Villa Orchidee- Le Four a Sel

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Villa |7 bedrooms |Sleeps 17

Aubas in Montignac

From £625 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

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

About the home

******** Early Bird offer 100€ off rates in April & May *****************

Villa Orchidee is a spacious renovated perigourdine farmhouse with shared pool in Le Four a Sel. One of 3 holiday homes, this stunning riverside property still retains its original features of oak beams and yellow stone walls and has magnificent views .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
The house has 6 bedrooms, all en- suite.A 7th bedroom has a double bed(wihout a private bathroom). Accommodation comprises:
• Two Double bedrooms(each 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,perfect for families with very young children
• Dining area/Lounge – very spacious enough to seat up to 30 people. Two rooms have their own private entrance leading onto the courtyard. TV with english satellite channels in the lounge.

Available all year, it has wall mounted electric heaters in the bedrooms and a woodburner stove in the lounge for cooler months.

Facilities

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

Cot, highchair and baby bath are available on request. Babysitting service available. Pre-cooked meals on day of arrival available on request . We also have an in house chef(a choice of menu and costs can be provided on request). Please do not hesitate to enquire for more details

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 on-site 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.
Smoking inside the house is prohibited but is permitted outside(for example in the covered terrace)

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

30% 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 12 weeks before arrival. Cleaning charge is required at the end of stay. In July & August, there is a french stay tax .70 per adult per day(anyone older than 13 years)

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Villa Orchidee- View from the Courtyard

 

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Breakfast in the sunny covered terrace

 

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Walking down our walnut tree lined driveway approaching the entrance to Le Four a Sel

 

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Seating Area for a quiet relaxing drink inThe Covered Terrace

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

Reviews

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07 Oct 2011

“Excellent gite in an excellent location with extensive facilities.” As a family group of 11 aged 2 to 70, we found Villa Orchidee to be a very pleasant one of three gites well spaced out so that privacy wasn't compromised and with the owners only a few yards away. The main living room easily accommodated the whole group sitting round one table. David and Brenda were always keen to help out whether with washing machines or map directions. Facilities included table tennis, handball practice net, children's swings and a BBQ by the river bank, swimming pool and large covered area for relaxing or picnicking. As a disabled person I would have liked to have had handrails to ease access to the main living room and kitchen which each have 4 steps. Villa Orchidee is well positioned with many attractions within reach by car, including the neighbouring attractive town of Montignac.

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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. In spite 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)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	2 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	750€ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	750€ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	12 May 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	2000€ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	17 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	12 May 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	2100€ 2100	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 17
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	17 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	12 May 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	2200€ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A 30% deposit is required to secure the booking.The balance is payable 12 weeks before arrival.

Other charges:

* security deposit of 300 eur/£250 is required alongside the final balance .This is refunded no later than one week after departure.

*an end of stay cleaning charge of 100eur payable on arrival.From June to September, there is an end of stay french tax(taxe de sejour) of .70 centimes per person older than 13, per day 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 .

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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 villa has received 1 review from previous guests.

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