Les Chauses
Dordogne
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Description
The cottage is totally private in a peaceful and relaxing setting, with 2 acres of beautiful garden and woods. This traditional stone farmhouse has been tastefully restored to retain its original charm yet provide modern comforts and amenities, with a 10m x 5m swimming pool. Despite the restful setting, you are only 3Km from the historic village of Bourdeilles with its 11th Century Chateau, and 15km from the picturesque town of Brantôme.
Relax in this beautiful setting in the rolling Dordogne countryside. Enjoy the top class food at local restaurants, canoe down the River Dronne, or visit the many interesting attractions and picturesque villages.
An idyllic setting in a quiet hamlet
The house is approximately 250 years old, and has been restored and equipped to a high standard with all modern conveniences, whilst retaining a rustic country farmhouse feeling with it's old beams, exposed stone walls, wooden floors and kitchen with local quarry tiles.
The master bedroom has a modern en suite and a completely refitted bathroom.
There is a sunny patio to the side of the house, with shade from an apple tree. The garden slopes down to attractive woods, and in the centre is the 10m x 5m swimming pool, built and maintained to a high standard. The pool is alarmed for the safety of children.
Private garden
The garden is totally private, and birds and wildlife abound in the natural woodland. A variety of trees provide plenty of shade.
An open sided barn to one side of the house is used to shelter the car and as a wood store, and there is ample garden furniture for barbecues or relaxing by the pool.
Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
pets welcome
swimming pool
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
This is what this accommodation offers you
sleeping facilities
Indoor area
Outdoor area
For families
Other equipment
suitable for
Condition
Arrival/Location
Arrival and distances
distance to next shop 3 km
3 km
80 km
50 km
30 km
Location and surroundings of object
The surrounding countryside is green and attractive, with rolling hills. and many delightful walks from the door. It is also wonderful cycling country and there are four mountain bikes are available suitable for teenage to adult.
There are numerous opportunities for sightseeing and leisure activities, such as canoeing on the river Dronne at Bourdeilles (2 miles).
There are spectacular natural formations to be found in the caves at Villars, and dozens of other activities and places to visit in the surrounding area.
Nearby activities:
Tennis, fishing, canoeing (all within 2 miles)
Horse riding (4 miles)
Countryside walks and cycling from the door - up to 4 mountain bikes are available at a cost of £10 per week each.
Golf (15 miles)
Sight-seeing, dining, local markets in nearby towns and villages
Caves (16 miles)
Bourdeilles (3 km) is lovely picturesque village with an 11th century chateau, shops and excellent restaurants.
Brantome (13km) is an interesting market town, and is known as the "Venice of the Dordogne" being surrounded by the river Dronne. It has an 11th century abbey and many other interesting buildings and attractions.
Perigueux (25km) is the capital city of the Dordogne and has a unique cathedral, roman remains and many other attractions.
free time activities
Guidelines
Advice by the landlord
| security deposit: | 200 £ |
| rental deposit: | 25 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | 6 weeks before arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| Prices shown are for the first two guests. Additional guests are charged at £10 per week each. |
Cancellation terms:
The host did not provide a cancellation policy.
additional information:
Ground floor:
Double front doors open into a large, triple aspect sitting room with a large fireplace and wood-burning stove. The walls have exposed stone and original alcoves, and the ceiling is beamed.
The kitchen/dining room is also triple aspect and has a quarry tiled floor. It is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay, and there is a large farmhouse table. From the dining area there are double doors to the patio and garden.
Outside, there is ample garden furniture for barbeques and relaxing. There is a stone barbecue in the pool area and a portable barbecue is also available if you prefer dining closer to the kitchen.
Leading off the the sitting room is a cloakroom with washbasin, WC and a full size automatic washing machine. A rotary dryer can be found in a separate part of the garden hidden from the main areas.
First Floor:
A wooden staircase leads to the landing with three bedrooms and bathroom leading off. There are steps down to the bathroom.
The master bedroom has a double bed, wardrobes, a set of drawers and a TV, and there is an en suite bathroom with modern shower, toilet and wash basin.
Both the en suite and the main bathroom have modern sanitary fittings and both have roomy 'rain-head' showers.
Bedroom two has a double and one single bed and there are twin beds in the third bedroom.
Oscillating fans are provided in 2 of the bedrooms to cool you down on those hot summer nights.
A travel cot is available on request.
The newly refurbished bathroom has a washbasin, toilet and a shower-bath with extra space in the shower area.
Other facilities:
Wifi internet is available throughout the house and garden, as far as the pool!
Kitchen: Gas oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge with freezing compartment
Living room: satellite TV (freesat), telephone, CD/DVD player, amp and speakers
Utility: full size washing machine
Outdside: ample parking, barbecues, garden furniture, 4 sun beds. Swimming pool - 10m x 5m, with paving and patio area around pool.
Four mountain bikes are available for rental at £10 per week each. Suitable teenage to adult.
availability
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Mr. A. Dunn
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listing #: 45425
Last updated: 23.04.2023
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