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Superb villa in beautiful location with private pool — Property 62116

  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 separate WC, 7/8 people
  • Location: Thenac, Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France

Summary of the villa, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Summary of the villa, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Contact Sue Young
+44 (0)1903 785760
Property type:
villa, detached, 160 m²
Location type:
Rural, Village
Highlights:
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
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  • Suitable for elderly
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • No smoking
  • Family friendly
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View of Villa

View of Villa

Swimming Pool and Sun patio

Swimming Pool and Sun patio

Front  Patio

Front Patio

Dining Area

Dining Area

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Lounge Back Patio Local Scenery surrounding the Villa
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Superb villa in beautiful location with private pool

Fongrive Haut is a lovely villa with its own private pool, sun terraces and patios. It is spacious and offers comfortable family accommodation. The villa has 3 bedrooms that are two doubles and one twin. In addition, there is a bed/settee in the 2nd reception room. The beds will be made up for your arrival and towels are provided. There is an en-suite facility, a family bathroom with WC and separate WC. The spacious farmhouse kitchen/dining room is the hub of the house. The kitchen area is fully equipped and the dining table is able to seat up to 10 people comfortably. The lounge has a log fire and comfortable seating. There is a TV/Games room that has further seating with satellite television, various board games, books and videos. There is a table tennis table. Outside there is ample garden furniture and a BBQ. The villa has beautiful views of the village church, the lake, the vines and the surrounding countryside. Fongrive Haut benefits from full central heating.

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Location Thenac < Perigord Pourpre < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

Superb villa in beautiful location with private pool Thenac < Perigord Pourpre < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Thenac
Location
Nearest airport: Bergerac airport at 12 miles
Nearest motorway: Montpon at 25 miles
Nearest ferry port: St Malo at 350 miles
Nearest railway station: St Foy la Grande at 12 miles
Car: necessary

Fongrive Haut is situated in the Dordogne on a country lane just outside the village of Thenac about 12 miles south of Bergerac. The towns of St Foy La Grande, Eymet and Duras are all close by. The local countryside is both beautiful and unspoilt with rolling hills covered with the vineyards of the Perigord Poupre. The nearest supermarket is 3 miles distant in Sigoules. There are many medieval 'Bastide' towns in the area each with their own unique atmosphere and open-air markets are held in different towns every day of the week. The renowned Chateau de Vigier Golf and Country Club is a ten minute drive. There are good motorway links from the channel ports and the area is also served by flights to Bordeaux (90 mins from house) or Bergerac (30 mins from house).

Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf



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Availability for the villa in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

Last updated on:
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
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Saturday
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Rental rates for the villa in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
Mid 01 Oct 2008 19 Dec 2008 GBP 695 - - 1 Week
Christmas & New Year 20 Dec 2008 02 Jan 2009 GBP 895 - - 1 Week
Low 03 Jan 2009 03 Apr 2009 GBP 695 - - 1 Week
Easter 04 Apr 2009 17 Apr 2009 GBP 795 - - 1 Week
April 18 Apr 2009 01 May 2009 GBP 695 - - 1 Week
May 02 May 2009 22 May 2009 GBP 695 - - 1 Week
May Holiday 23 May 2009 29 May 2009 GBP 750 - - 1 Week
June 30 May 2009 26 Jun 2009 GBP 895 - - 1 Week
Early July 27 Jun 2009 17 Jul 2009 GBP 1295 - - 1 Week
Peak 18 Jul 2009 29 Aug 2009 GBP 1495 - - 1 Week
High 30 Aug 2009 27 Sep 2009 GBP 895 - - 1 Week
Mid 28 Sep 2009 18 Dec 2009 GBP 695 - - 1 Week
Christmas & New Year 19 Dec 2009 02 Jan 2010 GBP 995 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • A deposit of 20% is required at time of booking. The balance is payable 6 weeks before arrival date. A security deposit of £200 will be required and will be refunded at the end of your stay provided there is no damage.
  • During July and August the changeover day is fixed at a Saturday. Outside of these dates the owners can be flexible concerning other days. All bookings run from 4pm on day of arrival to 10am on day of departure.
    For Christmas and New Year rates refer to owners. As the house benefits from full central heating it is very suitable for long winter lets that can be arranged at reduced rental.
  • All prices include electricity, water and gas. Central heating is not normally provided from May to end of September, except at owners discretion.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Perigord Pourpre, Dordogne, France

Property type:
  • villa , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 160 m²
Location type:
  • Rural, Village
Theme:
  • away from it all, family
General:
  • telephone, central heating, linen provided, sunbed, towels provided
Kitchen:
  • grill, 4 ring stove, dish washer, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, washing machine
Living room:
  • fireplace seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathrooms, 1 WC
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,Basin,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,Basin,
  • Bathroom 3 - Toilet,Basin,
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Lake View - 1 Large Double Bed, With en-suite facilities
  • Chateau View - 1 Large Double Bed
  • Tower - 2 Single Bed
  • Library - 1 Sofa bed/Futon
  • Lake View and Chateau View bedrooms are located on ground floor. Each has a large fitted wardrobe and a five foot double bed. Both bedrooms have double aspect views. The lake view bedroom has an en-suite facility (WC, basin and shower) and the Chateau View bedroom has a family bathroom (bath/shower, basin and WC) adjacent. The tower bedroom is on the first floor and has twin beds. In addition, there is a bed/settee in the library (2nd reception room) that will sleep up to two persons.
Entertainment:
  • DVD, tv, satellite or cable, video player, radio, stereo system, cd, audio tape player
Outside:
  • barbecue, parking, garden, terrace, 12 garden chairs, 6 beach chairs, 2 bicycles
Swimming pools:
  • private pool, outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only, long term renters welcome, pets not allowed, wheelchair inaccessible, suitable for elderly or infirm, children welcome
Notes:

The villa is spacious with large rooms and high ceilings. Comfortably furnished as a family home. There are two terraces, the south is covered and the west is open thus giving plenty of space for outside dining. There are extensive views of the lovely countryside to the east, south and west where the sunsets are stunning. Local wine is available to purchase. There are two steps to access the front door. The villa is set in about 2500 square metres of garden where the 9m by 4m pool (depth 1.25m) is situated surrounded by a paved sun terrace. Pool is open May to end September and is unheated. For further details and photographs, contact the owner for information about the property's website.

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General Information

The towns of the Dordorgne offer many events throughout the year and most have a weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants in the area catering for all tastes and budgets. Touring is a pleasure with such splendid scenery and quiet roads. Walks are available direct from the house with maps displayed by the village church. A Parc de Loisirs is located within 4 miles and offers a lakeside sandy beach with water flume, pedalos, tennis, volleyball etc. Fishing is also available in this lake. There are several golf courses in the area.

Wines

The villa is located in the main wine growing area for the Bergerac wines. There is a 'Route de Vins' through the region where visits can be made to the local vineyards to taste the local produce.

Activities

There are plenty of things to do in the area although some activities are seasonal. The Dordogne is full of wonderful towns and villages to visit, numerous chateaux to see, pre-historic caves to explore, and of course the river itself. The Dordogne has many beautiful views, numerous riverside restaurants and why not hire a canoe for a trip on the river itself. Other activities within thirty minutes drive include ten pin bowling, go-karting, mountain biking, evening markets, organised walks, and horse-riding.

Other Activities Canoeing and Golf

Golf Information:

The delightful 18-hole golf course at Chateau de Vigiers is about 4 miles distant. This is an excellent par 72, 6002 metres course designed by Donald Steel, in a beautiful location with superb facilities. The Chateau is also a top class hotel offering two delightful restaurants. Some 40 minutes south is the par 72, 6090 metres course near Castelnaud called the Villeneuve Golf and Country Club. There are lovely views from the course across the rolling hillsides. For those anxious to test their skills, there are a number of other good courses within an hour's drive.

Links:
Owners Website - Click here for more information

Featured Review

5/5

New Year at Fongrive.

pippa, cornwall
Review Submitted: February 26, 2008, Date of stay: December, 2007

A superb property, set in beautiful landscape, surrounded by vineyards, a very well equiped house, well furnished and in a great situation, only 20 minutes from the airport. Amost enjoyable experience, we have already booked again.

Reviews are the subjective opinions of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk travellers and not of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.

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Sue Young
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 13 Apr 2006
Property listed since:
 13 Apr 2006
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