May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
La Noisette (‘The Hazelnut’) is a lovely old barn, sympathetically converted and enlarged to retain all the warm charm of its exposed mellow stone, while offering spacious living and a wonderfully light, airy new kitchen and dining area. It sits in a very quiet position outside the hamlet of Mazerou, in the beautiful ‘Périgord Vert’ area of the north-west Dordogne region. The cottage is very comfortably furnished and fully equipped, being the owners’ second home. There are two sitting-rooms, books for all tastes and ages, children’s games, a DVD library and a music system. You can even, by prior arrangement, bring your (well-behaved!) dog, who will also find a bed. Walk straight out onto the woodland path for a solitary ramble (we even provide wellies, in case you want to paddle in the stream!); arrange a daily ride or lesson from the equestrian centre, half-a mile away across the fields. Then off to Brantôme, perhaps, for a delicious lunch beside the river. The temptation to stay put and relax is strong- but after a few days' unwinding, there are wonderful excursions to enjoy, sights and attractions to visit.
La Noisette
Two spacious living rooms
View from the bedrooms
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The Périgord region of Aquitaine, generally known simply as 'The Dordogne', needs little introduction. A region of infinite variety, it offers every form of attraction. There are fascinating châteaux to visit, Romanesque churches, beautiful towns and villages, wonderful restaurants and regional produce, markets, pre-historic caves; golf, tennis, kayaking; the list is endless!
The north-west area (Périgord Vert), where La Noisette is situated, is the lushest region; and the least crowded! Pretty St Jean de Côle, with its fine Romanesque church and château, is nearby; while enchanting Brantôme (elegantly straddling the River Dronne, hence known as the ‘Venice of the Dordogne’), with its ancient abbey, its restaurants and antique shops, can be reached in about twenty minutes. Among many local attractions are the châteaux of Puyguilhem, Bourdeilles and Jumilhac-le-Grand, and the amazing, pre-historic wall paintings of the Grotte de Villars. A little further afield, visit the spiralling towns of Aubeterre and Uzerche, the châteaux of Hautefort and Coussac-Bonneval; the hill-top plateau of Mont Gargan, with stunning panoramic views, and the château and National Stud at Pompadour. And wherever you go, you are surrounded by beautiful and varied countryside.
Brantome / St Pardoux La Riviere area
La Noisette lies 4 km from the village of Milhac de Nontron, where there is a well-stocked village shop, church, and a superb baker / pâtissier. The local town of St Pardoux la Rivière has a wider range of amenities, including banks (with cash dispensers) restaurants and an excellent ‘8-til-late’ mini-market.
A little further afield lie the larger centres of Thiviers and Nontron, while Perigueux, Angoulême and Limoges are all easily reached (50 - 65 km). There are tennis courts at Milhac, and riding stables half-a-mile from the house.
How to get there
Ryanair to Limoges (65km), Angouleme (65km), Bergerac (100km) FlyBe to Bergerac Cheap car hire via Ryanair, or try Holidayautos Eurotunnel: 745 km Ferries to: Caen (545km), St Malo (575km), Le Havre (635km), Dieppe (635km), Cherbourg (665km)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges, Angouleme: 65 km
Railway:
Angouleme for main line: 65 km
Ferry:
Caen: 545 km
Activities near Brantome
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The main sitting-room is spacious and homely; cool in the summer, with a wood-burner for chilly spring or autumn evenings. Equipment includes a DVD player and an audiophile hi-fi system; simply plug in your iPod.
The second sitting-room has a desk, in case you really can’t avoid doing a bit of work (internet available, by arrangement), and an obscenely comfortable armchair for the post-lunch snooze!
The kitchen and dining areas are spacious with cool slate tiles on the floor. Four French windows open onto the garden, facing west so you can watch the setting sun as you dine. The kitchen is very fully equipped: all usual mod cons plus blender, coffee grinder, juicer etc, and every possible utensil. The dining table comfortably seats six.
The shower-room is on the ground floor, next to the kitchen, and contains a washer-drier.
Under the old barn’s original beams, the bedrooms are cosy and charming. The main bedroom offers a king-size bed, full-length mirrored wardrobe, chest-of-drawers. In the second bedroom, you’ll find a ‘guest bed’: single with a pull-out which opens to the same size/height and can be positioned as a second single, or as a double; and a mirrored dressing table. This room is ideal for two children.
Further details outdoors: Grass surrounds the house on three sides. The main portion of the garden adjoins a quiet meadow; two well-mannered goats are the nearest neighbours. The spreading chestnut tree provides cool shade for al fresco living in hot weather. There is a large trestle table for outdoor dining and a barbecue is provided for guests’ use. The garden is fenced on two sides.
Further details
We are totally flexible about 'changeover day'. Our suggested day is Thursday, to avoid weekend traffic, ferry / tunnel queues etc; but we understand that this doesn't suit everyone. Subject to other bookings, we are happy to add extra days (see Tariff section), e.g. to make a ten-day stay. Whatever your requirements, please ask; we will always try to be as accommodating as possible. A 'welcome pack' awaits your arrival: milk, bread, tea & coffee etc, and a bottle of wine. Guests are requested to leave La Noisette clean and tidy. A cleaning service is available if required, at an additional charge. Guests are welcome to bring a well-behaved dog, but strictly by prior arrangement. A modest surcharge applies. Note: It is the guests' responsibility to ensure that they are fully acquainted with the rules governing the re-importation of dogs to the UK, and that their dog is suitably prepared and certified. You will find details of the local vet at the house.
Conditions
Security deposit required, £250 (£300 if bringing a dog), refundable (subject to breakage etc) within 2 weeks of the end of your stay. Deposit of 25% is requested at time of booking, balance payable in full 8 weeks before arrival. Electricity is included in the rental cost from May - September. There is an additional cost for electricity and wood for winter lets. Broadband internet access is available, by arrangement & at additional cost.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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31 Jul 08
4 Sep 08
400£400
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4 Sep 08
15 Oct 08
325£325
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5050
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26 Mar 09
9 Apr 09
250£250
3535
3535
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9 Apr 09
16 Apr 09
325£325
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5050
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16 Apr 09
21 May 09
250£250
3535
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21 May 09
2 Jul 09
325£325
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5050
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The 'Nightly Rate' charges (above) relate to nights added to an existing booking of one week. 'Short Break' (i.e. less than a week) stays can be arranged subject to availability; please ask.
Payment can be made in £ Stg by cheque, draft or via on-line banking; or in Euros by arrangement (cash or cheque drawn on a French bank account).
Dog tax: £15 per week
Wood supply: £15 per week
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