads out to the sunny patio, with garden furniture for relaxing and sun bathing.
There is a large pretty double bedroom (up a couple of steps), single bedroom (with door to patio), and a further single bed and wardrobe in the vestibule adjacent to the bedrooms.
A shower room and separate toilet leads off the sejour.
With electric heating in the double bedroom, and a lovely 10KW woodburner in the Sejour, the cottage is perfect for out of season breaks for couples. There is a 10% discount for couples staying in April, May, June, September and October, or for guests staying 2 weeks or more. There is a utility charge for bookings from 1 November to 31 March. THINGS TO SEE AND DO

This lovely green area borders the Natural Regional Park of Périgord-Limousin, and is a favourite holiday location for nature lovers.
Its landscape of rolling hills, pastures and woodlands is a delightful venue for walking, cycling or traffic free driving in the countryside, where you may explore charming villages, with their typical barns made of stones quarried from limestone or crystalline bedrocks, and taste delicious regional specialities such as foie gras and tarts made with local apples.

On your doorstep you will find many chemins (lanes) and pathways suitable for walking and cycling and offering easy access to the loveliest countryside where you can enjoy the area’s flora and fauna. For the more energetic canoes and kayaks can be hired in Corgnac allowing access to the River Isle or take a rail cycle along the chemin de fer to Thiviers. Within 30 minutes drive there are numerous recreational lakes with sandy beaches where you can swim, fish and sunbathe. There are three golf courses within easy reach.There are an abundance of medieval and renaissance villages and hamlets to explore within the region including Sarlat, St Jean de Cole and Brantome. However, if you prefer a more structured approach there are sufficient chateaux, museums and art galleries as well as guided tours of the area’s underground cave systems, including the impressive cave paintings at Lascaux II and Rouffignac, to engage the mind.Finally, for the gourmet, some of the world’s finest foods and wines are produced in the region and are sold daily at any one of the area’s lively markets, and with a diversity of restaurants to suit every taste and pocket you will be spoilt for choice. Sarlande There is a small local shop in the village, 5 minutes walk away, which sells a range of provisions. Next to the shop is the local restaurant.
Angoisse The local bakery is 5 minutes drive away, which makes fresh bread daily. They also have a restaurant in the hamlet. Rouffiac This famous recreational lake is 10 minutes drive, and has many seasonal activities including kayaking, surfing, sunbathing, paddling, skiing, canoeing, and walking, providing many days of entertainment for all the family.
Jumilhac le Grand The chateau at Jumilhac is open to the public during the summer and is about 15 minutes drive away. It hosts a Sunday market during July and August. Set in the National Park this area is rich in beautiful scenery and many signed walks. Gold has been mined here from 100BC and the musee de L’Or retraces the history of gold mining and panning. You can still pan for gold in the rivers around Jumilhac – why not try – you might strike it rich.
St. Yrieix la Perche The medieval town of St. Yrieix is about 20 minutes drive away, and has a number of fine restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. There are small specialist shops including chocolatier, tea room, butcher, bakers and a delicatessen, as well as three supermarkets. The Limousin region is world famous for it’s high quality white porcelain, which may be purchased in local shops.A market takes place every 2nd & 4th Friday morning, with excellent food stalls, fresh fruit & vegetables, clothes & crafts in the cobbled streets. It is a good cultural centre with galleries & special events during the summer months.
St Yrieix is proud of it’s new multi million euro swimming and sports complex which opened in 2009, providing a modern environment for serious and recreational swimmers alike.In the summer, artisans display their arts and handicrafts throughout the town, with the town’s shop windows festooned with delightful pieces of local artists works.

Pompadour
There is a beautiful chateau which is open to the public during the summer and within ½ an hour in the car. From March onwards there is a full fixture list of horse racing, show jumping and dressage at Pompadour race course and stud farm.

Perigueux
This is the principal town of the region within 45 minutes drive, and the administrative centre for most aspects of daily life. It is an ancient town with a long history which can be traced back in its architecture. It has gastronomic specialities such as truffles, foie gras, honey, which can be enjoyed in the twice weekly markets which spills across the central boulevards and the pedestrian quarter.

Limoges
The city of Limoges is within an hours drive.
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain is one of the most famous types of French porcelain. The name refers to porcelain made at factories around the Limoges area, and it is a hard-paste porcelain that is very collectable. The porcelain is still made today, and one of the companies still manufacturing it are Haviland.
Many of the factories have small museums showcasing their porcelain. Additionally, the Musee Municipal de l’Eveche and the Musee National de la Porcelaine Adrien Dubouche have good porcelain collections. The Musee National de la Porcelaine Adrien Dubouche also offers workshops to those who are interested, but visitors should note that it is closed on Tuesdays.
Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne is a prominent building in the city of Limoges. It has a wonderful bell tower, which is partly octagonal. The rood screen in the Cathedral is also a fine example of renaissance work.
Aquarium
The Aquarium du Limousin is situated in Limoges, close to the Town Hall. Visitors can marvel at a large variety of species. The Aquarium is open all year, apart from between Christmas and New Year.
Grotte de Villars
The villars grotto is the largest underground network in the Perigord and within easy reach. The underground river has hollowed out huge chambers, connected to each other by galleries. During the guided tour you will be able to admire impressive stalacties and enjoy the impressive son et luminere show.
Oradour-sur-Glane
During World War ll, Oradour-sur-Glane was the scene of a cruel massacre carried out by SS troops. The remains of Oradour have now been preserved as a world famous commemorative museum and resource centre near Limoges.

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There are seven bedrooms, two living rooms, private swimming pool, table tennis, trampoline, sandpit, climbing frame, large fenced gardens with stunning views and lots of pedal toys, dining terrace straight off kitchen via double doors, DVDs (around 100 titles), toys (train sets, teletubbies, cuddly toys, board games, books (including bedtime stories)…all the little details thought of. We’ll even do your shopping for you ready for your arrival. Babysitting service available.

If you have children, you will find cots, high chairs, changing mats, baby baths, steps (for in the bathroom), pop up tent, paddling pool and toys all ready for you. We’ll even put a comfy chair next to the bath for when you’re bathing the littlies!

Le Verger is a bright characterful stone property, with mainly high ceilings, polished wooden floors, beautiful working open fireplaces and large traditionally shuttered windows. There is a fenced swimming pool (for your exclusive use – as all facilities are), terrace and large fenced gardens providing plenty of space for alfresco dining. There are 4 lovely double bedrooms, 2 with en suites and 3 twin rooms with 2 large family bathrooms. There are 2 kitchen/diners – both very large with beautiful dining tables, and views over the terrace, the gardens, pool and onto the sunflowers and vineyards. The 2 living rooms have plenty of comfortable seating, widescreen tv, surround sound and DVD player (with plenty of DVDs available). (Ideal for a 2 or 3 family holiday as the property has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 WCs, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms) Wifi is available free.

Local facilities are only a 2 minute drive away (or a leisurely 20 min stroll) – hairdressers, village bar, shop and boulangerie for that all important daily freshly baked bread. The local bastide town (on the bank of the Dordogne river) is under 10 minutes away with an abundance of restaurants, shops and plenty of street cafes for watching the world go by. There is also a fabulous weekly market.

This is a first class location for wine tasting, with so many chateaux in the vicinity.

Guaranteed spotlessly clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated with fluffy towels and pure cotton bedlinen for that special holiday. The property is decorated to a high standard with quality tasteful fabrics to give that authentic French shabby chic feel.

Le Verger du Barrail is in a stunning location with great views, is totally private and not overlooked. Le Verger is located at the end of a long tree-lined gravelled drive with plenty of off-street private parking.

We pride ourselves on providing everything you need for a fantastic holiday. Unsure of something? Special request? Just ask. If emailing, please check your ‘spam’ mailbox as we do respond promptly to all emails, but find some overzealous spam filters catch us out!

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