Le Figue
About the home
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Situated on a 50 acre estate, and renovated to a high standard, Le Figue is a beautiful cottage with large Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. With woodland walks & river frontage it also benefits from a private courtyard & heated shared pool of 12m x 8m.
The standard of accommodation and furnishings are to a high standard and contains everything to make your stay one to remember. The gite sleeps up to 5 (plus a baby in a cot) and has been beautifully and sympathetically renovated . Le Figue retains its unique character and charm, combined with modern conveniences, to ensure your holiday offers some very special memories.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Inland lakes with beaches and water sports, 5km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Internally, the gite has many exposed beams and a lovely fireplace, with a wood burner, and oil fired central heating. It also retains its famous regional exposed honey-coloured stonework walls internally and externally.
The gite has a large double bedroom and a twin bedroom. It is open plan downstairs with lounge, fully fitted kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, with some antique furnishings, and comfy sofas. bed. We have sky free view television, telephone and Internet via ADSL can be made available for an extra charge. We are also offering meals on arrival, which can be a life saver after a long drive along with the welcome pack you wont need to go to the shops till the next day - ask to see the sample menus & prices on the booking form.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is decorated in traditional French style with heavy wooden furniture and exposed beams with a king size bed and a single bed and ample room for a cot. The room enjoys views over the private courtyard at the front of Le Figue.
Central Heating radiator for all year round comfort along with a glorious log burning fire for those cosy evenings.
Second Bedroom
The second bedroom benefits from twin beds and single wardrobe and also enjoys exposed beams and polished solid oak floors. Central Heating radiator for all year round comfort.
There is lots to do in the area, canoeing, bike riding, horse riding, go-carting, swimming, water skiing, tree adventure climbing, with a number of inland lakes offering great facilities.
Evenings can be long and leisurely at home with the BBQ and a glass of wine, or you an enjoy a taste of real french life at one of the many local Marche de producteurs, offering local foodie fetes and outdoor bbq's not to mention the vast array of restaurants at your disposal at the nearby Brantome or Perigueux.
Further details outdoors:
Le Figue has a good sized private courtyard with mature trees and covered area for shade, a BBQ and plenty of seating areas, patio furniture, outdoor lighting and separate private parking area.
There is also a large shared garden with plenty space for everyone, mature trees to offer shade and secluded seating areas. We have various toys and games for children and grown ups. You will also find a range of bikes, that you are welcome to use to explore the quiet lanes. There is a 12x8m pool, which is shared with the owners and fenced off and alarmed, and is well equipped with sun loungers, chairs and umbrellas
Further details
- All linen and towels provided except for pool towels
- All gas, central heating & electricity included. Firewood is also included in the price in the winter months
- welcome pack with some essentials awaits you on arrival
- Meals on arrival can be provided - please ask for our menu and prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Long lets welcome and subject to negotiation/agreement with the owners direct. This gite is fully central heated and has a log burner so offers all year round accommodation.
Normal changeover day is Saturday but may altered by arrangement. Arrival time is from 3.30pm and departure 10am
Conditions
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
For off-season breaks heating & firewood are also included.
NB. No Smoking is permitted inside the property but we have made provision for smokers just outside under the covered area of the courtyard
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Enquire nowThe Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The area is famous for its farm products, including foie gras, nut oils, truffles, nuts, ceps and duck products. Wildlife is in abundance here, and we have red deer, red squirrels, wild boar, horses, geese, orchids and buzzards not to mention the fruit trees at your disposal such as figs, plums, peaches, apricots, cherries and apples and all on your doorstep.
There is a wealth of treasures and heritage to explore in the area from caves, 1001 chateaux, medieval cities and picturesque villages along with some spectacular scenery. Whether you prefer cycling, trekking, fishing, horse-riding or canoeing down the rivers, wandering through the quaint old towns or eating and drinking, there is plenty to see and do. Our gite is privately situated on a 50 acre estate giving you access to woodland walks along the river, ideal for picnics. There is a large private courtyard area complete with covered areas and garden furniture and BBQ, with private parking and access to the lovely garden and pool area.
The Brantome area
We have a bakers in our village, 1km away, great access via bikes, and has a little shop with goodies too.
Brantome is a must see. It is classed as the ‘Venice of the Perigord’ A pretty town full of excellent restaurants, shops, cafes and bars situated on an island in the middle of the River Dronne, There are riverboat rides, canoeing and troglodyte caves to visit. Also has a great market on Friday mornings. We are blessed with some fabulous local markets and fetes. There are Marche de Producteurs, which are great outdoor foodie fests, with bbq's and great for absorbing the real french life. The festival nights offer vibrant night life and a great way of enjoying a night out for free!
We have lots of local activities, such as canoeing, go-carting, adventure climbing, water skiing and swimming at one of the many local inland lakes.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Limoges: 50 km |
| Railway: | Thiviers: 5 km |
By Car : - We are about 7 hours driving time (plus stops) away from Calais.
By Air : - Limoges, Brive, Angouleme airports are about 40 minutes drive from Le Figue. Bergerac is just over an hour away, and Bordeaux 2 hours away. All airports are serviced by either ryanair, cityjet, flybe or easyjet. If you arrive by air, hire car is essential and there are a range of providers at the airports.
Our nearest airport is Limoges:-
We have flights from most local airports in the UK and Ireland - see the websites www.ryanair.com, www.flybe.com, www.cityjet.com or www.easyjet.com.
By Train :- we have great train links from Paddington through to Limoges / Angouleme or Brive via TGV then local train link to Thiviers where we can pick you up.
Activities near Brantome
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Early | 6 Apr 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 650 | £ 95 | £ 100 | 5 Nights |
| Early Summer | 29 Jun 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 800 | £ 115 | £ 115 | 5 Nights |
| Summer | 20 Jul 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 950 | £ 135 | £ 150 | 5 Nights |
| autumn | 7 Sep 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 650 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 5 Nights |
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 property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
For off-season breaks oil fired central heating & firewood for the log fire are also included.
Long Term lets welcome - prices negotiable on period and length of stay
Christmas & New Year Breaks include Christmas hampers full of local and homegrown goodies including a Turkey - ready to cook.
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