Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Tranquil, 1-acre garden with 250ft river frontage (child-proof gate). Heated pool surrounded by lawns and terrace. Shaded al fresco dining areas . Outdoor games. Garden furniture, including sun loungers and riverside deck chairs. Parking for 4 cars.
Spacious salon with three large sofas around open fireplace, opening on to pergola-shaded terrace. Separate dining room area seating 10. Separate cinema room,with large flat screen plasma TV. DVD and surround sound. Large, well-equipped eat-in kitchen. (Fresh herbs an arm's reach away, through the window). 2 ground floor bedrooms, one en-suite, one with dedicated bathroom. Two twin-rooms upstairs, sharing shower room. Additional shower/WC downstairs. Utility area with washer and dryer. Perfect place to chill out: perfect launchpad for cultural, sporting and gastronomic excursions to world-famous vineyards and chateâux and restaurants. A wine lover's heaven.
Chez Nous
garden bedroom
salon
home cinema
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region
This is a region of outstanding beauty with rich and varied scenery. From the vineclad hills, mountainous gorges, and peaceful river valleys of the interior to the white sandy beaches and the picturesque fishing villages of the coastal area , there is something to please everyone.
As well as the world famous vineyards, such as St. Emilion, the local towns and villages hold street markets at least once a week . Lively fairs, festivals, and celebrations keep the ancient traditions alive.
The area is steeped in history, reflected in ancient bastide towns and châteaux.
Cities too: Bordeaux, one of the great cities of France, and Bergerac, the town of Cyrano, offer museums, galleries, churches, shopping , and fine dining. to. the discerning visitor.
Flaujagues area
Flaujagues is a small village on the Dordogne river between the bastide town of Ste-Foy-La-Grande, with its famous Saturday morning market, and Castillon La Bataille, which celebrates the end of the 100 years war with spectacular summer Son et Lumière recreations of the last Battle. (Not to be missed!) The village is a kilometre from the villa and has a restaurant; a bar and a shop/post office. Bread is available from 8a.m. The world heritage wine town of St. Emilion is nearby. Drive , through the spectacular vineyards , stopping for free tastings when you fancy. Stroll along the banks of the Dordogne. Stop at a trucker's Routier for lunch, or dine in a Michelin rated restaurant in a nearby village.
Bikes can be hired and delivered. Nearby Pessac has canoe and kayak hire. Tennis courts at Pessac and Gensac. Horseriding approx 10kms away. Golf is at Château Vigier, a half hour's drive. Go-karting is near Bergerac airport (30 mins). Special treat for children, a chocolate tasting at the Guinget chocolate factory, near Duras (30 mins).
Nearby Gensac(7kms) has doctors, a pharmacy, a mini supermarket; bakers and bars, and one of the region's best restaurants. : Les Remparts.
An excellent local chef is happy to prepare a lunch or dinner, (subject to availability) if you should feel the need to celebrate a special occasion chez vous.
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