Volets Verts/Catalpa
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£320–£340 / week
About the home
... FULLY REFURBISHED AND RECLAIMED the land . over last 3 years
Catalpa is just released this year ,our premier gite , own garden , very private
This gite has everything you could need, English TV ,own private gardens , fully furnished last year, redecorated and rebuilt for you to enjoy being with the one you love. The Dordogne river is just 10 minutes away, Bergerac is just 35 minutes by car, the wonderful St Emilion is but 20 minutes away.
Surrounded by fields of vines and wonderful walks with the birds singing and peace from the busy life we all lead, just come relax, chill out and feel better on your return home.
A visit to Phillipe the local vine yard owner to explain how his wonder wine is made can be arranged for you
We have an above ground pool 10x4 open in the summer and a new lazy spa for 2010 for shared use, as it is a small complex, no children, it truly is a small piece of paradise to just lay back and enjoy life
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The gite is individually furnished and equipped for 2 people with your own, separate kichenette dining area, and has its own en suite and sitting areas inside and out, private garden ,all have been fully reconditioned and refurnished in 2009. We have now added English TV for you to keep up with the soaps etc
All linen and towels are supplied for you , includes pool towels at no extra charge
EVERYTHING you could need to ensure your comfort we hope we have thought of if we missed it please ask and we will do our best to get it.
Further details outdoors:
The outdoors is around 8 acres for you to enjoy... 4 acres of gardens and 4 of forest, feel free to wander or just sit and take in the peace and tranquillity, most of the land has now been reclaimed after years of neglect the meadow and gardens are looking good and new trails in the forest are under way, some parts are fully unexplored as yet, maybe you will be first, but don't get lost...
The above ground pool is welcoming and as we only take a few guests is very relaxing and private and the lazy spa is wonderful
What can I tell you... the view, the area... it's France... just what is needed to relax, forget it all for a week or 2.
Further details
Strictly No Smoking.
No Children.
30% deposit by bank transfer secures booking
Free use of washing machine and tumble dryer.
Pool towels now supplied as well as all linen and personal towels etc due to flight weight.
no extra charges
A lovely welcome pack for full week bookings including a bottle of local wine
Conditions
30% deposit on booking.
Saturday changeover, flexibility at all times
Depart by 11am, arrival after 4pm.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region
This area of France is great for the wine connoisseur or those who just want to experience the tastings.
With fields of vines, orchards and sunflowers in the surrounding areas, and the long river Dordogne to wander along in the long hot summer evenings are just wonderful.
As well as the towns and villages there are all means of activities close by, horse riding, golf, canoeing etc all within easy reach.
The Castillon / Lamothe Montravel area
A short walk from the village of Lamothe Montravel, 10 minutes from the grand chateau of St Michel de Montaigne where you can explore the garden and sample the wines.
Castillon La Battaille(7k) where the French after 100 yrs drove out the English. Mondays is market day.
Libourne is a wonderful ancient bastide town. Market day is Thurs.
St Foy Le Grande (10k) has a 13th century Gothic church and a museum. Market day is Saturdays.
St Emilion(15k). Just 15 minutes away magnificent medieval town with history galore. A very famous town with plenty of wine tasting a very good restaurants also a huge tower, an ancient prison, to climb and see over the French countryside. Well worth a visit.
Bergerac (36k). The capital of the wine growing industry sat on the beautiful banks of the Dordogne, museums of the beggings of the wine and boat trips along the Dordogne available another must see and do.
Bordeaux, Lacanau and Archachon, are the coastal towns the nearest is Bordeaux around an hour away if you want the sea.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 35 km |
| Railway: | Castillon la Bataille: 7 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 545 km |
Budget flights with Flybe.com from Bristol,Southampton.Birmingham,Exeter & Norwich to local airports Bergerac (35mins) & Bordeaux (55 mins).
Also Ryanair.com from Stansted to Bergerac. British Airways from Gatwick to Bordeaux.
A day's drive from all ferry ports. Roscoff, 500miles, St Malo 340 miles, Caen 370 miles.
By Train (Eurostar/TVA from London to Libourne via Paris.
Car hire available at airports via, Hertz, Budget or Europcar.
Activities near Castillon
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Rural / countryside retreats
Reviews
 06 Oct 2011 |
Very comfortable Gite. Excellent welcome pack. Robert was friendly and helpful. This is a wonderful area to cycle, quiet roads and stunning scenery. |
Guestbook for Volets Verts/Catalpa
Had a lovely holiday here , warm welcome & comfortable stay , good base to explore the area , Margaret & David Tyne
Great location , very enjoyable stay ,made us feel so welcome Trudy & Anthony King
We came here for one thing to CHILLAX and we did just that .A beautiful tranquill place , loved eating home grown tomatoes, a visit to Phillipe is recommended sad to be leaving
Zoe Oakley& Neil Macdonald (Glasgow )
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Dec /Jan/Feb | 28 Dec 09 | 28 Feb 10 | £ 245 | £ 45 | £ 45 | 3 Nights |
| March to May | 28 Feb 10 | 30 May 10 | £ 260 | £ 40 | £ 40 | 3 Nights |
| June | 30 May 10 | 27 Jun 10 | £ 300 | £ 45 | £ 45 | 3 Nights |
| July/Aug | 27 Jun 10 | 29 Aug 10 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Sept | 29 Aug 10 | 26 Sep 10 | £ 285 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Oct/Nov/Dec | 26 Sep 10 | 19 Dec 10 | £ 245 | £ 40 | £ 40 | 3 Nights |
| Dec | 19 Dec 10 | 9 Jan 11 | £ 280 | £ 45 | £ 45 | 4 Nights |
| Winter | 9 Jan 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 270 | £ 45 | £ 45 | 4 Nights |
| May | 30 Apr 11 | 5 Jun 11 | £ 280 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 5 Jun 11 | 3 Jul 11 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July & August | 3 Jul 11 | 4 Sep 11 | £ 340 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 4 Sep 11 | 2 Oct 11 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 2 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July & August | 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 340 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 2 Sep 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 30 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 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.
Sat to Sat, call or e mail for any difference date.
Open most of the year , please e mail or call
30% deposit.payable by bank transfer
All tariffs are in GB pounds
Sorry closed over Christmas , any other dates please contact owner .
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Robert Cowan
Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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