Hen House - A pretty, quiet retreat for a well earned holiday.
Cottage with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Garden, Swimming Pool
Mike and Sylvia Johnson would like to welcome you to Hen House cottage where you will always be able to relax and unwind in peace and tranquility whilst having free access to our grounds and swimming pool.
We have a 9m x 6m swimming pool which guests share with ourselves and the guests in our other, two bedroomed, four person cottage, (see Corn Corner ref. FA6248). Guests are welcome to wander in our 1.3 hectares provided they respect the privacy of ourselves and any other guests. There is a small pond where, in springtime, you might catch sight of nesting moorhens, if you’re quiet.
In, and within a short distance of Villereal, you will be able to sample local food and wines, discover Lot et Garonne's beautiful countryside and interesting chateaux or stroll through a market a day, all within a few kilometres of our pretty spot of heaven.
Living area
Eating corner
The bedroom
View from bedroom window
Kitchen area
Swimming pool
Hen House is in the grounds of our house, but detached from it. It is a small, single storey, totally renovated and refurbished cottage, (previous occupants have flown the coup) with tiled floors throughout. It has one bedroom with double bed, wardrobes and chest of drawers / dressing table. Bed linen is provided and changed each week as required. There is a tiled shower room with toilet, washbasin and shower, which also houses an automatic washing machine. Towels are NOT provided.
The living / kitchen area has a four ring cooker with oven, fridge and microwave, sink unit and ample storage and work space. It is well equipped with crockery and utensils, including an electric food mixer, even tea towels, for two people. There is also a radio/cassette/cd player, an iron and ironing board. There are two chairs, a table and two lounge seats. Furniture is of modern design.
Outside there is a small terrace with patio table, chairs, parasol and a BBQ. There is also a clothes line and pegs. Sunbeds are provided at the cottage but can be moved to the swimming pool area if preferred. Electric heating is provided in low season, if needed
Travel Information : A car is advisable. If driving from the U.K. it is about 400 miles from St. Malo or Caen, about 600 miles from Calais or Boulogne. Ryanair and FlyBE offer flights to Bergerac, from London Stansted, Bristol, Southampton, Leeds / Bradford and Liverpool. Other airlines fly to Bordeaux and Toulouse, each about an easy two hours drive from us. It is advisable to pre-book if you wish to hire a car from Bergerac airport. From 2007 FlyBe are also offering flights from Newcastle to Limoges, about a 3 hour drive from us. Also worth considering is Eurostar to Lille then TGV to Bordeaux, plus car hire.
Finally if there is anything else that you would like to know or discuss with us, you are welcome to contact us via email or telephone and we look forward to meeting you perhaps in the near future.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Villereal, Aquitaine/Dordogne
1 Shower. Bath mat provided and changed each week, but please note towels ARE NOT provided
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Iron. Please see property description for fuller information
General:
House Linen. As stated elsewhere all bed linen is provided and replaced each week.
Dining:
Seating for 2.
Entertainment:
Radio, CD System. Paperbacks and a few board games or a pack of cards can be made available on request during your stay.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The safety fencing seen in the photograph of the pool conforms to the current legal requirements.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Local activities in and around Villereal, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Hen House cottage is situated 20 miles south of the Dordogne river and Bergerac, in quiet countryside about one and a half miles from Villeréal. Villeréal is one of several well-known ancient bastide towns in the area, having all amenities including boulangerie, patisserie, charcuteries and two supermarkets supplying all everyday needs, as well as an excellent Saturday morning market throughout the year. There are even three estate agents if you are property hunting.
The tourist office in Villeréal supplies up to date information on all local events and attractions and there is always a file of leaflets from them in Hen House. If you fancy a flutter you might be able to take in the races at our local hippodrome with its horse trotting events. Within a few kilometres of our very peaceful spot you can discover Lot et Garonne's beautiful countryside and the interesting chateaux of this area and the nearby Dordogne, such as the very impressive Château Biron, only 5 kms away and well worth a visit.
Set in walking, fishing and cycling countryside, it's only a short drive to golf, boat trips or canoeing and for the children there's Walibi theme park, an hour's drive away, with a shorter drive to go-karts or a local nature / adventure park. And if you don't fancy a BBQ, cooking for yourself or a perfectly prepared meal from the charcuterie then you can always eat out at one of a wide variety of restaurants which exist in the area. In summer you could even try a gastronomic train ride being served samples of regional food and wine on the way.
On receipt of your deposit we confirm your booking and forward a simple map to guide you to us from the outskirts of Villereal.
A bientot !
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£130.00
€163.80
$210.60
High Season Rate From:
£165.00
€207.90
$267.30
Rental Notes: Bookings are usually from 2p.m. Sunday to 10a.m. Sunday but can be varied outside high season.
Weekly rates for 2008, CURRENTLY carried forward to 2009 are as follows. Pay your deposit now and avoid next year's possible increase.
July and August £185 / 235 Euros
June and September £165 / 210 Euros
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec £140 / 180 Euros
April, May and October £130 / 165 Euros
A NON REFUNDABLE booking deposit of £20 (or 30 Euros) PER WEEK MUST BE RECEIVED before any booking can be confirmed and we expect to receive the BALANCE THREE WEEKS PRIOR to arrival.
We accept sterling cheques but NOT CASH. We accept Euro cheques only on a FRENCH BANK ACCOUNT and will accept the balance in Euros in cash ON ARRIVAL but only by PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.
150 Euros in cash is payable on arrival as a REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT to cover possible loss, damages or breakages
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Corn Corner (Sleeps 4) - A peaceful retreat for a well earned holiday.
Hen House (Sleeps 2) - A pretty, quiet retreat for a well earned holiday.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
16 November 2008
23 November 2008
7
£70
Half price for the week or take 16th to 26th for only £100, and it's still only £10 per night.
14 December 2008
21 December 2008
7
£100
Guestbook
"Dear Sylvia and Mike, ... we saw your ad, sounded good and it is, in all the gites, in all of France, this is the best, why, well, good people, good welcome, good food, beautiful surroundings, we are very relaxed and don't want to leave, but we will return. We have cooled off in your pool and were joined by swallows swooping for a drink. The whole place is heaven on earth, and with Larry Lizard and the beauty of the place, Sylvia and Mike go hand in hand for a relaxing and wonderful holiday. " - Maureen and Neil, the bikers made so very welcome.
"Another two weeks have passed here so quick and so peaceful. It seems very much like a second home, so we have decided to do what we have never done before in France, that is to come again for a third visit, can't seem to keep away. So thanks for everything Sylvia and Mike, see you again soon." - Brenda and Doug
"31st December to 15th January.
Dear Sylvia and Mike, thanks for opening the Hen House for us with four hours notice on New Year's eve, it was perfect, and thank you for the good advice. Will see you again wery soon." - Best regrds Jim and Jacqui
"Many thanks for your wonderful hospitality and ease that you helped to get us here, (brilliant map).
Thank you for the advice and mine of information that will help us to the next stage of finding our home in France. Though we have been busy travelling across the South West of France, we have had time to enjoy our stay here, and relax!! Your facilities are "Super", (wonderful in french I have learned!), and the surrounding countryside perfect! Hope to see you again!" - Des and Jen
"Dear Sylvia and Mike,
Thanks again for having us, 2nd time here, we still think there is something wrong with the clocks here as time seems to pass so quickly. Again we have had a superb time, and still managed to find new things to do. Thanks again for the Buzet and lovely flowers. We have left our towels behind so we think perhaps another 2 years time ?" - Lots of love Neil and Maureen
"24th November / 1st December 2007.
Thank you Sylvia and Mike for welcoming us to Las Mouthes and for our stay in the Hen House.The gite is comfortable, spotlessly clean and as warm as your welcome. The flowers and wine were lovely and much appreciated too. Unfortunately we have failed to secure our french home so we'll have to keep up the search. It's the perfect excuse to keep coming back.
You'll be seeing us again. We will recommend your gites, certainly among the best we have found." - David and Glenys
Availability of Hen House
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for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
20 May 2004
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20 May 2004
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