Marance holiday farmhouse accommodation with walking, log fire, rural retreat

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Marance Farmhouse (farmhouse)

Home description

Idyllic, homely, stone Dordogne 18th Century residence. Marance contains a romantic farmhouse and the farmhouse is luxuriously furnished, with a heated swimming pool to relax in. This 250 year old home is magnificent with its 3,5 m high ceilings and exposed oak beams characteristic for the region. The living room is tastefully furnished, spacious and comfortable. The large open Perigordian fireplace and long mustard coloured silk drapes give a châteaux –like feeling. The house has three bedrooms. The original granary ,or attic of the house, with slanting walls, and exposed oak beams, consists of two bedrooms and an attached WC, shower and sink. They are light and airy with windows on both sides.

While in the pool the pleasant feeling of the water has been much remarked on and this is, in part, due to its purification system of salt rather than chlorine – a bonus for those with sensitive skin. The large grassy gardens are landscaped with flowerbeds, herbs, roses and many different varieties of trees.

The property is maintained by the family in residence. We are only too happy to help with any problems, which might arise, and, for non-French speakers, book restaurants, help you out with your sight seeing plans or translate when necessary. We are on the property but we do not encroach upon your privacy. The times that we might be in the vicinity is to maintain the lawns, water the flowers, and clean the pool. If you do decide to join us at Marance, you can be sure that we will make every effort to make your stay a happy one.

Swimming pool view	Exterior of the house
Kitchen	Sitting room

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The summers are brilliant and warm, usually around 25°-30° C ( 75°-85° F), with cool nights. Autumn weather is usually much kinder than e.g. in the U.K. or the Netherlands in September and October.
Remember us for off season holidays as well. Winters are mild, typically around 5°-10° C (40°-50° F) by day and around freezing at night, with the occasional light snowfall that melts by mid-day. The silence in spring is broken only by bird's calls, and in the fall by dropping hazelnuts and chestnuts.

The Dordogne also boasts the greatest number of castles and chateaux, close to 1,000, of all the French departments. A large number date from the 13th and 14th centuries, reminders of the Anglo-French struggles when the Dordogne was the frontier region in the wars between England and France during the 100 years war. Others, however, date from the Renaissance.

Marance area

From a touring point of view, the property is most conveniently situated for taking trips into the entire Perigord region. Our house is located in the Perigord Noir and is approximately in the centre of the region. In the Dordogne, the Perigord Noir is the most popular area as it is richly sprinkled with medieval chateaux , fortified towns and prehistoric caves. The local houses are of ochre stone with charming balconies and outside staircases covered with flowers and vines so typical of this part of France.

The pretty village of Montignac on the river Vezere is fifteen minutes drive away. This is the site of the Lascaux caves considered to be one of the greatest pre-historic finds in Europe. Les Eyzies de Tayac, the capital of pre-history, is about the same distance away. In 1868 the Cro-Magnon skeletons were found there and the National Prehistoric Museum is housed in a sixteenth century chateau. The Lascaux, Font de Gaume and Combarelles caves (all nearby Marance) are on the world heritage sites list. Sarlat is a sympathetically restored medieval city famous for its Saturday morning Goose Fair. It is so popular among the English that, in summer, one hears more English spoken than French. Perigueux is a Gallo-Roman city of much charm, famous for truffles and foie-gras; thirty minutes drive from Marance. It has a colourful market twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. The cathedral there is worth a visit, built on the foundations of a sixth century chapel, it is Byzantine in style, with the ground plan in the shape of a Greek cross. Old Perigueux is closed to traffic so one is able to walk around the narrow streets surrounded by fine Renaissance dwellings, or take a coffee at one of the innumerable outside cafes.

Thenon is the nearest village to Marance, about seven kilometers away, with an open-air market every Tuesday morning. It has a small supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, four doctors and four dentists providing most of one’s immediate needs. There are many good eating-places in the region, from Michelin starred, to more modest local establishments, all offering excellent value.

How to get there

The driving time from the Eurotunnel is approximately 8 hours. Driving time from Amsterdam is approx. 11 hours. Alternatively, both Brive-la-Gaillard (36 kms.) and Perigueux (30 kms) have rail terminals and car rental facilities. Several inexpensive airlines operate year-round flights from British, Dutch and Belgian towns to nearby Bordeaux (with the new highway only 1 1/2 hrs drive) and Toulouse (2 1/2 hrs drive), and in the summer months also to Bergerac (45 mts drive) and Limoges (1 hrs drive), making fly/drive holidays very easy.

Activities near Marance

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Private garden with patio furniture and play-equipment for children, including a tree-house.
Glassed Verandah.
Sun loungers.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan-June	12 Mar 08	21 Jun 08	490£  395	0-	0-	1 Week
June-July	21 Jun 08	5 Jul 08	890£  718	0-	0-	1 Week
July-August	5 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	1390£  1,121	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Stays for 3-4 weeks get 10% discount off prices.
Longer visits can be arranged.
Rates based on a maximum of 8 guests.
For heating of the pool (generally not required from June - August) there is an extra charge of Euro 10,- per day.
Guests must specify the number in their party and adhere strictly to that commitment.
Departing guests are responsible for leaving the house in "move-in" condition for following parties.

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 52963 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Nada Stone
Tel:	+33 (0)553 051034
Mobile:	+33 (0)688 370490
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Advertiser joined: 12 Mar 2008 This property added: 12 Mar 2008

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