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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Duras in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £150 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Labarthe Cottage is situated in a very quiet and secluded position on a south facing hill side, with beautiful views over the gently rolling hills of Aquitaine in South Western France. The solar heated swimming pool is one of the largest private pools in the area (13.5m x 7 m max), and is set in a large garden. Although very secluded, Labarthe Cottage is only 1 mile from the small town of Duras with it’s imposing Chateau, and has a full range of shops, a Supermarket, Chemist, Doctors, Dentists, Bars and Restaurants. Although this area is close to the popular Dordogne area, it is generally quieter and restaurant prices a little lower. The Cottage sleeps six in comfort, with one double and two twin bedrooms and two shower rooms. The kitchen area is very well equipped, and the living room has (UK) Satellite TV, Video and CD player. Free WiFi is provided, and if you cannot bring your own computer you can have limited use of ours..For wine lovers Labarthe is an ideal centre for visiting the Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Bergerac, Buze and of course Duras wine producing areas. We can arrange private visits to some of the top Medoc vine yards.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house will accommodate six in comfort. It is fully equipped including washing and dish washing machines, microwave, fridge freezer, coffee percolator, UK satellite TV,. video, [takes U.K. tapes and we have a library of over 100 tapes] and DVD, We supply bed linen and towels during the high and mid. seasons. At other times these are charged as an extra, or you may bring your own. Please refer to the booking form. A cot and high chair are available, and baby sitting can be arranged. There are electric heaters in the shower rooms, and fans in all rooms Free WiFi Internet Access, if you are unable to bring your own computer you may have limited use of ours. The whole cottage is comfortably furnished.

The ground floor has a large open plan living room and kitchen area. WC / shower room.

The first floor has three bedrooms: one double and two twins. A further WC / shower room.

Further details outdoors:
The solar heated [13.5m x 7m max.] swimming pool, is situated in a very quiet position next to the terrace. For most of the year the pool is for the EXCLUSIVE USE of guests. However, during the summer we may have family staying with us, they do use the pool, but only at times to suit all, and having swum they leave our guests to enjoy their privacy, The pool is NOT shared with another Gite. Sun loungers, deck chairs a sun blind, parasols and other garden furniture are provided, together with a gas barbecue. The property covers 3 acres, so there is plenty of room for everyone! We hope to have a boules court ready for this summer.

Further details

During the mid. and low seasons we offer a 15% discount to parties of four or less.

In the mid. and high seasons bed linen, 3 towels pp, gas and electricity are included in the rental.
Due to the very low rates charged In the low and winter seasons gas and electricity are charged at cost and bed linen and towels are charged at a one off cost of £7.50 pp

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Terrace and Pool

 

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Spacious Garden

 

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Living room

 

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The 13 x 7 m. Solar heated pool

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region

This area is one of the most relaxing and lovely areas of SW France. The people are particularily friendly to their British guests! After all, they fought the french invaders for 100 years to stay under the rule of England. The local bastide villages are very pretty with excellent restaurants to suit all pockets. Yet in the summer it is not so crowded as some areas further east, and the less touristy prices reflex this.

For lovers of wine, this is an ideal centre to discover the vineyards of Bordeaux, St Emilion, The Medoc, Bergerac and of course our own Cote de Duras. Other local specialities are Foie Gras, Canard and Prunes, especially the chocolate coated ones. Don't laugh, they are delicious!!!

Duras is equi distant between the large Rivers Dordogne and Garonne, and the locals are very proud of their "micro climate" which is generally better than the areas north and south.

Visit the local "Bastide" villages like Eymet, the Black Prince's town, and Monsegue the home of Elianor of Aquitaine. Canoe on the Rivers Dordogne and Dropt. Fish, Ride at one of the local riding stables, walk or cycle on our quiet country lanes or just veg out round the pool and let the world pass you by for a little while.

The Duras area

Duras is 1 mile from Labarthe Cottage with Bars, Restaurants, Supermarket, Bakers, Newsagent with all the UK papers, Chemist, Doctors and even a Dentish. There are lots of other Bastde villages near by like Eymet and Monsegue which has a large annual Jazz Festival which attracts many big name jazz bands. Duras has a wine festival each year. In the imposing Chateau de Duras there are lots of plays, operas, and music festivals during the summer, some in the open air and others in the hugh hall inside the Chateau.

For wine lovers this is the place to be! The vineyards of Bordeau, St Emilion, The Medoc, Bergerac and Duras are all within easy reach. We can arrange private visits to some of the top Medoc Chateaux, something you will not be able to do independantly.

How to get there

Labarthe Cottage What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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We will provide a detailed route from your entry point.

The nearest port is St Malo, but the roads are good from all the channel ports, it depends where you you live.

Bergerac Airport is 45 minuits with flights by Ryanair from Bristol, Brussels, E. Midlands, Liverpool, Luton and Stanstead

* FlyBe from Exeter and Southampton

Bordeaux Airport is 75 minuits with flights by FlyBe from Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, C.I., Manchester, and Southamptom

* BA from Gatwick
* Bmi Baby from Birmingham and Manchester
* Air France from Cork, Dublin and Shannon

Rail:- London via Lille (bypasses Paris) to Libourne or Bordeaux and onto Marmande.

Car Hire is available from all Air Ports. Book in advance through the airline or look at Buggs car hire, a local independant family firm with basic but good cars and very reasonable rates.

Activities near Duras

Reviews

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08 Jun 2011

“It's all about the pool” The title says it all. Labarthe has a sizeable, solar heated pool that is not overlooked and has great views across the valley. Sheila and Gordon were friendly and welcoming and not at all intrusive. Additionally, they were able to recommend the best wine of the area!

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Guestbook for Labarthe Cottage

Our second visit and just as enjoyable. The pool was brilliant to cool off when it was too hot and the view is still magnificant. Thank you for your excellent hospitality.
EAMKG August 2008

Finally returned to Labarthe. We won't stay away so long again. Wonderful hosts and friends.
R&M USA May 2007

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We are so relaxed we are nearly horizontal! Stunning views, a joy to behold.
T&V H June 2006

Our 4th visit! Another wonderful holiday with S & G. Looking forward to the next.
D&G M August 2003

We have had a wonderful two weeks with beautiful weather and lots of fun. Shelaigh and Gordon have been wonderful hosts, making us welcome and still respecting our privacy. If only all holidays were like this!!
J,M,N&O August 98

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	2 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	7 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	265£ 265	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	28 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	355£ 355	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	2 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	535£ 535	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	895£ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	535£ 535	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	355£ 355	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	29 Sep 12	30 Mar 13	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	2 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	18 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	7 Jan 12	28 Apr 12	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	2 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	895£ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	30 Mar 13	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The rate for four guests or less has a 10% dicount below the full rate except during the winter and high seasons. For short stays in the winter the first week is £200.00, extra weeks £150.

During the High and mid. seasons Gas, Electricity, Bed linen and 3 Towels pp are included. At other times, due to the very low rates, Gas and Electricity are charged at cost, and Bed linen and Towels can be supplied if required at a one off charge of £7.50 pp.

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2 years listed You are contacting Gordon Merrett Landline +33 55 3838235 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.