No.65
About the home
Open-beamed ceilings, wood floors and whitewashed-walls – this rural village house stylishly combines modern interiors with beautiful period features. Charmingly traditional on the outside, cooly chic on the inside. Ranged over three floors it offers three bedrooms making it ideal for larger families, groups of friends or perhaps two small families. Perfect for both active family holidays or just chilling out and taking in the genuine French atmosphere.
The lifestyle here tends to be more laid back, but if you do feel the need to rush about being active, there's plenty to do locally, from canoeing and horse riding, to visiting caves and chateaux. And of course, there's always the beautiful scenery to gaze at - acres of it - and the countless restaurants and cafes to try out. Alternatively, visit one of the many local markets and return home with a basketful of goodies to prepare for a long, leisurely lunch or dinner on the terrace.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | St Saud (lake), 10km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Master Bedroom and Bathroom
On the first floor a king-sized modern country style bed and large double windows overlooking the narrow street below, all in shades of brilliant white and Gustavian blue, star in the master bedroom. Whilst across the spacious landing is the wonderfully roomy bathroom, with huge freestanding bath and a walk-in shower big enough for a whole gaggle of grubby kids.
You might find yourself lingering on the first floor landing to compose the odd postcard home at the thoughtfully positioned table, or simply spending time gazing out of the window over the garden listening to the distant sound of the church bells before climbing the original wooden stairs up to the attic.
Second and Third Bedrooms
The two attic bedrooms combine white walls with rustic beams and new pine doors. The rear attic room has two single beds. It's all white painted furniture with occasional hits of zingy green. In addition to the two veluxes, which let the light stream in, there's a cute (non opening) floor level window overlooking the garden.
The second attic room features smooth lined contemporary furniture, a pretty hand me down eiderdown and embroidered cushions. There is a comfortable convertible bed which can be used as a single, two singles or a super king size. Access down one side of the bed is slightly restricted when it is used as a super king, due to the slope of the roof and the position of the beams. Egyptian cotton bedlinen is used throughout and pillows and duvets are all hypoallergenic.
Kitchen, Living Room and Garden
Fully equipped with white high gloss cupboards, beech worktops and built in oven and dishwasher, you will find all the basics in the kitchen such as salt and pepper, olive oil, tea and coffee, as well as a hand blender, mixer and cook books.
During the balmy summer nights, chill in the living/dining room with the door open to the terrace. It’s a great space for dining or relaxing, being totally private and not overlooked. Beyond the terrace is a pretty, secure garden where,on hot days, a couple of small trees offer a shady place to sit for a while with a good book and a glass of something chilled. Garden furniture and a family-sized charcoal barbecue are provided.
On cooler evenings you can light the wood burner and cosy up in front of the widescreen TV. With recordable UK satellite channels, you won't have to miss a single episode of The Apprentice! The PS3 console will keep gaming fanatics (young and old!) happy, whilst also providing DVD and Mp3 usage. Alternatively bring your ipod and dock it in the Roberts hifi.
You will also find a small library of reading material, a selection of DVDs and a box of children’s toys.
Sleeps six, but plenty of room for a cot, which is provided, along with cot bedding. Stairgate provided. High chair provided. Potty provided and the washing basket also doubles up as a great baby bath!
Please note that the property is on three floors with two sets of stairs. The stairs up to the attic bedrooms are fairly steep, but there is a handrail and the stairs are well lit.
Further details outdoors:
The real France - official!
Short distance from swimming lake with beach. Beach towels, and mats provided. Snorkels and masks, buckets and spades etc also provided.
All basic amenities in village, including restaurants, bank (with ATM) and post office. Classic French market in village on Sundays.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival, including fresh local produce.
English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
Environmentally friendly cleaning products and recycling facilities are provided.
Housekeeping - ordinarily it is just between stays, but if it's longer than a week then an extra clean can be arranged for an additional fee.
Conditions
A deposit of 25% of the rental is payable on booking. Provisional bookings are held for 4 working days only. The balance of the rental is payable 4 weeks prior to the arrival date.
At that time we will also require a £200 returnable cautionary deposit in the form of a cheque, or bank transfer payment (sterling or euros), which will be held and returned to you within 14 days of your departure on satisfactory inspection of the property. Damage, breakages and extra cleaning will be deducted from the deposit.
For bookings made less than 4 weeks in advance, the total amount is payable on the booking together with the cautionary deposit as stated above.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region


This beautiful, though largely undiscovered part of France is, geographically speaking, part of the highly fashionable and, during high season, exceedingly busy, Dordogne. Luckily the crowds tend to stay pretty close to the Dordogne valley leaving Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière and many of the other pretty little towns and villages of the north Dordogne area relatively untouched by the tourist trade. Life here goes on much as it has done for many a generation, with the pace being set largely by the church bells.
That said, this area, also known as the Perigord Vert, because of its extensive woodlands and lush green fields, was recently designated a "Parc Naturel", helping to put it more firmly on the tourist map. For those who discover its unique magic, you can still enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area, the friendliness of its people and the "Frenchness" of its lifestyle.
Unlike many British villages of the same size, St-Pardoux still retains its local shops and restaurants, all within a short walk of the house. Have a lie-in whilst the kids pop round to the boulangerie to ask for freshly baked croissant and chocolatine for breakfast. But remember, you are in rural France and (thankfully!) shops and services aren’t open 24/7.
With a warm climate from May through to October, life here has a different pace and for those lucky enough to stumble across it, you may find yourself compelled to slip into “French time”!
The Brantome / St Pardoux La Riviere area
Days Out- Visit the incredible caves at Villars or Lascaux.
Take a leisurely stroll around pretty towns and villages, such as Brantome (known as the Venice of the Dordogne), Nontron, an ancient medieval town famed for its knife making or the picturesque St Jean de Côle (designated one of the most beautiful villages in France). Or travel slightly further afield to the spectacular Dordogne valley.
Be charmed by the the chateaux of Puyguilhem, Bourdeilles and Hautefort. While away a hot lazy day on one of the local lakeside beaches, such as St Saud or St Estephe, or take a short stroll to the end of the road for a paddle in the river Dronne.
Enjoy the numerous local markets. Be adventurous and have a go at horse riding, go-karting or canoeing,all within easy reach. Or take in a round of golf - the nearest course is about 45 mins away.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Limoges: 67 km |
| Railway: | Thivier: 16 km |
| Ferry: | Caen/StMalo: 545 km |
Ryanair flights to Angouleme (67 km), Bergerac (94 km) or Limoges (65 km). British Airways fly to Bordeaux.
2 hours 30 minutes from Paris by TGV to Angouleme (67 km away) which has Europcar and ADA offices at the station.
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).
Activities near Brantome
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for No.65
" simply stunning and the amount of time, energy and love that has gone in to restoring such a magnificent building is very evident. The finish and attention to detail is wonderful. For the first time ever away from home we wanted for nothing when it came to home comforts. The location in the village is full of character... The kids loved going to the boulangerie to get the bread and we felt safe letting them go off to explore at the river. The swimming lake at St Estephe was great and a big hit on 2 days - canoeing was free aswell !. Aubeterre Sur Dronne and the underground church was enchanting, as was Brantome on market day." John and Sharon - Berks
"lovely house and location - enjoyed a very relaxing few days. Definitely want to book for next summer!" Mel and Charlie - London
We rented this wonderful property for a late October break. The house was just as described- in fact better. Everything you could need was there and to an exceptionally high standard. A very romantic area and the cottage perfect for a quiet romantic getaway as well as for a family holiday. The house was so warm and comfortable and the log burner perfect. It is ideal for exploring the countryside and is a haven to come home to at the end of the day.
The villagers are friendly and you can buy any food etc you need there.
We felt at home straight away and could easily have lived there. We will definitely be returning- an excellent letting property. Carl and Susan - South Wales
We had the most wonderful week in your beautiful home in St Pardoux la Riviere. From the time we entered, each new room was such a lovely surprise and by the time we reached the top there were 6 very, very smiley faces. No problem choosing who slept where! Everything was absolutely perfect. Marg and Ross - Australia
We have just arrived back from our summer holiday, which included a wonderful stay at No 65 in St Pardoux La Riviere.
We were delighted at the accomodation and the house is exceptionally lovely! ,,,,,,
thanks for having us and we will certainly be recommending No 65 to friends and family in the future and hope to return ourselves
all the best
The Coles
Rental prices
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| Mid | 4 Sep 10 | 16 Oct 10 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 16 Oct 10 | 7 Nov 10 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 7 Nov 10 | 19 Dec 10 | £ 300 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
| High | 19 Dec 10 | 9 Jan 11 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 9 Jan 11 | 14 Feb 11 | £ 300 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
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| Mid | 11 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 400 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 1 Oct 11 | 16 Oct 11 | £ 300 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
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| Mid | 10 Jun 12 | 8 Jul 12 | £ 400 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
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| Mid | 9 Sep 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 400 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 4 Nov 12 | 16 Dec 12 | £ 300 | 75 | 75 | 2 Nights |
| High | 16 Dec 12 | 6 Jan 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser'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 via, on-line banking (money transfer), by cheque (5 working days clearance), or in Euros (money transfer into a French bank account).
Availability
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