The pigeonnier at Roquebune, Ste. Alvère - Pigeon paradise - without the birds!
Lodge with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Garden, Swimming Pool
Built in a quieter age, with walls nearly a metre thick, the pigeonnier provides a romantic and peaceful escape from the brain-battering bustle of modern life. And – the breakfast croissants are only a 5 minute walk away.
Ste. Alvere , a short walk from the Pigeonnier, is a pretty village which manages to provide most of life’s basic necessities. In addition to that vital French factor – the boulangerie (it has two) - it has a lively weekly market, a typical pleasantly scruffy café/paper shop, a couple of good restaurants, a post office, hairdresser, pharmacy, medical/dental centre, garage & petrol station, ATM machine and, of course, an impressive church.
There are four golf courses within half an hour’s drive (clubs can be borrowed). Canoing, water skiing, hiking and cycling are all easily available. Lots of caves to be visited. Or you can just chill out chez vous!
On the ground floor of the pigeonnier is a well equipped kitchen (fridge/freezer, ceramic hob, oven, microwave. Laundry facilities on-site). Outside steps lead to a small balcony – nice for an early morning cup of tea or a last look at the stars – and the bedroom (double bed), where an antique grandfather clock, hands stuck permanently at 3 o’clock, makes sure that time stands still for you. Below is a bathroom with shower, washbasin and loo.
At the front, an outside terrace makes the best breakfast spot, and when the sun gets too hot, a second terrace, covered and partially enclosed, with a barbecue, dining area and a couple of armchairs, provides a shady outdoor living space.
Hammocks under the pine trees are just the thing for a siesta and guests have full access to a large, heated swimming pool (5 x 10m/26deg. min.) and their own private entrance.
With Bergerac town (and nearest airport) 30 mins away, and the lovingly restored mediaeval town of Sarlat 40mins in the other direction, it is a perfect base for exploring the Dordogne and Vezere river valleys with their the picturesque towns and villages, wonky houses, fairytale chateaux, and age-old grottos and caves.
Limeuil – where the houses cling precariously to the hill above the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vezere rivers (the nearest beach), Tremolat with its stunning views and wide calm waters, Le Bugue and Lalinde - riverside market towns, Paunat with its massive 12th century abbey are all within 15 minutes drive.
A further 10 minutes will take you to Le Buisson de Cadouin which has reputedly the best river beach for swimming in the Dordogne, or St. Cyprien - the first of several delightful riverside villages (Beynac, Roque Gageac etc.) on the way to Sarlat and beyond.
Restaurants are plentiful and good throughout the region and most of the the villages have night markets and local fairs at the height of summer. Good for gourmets and gourmands alike!
Facilities for this holiday lodge in Sainte Alvere, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed.
We will anyway send you directions for finding Roquebrune from Ste.Alvère (very easy!) but please let us know if you require directions from Bergerac airport or further afield.
Rental rates for this lodge
Price Per Week
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6 Jun - 4 Jul 2009
£375.00
€412.50
$562.50
4 Jul - 30 Jul 2009
£450.00
€495.00
$675.00
30 Aug - 27 Sep 2009
£375.00
€412.50
$562.50
Rental Notes: Guests are requested to arrive from 5.0pm onwards and to depart by 10.0 am. Please let us know if you wish to arrive or depart outside these hours - we will be happy to accommodate you if possible.
Availability of The pigeonnier at Roquebune, Ste. Alvère
This property is normally available
for rent between June
and September each year.
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Owner joined site on:
31 January 2008
Property listed since:
31 January 2008
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