La Bergerie - Romantic 19th c. gîte with stunning views
Cottage with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, Garden, Swimming Pool
The property 'La Bergerie' is part of a former stone built wine farm called 'La Blanchère' set on 6 acres of land. The eldest part of the buildings dates back to the early 18th century. The charming and authentic gîte ‘La Bergerie’ is the smaller of two beautifully and tastefully restored cottages.
The gîte has a lot of character and is peacefully situated in the rolling countryside in the middle of vineyards and plum orchards. Truly the Tuscany of France, as this region is called!
La Bergerie consists of a living room with sleeping couch, large open fireplace and kitchen corner, a spacious double bedroom and a bathroom. The gîte can accomodate a maximum of 3 adults and a baby. A cot can be added on request.
The property has a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys and of the old town and castle of the Dukes of Duras. There is a new swimming pool (10 x 5 m) with roman steps and a lovely terrace with sun loungers. Garden furniture, picnic tables, barbecue and ‘jeu de boules’ court. A very picturesque and relaxed setting for your holidays. Friendly but unobtrusive owners live on site.
New: since August 1st 2008 the gîte disposes of a DSL- network connection. You may use the internet at no extra charges.
Location: The nearest town is Duras, situated high on a hill at 3 km from the property, where you will find a lovely weekly market, a super market, several bakeries, English newspapers in the local bookshop, a few bars and restaurants. Ste Foy-la-Grande is 22 kms to the north and Bordeaux 90 kms to the west.
La Blanchère is situated in the middle of the wine region of Côte de Duras, where numerous wine chateaux welcome you for a free taste. History relives in charming bastide towns and villages such as Eymet, Monségur, Villereal and Monpazier, dating back to the middle ages and the so-called 'Guerre de cent ans' or 'The 100-year Battle' between the English and the French.
Nearest airports: The property is at only 40 minutes driving distance from Bergerac international airport with regular low cost flights from Stansted (Ryanair), Southampton or Bristol (Flybe). Bordeaux airport is at approx. 70 minutes drive.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Duras, Aquitaine/Dordogne
1 Double Bedroom. In the lounge is a sleeping couch which can easily be converted into a comfortable extra bed for one adult or 2 small children.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bath, washbasin, toilet.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine. The washing machine is to be shared with the guests of the other gîte and is situated in the barn. Use free of charge.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The gîte has a large open fire place for a warm and pleasant stay during the colder part of the year.
Wood can be supplied by the owner at a small charge.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. For general use: a fixed stone BBQ, a ‘jeu de boules’ court, two picnic tables with a lovely view of the valley, a childs' swing.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. For safety reasons the swimming pool is provided with an alarm and is also fenced. It is situated at a lower level and has a large sun terrace with fantastic views. A poolside shower is also provided.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Duras, Aquitaine/Dordogne
In the vicinity you can stroll through the hills or ride a bike (bikes for rent in Duras) and there are several beautiful golf links such as Les Vigiers (18 holes) and Tombeboeuf (9 holes) at easy driving distance. Children can enjoy pony riding (at a distance of 1 mile).
For those who love the seaside the Atlantic Ocean south of Bordeaux with Europe’s highest sand dune could be considered. The town of Bordeaux is also very interesting for those who love architecture, culture and shopping.
In summer there are historical and musical events (jazz, pop and classical music and dance) as well as wine festivals in and around Duras. Also during the summer season special ‘marchés nocturnes’ or evening markets are organized in various towns and villages around Duras.
In and around Duras you can find good restaurants and cosy bars, having live music at regular times. Many wine chateaux invite you for free wine tasting, as you are in the heart of the wine region of South-West France stretching from Bordeaux in the west to Cahors on the river Lot in the east.
The Dordogne river is nearby and offers many possibilities for boat trips and canoeing. Along the river there are many castles worth visiting such as Château des Milandes (the site where Josephine Baker used to live), Beynac and Castelnaud.
Do not miss the Vézère valley, world famous for its prehistoric sites and caves such as Lascaux, which inspired the well known novelist Jean Auel.
For those who want to retrace medieval times times: visit one or two typical bastide towns such as Villereal, Monpazier, Eymet or Monsegur. A fine example of a well preserved medieval fortress is the castle of Bonaguil.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
25 Oct - 27 Dec 2008
€275.00
£218.25
$353.57
27 Dec - 2 May 2009
€290.00
£230.16
$372.86
2 May - 30 May 2009
€390.00
£309.52
$501.43
30 May - 27 Jun 2009
€470.00
£373.02
$604.29
27 Jun - 29 Aug 2009
€700.00
£555.56
$900.00
29 Aug - 26 Sep 2009
€470.00
£373.02
$604.29
Rental Notes: Saturday is changeover day; other periods out of season could be arranged upon request. Arrival: after 4:00 pm. Departure: before 10:00 am on final day.
Rental rates as stated above are inclusive gas and electricity. Excluded: rent of bed linen: € 3.50 p.p. per week; rent of bath/kitchen linen: € 3.50 p.p per week; final cleaning charges (obligatory): € 35. Please bring your own pool towels.
In low season (November till end of April) surcharge for heating and the use of wood for open fire place. Use of cot, high chair and play pen at no extra charge.
To be paid on arrival: security deposit of € 300. Balance will be refunded on departure.
Discounts *): - discount on 3rd and subsequent weeks booked. - long lets: rental price is dependent upon length of stay and number of occupants. - special rates for renting entire property (2 gîtes).
*) please ask for details.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
La Bergerie (Sleeps 3) - Romantic 19th c. gîte with stunning views
La Poterie (Sleeps 6) - Authentic 18th c. gîte with stunning views
Availability of La Bergerie
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
30 April 2006
Property listed since:
01 May 2006
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