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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
In between two medieval villages, Penne D'Agenais and Pujols lies this fully restored and quite remarkable boutique 19th Century farmhouse, the Maison de Hautefage. Such is the popularity of the Maison, the designer and creator is applying his magic formula to properties across the world. The Maison de Hautefage is surrounded by 5 acres of meticulously maintained garden. The Maison comes complete with a fully working kitchen, a BBQ area, a swimming pool, an outdoor bath area with superb views and a fully enclosed, child friendly garden.
The Maison de Hautefage, can sleep a maximum of 10 guests over 3 floors and has 5 bedrooms, together with an amazing amount of flexible living space in the attic. A delicious welcome basket together with a fully stocked fridge awaits you on arrival!
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region
It bills itself as "the other south of France", but those who come to Aquitaine will be astounded by the richness and diversity of its geography. The coastline of the Atlantic coast is the dominant physical feature of this vast region, where you'll be able to discover Bordeaux, Périgord, the Basque Country, the Pyrénées and Europe's largest forest (The Landes Forest) among other things.
Let's start with the pristine beaches of Aquitaine: they are the only ones in France where surfing is possible - in fact, that's where the best surfing is available for the whole of Europe! The sand dunes, including the Dune du Pyla, are the highest in Europe. The Bay of Arcachon is home to a beach resort that became popular in the 19th century, and is very lively in the summer.
The Bordelais is a 1000 square km area around the city of Bordeaux and is, along with Burgundy, France's largest wine-producing region (producing some 870 million bottles of red, white and rosé wines in 1998). Bordeaux has over 5,000 chateaux (not necessarily royal or palatial residences, but properties where grapes are raised and wine produced). Bordelais offers a quiet retreat, and its flat layout is ideal for golf courses, some of the best in France being located there.
Aquitaine's capital, Bordeaux is a thriving port city on the Garonne River with beautiful 18th-century mansions and architecture, including its Grand Theatre by architect Victor Louis, excellent shopping and numerous cultural events, such as the traditional May Music Festival.
Bordeaux is particularly well known for its surrounding wine-growing region. The vineyards of Bordeaux with their Margaux, Médoc, Sauternes and St. Emilion wines are leaders in their fields in an area where many other excellent wines are produced. Most chateaux open their doors to allow visits to their cellars and wine tastings.
The varied Aquitaine region includes not only the prehistoric caves, villages and rolling river valleys of the Dordogne and the Bordeaux vineyards, but also the rocky Pyrénées mountain chain, the Basque country with its beautiful beaches, excellent surfing and picturesque fishing villages, the flat forest land of the Landes and the medieval castles and villages in Lot-et-Garonne.
Remember this is a region of seafood – fresh and cheap in every market for miles inland – and around Bordeaux, some of the world's top vineyards!
Cap-Ferret area
Two medieval towns are a short drive from the House - Penne D'Agenais and Pujols with their cobblestoned streets, markets and fairs: Wednesdays organic market (Villeneuve) - Saturdays - huge farmers market in Villeneuve town square - Fridays - Farmers markets Port de Penne During the summer months, there are several night markets in the area with tables and chairs laid out in village squares and farmers cooking their own produce.
The Ferme du Lacy by the river Penne produces and sells the world famous Prunes d'Agen and there are several local vineyards and orchards in the area. For something a little different, guests can visit a local snail farm or even a beehive in Penne, the honey from which can be enjoyed at the manoir. The historic city of Cahors with its ancient bridge and wine tasting and Rocamandour with its breathtaking church built into the side of a mountain and its well-loved monkey forest.
The house is also 1 1/2 hours drive from the coast and Andorra. Pleasure boats can be hired form Port de Penne (river Lot). Fantastic dining can be expected in France's gastronomic region, particular favourites are La Maison sur la Place in Penne D'Agenais and La Toute Blanche in Pujols.
Villeneve Golf Club is nearby which has a very good restaurant. Also, 10km north of Villeneuve is the reputable Castelnaud de Gratcombe course. Horse riding and fishing are all within 20 minutes of the house.
Further details indoors: The Maison de Hautefage can sleep a maximum of 10 guests in its 5 bedrooms (4 doubles and one single) together with an amazing amount of flexible living space set over three floors. The interior of this house has been restored using materials in keeping with its age, including old beams and stone walls together with modern furniture that has been carefully chosen to compliment each other. There is a fully working kitchen together with a dining area that is very spacious and 2 living rooms. TV, library and games are all available.
Further details outdoors: Outside there is a beautiful terrace area with easy access to the BBQ and the child friendly swimming pool that is surrounded by a stone wall in keeping with the period that the property was originally built. There is also the added benefit of an outdoor bath with breathtaking views all around you. The grounds at the house give a strong sense of utter beauty with hidden paths in any direction waiting to be discovered. There is a heavenly scent that permeates throuhout the gardens thanks to the huge variety of stunning flowers and trees.
Further details
Security deposit: €1000. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not allowed. Smoking: No smoking in the property. It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availability & prices are kept up to date on my website which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
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