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House |13 bedrooms |Sleeps 30

Aubas in Montignac

From £1250 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About this group of co-located holiday homes

Nestled in 15 acres of meadows and cornfields in a stunning riverside setting is Le Four à Sel, a group of perigourdine stone farmhouses which have been converted into holiday homes.
The accommodation is in 3 separate houses and are set around a U shaped courtyard . Please click on the individual tab on the right for a more detailed description of each house and photos.

Villa Orchidee, the main house sleeps up to 17 , has 6 bedrooms , all ensuite . There is a 7th bedroom with a double bed (no private bathroom) . The house still retains all its original features such as ancient oak beams and stone walls .The dining room/lounge is very spacious and is large enough to seat up to 30 people. T

Villa Hibiscus, is a 4 bedroom , 2 bathroom spacious stone house, which can sleep 8 guests . It has scenic views of cornfields from the bedroom window. Being southeast facing, it enjoys long hours of sunshine.

Villa Mimosa is a cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms , 1 bathroom, sleeps 5 people. It is also southeast facing and has scenic views of cornfields , the garden and the pool from the bedroom window. It benefits from having a bath and a side patio.

We are in an excellent location, secluded but not isolated , yet just 10 minutes away from shops and amenities in Montignac and many of the area's tourist attractions just 30minutes away. Our facilities onsite make a perfect family holiday:
*covered play area with Table Tennis and Basketball net
*an outdoor playground with swings,slides,football net,badminton net & climbing frame,
* swimming pool(fenced and alarmed)
* courtyard for boules
*a covered terrace for al fresco dining in the shade
* private fishing from dawn to dusk on half a kilometer of our river frontage
*lots of parking space
*Wifi is available in the house and hotspots within the property. (Please visit our website, the link below) for more information and photos.

Both the swimming pool and the river are protected by a fence and gate to keep children safe.
(Please visit our website, the link below) for more information and photos.

All the 3 houses can be rented indiividually or altogether , allowing several families or groups of people or friends to holiday together and still maintain their privacy and personal space. The property can accommodate 30 people- ideal for large gatherings such as a birthday celebration, wedding or a reunion .
Prices displayed are for rental of the 3 houses. Please visit our website, the link is below (or type lefourasel) for information and more photos of each individual house and prices.

Facilities for this group of co-located holiday homes

Further details outdoors:
Extra feezers are available in the adjoining barn.There are 2 washing machines in the laundry room outside the houses. Wifi is avaiable in Villa Hibiscus and Villa orchidee and in hotspots within the property.
Bicycles can be hired from a shop just 10 minutes walk from the property.

Further details for this group of co-located holiday homes

A 35% deposit is required to secure the reservation if booking the 3 gites. If booking 1 or 2 gites, a 30% deposit is required. The balance is payable 12 weeks before arrival(if booking 1 or 2 gites) and 16 weeks before arrival if booking the 3 gites. There is a security deposit required wirth the final balance(500 eur for the main house and 200 eur each for the smaller houses) refundable no later than 1 week after departure.And an end of stay cleaning charge is payable on arrival

Conditions for this group of co-located holiday homes

Smoking is permitted outside the villas only, No smoking inside the houses

Photos

 

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Le four a Sel, French Holiday Homes and B&B with Pool near Montignac & Sarlat,Dordogne

 

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Villa Orchidee- renovated farmhouse near Montignacwith shared pool sleeps 15

 

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Pool 10 m x 4m -fenced & alarmed for safety, ideal for families with children

 

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The family room in Villa Orchidee

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The Dordogne region provides an incredible spectrum of interesting sites and activities. It has castles that rival the Loire:from fairytale (like Chateau Milandes-former residence of Josephine Baker(famous actress/singer) ,to flambuoyant(like Hautefort) and fortresses like Castlenaud. When it comes to prehistory,it is in a league of its own .It houses the most magnificent vestiges of the Palaeolithic era in Europe , troglodyte shelters and caves,the most famous being Lascaux, just 20 minutes away, containing polychrome renderings of 15,000-year-old galloping horses, reindeer, bison, and ibex.

In the area, you will find crystalline caves,castles and fortresses which offer an exceptional variety of landscapes, architecture and pages from the history of France. It has magnificent gardens,like the Gardens of Marquessac,which stands 130 meters above the river,and unveils an exceptional view on the entire valley. The Aquitaine contains 13 of the " Most beautiful villages in France", 8 of these are in the Dordogne. Beynac is one of them,made famous by movies like Chocolat and Joan of Arc.

All throughout the area, you will pass picture postcard villages like Sarlat(just 25 minutes away) , with golden-ochre stone houses and flower-festooned squares, and along the way ,the scenery is breathtaking.
For wine lovers, Bergerac and Cahors is a close by. The whole area is known for the richness and quality of its food .There are many excellent restaurants, several with Michelin stars, where the foie gras, truffles, cabecou goats cheese and other delicacies can be enjoyed.

April is already warm here . In Spring,(May, June) and Autumn(September,October) the countryside is more lush and the scenery even more beautiful, since the daylight is slightly less harsh than in the summer, a perfect time for walking and cycling in the Dordogne. Temperatures in autumn and spring are 21-26 degrees, with clear blue skies from dawn to dusk.

Summer is typically hot: 30-36 degrees with lots of activities around-food markets,and local art and music festivals with great atmosphere,giving you lots of opportunity to try the local perigordian cuisine and experience French rural life.

The Montignac / Aubas area

We are in Aubas, 2km from Montignac , a charming town with beautiful stone and timbered houses and lovely cafes and restaurants by the riverand site of the famous Lascaux caves .It has a lively market on Wednesdays.

The Montignac international festival in July is a week-long event that culminates in a wonderful fireworks display by the river.Street performers and bands are everywhere ,creating a wonderful festive ambience.The area around us offers a multitude of fascinating activities and sites no more than an hour's drive: troglodyte shelters, stalactite &stalagmite caves to fascinate children of all ages, stunning gardens, fairy tale castles, fortified towns built on cliffs with magnificent views of the valley,postcard scenery.

There is so much to see and do suitable for adults and children of all ages: Canoeing down the Dordogne, horse-riding, hot air ballooning, falconry displays, a corn maze,introductory workshops for wall paintings. There is an aquarium parc just 35 minutes away, with special events like dive feeding of sturgeon and carp and a diver show.Also nearby is the National Prehistory museum ,fascinating for the children

Sarlat, a medieval town is just half an hour away and has a huge Saturday market not to be missed. During the summer you will find many street performers and musicians entertaining in its square and cobbled alleys. Great atmosphere in the evenings. For wine lovers, Bergerac and Cahors are not far away (1.5 hrs) while Bordeaux, for beaches and more vineyards, is a 2 hour drive and can be done as a day trip.

There are many interesting festivals from June - September: Hat festival, Mime festival, scarecrow festival, Jazz Festival - as well as day and night markets to sample the local delicacies, cheese and wine. You will find that the 2 weeks is simply not enough to explore and enjoy this region.

How to get there

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Nearest airports are :
Brive Souillac Airport- just 40 minutes away. Cityjet operates this from Londoncity airport.Bergerac and Limoges - about 1.30 hr away. Also Bordeaux airport about 1.45 hrs away.
St. Malo is the nearest cross channel port and is about an 6.5 hour drive.Calais is about 8 hours away. If you go via the Paris Periphery , the car journey can be shortened by an hour.Cheap flights are provided by

-Ryanair from Stansted, East Midlands and Liverpool
-Flybe from Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds Bradford and Southampton
-Flybe from Bristol, Norwich and Southampton
-BMIBaby from Birmingham and Manchester.

Car hire is available at both airports and served by most major carhire companies. Please note that we arein rural France where there is no public transport .CAR HIRE is essential

Activities near Montignac

Guestbook for Le Four a Sel Holiday Homes

You know when you dream of the perfect day,well this was it.The location was fantastic as we needed to accommodate 22 people from 3 continents.This is an ideal place for large groups as there are plenty of rooms,kitchens and bathrooms and loads of outside space should you need some downtime from the group.There is so much to see in the surrounding area and you never have to venture very far for a day out.The town Montignac is close with a good supermarket,bakery,cafes and places to eat. David and Brenda are the ideal hosts.They helped find a chef for the lunch,were there when we needed help and information,always with a smile.
Chareen (Australia) September 2010
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We had a warm welcome and a wonderful holiday at Le Four a sel.
For my family of 14 ,the property, grounds and facilities were ideal for our holiday,especially for the young children who could play in the play area with the freedom to enjoy themselves.
The main house,Villa orchidee and courtyard suited our every need.
Our visit to the waterpark was a great success,with the rides and water activities suitable for both children and adults.The nearby town of Montignac was also a bonus with all the colourful bunting in the streets.
Once again a big thank you to you both and your family for a great holiday.
Adrian, Pauline & Family from Wales August 2010

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We've stayed here with 8 adults and 7 children during a wonderful week. The house is very nice, the rooms have a lot of space, and we took advantage of the spacious garden and courtyard. Moreover, the countryside and surroundings are so beautifull to visit. We've spent a week there that we will never forget ! :)
Jules (Lyon,France ) August 2009
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We had a mostly sunny stay for a week in August in the Villa Mimosa gite, a 2 bedroom renovated farm building, with our 3 children aged 3, 5, 7. The gite is well stocked and a welcome pack is supplied on arrival, including wine and milk in case you haven't manged to collect them on the way. The setting beside a river and fields is very pretty and allows you to really feel that you're getting away from it all. The large fenced area around the gites, pool and garden is unobstrusive but means you can relax knowing the kids are safe. The swimming pool, garden and childrens play area were perfect for finishing the day or just loafing about. Brenda and David are friendly hosts and able to provide plenty of information about whats around if you need it, their tips were helpful to us in planning our week. Montignac was an easy cycle for us with the children, who also enjoyed riding around the property. It was an excellant base for exploring the local region and there was plenty to do in the local area and traveling a little further afield. Our 2 highlights, amongst many, were CastleNaud and a vibrant night market in St Amand-de-Coly. We really hit the jackpot here and wish that we could've stayed for longer, both the gite and region are definately worth a visit. Thanks guys for a great stay.
Delwyn (Kent) August 2009

Rental prices for this group of co-located holiday homes

Prices for group size 30
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	24 Aug 11	29 Aug 11	4600€ 4600	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Aug 11	3 Sep 11	4250€ 4250	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	17 Sep 11	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1900€ 1900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	1700€ 1700	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 11	17 Dec 11	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	2500€ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	2200€ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	1900€ 1900	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	2200€ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	2300€ 2300	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	2600€ 2600	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	2700€ 2700	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	3300€ 3300	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	3700€ 3700	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	4600€ 4600	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	3050€ 3050	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please note prices on the table are shown in euros and apply for rental of the 3 houses/gites. The houses can be rented individually or altogether.Please visit our website to see the individual prices.Click to convert to its equivalent in pounds.

A non refundable 35% deposit is required to guarantee the reservation. The balance is payable 16 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of 800 euros is also required with the final balance.

Payment can be made by bank transfer . Additonal charges are:

End of stay cleaning charge payable on arrival

Between June-September, there is a french stay tax(tax de sejour) of .70 centimes per adult per day

Rate includes bedlinen and bath towels(not beach towels)

Availability for this group of co-located holiday homes

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact the owner

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4 years listed You are contacting Brenda Archer Landline +44 789 9908389 Mobile +33 671 183308 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has so far received 0 reviews.

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