Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
******* scroll down to visit our website for more photos of all our gites****** Villa Orchidee is one of 3 renovated stone farmhouses at Le Four a Sel, set in a stunning tranquil riverside setting, secluded and peaceful, yet only 2 km to shops in Montignac just a 10 minute drive away. The villa has 6 bedrooms, all en suite and are on the ground and first floor. Two rooms have their own private entrance leading onto the courtyard. We have 450 m of river frontage so you can fish freely and privately on our grounds The area around the gites, pool and garden is fenced but unobtrusive and prevents indiscriminate access to the river so you can relax knowing the kids are safe . The 10m x 4m swimming pool is also alarmed for additional security making this a childfriendly place ideal for families and groups of friends wishing to holiday together. Available all year, it has wall mounted electric heaters in the bedrooms and a woodburner stove in the lounge. English tv with satellite channels , and Wifi are available. Please visit our website(link below) for more photos of this gite and our 2 other villas,Villa Hibiscus and Villa Mimosa. In total, the property can sleep 28 people(although this can be increased to 30 if 2 single beds are converted to bunk beds and/or if we add cots in rooms).
Accommodation in Villa Orchidee comprises: • Two Double bedrooms(with a double bed) • Two Triple Bedrooms (with a double bed and a single bed) • Family room consisting of 2 rooms interconnecting. The first room has a double bed and it interconnects to a 2nd bedroom with 3 single beds • 5 Bathrooms and Toilet (all rooms have en suite toilet and shower) • Dining area – very spacious (8m x 9m) with 4 dining tables and chairs to seat up to 24 people • Fully equipped Kitchen with microwave, fridge/freezer, 4 ring gas stove, kettle, toaster, coffeemaker, dishwasher. • Lounge - with settee, armchair, TV (with English satellite channels) and DVD player. A selection of DVD’s can be hired from reception. • 2 Washing machines available in the laundry room outside the gite • Private parking
Outside • Patio with barbecue, table and chairs for outdoor dining. • Large Garden + orchard with walnut ,apple,plum cherry and fig trees • 10m x 4m swimming-pool (fenced and alarmed) • Sunloungers, deckchairs and parasols provided by the pool and riverside • Private fishing -we have 450 m of river frontage so you can fish from dawn to dusk at your doorstep • 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 and football net,badminton net,sandpit,see-saw • 2 Washing machines are available in the laundry room onsite
Villa Orchidee- View from the Courtyard
Breakfast in the sunny covered terrace
Walking down our walnut tree lined driveway approaching the entrance to Le Four a Sel
Seating Area for a quiet relaxing drink inThe Covered Terrace
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/47005
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 closeby. 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.
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, horseriding, 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
Nearest airports are Bergerac and Limoges - about 1.30 hr away. Also Bordeaux airport about 1.45 hrs away. In 2010, a new airport in Souillac, near Brive will open .This is just 40 minutes away from Aubas, our village. 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bergerac & Limoges: 99 km
Railway:
Condat le Lardin or Brive: 4 km
Ferry:
Calais: 657 km
Activities near Montignac
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (6), Bathrooms (5), En suite (5), WCs (5)
Furniture:
Single beds (5), Double beds (5), Cots (2), Dining seating for 24, Lounge seating for 1, Sleeps maximum of 15
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: All linen provided . Towels available for hire. An end of stay cleaning charge is payable on arrival English to French adaptors are available. A selection of DVDs are available to rent at a nominal fee(2.50 eur)
Cot, highchair and baby bath are available on request. Babysitting service available. Pre-cooked meals on day of arrival available on request Please inform us when you book if you would like to avail of this service.
Further details outdoors: Le Four a Sel is located just 2 km from Montignac and Lascaux caves. Surrounded by cornfields , meadows and set in 14 acres, you can dine al fresco with the view of the River Vezere on one side or enjoy the peace, quiet and tranquility in the orchard or by the river. It is centrally located for anyone wanting to explore the Dordogne , giving you the option to do as much or as little as you want. Private Fishing is available on site . Fishing licenses & bait can be purchased in Montignac
There is loads of parking available, enough to accommodate camper vans and /or trailers. We also provide renting facilities onsite for you to leave your trailer so you can travel to other parts of the region.
Further details
We are flexible on rental dates outside of the high season(July August) and can negotiate rates for dates and occupancy to suit your needs. July/August- changeover day is on Saturday
Short breaks(4 days) or long lets at special rates. Special rates if reduced occupancy during certain periods. Please do not hesitate to enquire if you have specific requirements.
Conditions
25% deposit required upon booking. A security deposit of 300 euros(£250) is required with the final balance and will be returned no later than 1 week after departure. Final payment of the balance is payable 10 weeks before arrival. Cleaning charge is required at the end of stay.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Prices for group size 15
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29 Aug 09
6 Sep 09
950£950
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6 Sep 09
26 Sep 09
875£875
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26 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
750£750
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24 Dec 09
650£650
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3 Jan 10
1200£1,200
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3 Apr 10
600£600
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10 Apr 10
750£750
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10 Apr 10
1 May 10
700£700
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1 May 10
22 May 10
750£750
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22 May 10
5 Jun 10
800£800
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5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
850£850
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3 Jul 10
10 Jul 10
1100£1,100
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17 Jul 10
1300£1,300
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31 Jul 10
1630£1,630
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28 Aug 10
1725£1,725
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25 Sep 10
815£815
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Prices for group size 12
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750£750
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700£700
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26 Sep 09
1 Jan 10
600£600
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3 Apr 10
575£575
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10 Apr 10
700£700
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10 Apr 10
1 May 10
600£600
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22 May 10
700£700
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22 May 10
5 Jun 10
800£800
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5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
750£750
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3 Jul 10
10 Jul 10
1000£1,000
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10 Jul 10
17 Jul 10
1100£1,100
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17 Jul 10
31 Jul 10
1500£1,500
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31 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
1700£1,700
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28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
750£750
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133
Prices for group size 10
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10 Oct 09
1 Jan 10
550£550
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500£500
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3 Apr 10
10 Apr 10
600£600
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10 Apr 10
1 May 10
550£550
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1 May 10
22 May 10
600£600
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22 May 10
5 Jun 10
700£700
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5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
675£675
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3 Jul 10
10 Jul 10
950£950
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10 Jul 10
17 Jul 10
1100£1,100
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17 Jul 10
31 Jul 10
1500£1,500
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31 Jul 10
21 Aug 10
1600£1,600
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21 Aug 10
28 Aug 10
1500£1,500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking.The balance is payable 10 weeks before arrival.
Other charges:
* security deposit of £250 is required alongside the final balance .This is refunded no later than one week after departure.
*an end of stay cleaning charge of 80eur payable on arrival.
Changeover day is Saturday in Jul/Aug. Other times, we are flexible.Please do not hesitate to enquire with your own requirements
Special rates apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year. Rates Available on request.
We also have 2 other villas available for rent.Villa Mimosa sleeps 5 with 2 bedrooms and Villa Hibiscus for 8 people, has 4 bedrooms .
Please visit our website .
Guestbook for Villa Orchidee- Le Four a Sel
We had a fantastic time here at Le Four a Sel. Lots to see & do in the area & the place is a beautiful setting-the river,tall poplar trees,loads of space to run around,play & walk.Our cottage has been perfect for the 4 of us.Spacious& well equipped with all we needed.We loved sitting outside soaking up the autumn sunshine,with a glass of wine,the kids playing.Just the break we needed. I particularly loved sitting in the covered terrace whilst the children played in the play area , checking email or sitting -chatting with our very friendly hosts.You have got the right approach for this business-friendly,relaxed and nothing too much trouble.Keep up the good work! Wendy from England
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 beautiful to visit. We've spent a week there that we won't never forget ! :) Julie from France Chris & Wendy
Dave&Brenda: Would like to thank you and your family for the great holiday we had in Le Four a Sel. You're so friendly people, and your place is really magic and peaceful
David F.( from France) Just came back from a cousin's wedding in the Dordogne. We were a whole clan that stayed in Le Four a Sel for 5 nights and it was such a pleasant surprise. We saw photos on their website and I must say the photos on the website do not capture the charm of this place. What we saw and experienced far exceeded our expectations- the beauty and expanse of it (so peaceful and tranquil, with only the sound of birds chirping ,windchimes in the patio blowing,and the murmer of the river )and the excellent service we received from this "small inn" equalled those from the larger chain of hotels.The rooms are spacious,comfortable and bright. The courtyard is so typically rural france, and the covered terrace was a a terrific place to sit down,unwind after a day's sightseeing,and have a quiet drink. The owners are a lovely english couple, going out of their way to make one's stay comfortable and enjoyable.
(Marlese -UK)
Hi Brenda and Dave
Thanks so much for your great hospitality during our few days stay while attending our fathers funeral. Inspite of the sad reason for our visit we could not have found a better place to stay and enjoy being together. I was sorry not to be able to thank you in person as we left so early on Sunday. We shall certainly pass on you as a great recommendation. Dawne M.(UK)
Many thanks once again.
Dawn and families.
Thanks again for such a wonderful time on our vacation! We all had a fun and relaxing time. Eric F( from US)
Hi Brenda and David
We are all back in Oz now busily trying to pay for the holiday – which was great. Actually you two helped that to be the case with your great hospitality .We will send any of our friends who are coming to that part of France to you, as we are sure they will have a wonderful stay. Once more many thanks for the great hospitality. Robert & gang(from Australia)
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