Guillemassot
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About the home
Spacious, comfortable gite within a converted barn. 3 double bedrooms with en suites. New well equipped kitchen with french doors out to a covered terrace. The dining/sitting room also with french windows leading into the garden and opposite the fully alarmed solar heated pool. Mezzanine with sitting area with plenty of games and books.
Ideal self-catering holiday home for families and couples alike, who enjoy the peace of the countryside, but only 5-10 minutes away from 2 pretty villages - Gensac and Pellegrue - with supermarkets, boulangeries, chemists, doctors, restaurants, bars and banks. Alfresco dining from our terraces with wonderful views, fantastic sunrises and sunsets to enjoy.
Plenty of different walks on your doorstep, through vines and forests. Deer, hares and plenty of birds, so bring your binoculars. Good cycling on quiet roads for all levels.
Well equipped, spacious comfortable house with TV, DVD/CD surround sound system and Wifi.
Home from home.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Arcachon, 65km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 6km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
With its metre thick stone walls, oak beams, terracotta floors, roman tiled roof and wood-burning stove, our spacious restored and comfortably furnished barn lets you know that you are on holiday in France. En-suite bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen , well planted garden with heated swimming pool for your exclusive use. 2 covered areas for alfresco dining all providing a perfect base for a self catering holiday.
The owners, Jan and Jim Pyper live on the same site but have their own garden which does not overlook yours. Your privacy is assured but the owners are available for assistance, directions, local information, babysitting, garden and pool maintenance to ensure that you have a worry free holiday. We also have a very well behaved and gentle Spanish Galgo dog called Ray, a wirecoated dachshund called Dolly, and a black cat called Purdy none of whom will invade your space unless invited to do so.
Complimentary welcome pack. Meals on arrival or during stay can be arranged. Child-minding and baby-sitting available.
Further details outdoors:
Outside dining table and chairs
Sun loungers
Pool house with built in seating, ideal spot for reading and dining situated in front of pool, perfect for keeping an eye on children while relaxing.
Children's play/games area
Full use of 2 acre garden with wild area with walkways through for a lovely stroll in the cool of the evening.
Personal herb and salad garden (subject to availability and time of year)
Plenty of car parking
Private half a kilometre drive - well away from roads.
PLEASE NOTE: Swimming pool available from 1st May - 30th September.
Further details
Provisional bookings held for 7 days
Signed acceptance of letting contract
25% deposit payable (non-returnable) in sterling or euros at time of booking, by cheque, bank transfer or credit card via Paypal. * Different payment options discussed when booking.
Balance due 8 weeks before date of arrival
200 euro damage deposit, payable on arrival
Arrival time on day of arrival after 4.00pm
Vacating time on day of departure before 10.00am
Included in price is all electricity, gas and water, bedlinen, bathroom towels, bath-mats, pool towels, tea-towels
Full cleaning prior to arrival and after departure, for fortnightly bookings plus, weekly change of all bedlinen and towels and mid stay clean
Use of cot and bedding, highchair, baby bath, toys
Conditions
We are happy to discuss different booking options, please contact us with your requirements.
Though the house has a maximum of 3 bedrooms, out of peak season with are able to offer 1 or 2 bedroomed options. The house has been designed so that bedrooms can be closed off or added on, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region
Massugas is situated in the Gironde but only a few kilometres from the borders of the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne. Set in the Bordeaux wine region, with Bergerac, Duras, Entre Deux Mer are closeby. The historic city of Bordeaux with its galleries, museums and shopping is 1 hour away. The world reknowned town of St Emillion, famous for its wine and appreciation off is 30 minutes away. The Dordogne river is 10 minutes away where boat trips and canoe hire are available. The local bastide towns of Ste Foy La Grande, Duras, Monsegur, Sauveterre de Guyanne, Castillion de la Battaile and Bergerac are all within 30 minutes with a different market each day.
The Massugas area
The village and commune of Massugas is set amongst the vineyards of the Bordeaux region. The village has its own lake set in an attractive picnic area where locals and visitors can fish for free. Every weekend there is usually one of the local villages en fete which are fun to join in with and really experience the local culture and food. There are plenty of restaurants nearby to suit all budgets and tastes.
Local vignerons including organic wine producers are happy to offer visits and tastings. Most weekends in the spring and summer there are vide greniers and brocantes (car boot/antique fairs). A good way to spend a Sunday morning is looking for a bargain!
An outdoor re-enactment of the last battle of the Hundred Years' War is held every summer in Castillion de la Bataille, really worth a visit. Gensac holds its renowned outside theatre each August, together with musical evenings for all tastes. In June, Monsegur holds its world famous Festival of Swing, 24 hours of Jazz.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 40 km |
| Railway: | Ste Foy La Grande: 15 km |
| Ferry: | Caen |
Bergerac airport - 45 minutes away with Ryan Air and Flybe having regular flights
Bergerac airport has car hire companies including Buggs, Avis and Hertz
Bordeaux airport - 1 hour 15 minutes away with Flybe, BMIbaby
Activities near Massugas
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 17 Oct 2011 |
A fantastic gite in beautiful surroundings I felt as if I was staying in a 5* hotel. Accomadation was so clean with plenty of room for 6 to live for a week togethwer. Kitchen was well equipped,and... more |
07 Aug 2011 |
Having stayed in gites before, we were pleasantly surprised at the very high standard of this conversion. The place is lovely, large kitchen, fabulous airy lounge and 3 private bedrooms, each with... more |
30 May 2011 |
Un lugar perfecto para las vacaciones! Una preciosa casa en medio de viñas y con todo lo que necesita para desconectarse de la rutina....sus encantadores anfitriones, Jan y Jim han pensado... more |
Guestbook for Guillemassot
If you want relaxtion this is a brilliant place. Set in a fantastic location, beautiful house and weather. Memories of long sunny evenings barbequeing on vine roots. Cooling off in the pool, watching all the wildlife and listening to the crickets a charming and magical mix..... Harrison Family from Ireland and Canada, May 2009
We have laid our heads in a few barns in our days, but never one with the charm and warmth of yours! - Hulsman family from Canada, June 2009
There are gites and there are gites - and we have been in a few- but this is something very special - Grove and Porter family, London, June 2009
We have all chilled out and are ready to face the world again, We would certainly recommend this beautiful house and its surroundings to anyone, Thanks Jan and Jim - Rainford and Farmer family, Greater Manchester, June/July 2009
Thank you for making us welcome in your wonderful piece of paradise. We will always call on memories of the views, long sunny days. I'll send Jim the design for the 18 hole golf course that would make everything perfect!
Richards Family, August 2009
What a wonderful experience! The gite is the best we have ever stayed in, hospitality second to none. Bill and Laura. Gig Harbour, USA - May 2010
The is a real home from home and we hope to return again in the future. Joel family, Surrey, UK. May 2010
We will highly recommend you and hope to be back one day. Clark family, Harborne. UK. June 2010
Thank you for a lovely week, our kids had a wonderful time, lots of swimming and running through the garden. We hope to see you again. Geytenbeel family. Netherlands. July 2010
The gite,location, your hospitality made this a wonderful break between Bordeaux and Paris. Home grown melon, farmer's eggs and home-made jam were lovely touches. Chris and Anna, Victoria BC, Canada. Sept 2010
Simply the best. Home from home with great wine and food. A wonderful holiday. The Saunders, London Oct 2010
You have created a beautiful home for your guests. St Emillion is an absolute "must see". The Quintons. Oct 2010
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| New Year - 1 bedroom | 29 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 475 | 80 | 80 | 3 Nights |
| Low - 1 bedroom | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 1 bedroom | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 1 bedroom | 28 Apr 12 | 25 May 12 | € 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 1 bedroom | 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 1 bedroom | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| New Year - 2 bedrooms | 29 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 600 | 110 | - | 3 Nights |
| Low - 2 bedrooms | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 2 bedrooms | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 2 bedrooms | 28 Apr 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - 2 bedrooms | 23 Jun 12 | 13 Jul 12 | € 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - 2 bedrooms | 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | € 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 2 bedrooms | 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 2 bedrooms | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| New Year - 3 bedrooms | 29 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 800 | 150 | 150 | 3 Nights |
| Low - 3 bedrooms | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 3 bedrooms | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 3 bedrooms | 28 Apr 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - 3 bedrooms | 23 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | € 1175 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak - 3 bedrooms | 14 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | € 1780 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak - 3 bedrooms | 28 Jul 12 | 11 Aug 12 | € 1780 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| Peak - 3 bedrooms | 11 Aug 12 | 25 Aug 12 | € 1780 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| Peak - 3 bedrooms | 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1780 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - 3 bedrooms | 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | € 1175 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid - 3 bedrooms | 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low - 3 bedrooms | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payments can be made in euros or sterling, by cheque, bank transfer or credit card via Paypal. Preferred payment can be discussed when booking.
No additional costs.
Prices are inclusive of the local taxe de sejour.
Maximum 6 adults, 2 children plus baby (in cot)
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Janet Pyper
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This barn has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
