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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Aubas in Montignac

From £250 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

*******************Early Bird Offer, 15% discount April rates*******************************

Villa Mimosa is a delightful stone cottage facing southeast with stunning views of the river, swimming pool and surrounding cornfields from the bedroom window.It is one of 3 holiday homes with shared pool in Le Four a Sel, a stunning riverside property , set in 15 acres of private grounds. Peaceful and secluded but not isolated , it is just 10 minutes away from shops in Montignac and 30minutes from many tourist sites of the area, perfect for a relaxing family holiday and an ideal place to base yourself to discover the Dordogne . 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 from dawn to dusk on half a kilometer of its river frontage .Wifi is available in hotspots within the property. (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 lounge for the cooler months. Accommodation comprises:
* One double bedroom with king size bed
* One room - with 3 single beds (a stairgate is in place for added safety)
* Spacious Bathroom - with WC, shower and bath (excellent for very young children)
* Kitchen / Dining Area /seating area - with Dining table & 5 chairs. The seating area has a settee, TV and DVD player.
The garden which faces the cornfields is in front of the house and is southfacing and benefits from long hours of sunshine with a view of the cornfields and the pool,. There are tables , chairs,sunloungers & barbecue provided for al fresco dining or just relaxing under the cherry tree.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Cot ,highchair ,booster seats and baby bath are available on request.

* 2 Washing machines are available in the laundry room on-site
* WiFi is available in the courtyard and hotspots within the property
TV (french channels only). A selection of DVDs available for hire.

Further details outdoors:
Private terrace with table, chairs and barbecue. Sun loungers, benches and chairs in the garden/pool area as well as by the river where you can have a picnic, fish or sunbathe.The pool is shared .

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.
Between June- September, there is a french stay tax .70 (taxe de sejour) per adult per day(anyone older than 13 years),payable on arrival.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.
Please do not hesitate to enquire if you have specific requirements.

Conditions

30% deposit required upon booking. Payment of deposit in pounds or euros .Please enquire from owner for details.Final payment of the balance is payable 12 weeks before arrival.A security deposit of 200 euros(£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 departure. (30 eur if couples only). From June- September, there is a french stay tax of .70 centimes per adult(olderr than 13 years old) per day.

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The southfacing Villa with a private patio on the right

 

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Walking down the walnut tree lined driveway of Le Four a Sel

 

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The southfacing Double Bedroom with stunning views of the cornfields from the bedroom window

 

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The Dining Area

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 Villa Mimosa

Me and my husband spent 6 nights at the Villa Mimosa. It was a spacious house with a large bathroom and kitchen. We very much enjoyed the large outside space which included a river, rolling corn fields, 2 well situated outside seating areas and a swimming pool. The owners of the farmhouses lived on site and were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They had the perfect mix of hospitality but were not intrusive. Their kindness and local suggestions made the holiday. The local area has a huge amount to see from the prehistoric caves to amazing churches. There are plenty of restaurants within the local area which offers lots of duck and frois gras. We would recommend this to our friends but especially family groups because the farmhouse is ideal for children. Thank you for a great stay.
Katrina from England

The owners were full of information and great hospitality. The house was quaint and rustic. The property very peaceful and beautiful with access to a playground, river, games, and ping pong table. It made a great family get away. Very close to Lascaux and other wonderful sites. The area is full of things to do for the whole family and signs make it easy to find your way.
Sue from US

This was our first holiday trip to Perigord. We and our thirteen-year-old boy enjoyed the hamlet of Le Four à Sel very much. Our house "Villa Mimosa" was very comfortable for us. The location with the river Vezère (we really saw a kingfisher in action), the swimming-pool, the seating areas, the play-ground and the large lawn with the shady trees is best suitabled for families with children. Le Four à Sel is an ideal starting point to go sightseeing to the world-famous caves and castles. Monitgnac, the next little city, wich is very nice and picturesque, is about 3 km apart. We found there well sorted supermarket and boulangeries, a lot of low-priced and good restaurants and a nice tourist market. A canoeing tour on the Vezère river is a must. We would not hesitate to recommend Le Four à Sel to our friends. We will come back!!! Gemola from Germany

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	300€ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	9 Jun 12	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	575€ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	17 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	21 Apr 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	5 May 12	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	675€ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	900€ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	675€ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	375€ 375	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Between October - April, there is a supplementary charge for heating. A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking.The balance is payable 10 weeks before arrival.

Other charges:

* security deposit of £165 is required alongside the final balance .This is refunded no later than one week after departure.There is an end of stay cleaning charge of 30 eur payable on arrival

*an end of stay cleaning charge of 30 eur 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 at Easter, Christmas and New Year. Rates Available on request.

We also have 2 other villas available for rent.Villa Hibiscus sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms and Villa Orchidee for 15 people, has 5 bedrooms all en-suite.

Availability

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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 cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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