La Reole holiday home rental, Fontet with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Lordon (house)

Home description

The property has been very well renovated by the current owners to provide a very high standard of holiday accommodation.

Facilities include a Large Swimming Pool, Free use of Table Tennis and much more. We also have an extensive library of books and DVDs, and games for your use.

Whether this is your first trip to the South of France or a return visit we think you'll find this location a perfect base for exploring or for use as a quiet hideaway where you can relax by the pool, take leisurely strolls along the canal or cycle through the lanes and just ...unwind.

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Swimming Pool	Alfresco Dining

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region

Aquitaine has it all, from sandy beaches, pine forests canoeing, kyaking, fishing, horse riding, cycling , golf and of course wine, and historical interest.

Places of interest include the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d’Arcachon, Bordeaux , Sauternes, Medoc & St-Emilion. There are many historical bastides towns such as Creon, Cadillac and Libourne. visit one of the 5000 chateaux or wine properties where grapes and grown and harvested or take wine-tasting classes in the summer at the Maison du Vin near St-Emilion.

For a family day out visit the Dune du Pilat - the largest sand dune in Europe which runs south of the Bassin d'Arcachon for almost 2 miles.

La Reole / Fontet area

Fontet is a very attractive village set beside the canal, worth exploring, from its open bell tower church to its tiny museum (Musee des allumettes) dedicated to match stick models.
For the family visit the local mariner (Base de loisirs Halte nautique) where children can safely swim in the lake or play on the man made beach. There is a beach bar for light refreshments and ice creams.
In the village you will find a Boulangerie within a short stroll from Lordons.
There are many good local restaurants, horse riding stables who cater for all levels and numerous walks along the Canal du Midi/The Canal Lateral which runs through the village stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to Bordeaux. The Canal being the back drop for Rick Stein’s French Odyssey. Across the valley, is the ancient river port town of La Reole.

La Reole is a medieval fortress town (Approx 5 minutes drive) it boasts a wealth of medieval architecture along a well-signposted walk through its narrow, streets, Visit France's oldest town hall, constructed for Richard the Lion heart in the twelfth century, and the well-preserved simple Abbaye des Bénédictins – with a fantastic view over the River Garonne and the surrounding countryside. La Réole's tourist office is on place de la Libération, it conducts tours of the sights of La Reole in July and August. A good restaurant is Les Fontaines on rue du Verdum, serving classic French cuisine, albeit with a modern touch, and a wide choice of menus. A lively Saturday market on the esplanade des Quais along the Garonne provides good locally grown fresh produce. La Reole is on the pilgrims Route to St. Jacques de Compostella.

How to get there

Fly to Bordeaux, Fontet just 50 minutes by car or fly to Bergerac, just 60 minute journey time.
Cheap flights available with Easyjet.co.uk, Ryanair.co.uk or BMIbaby.co.uk.
Car hire available from Hertz.co.uk , Europcar.co.uk.
Ferry crossings with Brittanyferries.co.uk.

Activities near La Reole

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Entrance is via an entrance hall, doors lead to one bedroom and the main part of the house with a staircase leading to two double bedrooms.

The three bedrooms are all large doubles, (One of which can be made into a twin). One bedroom is on the ground floor whilst the other two are on the first floor, one of which has its own dressing room and en suite shower room with WC and wash basin.

The lounge is equipped with a ceiling fan, and bed settee to accommodate further guests if required.

The dining room seats 8 comfortably with book shelves and a ceiling fan.

The shower room has a WC and wash hand basin and is located on the ground floor; guest towels can be provided if required.

The modern newly fitted kitchen is well equipped with cooker, microwave and all the other items you would expect to find in quality accommodation. A washing machine is also provided in the property.

It comes fully equipped including UK satellite TV, DVD player etc. There is a separate garden area with Teak patio furniture.

The accommodation would be suitable and most comfortable for families.


The house has tiled floors and shutters making it a cool house in the summer and cosy in the winter. Electric heater’s can be supplied for the cooler evenings.

Further details outdoors:
The pool measures approximately 10m x 5m. The pool complies with recent changes in French Law regarding safety. The pool is available for the use of our guests, it may be used from time to time by the owners.

Further details

We do not want to be too restrictive but again we must think of safety and the comfort of other Guests. Smoking therefore is not permitted within the accommodation. Guests may smoke in the gardens only. They may not smoke on the pool terrace.

Regrettably we do not cater for pets at this time. The Owners may in some circumstances allow dogs for the blind or dogs for the hearing, please ask for details PRIOR to booking.

Conditions

The Deposit shall be 20% of the full Payment.

The balance (full payment less deposit) becomes payable 8 weeks prior to the date of arrival.

A bond of £150 must be paid at the same time as Full Payment. This bond is refundable and is paid only as security for damage that may be caused by the Guest or his party.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	13 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 09	29 Nov 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Nov 09	7 Mar 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Mar 10	13 Jun 10	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	13 Jun 10	19 Sep 10	790£ 790	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A complimentary ‘Welcome Basket’ is provided on arrival.

Short stays and weekend stays are available with sufficient notice.

We would appreciate a 20% deposit upon booking confirmation. Balance with refundable security bond being payable 8 weeks prior to stay.

See our web site for all terms & conditions.

Guestbook for Lordon

'Thanks for a lovely week, you made us feel very welcome. Everything was superb, house, facilities and pool. We would defininately want to come back.'
- Glen & Sye, Herts

Great holiday, lovely peaceful setting After holidaying in France for 18 years this was the house that felt more like home.
- Lesley & Brian,Manchester.

Absolutely stunning location and first class Maison! There was so much to do we just gave up and sat by the pool!"
- Liz Ward, Aylesbury

- Fantastic house, loads to do. Try the cycle paths, they go for miles along the accesible canal routes.
- Jenny Miles, Kent




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Name:	J Stroud
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