Bordeaux holiday farmhouse rental with walking, rural retreat

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Holiday Farmhouse (farmhouse)

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This early 19th century building which began life as a stage-post inn dominates a small cluster of houses midway between the picturesque village of Noaillan and the busier but equally charming village of Villandraut (both a mere 5 minutes drive away). Extensive renovation work was undertaken in 2007 to convert the high-ceilinged farmhouse into an attractive holiday home, ideally suited for large or small families in search of peace and tranquility, far from the "Madding Crowd"!

Front view of the farmhouse	Large bedroom with double bed
Kitchen Area	Back view of the farmhouse

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region

Noaillan is an excellent centre for tourism. To the north lie the vineyards that produce the world famous "Sauternes" white wines and the "Bordeaux Graves" red wines (most of which can be tasted in situ at the "châteaux" themselves).

To the west are the rolling hills reminiscent of the Cotswolds that extend as far as Bazas, a well-preserved medieval town with a magnificent main square and majestic cathedral.

To the south is the bustling village of Villandraut, dominated by its 13th century fortified castle (with its bakery, 2 grocery stores, 2 butcher's shops, its chemist, newsagent, post office, pizzeria and terraced cafés) and beyond a vast expanse of forest-land extending almost as far south as Pau and Lourdes.

To the east at a distance of less than 80 km is the recently-developed resort of Biscarrosse, closest of the may sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast with its huge breakers so popular with surfing enthusiasts and kite-fliers.

North-west of Noaillan and less than a hour's drive away is the jet-set resort of Arcachon with its "must see" sand-dune (the largest in Europe) and its huge sheltered bay (the bassin d'Arcachon) with its oyster beds, bird sanctuaries, huts-on-stilts and huge pine trees.

Bordeaux area

Amongst the many activities closer to home the most popular is rambling. There are plenty of well-documented and well-signposted walks within the area, many of which centre around the river Ciron (a tributary of the Garonne) which is only a stone's throw away. Cycling is highly recommended, all the more so given that the roads are so quiet and given also the existence of a well-maintained and tarmacked cycle track which stretches over a distance of 59 km from Bazas all the way to the bassin d'Arcachon. Also very popular is canoeing, easily the best (albeit somewhat adventurous) way to discover the beautiful valley of the Ciron. There is a canoeing centre in the nearby village of Villandraut.

Other activities include bird watching, fishing, tennis (there are tennis courts in both nearby villages), archery (in the village of Noaillan), swimming (there is a refurbished swimming pool in Villandraut), horse riding, golf (a 30 minutes drive away), water sports, dancing (a discotheque that functions on Fridays and at weekends is less than 10 minutes walk away!)

How to get there

* By air: the Farmhouse is 57 km from Bordeaux Airport
* By train: a good rail service exists between Bordeaux and nearby town of Langon.

Activities near Bordeaux

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
* Bicycles are available for hire at nearby village where a good range of shops provide for all basic necessities.

Further details

Smoking permitted except in bedrooms.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	1 May 08	1 Jul 08	550£  433	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 08	1 Oct 08	650£  512	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Oct 08	1 Jan 09	500£  394	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Jan 09	2 May 09	500£  394	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
* An extra charge of € 50 per week will be made for the cleaning of linen, towels, table cloths, etc.
* A deposit amounting to one third of the rental fee is required. For the sake of customer convenience, deposits should be made payable to Mr. D.R. Matthews and forwarded to the address he will indicate to you on the phone. The remainder of the sum should be paid in euros directly to the owner of the property.
* Holidaymakers are free to make enquiries concerning a reservation by dialing either of the below-listed numbers. No on-the-spot arrangements can be made without prior consultation with owner. In most cases Mr Matthews should be able to phone you back within the hour.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/46712

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/46712

Contact details for home 46712 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David Matthews
Tel:	+44 (0)207 73280106
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Advertiser joined: 17 Jan 2008 This property added: 17 Jan 2008

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