Monflanquin area holiday cottage: Monflanquin

Summary of Volets Bleus 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

Description Cottage, 60 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Facilities rural, village, pool, garden, terrace, internet access
Rates per property (GBP)
£315 - £520/week 
Mr and Mrs P. Goodwin
+33 (0)553-364 737
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of this Monflanquin area holiday cottage 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room, 2 people & 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 people

`Volets Bleus` is the very private wing of our own home. This self-catering tranquil annex is comfortable, and very well furnished and equipped. The private terrace has a dining table and 4 chairs, a BBQ, and overlooks the garden and pool. Beautiful medieval Monflanquin is just a short walk away. There is an organic vegetable garden, and visitors are free to help themselves to any of the fresh produce. `The Cottage` is a spacious, 2-bedroom cottage, privately situated beyond the pool. This self-catering rental property has an en-suite and a house bathroom and is, therefore, a very flexible property with regard to its occupancy. It has a secluded south facing terrace with lovely country views. A feature much appreciated by our visitors is that they can walk to and from the village - no driving after a good meal!

Details for Volets Bleus 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom

`Volets Bleus` is the very private wing of our own home. It is comfortable, very well furnished and equipped. We have tried to provide everything that allows our visitors to spend a relaxing break. There is a fully equipped kitchen, TV [terrestrial and satellite], DVD, Video player, and CD player. The bedroom is of a good size, with lots of storage space. The shower room is also of a good size, and there is a thermostatic shower head. Outside is a private covered terrace, with a table and 4 chairs, plus BBQ. It is surrounded by our garden, and overlooks the pool, just a few steps away. Our own computer is available, on request, for those wishing to use it.
Monflanquin area cottage rental - Pool and `The Cottage` in the background.

Pool and `The Cottage` in the background.

Monflanquin area cottage rental - `Volets Bleus` overlooks the pool.

`Volets Bleus` overlooks the pool.

Monflanquin area cottage rental - `The Cottage`with its secluded terrace and BBQ.

`The Cottage`with its secluded terrace and BBQ.

Monflanquin area cottage rental - Central square of beautiful mediaeval Monflanquin

Central square of beautiful mediaeval Monflanquin

Monflanquin area cottage rental - Volets Bleus kitchen with dishwasher and microwave

Volets Bleus kitchen with dishwasher and microwave

Monflanquin area cottage rental - Volets Bleus double bedroom

Volets Bleus double bedroom

Monflanquin area cottage rental - The Cottage lounge with TV and video.

The Cottage lounge with TV and video.

Monflanquin area cottage rental - The Cottage kitchen with dishwasher .

The Cottage kitchen with dishwasher .

Monflanquin area cottage rental - Beautiful architecture of Monflanquin

Beautiful architecture of Monflanquin

Monflanquin area cottage rental - The Cottage ensuite double bedroom

The Cottage ensuite double bedroom

Monflanquin area cottage rental - Lovely views from the pool.

Lovely views from the pool.

Location: Monflanquin area in France

Nearest Airport: Bergerac at 37 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Bergerac at 40 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Monflanquin is a beautiful medieval hilltop `bastide` village, situated some 40k south of Bergerac. It is classified as `L`un des plus beax villages de France` and voted `one of the top 10 villages of France` by the Daily Telegraph travel writers. The local economy is essentially agricultural, with farmers growing large quantities of maize and sunflowers. The climate also favours the growing of grapes, strawberries, melons, fruits, nuts and tomatoes. The gently rolling countryside is dotted with chateaux and 13th. century `bastide` hilltop villages. The Lot et Garonne, our department, is just south of the Dordogne, and to the west of the Lot, so is ideal for the exploration of all these river valleys, rich in history and beautiful scenery. It really is a historical treat. Ideally situated for visits to : Bergerac, Monpazier, Isisgeac, St. Emilion, Cahors, Domme etc.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Monflanquin area, France

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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Monflanquin area, France

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend
Night
Minimum Stay
LOW 17 April 2010 - 05 June 2010 £315 - - 1 Week
MID 12 June 2010 - 10 July 2010 £410 - - 1 Week
HIGH 17 July 2010 - 21 August 2010 £520 - - 1 Week
MID 28 August 2010 - 04 September 2010 £410 - - 1 Week
LOW 11 September 2010 - 16 October 2010 £315 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • 1. We provide all linen, but not towels - but these can be hired for£10 or 15 euros.
    2. Bookings are normally from 4pm on day one to 10am on final day.
    3..Deposit of 1/3 rental on booking , balance 6 weeks before tenancy. Cheques payable to P.Goodwin.
    4..Pool is not guaranteed outside seasonal dates.
    5.. We clean the properties at no extra charge, as experience shows us that our guests are fair and reasonable in this respect.
    6.. Number of guests must not exceed quoted capacity, unless by previous arrangement.
    7.. Prices are per property, per week, and include gas and electricity costs.
    8.. We strongly advise our visitors to take out holiday cancellation insurance.
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE : Although we comply with French pool safety regulations, visitors should not become less vigilant because our pool is protected.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Monflanquin area, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 60 m²

Location Type:
  • village
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • sunbed

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • hob
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill

Living Room:
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 2 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • A good sized shower room with thermastatic shower, WC, and wash basin. There is also a washing machine installed.

Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
  • A good sized bedroom - some 14sq m. It is well furnished, with comfortable double bed, dressing table with overhead light, and lots of storage space.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • video player
  • audio tape player
  • satellite or cable
  • CD
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • computer available

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • communal pool

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • not suitable for children
  • wheelchair accessible
  • long term rentals available
  • pets not allowed

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • swimming
  • horse riding
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • walking
  • fishing

Notes: We provide linen, and towels can be hired. As many as you wish for £10/15 euros.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Monflanquin area, France

Monflanquin: This is a beautiful mediaeval hilltop `bastide` village, classified as `l`un des plus beaux villages de France` and elected as one of the top 10 villages of France by the Daily Telegraph travel writers. When one sees the beautiful, vaulted archways surrounding the central square, one can understand why. It is a thriving village supporting all the required services - bank, post office, doctors, butcher, bakers, bars and a wide choice of restaurants. There is also a good sized `casino` supermarket.

Exploring: For those who like to explore, then day visits to Cahors, Bergerac, Issigeac, Monpazier, Domme, Les Eyzies and St. Emilion are all possible. Our colourful local markets are always worth a visit.

Activities: These include tennis, golf, cycling, walking, horse riding and canoeing - not forgetting the local Boules area. If all this is too much, then simply do what most of our visitors do - just relax by the pool.... `Volets Bleus` is the very private wing of our own home. On the 1.5 acre site, is a further cottage with 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Visitors share the 11 by 5 m. pool. The tiled terrace is large, so there is plenty of room. Each property has its own terrace, which is totally private, ensuring our visitors total peace and quiet. We have lived here for almost 20 years, so know the area and the local people well. Holiday makers will receive a friendly welcome. For those looking to buy property or land, and to renovate or build from scratch, I can offer help, advice and services.

Other Activities: Visits to many beautiful mediaeval hilltop villages are just a short drive away.

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Monflanquin area, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Exactly what we wanted

Steve & Gerry East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
Review Submitted: September 13, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
The advert on the net probably understates what a lovely place this is... great and kindly hosts - lovely property (vastly superior to any pretentions of shabby chic)... it is clean, well finished and well appointed.
Pryce & Pat were always attentive and helpful; certainly we will commend this to family and friends.
Local area has plently to see & do, great local food etc etc.
A gem - it stays on out 'best' list...
Owner's Response: Steve and Geraldine thoroughly enjoyed their stay in `Volets Bleus` and really enjoyed the pool and the garden.
They sampled the local restaurants, and certainly appreciated the fine food served at `The Prince Noire` in Monflanquin main square. We are pleased to note we are on their `best` list....
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful & relaxing

twokays Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
Review Submitted: August 31, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We would definitely recommend 'Volets Bleus' to friends as we had such a lovely holiday. Pat & Pryce are superb hosts, always on hand with help & information, plus tasty home grown vegetables. The accommodation was immaculate and comfortable with all necessary electrical appliances. It was a bonus being able to walk to the beautiful village for supplies and a meal or drink. The pool is fantastic, with lots of sunbeds and a lovely elevated view of the surrounding countryside. This really is a 'must' for holiday lovers.
Owner's Response: The `twokays` had a really lovely time. It was a real pleasure for my wife and I to see them so contented with `Volets Bleus`, the pool , and indeed with the whole holiday. For them, as for all of our visitors, being able to walk to the village was a big bonus.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Loved it!

Vivienne and Ernie Edinburgh
Review Submitted: July 14, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We stayed in Volets Bleus for a week in June 2009 and it was perfect. The gite is very comfortable and has everything you could possibly need including the fab swimming pool especially when it got too hot to sit in the sun. We had some lovely walks into the village which is great, the views from the top are stunning. We were lucky to be there when France had their "Music Day" which was on the Sunday. All kinds of music was on show from bands to choirs and everyone had a thoroughly great time. My husband even found a pub selling draught Guinness, a rare find indeed,

As usual the week went in far too quickly and we had to leave this beautiful area. We did do some sightseeing but it was too hot to walk around so I was perfectly happy at the gite with a good book (or even watching Wimbledon - an added bonus for me)

Thanks to Pat and Pryce for a very special week, I would recommend their gite or the cottage to anyone. A gem.
Owner's Response: Vivienne and Ernie were a really interesting couple who really did enjoy their stay. They were sometimes busy sightseeing, sometimes just enjoying the village, and sometimes lazing by the pool - a perfect mix. The Wimbledon final on the Englsh tv in `Volets Bleus` was a bonus! I think we may well see them again...
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Rating
5 out of 5

Volets Bleu

Mike & Maureen Bishops Stortford, England
Review Submitted: July 12, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We stayed at Volets Bleu for one week as part of a 2 week driving holiday in France. The accommodation was excellent and Pat and Pryce were excellent and friendly hosts - it was just what we wanted. We enjoyed the beautiful gardens and swimming pool. Volets Bleu was comfortable and pleasant enough just to stay put but we also enjoyed our 15 min walks into Monflanquin for meals out and pleasant drives to other villages and towns.
Owner's Response: Mike and Maureen had a very relaxed holiday, and really enjoyed all that was on offer. Nice to see them enjoying the garden and the pool, but also enjoying our lovely village, and indeed some of the other hilltop villages close by. We welcome their return.
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Rating
5 out of 5

An excellent experience

Bob & Amy Silver Spring, MD, USA
Review Submitted: March 17, 2008 Date of Stay: March 2007
My wife and I stayed in Volets Bleus from March to July 2006. We got to experience the change of seasons from late winter through spring and summer. The description in this ad is very accurate. The owners, who live on the site, are wonderful hosts in addition to providing an excellent living experience. Monflanquin is a marvelous bastide village and an easy walk from the house. The Thursday market provides an opportunity to sample all types of local produce, excellent cheeses, meats and a variety of other products. Volets Bleus was comfortable and very well equipped for cooking full meals if you desire. There are a number of great small villages, castles and other sights to visit nearby- many within 20 km of the house. The garden surrounding the patio is incredible and the owner devotes considerable time to keeping it that way. The fresh vegetables were very good and we took advantage of them. There are several excellent restaurants in the village. It is very pleasant and convenient to prepare some meals in the kitchen which makes dining out even more special. If you have a car, there are tremendous opportunities within two hours drive which can take you to the Atlantic (St. Emillion, Arcachon) or the Pyrenees and many other great sites. The roads are fine for cycling as the drivers are very polite although there are some challenging hills depending on your direction. We enjoyed walking to the village for dinner. The French people in Monflanquin were very friendly and helpful. We didn't speak French but they made every effort to assist us. The owners were quite helpful when translations were needed. We are returning this year(June 2008) for another vacation, unfortunately a shorter one. We can recommend Volets Bleus or The Cottage to anyone.
Owner's Response: Bob and Amy were a delight, and during their 5 month stay we struck up a real friendship. She cried when they left. We keep in close touch, and exchange regular e-mails about common interests.
As many of our visitors do , they are returning this Summer, and we are all looking forward to that happy event.
They mis-understood the review guidelines and, thinking they should not use our names, refer to us as `the owners`. We are most certainly on first names terms!
However, this does not present a problem, so we are not looking to have things changed.
As can be seen, they took full advantage of many of the interesting posibilities available in this lovely region, even visiting the atlantic coast. Keen cyclists, they bought two cycles and made good use of them. At the end of their visit, they gave them to us! We are sure they will again make good use of them in June.
Our thanks to them for this review.

Pat and Pryce Goodwin
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