L'Oreade du Verger - A Beautiful Holiday Gite near the Dordogne
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden, Swimming Pool
Close to the Dordogne, only thirty minutes from Bergerac airport (Stanstead, Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham...), in the heart of the vineyard (Marmande, Duras, Bergerac) and of the "bastides" (fortified towns), Brigitt who is an artist, and her husband Jean-Jacques welcome you to stay in their ecological, modern and luxurious Gite. The Gite has been classified " 3 EPIS" by the "Gites de France".
Set in the tranquil countryside, there is a private driveway with ample parking. The gite is completely independant with it's own entrance and private fenced garden. The gite has been designed to make the minimum impact on the environment. Thanks to the high level of state of the art insulation materials used in it's construction, the gite remains cool in summer. Keeping the environment in mind, all hot waterr and the luxurious underfloor heating is provided by a very environmentally friendly geothermal heating system.
The lounge area is a triumph of open plan living incorporationg the fully fitted kitchen. It is equiped with a 3 seater sofa and two armchairs, TV, DVD player, Hifi with CD sound system and you can use unlimited internet by Wireless system. Dining area is equiped with a table (can be settled for 4 to 6) 4 chairs and 2 extra sits. The kitchen is fully fitted with oven (with children security), microwave, Fridge/freezer, electric hob, dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board. the oven is equiped for children security.
Beside is an outside drying area and there is a tumble dryer if required. The entrace opens onto a hall with access to a Shower room (shower thermostatic tap) basin, toilet and radiant towel dryer, and to the first bedroom furnished with a large wardrobe, a desk and a bed 160 X 200 (possibility to make twinbeds 80 X 200). The second bedroom located on the first floor is also furnished with a wardrobe and twinbeds 80 X 200(possibility to make a double bed (160 X 200).
In the lounge, a large patio doors opens onto a beautiful terrace (equiped with barbecue, table and garden furniture) with views across the private enclosed garden to the pool area and the open countryside beyond. The swiming pool (10 M x 5 M with alarm) with roman steps is equiped with loungers and parasol.
Unlimited Internet by Wireless can be provided for free. Baby cot, chair and bath at disposal. Maid service can be provided.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Miramont-de-Guyenne, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis. VTT, bicycles, boule, badmington, full range of inside and outside games are available for use.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed.
Pets allowed by prior arrangements. Property is fenced
Local activities in and around Miramont-de-Guyenne, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Set in the tranquil countryside just 2 kms from all the services you require, banks, post office, doctors, butchers, bakers, bar, supermarket... you'll have the opportunity to enjoy "la douceur de vivre" of the region, to visit sites, to practice your favorite sport or activity or simply relax and unwind by the pool whilst enjoying the delicious foods and wines of the locality which you have previouly purchased at he myriad of local markets in this gastronomically renowned region of France.
The region has an abundance of interesting places to visit amongst the most famous in France: Grottes de Lascaux, Sarlat, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Bergerac, Duras... Besides the "bastides" and beautiful sceneries, there are colourful local markets every day of the week somewhere around. In Miramont de Guyenne it's on Monday and in Eymet it's on Thursday all over the year. Being as well an opportunity to provide oneself in various supplies as to palaver for hours, it's still the main event of the week for the local community.
The area also provides tennis, cycling, horse riding, golf (9 and 18 holes) canoeing, pedalos, flight in ballon, air sports...
By car: From Bordeaux Motorway A62 exit "5". Time 90' From Bergerac Road D933. Time 30' From St Malo port: 6 hours. By air: Bergerac airport 28 Kms
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
30 Aug - 27 Sep 2008
€500.00
£396.83
$642.86
27 Sep - 3 Jan 2009
€300.00
£238.10
$385.71
3 Jan - 6 Jun 2009
€350.00
£277.78
$450.00
6 Jun - 4 Jul 2009
€600.00
£476.19
$771.43
4 Jul - 18 Jul 2009
€760.00
£603.17
$977.14
18 Jul - 22 Aug 2009
€890.00
£706.35
$1144.29
22 Aug - 29 Aug 2009
€760.00
£603.17
$977.14
29 Aug - 3 Oct 2009
€600.00
£476.19
$771.43
3 Oct - 2 Jan 2010
€350.00
£277.78
$450.00
Rental Notes: Rental period is Saturday 4 pm to Saturday 10 am.
Prices include water, central heating, electricity cost. Please check with us for bed-linen and towels.
Unlimited Wireless Internet: free
Maid service: 30 Euros
Number of guests must not exceed quoted capacity unless by previous arrangement
Deposit 25 % on booking. Balance 1 month before tenancy
We strongly advise our visitors to take an holiday cancellation insurance
From October to May, very special conditions for long term rental. We remind you that a comfortable underfloor central heating is included in prices and that Wireless Internet can be provided for free.
We are French but we know enough English (please forgive the mistakes) to be able to welcome you as you deserve and to offer you any advice/help you may need.
Guestbook
"We have very fond memories of our 2 weeks in l'Oreade. It was so relaxing after 1 week but after 2 weeks I never wanted to leave at all! The gite, the view, the pool and such friendly hosts have made our holiday very special and unforgettable" - PAUL and ANNE MARIE
"We wish to say 'thank you' again for making our stay so enjoyable. We loved your gite and it's style and will recommend it to our friends in future. Thank you also for your hositality." - ROSIE and COLIN
Availability of L'Oreade du Verger
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Owner joined site on:
17 November 2006
Property listed since:
18 November 2006
Holiday Cottage in france - Aquitaine/Dordogne - Lot et Garonne - Miramont-de-Guyenne