Spacious 17th C.Dordogne Farmhouse with courtyard and garden, near Brantome — Property 7181

Spacious 17th C.Dordogne Farmhouse with courtyard and garden, near Brantome

Spacious Stone Farmhouse near Brantome in Perigord Vert, Dordogne,. Set in a delightful rural hamlet, surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Parc Regional du Perigord, this is our own family home in France. Not only a paradise for bird watchers, walkers and those seeking relaxation it offers proximity to many fine restaurants for lovers of good food and wine. There are two Michelin starred restaurants within 7 miles distance. Situated within reach of the major tourist attractions of the Dordogne, Chateaux, Caves, vineyards,markets and pretty villages. An exceptional feature of the house is the magnificent and spacious sitting room with its exposed beams, polished wood floor, original fireplace, the Recently Refurbished Farmhouse Kitchen and New Fully Fitted Bathroom. We are easily accessible by plane, train and car. Our bilingual neighbours are on hand to welcome you to the house and help you with any information or queries that arise during your stay

Location Les Brageaux, Brantome St Crepin de Richemont < Perigord Vert < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

Les Brageaux, Brantome St Crepin de Richemont < Perigord Vert < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

 marks the location of this property in St Crepin de Richemont

Availability for the farmhouse in Perigord Vert, Dordogne, France

Last updated on:

Sunday, 05 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

May, June, July, August, September, October

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Perigord Vert, Dordogne, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• We ask for a refundable Security Deposit of £150 (subject to booking conditions) to confirm your reservation and payment in full eight weeks prior to holiday start date by forward dated cheque. In the event of cancellation the Security Deposit will be forfeited..
  Linen and towels are provided at a cost of £8 per person per week.
  Change over day is normally Saturday. Alternative change over days are possible by arrangement.
  Payment is only accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner/advertiser.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Perigord Vert, Dordogne, France

Location

The farmhouse is ideally located for the many tourist leisure and gastronomic attractions of the Dordogne and the Bordeaux vineyards as well as the famous distilleries of Cognac. The medieval town of Brantome on the River Dronne is less than 5 Miles away. Its old Abbey and picturesque setting makes it one of the major tourist attractions in this region of Perigord. Brantome is known as the 'Venice' of Perigord because of the way that the river winds through the town with its attractive old houses and parks and gardens along its banks. The Abbey is used for concerts and exhibitions during the summer months..Other places to visit include Bourdeilles with its impressive castle and the Chateaux of Puyguilhem and Mareuil. The Grotte de Villars is within 30 minutes drive and the famous caves at Lascaux are 90 kms away.

Local Amenities

Leisure facilities include canoeing, fishing, river swimming and open air swimming pools. There are large lakes in the area with beaches designed for swimming and which provide cafes and other family attractions. There is an 18 hole international standard golf course at Perigueax which is very popular. There is a night club/disco nearby which is open from Thursday to Sunday nights. Wine can be tasted at local vineyards and chateaux. There are numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets from Bistro, to Farm Auberge to Internationally famous cuisine. There are two Michelin starred restaurants within five miles of Chez Francoise. There are weekly markets in most of the surrounding towns and villages with Brantome on Friday being the nearest. Details of the local restaurants and markets are available in the house together with guides to local attractions. There are small mobile local shop services that call at the hamlet.

Additional Information

The Farmhouse has a magnificent and spacious sitting room with exposed beams, polished wood floor, doors opening onto the courtyard and to the garden. There is a large dining area in this room seating up to 10 people. There is an original character fireplace with a wood burning stove. The large shady and enclosed courtyard and the garden patio with terrace furniture are ideal for drinks or for alfresco dining. The large recently newly equipped farmhouse kitchen has a dining area for informal family meals which can comfortably seat 7 people. The new upstairs bathroom is fully fitted. Upstairs bedrooms each have a wash hand basin. Downstairs bedroom has Ensuite Shower and wash hand basin. There is a large selection of books, games, a radio/cassette/CD player. and a TV with DVD and VHS. Outside is a BBQ, ample garden furniture including loungers and parasols. There are outdoor games including a large Table Tennis table and Boules.