Duras holiday gite rental, St Astier de Duras with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat

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Home:19942
Sleeps up to:7   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£556 to £635
Nearest beach:Lac de Castelgaillard: 6 km
Will consider:House-swap
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 3.5 km
Notes:May take pets - please enquire
Suitable for children
Smokers welcome
Self-catering

Home description

A very beautiful house on two floors with large rooms and a shady vine covered terrace, set in a pretty garden. It is situated between the picturesque market towns of Duras to the south and Ste Foy la Grande on the Dordogne river to the North, in a unique wine growing area of France.

ACTIVITIES
Cooking:
With the wonderful weekly farmers' markets in the surrounding towns and the exceptionally well equipped kitchen , it's a paradise for cooks.(The bread oven can only be used by people who have had previous experience.)

For GOLF there are a number of courses (9, 10 and 18 holes) in the area , the nearest being the 18 hole course at Chateau des Vigiers, Monestier (12km)

For SWIMMING the LAC DE CASTELGAILLARD (7km). Local leisure lake with horse-riding, cycling, fishing, sandy beach for swimming, a bar and restaurant. For river swimming there are beaches to be discovered on the upper reaches of the Dordogne River .A day trip to the coast west of Bordeaux is also very feasible .

Cycling : There are 3 bicycles but we cannot guarantee their state as they are frequently left unrepaired. Bicycle hire is possible in the area.

house and garden
house and garden
general view of kitchen
general view of kitchen
bread oven
bread oven
balcony bedroom
balcony bedroom
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region

The house is situated in a small hamlet surrounded by vines , plum orchards ,cereals , grazing for dairy cattle and woodland where you can often find cep mushrooms. A network of chemin rurals (footpaths) threads through the country side..The region is famous for its pretty medieval fortified towns (bastides), castles and fortified manors and chateaux. Its temperate climate which together with its soil have favoured the production of its famous wines, is also wonderful for enjoying country activities like walking swimming and eating outside. Close by there are the bastide towns of Eymet ,Duras and Ste Foy la Grande with their weekly markets.


Duras / St Astier de Duras area

Both the towns of Duras and Ste Foy la Grande have lively weekly markets and through out the year there are brocante (antique) fairs in the surrounding towns where you can find treasures from armoires to old tools and toys and 78 records and textiles. A visit to the little church of Monbos with its unusual 11C capitals, the Tour de Montaigne (Montainge (1560s) was a leading light of he french renaissance and through his essays influenced people like Shakespeare and Rouseau) the frescoes of the dammed at the 12C church in Allemans and the chateaux of Duras and la Brede are just a few of the places you might visit. Many more could be suggested.


How to get there

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BERGERAC Airport -(half an hours drive)
from Stansted, East Midlands & Liverpool (Ryanair); Southampton, Exeter, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh and Birmingham (Flybe).

BORDEAUX Airport (one and a half hours drive)
from Southampton (Flybe); Birmingham and Manchester (Bmibaby); Gatwick (British Airways); Bristol and Luton (Easyjet).

Rail Links

TGV Libourne station -45mins
TGV Bordeaux station - 1hr 20mins
Ste Foy la Grande: 15 km- Bordeaux/Sarlat branch line -connects to Libourne and Bordeaux stations
Railway: Marmande: 25 km


Ferry: St. Malo /Caen /Cherbourg /Calais



Activities near Duras

Sports:
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, Internet access
General:CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
The charm and atmosphere of the old house have been faithfully retained, the floors downstairs are tiled and upstairs there are polished oak boards. The walls inside are whitewashed. However it doesn't lack modern conveniences.. There are two beautiful bathrooms, a large sitting room and a large kitchen dining room with a huge working bread oven, an AGA and conventional cooker and a marble sink. The well equipped kitchen has a large work table and a separate dining room table. There are three large bedrooms, one with a balcony with, four beautiful old beds all with new sprung mattresses, which have embroidered linen which comes from the local markets. This is a much loved house which has genuine character.•

Further details outdoors:
The area is rich in wildlife and wild flowers. Red squirrels , foxes, martins, harmless ,but large ,grass snakes, clouds of butterflies and beautiful birds. There are a number of books in the house listing different walks in the area and region.


Further details

We offer a small welcome pack to our guests on arrival. The key-holders who look after the property are french, live locally ,and speak excellent English.


Conditions

Well behaved dogs will be considered but consider that our friendly neighbours chickens are frequently in our garden.
Refundable breakages deposit of 300 Euros required on arrival, to be refunded on your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance being due one month before arrival.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €Convert to:
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WeekdayWeekend
Mid Season 7 Jan 0821 Jun 08£  551--1 Week
high season 21 Jun 0813 Sep 08£  630--1 Week
mid season 13 Sep 0820 Jun 09£  551--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Linen is available as are towels and tea towels .


Guestbook

Just wanted to say thanks again for letting us stay in the farmhouse in France. It was definitely the highlight of the year. S.A London

I hope we can come next year too as we had such a wonderful holiday in your lovely, lovely cottage! I shall start looking for avaiailability at the end of this year to be sure of success this time round.
Regards H. P


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Name:Quentin Lowe
Tel:+34 926 564176
Mobile:+34 650490646
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