La petite Maison, stunning cottage with views of the Dordogne river. — Property 87506

La petite Maison, stunning cottage with views of the Dordogne river.

The Cottage at Bigaroque is the perfect French retreat nestled in the hillside overlooking the Dordogne river. Yet it is only a short drive to the village of Le Buisson with it'es shops, markets and restaurants. Sarlat and the villages of Le Bugue, Les Eyzies and La Roque-Gageac are also all close by. The charming Dordogne riverside town of Bergerac is only a 30 minute drive away with its beautiful old town and quay, and airport with low cost flights to the UK. There are numerous châteaux to visit including the famous château Montbazilac with it's fairy tale castle, spectacular views and wine tasting. Further a field there is Saint Emilion and Bordeaux, although still only between an hour and a half and two hours drive away.

Location Bigaroque Bigaroque < Perigord Noir < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

Bigaroque Bigaroque < Perigord Noir < Dordogne < Aquitaine < France

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Availability for the cottage in Perigord Noir, Dordogne, France

Last updated on:

Friday, 13 June 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for the cottage in Perigord Noir, Dordogne, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• All prices are per week Saturday to Saturday arriving at 4pm departing at 10am. A deposit of 25% is required with the booking. The final balance is due 12 weeks before arrival. A damages deposit of £250 is also required.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the cottage in Perigord Noir, Dordogne, France

Outdoors at Bigaroque

This beautifully converted cottage is an absolute gem for outdoor living. Approached by a pretty narrow lane, the view from Bigaroque cottage is out of this world! The stunning terrace opens from the living room. There is a BBQ area and the 7m x 4m pool is heated and ideal for bathing. The pool is protected on two sides by rock, one side has another terrace and the final side has views over the Dordogne. There are sun loungers, chairs and tables. It is completely sheltered and private - an awesome suntrap. The pool is alarmed for safety and complies with recent legislation. The varied walks from the cottage complete this perfect French hideaway.

Activities in the area

The area is packed full of activities if you can tear yourself away from the poolside. Just a stone's throw away is the river Dordogne, the town of Sarlat, and the villages of Le Bugue, Limeuil, le Buisson, Saint-Cyprien. There are restaurants ot cater for all tastes and budgets. If you prefer to cook for yourselves, the local markets offer wonderfully fresh local produce. They are fantastic for a morning out, experiencing the french way of life. The Dordogne is stepped in history. From the prehistoric caves at Lascaux to the medieval châteaux and fortified bastide villages and towns. Fore those with more energy, the range of sports activities is great. There are number of golf courses within a short drive. The Dordogne and Vézère rivers offer canoeing, swimming or just lazying on one of the many beaches. There is fishing, horse riding, cycling, tennis all close by.

How to get here

Bigaroque is extremely accessible with Bergerac airport only 30 minutes drive away. There are daily low cost flights with Ryanair flying from Stansted, Nottingham and Liverpool, and Flybe flying from Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham and Exeter. Bordeaux airport is only about 90 minutes drive away, with Toulouse slightly further taking about 2 hours. There is car hire available at all the airports. We find that the most relaxing drive from the UK is from Saint-Malo in about 6 1/2 hours, leaving Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries and throughout the summer they are doing night crossings both ways. Although it is not the cheapest ferry, it is a great way to start the holiday. A slightly longer drive is from Calais in about 9 hours. There are fast links by train by Eurostar (Waterloo/Ashford) with connexions to Bergerac, Bordeaux, Libourne and Marmande, Bergerac being only 30 minutes away.