Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
ROUFFIAGUET is a collection of three domestic properties formerly part of the Chateau de Rouffiac estate. Located near the borders of the Dordogne, Haute Vienne and Correze, ROUFFIAGUET is ideally placed for exploring the many places of interest in the locality, be they archaeology sites, historic chateaux, surprising gardens, unique events or simply picturesque villages and countryside.
The market town of St Yrieix (famous for the fine white clay used in the production of the renown porcelain of Limoges) is 9 miles north with a delightful old centre. Larger market towns are Limoges to the north, Brive to the south east, south west is Perigueux and Sarlat to the south. Combining history, picturesque beauty and a thriving market is the town of Montignac approximately 40 minutes car journey away and en-route to Sarlat.
The region immediately around ROUFFIAGUET is known for it’s cattle (Limousin), apple orchards, chestnut and walnut plantations and the Perigordine gourmet delights of foie gras and confit de canard.
Situated in gently rolling countryside adjacent to the Lac de Rouffiac, the Dordogne’s largest such lake, and secluded in 4 hectares of woodland and meadows, ROUFFIAGUET offers all the tranquillity needed for a restful holiday and an ideal base from which to explore or simply soak up the sun and relax.
View of the converted barn.
The 12 metre swimming pool with view
Large Double Bedroom
Salon/kitchen area
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The area boasts many places of interest, both to the locality and on a national scale. Archaeological sites compete with spectacular chateaux and a broad variety of ornamental gardens, each one markedly different from the next.
Prices for entrance to each are modest and vary from 5 to 8 Euros. Some offer guided tours while others allow exploration at your own pace with an information sheet/audio guide (both in English if required) to assist your visit.
Within daily travelling distance is the UNESCO World Heritage site Vallée de la Vézère with numerous prehistoric sites and caves near Les Eyzies.
Lanouaille / Angoisse area
It is almost impossible to travel in the area without passing a chateau and many are open to the public and have an interesting history to disclose. Here is just a sample of those worthy of a viewing:
Jumilac Le Grande is probably the closest to ROUFFIAGUET and dates, in part, from the XIII Century. As well as daytime tours, an evening tour by candle light is offered, with the guides dressed in period costume. There are 2 pleasant short walks adjacent to the chateau.
Pompadour is an elegant chateau in a central location within the charming town of the same name. As stated above, it is the home of the National Stud and its grounds are in the form of a race course and show jumping ground. There are often events organised for the equestrian fraternity.
Hautefort is probably the most spectacular of chateaux dating from the XVII century and includes parkland and formal gardens high above the picturesque village around its perimeter.
Others of interest are Coussac-Bonneval (XII century), Excideuill (X century), Bourdeilles feudal fortress, Castelnaud feudal castle (XII century) with a museum of War in the Middle Ages, and Cammarque where the ruins of a village lay hidden by vegetation for 350 years. There is also some evidence of troglodyte dwellings in the rocks around this chateau.
How to get there
We recommend you drive down or hire a car at the airport as you will need transport if you wish to explore the area.
BY AIR: Low cost flights (from as little as 1p + tax) are available flying into Limoges airport (1 hour to the north) and Bergerac airport (2 hours south west) with Ryanair/Flybe. Current flights available are: Limoges / Bergerac to/from Liverpool, East Midlands, Stansted with Ryanair; Bergerac to/from Leeds Bradford, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Limoges to/from Southampton with Flybe. Visit www.ryanair.com or www.flybe.com for flight availability, departure times and prices. Car hire is available at either airport. Web links are available from both the Ryanair and Flybe web sites.
BY ROAD: It is a day’s drive from the English Channel assuming you arrive in France at Calais.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges: 55 km
Railway:
Saint Yrieix la Perche: 17 km
Ferry:
Caen: 536 km
Activities near Lanouaille
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Ensuite (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Contained within the sympathetically restored Grange, ROUFFIAGUET provides three spacious one bedroom apartments, each with a southern aspect. Even on the hottest of days the rooms stay cool as they have thick stone walls, double glazing and shutters to shade the interior from the sun. Each apartment comprises a comfortable Salon with integral kitchen facilities, and large bedroom with either a double or twin single beds and en-suite shower room facilities. Sky TV (free to view) DVD player (plays CD's as well) Large wardrobe Chest of drawers Clothes airer Extension lead for English plugs
Further details outdoors: The 12m x 5m x 1.4m swimming pool has a wonderful view towards the lake with a large terrace. You are free to exercise or simply float whilst soaking up the sunshine. In the barn: Table tennis Darts Basket ball hoop 1 man & 1 ladies mountain bike
Further details
We will hold a provisional booking (following a telephone call or e-mail) for 8 days after which we require a 20% deposit to secure the booking, with the balance due six weeks before the holiday. Reminders are not generally sent for balance payments. Where no balance payment is received we cannot guarantee to continue to hold the booking. Where a holiday is booked less than 6 weeks before arrival, the total cost is payable with the booking form. Deposits and balances may be paid in Sterling or Euros either by cheque or bank transfer. Flexible changeover days.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low Oct - March
29 Sep 07
22 Mar 08
185£ 185
3030
3030
1 Night
Mid Ap - June
22 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
260£ 260
4040
4040
1 Night
High July - August
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
300£ 300
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Mid Sept
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
260£ 260
4040
4040
1 Night
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Special rates for long-term winter lets. Daily rentals in low and mid season. Cot or extra single bed £1 per night. Flexible change over day so you can take advantage of cheaper flights.
* SPECIAL OFFERS:10th August 2008 1 night only £40. 18th - 22nd August 2008 5 nights only £40 per night. Pay in full on booking.
Availability notes
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