| Summary | Holiday Cottage (Gite vacation rental) in La Roque-Gageac near Sarlat, Perigord (Dordogne). Pretty stone cottage in lovely quiet location, yet only 10mins walk via a woodland footpath to village, shops, restaurants and river. Exclusive use of private, secluded pool (suitable for discrete guests who wish to swim & sunbathe 'au naturel'). Quality spacious accommodation. Master double bedroom with en-suite shower. Further large 'triple' bedroom. Separate master bathroom with WC. We are here to provide a friendly yet very discrete service in a peaceful atmosphere so our guests can relax & unwind from their stressful lives in their own private space. 'Welcome Pack' plus all household cleaning products included. Renewable ECO-energy systems. This is a 'NO SMOKING' property (incl. gardens) and we regret UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 1 & 12yrs. | |
| Property Name | Les Chênes | |
 Les Chenes Holiday Cottage | ||
 Secluded Private Swimming Pool and old Bread Oven. | ||
 Master Bedroom Furnished with Antiques | ||
 Part of the Comfortable Sunny Lounge. | ||
| Bedroom(s) | 2 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 5 | |
| Nearest Town |
La Roque-Gageac, Aquitaine, France |
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| On our site since | 1 November 2006 | |
| Pool | Yes | |
| Detail |
Excellent, spacious and comfortable accommodation retaining rustic features, exposed stone, original timbers and beams. The gardens include a 9m x 4m private pool in a very sunny secluded setting (suitable for discrete naturists swimming/sunbathing 'au naturel' if you wish) with views over the Dordogne valley and a private pretty courtyard garden. "Les Chenes Goes Green!" Renewable energy heating (biomass)and SOLAR hot water system installed in 2008. ACCOMMODATION DOWNSTAIRS: French doors lead from the courtyard garden into the attractive lounge which successfully blends old stone, timbers and cottage furniture with modern facilities (satellite TV, DVD player, radio + reading library). A short passageway leads to the separate kitchen/diner with modern fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, oven and fridge. Utility room with washing machine. The dining table has room for 5 adults. Glazed double doors out to courtyard. UPSTAIRS: master bedroom furnished with period antiques and with en-suite shower. Lovely views of the gardens to the pool and beyond. Spacious 2nd bedroom, also a double aspect room, has 3 adult beds (a screen divider is available). Between the bedrooms is the master bathroom with bath/shower and WC and a further separate WC. OUTSIDE: access to the cottage is via a gravel drive and then good size front courtyard garden partly screened by shrubs and planters. Ideal for enjoying outdoor dining, a BBQ or perhaps just to relax in the shade with a favourite book. 'French cafe' style furniture is provided. Stone steps lead up beside the cottage to the rear gardens where there is an ancient bread oven, grottoes and a private and secluded swimming pool (May to Sep inclusive) with views of the beautiful Dordogne valley. Secluded sunny terraces allow you to sunbathe in complete privacy (swim/sunbathe 'au naturel' if you wish). A summer house with fridge, outdoor furniture and table-tennis are provided. The gardens back onto 2 acres of private oak woodland containing ancient remains of viticulture which you are free to explore. We provide a free 'Welcome-pack'with a bottle of wine, fresh bread, butter, eggs, tea, coffee, sugar, milk etc. all linen, towels (not pool towels), BBQ (free gas) and washine machine powder and washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets & all cleaning products. |
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 A corner of the large triple bedroom. | ||
 Views of the Dordogne Valley from the Pool area. | ||
 La Roque-Gageac & Canoeing on the River Dordogne. | ||
 Colourful Market in Beautiful Nearby Sarlat. | ||
| Location |
Les Chenes is in a lovely open woodland setting in a semi-rural elevated location 10mins downhill walk via an un-made woodland trail to the stunning village of La Roque-Gageac. 750m from the river Dordogne and 9kms from beautiful Sarlat, Les Chênes is perfectly situated for enjoying the wonderful attractions, wines and cuisine of Perigord and Quercy. Our guests may choose to relax around the property in the rural surroundings. Soak up the sun beside the secluded swimming pool or enjoy a shady spot and a favourite book in the courtyard garden. Table tennis will keep dad and the kids happy if they tire of the pool. For the more active, a host of outdoor activities and attractions are nearby. The village, set beneath overhanging cliffs in an outstanding setting on the banks of the river, is officially listed as 'one of the most beautiful villages in France'. Lanes and footpaths wind past yellow stone houses overlooking the Dordogne. Walk to the village (10 mins) for fresh bread/pastries from the baker (all year), and find local wines, regional delicacies, newspapers and fresh produce in the little village shop (seasonal). For dining on a terrace or a balcony overlooking the river, you can choose fine cuisine in an excellent restaurant or a more simple brasserie style meal. Meet the friendly locals in the bistro/bar and 'big Annie' sells you stamps in the tiny 'La Poste'. A local farmers' market is held every summer Friday morning. If you want to immerse yourself in 'La Vie Francaise' there are a number of outdoor village functions that visitors may attend such as the 'Village Fete' with fireworks, a BBQ & outdoor dancing in early august; an outdoor antiques market and of course, an outdoor dinner-dance to celebrate Independance Day on July 14th. In the village you can rent a canoe, play tennis, challenge the locals to boules, fish, soar aloft in a hot air balloon or relax on a river boat trip. Bring stout shoes/trainers and join marked walking trails 100m from the cottage for peaceful country walking. La Roque-Gageac is perfectly located for visiting all of the wonderful attractions of this stunning region. Close-by, visit numerous Chateaux, go horse-riding, shop in the colourful markets or dine on great local food in the stunning medieval town of Sarlat or explore the beautiful nearby villages of Domme, Beynac and Monpazier. We are located in the heart of the Perigord Noir, an area famous for fine traditional french cuisine (canard, fois gras, truffles, cepes, fresh walnuts)and wonderful fruity wines of world beating quality from nearby Bordeaux (St Emilion, St Estephe, Medoc, Graves, Pecharment) Bergerac (Monbazillac)and Cahors. For vineyard tours and wine tastings, 'vin de Domme' is only a short drive away, but of course there are numerous vineyards in the Bergerac region and world famous St Emilion and the rest of the Bordeaux Region are only slightly further afield. The local people are friendly, justly proud of their beautiful region and really do make an effort to welcome visitors. You will never be at a loss for something to do. Colin & Sue, your friendly hosts, strive to provide you with a peaceful, private and calm environment in which you can relax and unwind from your normal lives. We will always respect your privacy and we will be as discreet as possible when going about our essential chores. Naturally, we are always delighted to offer any help and advice our guests may require and to help you with your wine-tasting if you can't make up your mind which to buy! |
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| Map | Click here to see a map of the property's location | |
| How to get here | Detailed directions provided with bookings. We are 35 mins from the nearest autoroute (A20)and a reasonable day's drive from Calais. Western Channel ports (eg Caen)are closer. For fly-drive, we are about 1hr from Bergerac, 1Hr 45mins from Limoges & 2 hrs from Toulouse & Bordeaux. Hire cars available at all airports. Nearest main-line railway station is Sarlat with services on Bergerac/Bordeaux line only. Most direct mainline railway station (to/from Paris) is Souillac (35 mins drive). Car transfers from Bergerac/Souillac can be arranged. | |
Last Minute Bargain |
Still two weeks left in July due to cancellation. DISCOUNTS FOR COUPLES. UK guests - no need to worry about poor exchange rates. Your holiday is priced in UK pounds. FREE 'Welcome Starter Pack' on arrival including a bottle of wine, eggs, bread, tea, coffee, milk,sugar etc. |
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Special Offer |
Two weeks in July remaining after a cancellation - don't delay! Up to £100 PEAK SEASON DISCOUNTS FOR COUPLES. UK guests - no need to worry about poor exchange rates. Your holiday is priced in UK pounds. FREE 'Welcome Starter Pack' on arrival including a bottle of wine, eggs, bread, tea, coffee, milk,sugar etc. |
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| Prices |
2010 prices per calendar week for the cottage in UK pounds: 03 Apr to 01 May 395 01 May to 05 Jun 495 05 Jun to 03 Jul 595 03 Jul to 17 Jul 795 17 Jul to 28 Aug 850 28 Aug to 25 Sep 795 25 Sep to 30 Oct 475 UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 1&12YRS. Changeover days normally saturday; Long weekends, 'short breaks' and other 'odd' dates may be available in low season.Prices shown above are for the rental of the cottage for up to 5 persons and includes: EXCLUSIVE use of PRIVATE POOL (1 May to 30 Sept); FREE 'Welcome Pack'(bottle of wine, fresh bread, milk, eggs etc); gas, electricity, central heating (seasonal)and linen (please note that we do not provide pool towels). We provide dishwasher tablets, washing machine powder and washing up liquid. NB This is a 'No Smoking' property (inside and outdoors)and we cannot accept children between 1 & 12yrs of age. No pets. Les Chenes is also unsuitable for the infirm due to the rustic nature of the gardens and grounds. Babies up to 12months welcome - cot, high chair available, but please bring your own baby bedding. Clients must arrange travel insurance at time of booking. |
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