Les Cerisiers
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£360–£520 / week
About the home
In the heart of the southern Dordogne, Les Cerisiers is set on a quiet country lane just 700metres from Monpazier, listed as "One of the Most Beautiful Villages of France". Explore nearby historic Chateaux: Monbazillac, Biron, Milandes & Lanquais. Minutes to gorgeous villages like Beynac, Belves, Limeuil, La Roque Gageac, Sarlat, amazing caves like Grottes de Maxange or Proumeyssac, or glorious public gardens like Marqueyssac & Eyrignac. Dive into the bustling weekly village markets, or simply relax under a shady tree in the orchard, or just unwind on the front lawns overlooking Monpazier as the sun sets. In cooler months, settle before a cosy fire after a walk in the oak forests of Biron beyond.
Les Cerisiers, now a cosy couple's retreat, was the gatekeeper's cottage for Villa Ste Therese, which sits 70 metres away, beyond hedges, laurels & walnut trees, & shares the rambling four acre gardens. The Villa also hosts a weeklong culinary tour each Autumn for small, relaxed groups up to 9, indulging in the cuisine & culture of the Perigord.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | L'entre deux mers, 120km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 700m |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The kitchen is fully equipped to create any feast, with an electric oven and vitro-ceramic cooktop. The living areas are spaciously proportioned, with a dining/living area downstairs and an airy queensize bedroom upstairs on the mezzanine floor. A separate bathroom is downstairs. Dine outdoors on the terrace and enjoy the garden views. Recent renovations have created a stylish, yet authentic, country cottage offering all modern amenities. A folding cot is available for couples with a very young baby.
Further details outdoors:
The grounds of Villa Ste Therese were landscaped 50 years ago, in the French tradition of a gentleman's country house - hedging, shaped shrubs, established large deciduous trees, creating a vista in all shades of green. A series of stone-walled terraces on the southern slopes lead down to the orchard below - a wonderful place to explore & enjoy...plums, figs, apples, peaches, walnuts, cherries...so help yourself if they're in season!
The northern lawn in front of Les Cerisiers has plenty of room for petanque, badminton, or volleyball. These wide lawns, plus large cherry trees, walnut trees and laurel hedges create privacy between Les Cerisiers & the Villa. We love the fact that we can walk into the village in 5 minutes & relax with a coffee just to watch the world go by! Monpazier's accredited as 'One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France' so we never tire of its ancient beauty and gentle pace.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking allowed.
Sorry, no pets permitted.
Refundable security deposit will be requested with each booking, to be returned within two weeks of departure.
Non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking.
Flexible midweek or weekend minibreaks available in quieter months, upon request, eg Easter.
Welcome Kit upon arrival.
The Villa may also be rented during your stay (you can view the Villa at Property #161201)
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
Dordogne is renowned for its cuisine, iconic wineries, chateaux and rich history. Yet it is still such a peaceful setting for a relaxing holiday. It's the Land of 1001 Chateaux because at every bend is another stunning vista of an ancient chateau, and many are open for public visits. This area of the southern Dordogne is full of amazing medieval bastide villages, many of them having earned the title "One of the Most Beautiful Villages of France", such as Monpazier, La Roque Gageac, Beynac, Domme, Belves, Monflanquin. The climate is holiday-perfect most of the year, with pleasant sunny Spring days starting in April, then hot, clear summer weather til September. Autumn is still warm, but tranquil, with rich golden colors in the surrounding oak forests...another ideal time to visit.
The Monpazier area
There's so much to see and do in this pocket of the Dorodgne. Here's a sample of activities within an easy hour's drive of the Villa:
Chateau Monbazillac (15km west); Chateau du Lanquais (18km north); Chateau Biron (6km south); Chateau des Milandes (20km north); Chateaux at Castelnaud and Beynac
Hanging Gardens of Marquessac or Gardens of Eyrignac (both 30 & 45 mins drive north)
Amazing underground Caves: Font de Gaume (26km northeast); Grottes de Maxange (15km northwest); Gouffre de Proumeyssac (25km north)
Horseriding near Villereal (12km south) or Issigeac (20km west)
Treetop adventure park for children: Lacapelle de Biron (8km southeast)
Canoeing, river beach & boat cruises on the Dordogne: Limeuil, La Roque Gageac or Bergerac
Monpazier itself has many fetes and festivals throughout the year, such as:
May: annual flower and rose festival
July: Bastille Day bodega and fireworks at night
July: annual Medieval Fair
Autumn: randonees (guided walks) in the nearby forest behind Biron - some torchlit by night
October: seasonal cepes (rare gourmet mushrooms) markets
December: annual truffle market & fete
Christmas: beautiful Christmas fairs and markets
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 35 km |
| Railway: | Bergerac: 39 km |
| Ferry: | Bordeaux: 120 km |
BY AIR:
• Our closest airport, Bergerac Airport is about 40 minutes drive to the north west. Direct flights are available to/ from London Stansted, Gatwick and many regional UK destinations, as well as Edinburgh, Paris, Brussels & Rotterdam.
• Bordeaux Airport is about 2 hours drive west. Many international flights land here, as well as regional French destinations eg Dijon, Lyon, Lille, Paris & Strasbourg.
• Toulouse Airport is about 2 hours drive south east and also serves many regional flights and a range of international flights.
All three airports provide several major hire car depots to choose from.
BY TRAIN:
• Bergerac TER Train Station is the closest: About 45 minutes drive north west of Monpazier, this line takes you west to Libourne or Bordeaux for a connection to TGV train to/from Paris. Or you can continue the TER line east from Bergerac to Sarlat. Car hire depots are located next to the Train Station.
• Souillac Station, about an hour north east, also offers TGV train connections to/from Paris.
• Cahors Station, about an hour south east, also offers TGV train connections to/from Paris.
BY CAR FROM BERGERAC:
The village of Monpazier is about 39kms south-east of Bergerac. Please see our website for detailed driving directions.
Activities near Monpazier
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Reviews
 11 Sep 2011 |
Les Cerisiers is beautifully designed. Ideal for a romantic getaway. We spent many an evening watching the sunset go down over Monpazier. We had planned to travel more around the Dordogne but we struggled to drag ourselves away from the pool and Monpazier most days. It is a perfect distance from Monpazier as we felt quite secluded but every morning we walked into Monpazier for the daily ritual of buying croissants and sitting in the square for a cafe au lait. Monpazier is well served for some excellent restaurants. We spent our first week in France travelling around and racking up 2000 miles on roads, Les Cerisiers was the perfect excuse to just stop and relax for our second week. Rachel, Surrey |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season 2012 | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 4 night Easter Break | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 400 | - | - | 4 Nights |
| April 2012 | 14 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2012 | 5 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Peak 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low 2012 | 6 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter 2012 | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas/New Year Peak | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 650 | - | - | 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.
Rates include end-of-stay cleaning, all linen, local taxes.
Heating fee included from mid October - end April (40 euros pw heating fee applies outside this period).
Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit payable on booking confirmation.
Balance due no later than six weeks prior to arrival.
Booking fee payable in full if confirmed within six weeks of arrival.
Refundable security/damage deposit required 250 euros (returned within 14 days of stay)
Minbreak/short stays (min 4 nights) available in quieter months, upon request, eg Easter.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | You are contacting Rosemary Vine SARL Dordogne Country House Holidays
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in Australia and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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