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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Ste Foy la Grande in Bergerac

From £450 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

L’Hirondelle is a large single storey gite sleeping 4-7 people, which has been completely refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and awarded the prestigious 4* by the French Tourist Office. It is in a peaceful tranquil location amidst vineyards. The 10m x 5m swimming pool is indoor, fully alarmed and has patio doors along one side which open on the hottest days but retain the warmth on cooler days. No more worries about limiting the childrens time in the pool to avoid sunburn! The pool can be heated during low and mid seasons at a reasonable additional cost. Fully enclosed private garden. The buildings are set around a large gravelled courtyard that is entered through an electrically operated security gate making the grounds safe and secure. With children in mind we have ensured that there is no direct access to the millpond or river.

The exceptionally large living area is open plan and has beamed celings (not low ceilings) with a wood burner in the sitting room for cooler days. It has been designed to offer 3 spacious distinct areas e.g. Lounge, Sitting Room and Dining Room offering everyone plenty of space.
Kitchen fully fitted with built in electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer.
Master Bedroom with king size bed and single bed. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, vanity unit. w.c.
Bedroom 2 3' twin beds.
Bathroom: bath, vanity unit, w.c.
Cloakroom: vanity, w.c.

Indoor 10m x 5m swimming pool, alarmed and has a jet to swim against for the more energetic swimmer.

Wheelchair accessible - please contact us with details of your requirements.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Woodburner in Sitting Room. Electric heaters in all rooms.
English Freeview television.
WiFi
Satellite Navigation for hire - by the day or week ask for details
Cot, highchair, baby bouncer chair, baby playmat, steam steriliser
Small paperback library. Selection of DVDs. Games chest.

Further details outdoors:
Private garden overlooking vineyards is lawned and paved with wisteria covered pergola, BBQ, sunloungers, table & chairs.

A tranquil location offering the perfect retreat to relax and soak up the ambiance of rural France.

Large field adjacent to the cottage suitable for ball games, badminton, football etc. Selection of outdoor toys/games available.

A paddling pool suitable for babies is provided.

Bicycle hire can be arranged and delivered to your door.

Further details

The 10 x 5m alarmed pool is indoor - and open most of the year. To one side of the pool you have a number of French windows which help retain the warmth of the water during the cooler days yet can be opened on hotter days.

The pool can be heated if required during the following periods (24th September - 22 October 2011, 17 March - 19 May 2012 & 22 September - 19 October 2012) at an additional cost. Please ask for details.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit £150.

Optional cleaning charge of £40 if clients do not wish to clean prior to departure.

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Lounge

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

We are situated in the Gironde region of the "Purple Perigord" famous for it's vineyards and on the edge of the departments of the Charente, Dordogne and the Lot et Garonne. Further a field you will find, amidst the beautiful countryside and stunning scenery, many historical sites from Bastide, (walled) towns to fairy tale chateaux, prehistoric dwellings, caves and wonderful medieval stone towns and villages.
There are several golf courses nearby including the renowned Chateau des Vigiers Golf Club designed by David Steel and offering both 9 & 18 hole courses which is less than a 5 minute drive.
Fishing is available locally on the Dordoge River along with several local lakes.
Wine lovers are more than adequately catered for with the vineyards of Bordeaux, St.Emilion, Bergerac, Monbazillac all close at hand, offering opportunities for tours and tasting.

The average temperature from April - September is 18 deg. C with an average highest temperature for this period of 24.7 deg. C. On average the maximum temperature between June - August is just over 28 deg.C. The average number of hours of sunshine from May - August is 9 hours per day.

If you are looking for an out of season break the months of April, May, June and October are highly recommended with good temperatures and no crowds.

You can be assured of a warm welcome to a part of rural France steeped in
history with excellent and inexpensive restaurants, fine wine and gourmet
food.

The Bergerac / Ste Foy la Grande area

The old bastide town of Ste Foy La Grande (4 kms), situated on the edge of the Dordogne River is quite beautiful, with many half timbered medieval houses and a 13th Century Gothic Church. Ste Foy offers excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and supermarkets. It has a large Saturday market (one of the biggest in the area and said to be one of the top 50 in France), where one can find a wealth of local produce along with many other items. Traditional markets are also held in Bergerac, Eymet, Monsegur and Duras with atmospheric night time markets in the summer months.
Bergerac with its shops, boutiques & restaurants is just 25 minutes drive. The picturesque old town with its medieval architecture leads down to the river where boat trips are available in the summer. The Tobacco Museum is a interesting destination for visitors to the area.
The beautiful twelfth century village of St Emilion (recently added to UNESCO'c World Heritage list) is approximately a 30 minute drive away and is well worth a visit. Hidden beneath the town is Europes largest underground Church, hewn out of the soft rock by the Benedictine monks in the ninth century. The first weekend in May sees about 20 of the local wine chateaux open their doors to visitors and numerous concerts and wine tastings are held throughout the year. Of particular interest are the Fete of Printemps (June) and the Harvest (September).
The historic town of Castillon la Bataille (famous for the last major battle of the Hundred Years War) is approximately 30 minutes drive. Every summer for two weeks in July and August they hold an exciting floodlit festival re-enacting the battle which includes an intense two hour battle incorporating amazing stunts and pyrotechnics. It is well worth a late night!
Other activities in the immediate area include: fishing (licence costing approximately 30 Euros per week grants permission to fish anywhere on the Dordogne), several lakes offering beaches and leisure activities, aqua park suitable for children, bird-watching, walking, cycling, canoeing & kayaking, tennis, horse riding, go-karting, quad biking, paintball, hot air ballooning, gliding and parachuting.
Within walking distance there is a tennis court and basketball court which are free of charge.
The stunning beaches of the Atlantic coast are approximately 1½ hours by car. If you are adventurous enough to try fast water rides Aqualand suitable for all ages is near Arcachon.
The famous golfing haven of Golf des Vigiers is approximately 4 kilometres away as well as several other golf courses.
For those without the adventurous spirit Arcachon, famous for its oysters and other sea food is a short drive away. Whilst in the area a visit to the Dune de Pyla, the largest sand dune in Europe is highly recommended.

How to get there

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Bergerac Airport 20 minutes
Bordeaux Airport 1 hour
Cheap flights available from many UK airports to both destinations
Approximately 6 hours drive from St Malo.

Activities near Bergerac

Reviews

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06 Sep 2011

“Wonderful holiday” This gite is lovely, it is clean and very comfortable, with your own private garden. Each evening we sat looking at the wonderful sunset.In a great location to explore the local areas. The owners are very helpful with tips where to visit. The indoor swimming pool is a great extra.

06 Sep 2011

“A fabulous gite” Through circumstance this was the third French gite in which we stayed in 2011, and it was by a long way the best. Resident and very helpful English owners, there when needed but not intrusive. A very spacious and well-appointed conversion with all mod cons - including two bathrooms and three toilets. Covered swimming pool. Large courtyard and private patio and garden. Quietly situated in the country on the edge of a hamlet. No shops within walking distance thus car essential, but large supermarket not far away, and every amenity including excellent restaurants in the characterful town of Ste. Foy-la-Grande 3-4 kms away, on the main railway line to Bordeaux. Highly recommended.

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Guestbook for Le Moulin de la Bourgognade

This was our third French gite in the past 3 months and QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST. Very spacious inside & out, well equipped. All mod cons & 2 bathrooms for 2 bedrooms real luxury! And the bonus of very helpful resident owners. Bill & Sheila Blair, Scotland.

We have had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful gite. Our every need has been provided for and we have had a relaxing two weeks enjoying the pool and exploring the delights of the surrounding area. Thank you.
The Weston Family, Leics.

We have had a fantastic week. You have made us feel so welcome and your local knowledge has been invaluable. We have all LOVED the pool - no worrying about sunburn & having to limit swimming times! Thank you so very much.
The Hartley Family, Nottingham.

Words fail me - except ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS IN EVERY & EACH WAY.
Pamela Hayes, France.

A beautiful, clean; well equipped gite. The pool is fabulous. Thank you so much for your help & hospitality.
The Robinsons, Bristol.

The pool was superb & the garden delightful.
David & Sandra Slater; Leics.

A huge thanks for sharing this wonderful property with us and making us all so welcome. The place is so peaceful & relaxing with all our needs taken care of. We loved this special weather with plus 30°C most days - amazing (May 2011).
Andy & Margaret Anderson, Scotland

We have had a lovely time. The gite was perfect and Richard & Maggie couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating! We will be telling a lot of people about this wonderful place. Thank you!
Jason, Emma & Isabella Sarria-Solis, London.

Our honeymoon was made so special by Maggie & Richard. The accommodation superb with breathtaking scenery and peacefulness. We are so impressed we have booked again for next summer! Sally & Mark Rodgers, Dorset.

Gite was lovely, had everything we could have wanted. Swimming pool was great as was the location. Great hospitality from Richard & Maggie. Thank you from all of us. An ideal location for an ideal holiday. The Doshi family, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

What a place! Beautiful gite, wonderful & helpful hosts, very good and informative on things to do and places to go. For our first visit to France it could not have been better.
Michael & Lesley Edgar & Andrew & Janice Wright, Cambridgeshire.

A very pretty and well organized gite. Maggie & Richard were very friendly and helpful. It was particularly good and lots to explore for Isabelle (10 months). Beautiful place, very relaxing. Will definitely recommend to others. Woodhouse family, London.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	14 Oct 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Mar 12	19 May 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 May 12	14 Jul 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	995£ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

LATE DEAL - 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOKINGS OF 7 NIGHTS OR MORE DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2011

3 - 5 NIGHT BOOKINGS AVAILABLE EXCEPT DURING JULY & AUGUST PLEASE ASK FOR PRICES

Heating charges (at cost) in addition for rentals between 1 -14 October 2011, 17 March - 20 April 2012 & 29 September - 20 October 2012.

Pool Heating £75 per week (optional extra) between 1st - 14 October 2011, 17 March - 26 May 2012 & 22 September - 20 October 2012.

Flexible changeover days with the exception of July & August when changeover days are only Friday or Saturday .

Payment by direct bank transfer in £ sterling or Euros. We only accept credit card payment via Paypal which incurs an additional charge of 3.5%.

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5 years listed You are contacting Maggie Collins Landline +33 0557 413895 Mobile +33 0631 469666 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This gite has received 2 reviews from previous guests.