Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
2 km from the Chateaux village of Duras, yet is secluded on a 9 acre farm, where there is grazing available for horses. Collect your own eggs daily from free range chickens on the property!
Fisherman's paradise. Boating and picnics on the river. Enjoy long walks and cycling. There is a small wild forest on your doorstep.
Front view of house
River and barbeque
Bedroom
Kitchen
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region
The region is known for its Chateauxs fine wines and cuisine. Other products produced in the region include apples, wheat, prunes, cherries, peaches and more...
Duras area
The Bastide of Duras is an historic market town that lies on a hillside along the river Dropt. The Chateau of Duras overlooks the valley and it's beautiful landscape of rolling hills. While in Duras there are so many things to see and do:
Biking and bike hire, boating, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, golf, kayaking, swimming, tennis, walking, wine tasting Chateau des Ducs du Duras circa 1137 castle overlooks the river Dropt. The chateau was purchased by the town of Duras in 1969 and sympathetically restored over 20 years to it's original state. LAC de Castelgaillard is a large lake only 5 kilometres from Duras which offers:
Canoe and windsurfer hire Riding stables Picnic areas Sandy beach, swimming, waterslides Golfing - there are two 9 hole and three 18 hole golf courses within 20 to 40 minutes of the town of Duras The following Mmseums: Le musée de l'outil ancien à Soumensac - this museum consists of over 1000 ancestral tools. Free entry. Le musée du parchemin et de l'enluminureree entry - located in the centre of town - explains the technique of creating manuscripts in the Middle Ages using parchment, ink and colours. The academy also offers a caligraphy workshops for up to 50 students. Boulangeries (bakeries), markets, supermarkets, chemists, banks, Exchange Office, post office.
Duras also offers excellent shopping. Venture out early morning to one of several bakeries to buy your fresh baked croissants and breads or wander through the fresh produce stalls at the local market on Mondays (open until noon). Wines: A variety of grapes are grown throughout the area including White: Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle, and Ugni Blanc; and Red: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
How to get there
Fly to Bergerac or Bordeaux - Duras is just 30 minutes from Bergerac and 1h10 from bordeaux Flights available from Gatwick to Bordeaux with BA Ryanair flies from Stansted to Bergerac Flybe flies from Southampton to Bergerac
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bergerac: 40 km
Railway:
Ste Foy la Grande: 20 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 800 km
Activities near Duras
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: The house is a few steps from the river. The watermill has a dam wall. There is a tiny Island on the property which has barbecue facilities and a swing next to a very tranquil fishing spot. Large old trees provide sufficient shade to set a table outside for lunch on a really hot day. The Chateaux of Duras can be seen on the hill in the distance, this is beautifully lit up at night time. There is a small paddle boat for you to go wondering up the river. There are a few private fishing spots along the 300 m waterfront, and a tiny forest at the rear of the property and sometimes you will see the deer grazing in the early mornings.
Further details
There is around 3 ha of grazing and horses can be accommodated by prior arrangement.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low Season
16 Jan 08
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750£ 750
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1 Jun 08
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850£ 850
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Peak Season
1 Jul 08
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1250£ 1,250
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1 Sep 08
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850£ 850
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 31243
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Name:
Pierre Bredell
Tel:
+33 55671 3316
Fax:
+33 55671 3316
Mobile:
+44 77382 90067
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Advertiser joined: 21 Jun 2007 This property added: 21 Jun 2007
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