13C house with private pool, private golf & fishing — Property 12723

13C house with private pool, private golf & fishing

Les Vachers is a stone house full of character which dates back to the 13th Century. It has been lovingly restored to maintain all of it's original features. Downstairs is a large open plan room with a wealth of exposed beams. The large well equipped kitchen has an elm topped bar and the dining area boasts a hand made table which comfortably seats 10. There is a stone fireplace and a separate wood burning stove which runs the central heating. The south facing pool has roman steps leading into it and a shallow kiddies pool. The public golf course and leisure complex of Chateau les Vigiers is less than 10 minutes away. A private nine hole pitch and putt course is set in the 10 hectares of land surrounding the house. Unlimited use of the private course is included during your stay. The private fishing lake is opposite the house and offers very large carp for the serious fisherman and novice alike. Again unlimited fishing is included during your stay.

Location Sigoules < Perigord Pourpre < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

Sigoules < Perigord Pourpre < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

 marks the location of this property in Sigoules

Availability for the house in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

Last updated on:

Monday, 21 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for the house in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• A deposit of £200 is required on booking. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival date. A security deposit of £200 is required which will be refunded at the end of your stay provided that there is no damage.
  
• The house may be available for weekend or mid-week breaks. Please contact the owners for details.
  
• Discount may be available for 2 week bookings - please contact the owners for details.
  There is no additional charge for the pitch and putt course, it is all included in the rental rates.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

Fishing

The large well stocked lake offers carp, rod, roach and perch. Carp of up to 1M have been caught in the lake. They have been well fed and offer easy fishing for children and fun for all the family. Previous guests include serious anglers who have been impressed by the size and number of carp in the lake. Catch of 60lb to 80lb per hour is possible. A large hunk of bread on a hook is normally all you need.

General Information

The summer season in the Dordogne offers hundreds of different events from town to town. Bergerac alone has 10 different events ranging from fireworks on the 14 July to long weekends of wine and food festivals. The local restaurants range from 4 course set lunches with wine at 10 Euros a head to the 4 star restaurant at Chateau Les Vigiers. There is lots of information available and the owner is on hand to give you his personal advice.

Wine

Les Vachers is at the heart of the wine growing region, with Bordeaux and St Emilion to the west and Bergerac to the north. There are hundreds of wine producing chateaux in the area, many of whom offer free tasting. The area is often host to wine festivals in the summer season.

Golf Information:

Chateau les Vigiers is a golf and leisure complex which is only 7km from Les Vachers. It offers a 18 hole golf course and driving range. There is also a 6 hole academy course. Visitors are welcome and golfers with a minimum 36 handicap can play with clubs, trolleys and electric carts for hire. The chateau also offers 2 restaurants and a beauty salon with spa and gym facilities. The private nine hole pitch and putt course with par 3 holes and a couple of par 4s has been set in the 10 hectares surrounding the house. Number 3 with a shot over the lake is particularly challenging! A full range of clubs are available to use at no extra charge. Ladies clubs, left handed clubs and even kiddies clubs are all available so no excuses not to have a go. The owner doesn't take much persuading in joining you for a round.