Farmhouse with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden, Swimming Pool
Arnotis is a beautifully restored 18th century stone farmhouse, set in 10 acres of private parkland, approached by a long tree lined drive. Privately situated on the river bank, it has sublime views of the river. A paradise for those who like fishing there is a jetty and another quiet, undisturbed spot further along the bank.
Our nearest village is Fongrave 2 kms away where you can buy essential things including bread in the local bar. In July and August the village has a Thursday evening market where you can buy food and eat with the locals at long tables set under shady trees. Sainte Livrade (3 kms) has a choice of shops and a huge market every Friday morning that takes over the centre of the village, where you find everything from piles of fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh herbs and cheeses, country breads and home made fruit tarts, local foie gras and wine, to stalls with clothes and kitchen utensils, fabrics and tools, in the streets around the market square.
The house has four double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms and two sharing a bathroom with shower and separate wc, all individually decorated and furnished. The main bedroom has doors opening directly onto the terrace, and lovely views across the river.
There are ten acres to wander around in, orchards with apples, plums, pears, peaches and cherries (please help yourself to as much as you can!) and some free range chickens, so you can have fresh eggs whenever you like.
There is a large L-shaped swimming pool with a diving board, which is totally private and secluded. The pool terrace has sunbeds, tables and chairs and there is also a barbecue. There is a small boat moored at the jetty, which can be used to fish or to make a little trip and to cross the river to the tennis courts on the opposite side. We also have a kayak available. The kitchen leads onto a covered terrace with more seating for eight with beautiful views of the river!
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Ste Livrade, Aquitaine/Dordogne
4 Double Bedrooms. Two bedrooms with a double bed and two with each two single beds
Cot is available upon request.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. Two bathrooms are ensuite, with a further separate shower room and a separate wc.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The washing machine is located in the barn. The combination microwave can be use as a normal oven.
General:
House Linen. Electric heating is provided throughout the house. All house linen and house towels are included.
Dining:
Seating for 8. There are three dining tables, located in the dining room and on the two terraces.
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The infinity pool is for the exclusive use of the guests. There is private access to the river with two canoes and a motor boat available for guest use.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed.
Local activities in and around Ste Livrade, Aquitaine/Dordogne
There are two or three golf courses within an easy drive. Castelnaud has a championship 18-hole course with a driving range, putting green and Pro shop. Combeboeuf has a 9-hole course with a practice area and Pro shop. Both courses have golf clubs, trolleys and buggies available for hire.
Ramblers have an endless choice of well mapped routes and local trails that go up into the hills, through villages and countryside that can take anything from an hour to a day. The shorter trails are ideal for families. Riding is another marvellous way to explore the area and there are three riding stables who will cater for every level and provide accompanied treks. Cycling routes, ideal for mountain biking, often follow the pedestrian or bridle paths. Pack a picnic lunch and take the 80 km route through the river valley, along quiet country roads via ancient bastides and picturesque villages, tucked away off the beaten track. You can hire mountain bikes in Prayssas.
The Lot et Garonne is a countryside of gentle hills and valleys, farms and villages nestling between woods, fields of corn and sunflowers. We are surrounded by pretty, medieval villages such as Castelmoron, Monclar , or Casseneuil Pujols stands on the hill above the market town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Beyond Villeneuve is Penne d’Agenais, a village clustered below the basilica, whose silver dome can be seen shining in the sunlight for miles around. Further still are the bastide towns of Villereal and Monflanquin. The Buzet and Duras vineyards are within an hour, the Bordeaux vineyards including Saint Emilion are a little further beyond. A good day out takes you to the beaches along the Atlantic coast where you can climb the highest dune in Europe.
Children love Parc Walabi, a theme park near Agen or the prehistoric park and grotto in Fontirou, or the magic forest in Clairac where animals and gnomes will help them discover a mysterious world. Clairac also has a splendid model train museum.
Rental rates for this farmhouse
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1 Jan - 30 May 2009
€1500.00
£1363.64
$2045.45
30 May - 20 Jun 2009
€2000.00
£1818.18
$2727.27
20 Jun - 18 Jul 2009
€2500.00
£2272.73
$3409.09
18 Jul - 30 Aug 2009
€3000.00
£2727.27
$4090.91
30 Aug - 31 Dec 2009
€1500.00
£1363.64
$2045.45
Rental Notes: Change overs occur on Saturdays in the mid and high season. Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am. In the low season, changeover dates can be arranged by request to suit your needs.
Rental rates include all electricity and heating, as well as all bedlinen and towels. Please bring your own pool towels.
Please speak to owners directly for booking details.
Availability of Arnotis
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
07 June 2003
Property listed since:
07 June 2003
Holiday Farmhouse in france - Aquitaine/Dordogne - Lot et Garonne - Ste Livrade
