Villa Hibiscus
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About the home
********Early Bird Offer 10% discount on April and May rates.**********
Villa Hibiscus is a bright and airy renovated farm house facing southeast, with stunning views of cornfields from the bedroom window . It is one of 3 holiday homes with shared pool in Le Four a Sel.Set in private grounds of 15 acres, in a peaceful and secluded setting, it is just 10 minutes away from shops in Montignac and 30 minutes from many tourist sites , perfect for a relaxing family holiday . Facilities onsite are : a covered play area with ping pong table & basketball net ; an outdoor playground with swings,slides, football net, badminton net & climbing frame, a shared swimming pool, a courtyard for boules, a covered terrace for al fresco dining in the shade and private fishing on half a kilometer of its river frontage .Wifi is available in the house and hotspots . (Please visit our website, the link below) for more information and photos.Though we are by the river, the area around the gites, pool and garden is fenced but unobtrusive so you can relax knowing the kids are safe . The 10m x 4m swimming pool is also alarmed and fenced for additional security Available all year , it has wall mounted electric heaters in the bedrooms and a woodburner stove in the lounge for cooler months.
It has 4 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms, to sleep 8 (if with children ) or 7 adults. Accommodation comprises:
* Two double bedrooms - each with a double bed. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom
* Twin bedroom - with 2 single beds
* a 4th bedroom - has a bunk bed to accommodate 2 children.This can be converted to a single bed if required
* American Kitchen / Dining area - with dining table and 8 chairs.Separate Lounge - with large 3 piece suite, TV, DVD player and collection of books.
* A 2nd Bathroom located downstairs is large- with a shower, walk-in area , WC, and 2 washbasins
A door from the dining room leads outside onto your southfacing terrace and the garden facing the cornfields,where tables , chairs,sunloungers & barbecue are provided
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Tamnies, 4km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages 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, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
A cot can be added in the master bedroom if needed.The 4th bedroom has a single bed and can be converted to a bunk bed to accommodate 8 people. There is a stairgate for safety(removable if not required).Cots, high chairs ,and a baby bath -all available on request,free of charge.
A woodburner stove in the lounge and wall mounted electric heaters in the other rooms provide suitable warmth during colder months.
Further details outdoors:
* Large Garden & orchard
* 10m x 4m Swimming Pool with fence and alarm for added safety
* Sun-loungers, deckchairs and parasols provided
* Private fishing by the Vezere river
* Courtyard where you can play petanque
* Large Covered terrace for outdoor dining in the shade
* Covered play area with table tennis, basketball and boardgames
* Outdoor play area in the garden with a swing, climbing frame, see saw, sand pit, children's wooden playhouse, badminton and football net
Further details
30% deposit required upon booking. Payment of deposit in pounds or Euro .Please enquire from owner for details.Final payment of the balance is payable 12 weeks before arrival.A security deposit of 200 Euro(£175) is required with the final balance and will be returned no later than 1 week after departure, once the final inspection of the property is complete and no loss or damage has been verified and the property is found to be left in a satisfactory condition, There is an end of stay cleaning charge payable on arrival.
In June- September, there is a french stay tax .70 (taxe de sejour) per adult per day(anyone older than 13 years),payable on arrival.
Conditions
We are flexible and can accommodate specific requests: short breaks, long lets, any dates & various rental periods(except in July & August when our changeover days are Sat.).Reduced rates may apply if 4 people or less are renting during certain periods. Please contact us with your requirements.
Special rates apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year
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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 Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac & Limoges: 99 km |
| Railway: | Condat le Lardin or Brive: 4 km |
| Ferry: | Calais: 657 km |
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
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 12 Oct 2011 |
We enjoyed the fishing and caught Barbel, Bream and Catfish. The pool was also very welcome on the hot days. We had several memorable days out, canoeing fishing and swimming in the Dordogne, visiting caves and sightseeing. Thank you for a pleasant stay and we hope to see you again one day. |
04 Oct 2011 |
Lovely holiday. If you want to be with others, then there are people to meet and places to be with them. If you want to be on your own, there is plenty of room to do that. I liked staying in a (nearly) 200-year old house with beautiful stonework and your own sitting areas, fishing or just watching the river, being by the pool, or the barrage. Great walks/runs by crossing the river and loads of wildlife, pine martens, hares, bats, buzzards, red squirrels, etc. Most of all, two really pleasant and helpful owners/hosts who helped make the holiday the success it was |
Guestbook for Villa Hibiscus
N late August - early September, we were lucky to find a vacancy in a roomy and very well located gite on the banks of the river Vezere close to the lively town of Montignac. One of three, the comfortable two-storey gite had all we needed, including good cooking facilities and wi-fi access which allowed us to maintain email contact with friends and family. Our hosts, Brenda and David, were friendly and helpful at all times, including providing travel, shopping and sightseeing tips. We were lucky to make friends with two people in the adjacent gite, something made easier by sharing the swimming pool and and having adjacent outside garden tables with umbrellas for outside relaxing and eating. David recommended a Montignac restaurant on the river for us to share a farewell dinner. As a base for exploring the many wonders, beauty and history and pre-history of the Dordogne, the gite was excellent, as we were within half an hour or so of many marvellous places such as the awesome Lascaux caves and fascinating Sarlat and Les Eyzies, as well as many fine chateaus in the region. With every day a rich one driving in the beautiful Dordogne countryside, then returning to the river-side gite, this was a very special experience in a very well equipped, spacious and friendly place. Our thanks to David and Brenda.
Neil & Christine (Australia ) September 2010
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We stayed 2weeks in Villa Hibiscus.
The domain was fantastic, with a very big garden, nice swimming pool and a fantastic view on the river Vézère.
The children liked this very much.
Brenda and David gave us some great ideas to visit. We'll be back!!!
Lotte(Belgium ) July 2010
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The whole experience substantially exceeded our expectations and the owners were always on hand to help and advise.They are in a wonderful location, quiet but well positioned for all the local attractions. The Villa was large and very comfortable with everything one needed to make for a great holiday. Having fishing on site was an added bonus although The pool was clean and given the time of year surprisingly warm and the gardens were great for games and BBQs. Parking was convenient and safe. I would have no hesitation in recommending the accommodation to anybody wanting a relaxing holiday. (Steve from UK)
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
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| 17 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 425 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 12 May 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | € 1000 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 17 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 12 May 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | € 1000 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 17 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 12 May 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | € 1000 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | € 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | € 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
25% deposit required upon booking. Payment of deposit in pounds or Euro .Please enquire from owner for details.Final payment of the balance is payable 10 weeks before arrival.A security deposit of 200 Euro(£165) is required with the final balance and will be returned no later than 1 week after departure, once the final inspection of the property is complete and no loss or damage has been verified and the property is found to be left in a satisfactory condition, There is an end of stay cleaning charge payable on departure. (45 eur )
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Brenda Archer
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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