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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Montpon Menesterol in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £417 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This charming 3 bedroom gite is located in the Foret de la Double and looks down over the 1½ acre lake which is well stocked with carp and coarse fish. At an extra charge, it is also possible to include our 7 acre specimen lake with carp in excess of 40lbs with your booking. Bait and fishing equipment can be provided, if required.
We are not aimed exclusively at fishing holidays - there are plenty of other things to do and see. Some people come to enjoy the lovely surroundings and take advantage of the peace and quiet and to have their own secluded holiday location. Artists, bird-watchers etc. also find it an ideal location to enjoy their hobby. There is also plenty of sight-seeing to be had in this Perigordian region as we are surrounded by vineyards, chateaux, historical towns etc.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Recently renovated gite with new bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen and appliances.
Lake views from dining room and sitting room.
Satellite TV.

Further details outdoors:
Terraced area with pool and barbecue. Lovely views.
Patio furniture and sun-loungers (with cushions) provided.
Covered parking area with security light.
100 acres of private countryside to enjoy.
Fishing tuition available if required.

Further details

7 acre Specimen Carp Lake also available at an extra charge of £150 per angler per week or £450 per week for the whole lake. Bait, tackle and advice provided, if required. Please contact us for further information.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit required.

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Specimen lake

 

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Gite and pool

 

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Gite Lake view

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

There are lots of thing to do and see in the area and the coast is just over an hour and a half’s drive away.
Also within easy driving distance are Bordeaux, Bergerac, Perigueux, St Emilion, Brantome and many other towns of interest suitable for an easy day out.
A few kilometers up the road is the village of La Jemaye which has a huge public lake looked after and monitored by the local council and is free (including the use of kayaks). There is a designated (& supervised) swimming area which has a floating platform offshore for swimming to and diving off, as well as a playground, picnic area, forest walks (one with an activity theme which the kids love), restaurants and shop.
There are many opportunities to go kayaking, or if you prefer, other organized boat trips are available where you will see some of the stunning scenery along the Dordogne river.
The Dordogne is a beautiful region of forests and rolling hills with some of the best vineyards in the world creating some of the finest wines.

The Montpon Menesterol area

Our local village is only small but has a very good bar/restaurant which offers a lunchtime or evening service. The lunchtime menu is excellent value and has a good selection of dishes, including the best chips you will ever taste! The owners speak fluent English and are happy to cater for vegetarians (with a bit of prior notice).
There is also a butchers and a boulangerie/village shop so freshly baked goods are always available, including croissants, chocolatines, pain au raisin, baguettes etc.
The larger town of Montpon is about 10 minutes away and here you can find all the usual shops, banks, tourist information etc. as well as a fishing tackle shop. There is a free leisure lake with sandy beach, playground, water slide, snack restaurant and lifeguards in the summer.
The market is held every Wednesday morning where you can peruse a fabulous display of stalls which offer a wide variety of food and local produce, clothes etc.
Montpon also has a large Sturgeon Farm which is open most days to visitors so you can see how caviar is made and buy some as well.
In July and August there is a superb night market held every Tuesday evening by the flood-lit church in the village of Le Pizou which is about 10 mins away. The stalls are mainly food orientated and so the biggest decision is choosing what to eat e.g. duck, snails, mussels, paella, roast pork, spit roast lamb stuffed with couscous......There is no entry fee even though there is live music and dancing. It is a truly French experience and highly recommended for a fun night out.

How to get there

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Cheap flights available from Ryan air, British Airways, FlyBe, BMI Baby to Bordeaux and Bergerac (both approximately 1 hours drive away). Car rental available at both airports.
Train connections also possible to Montpon Railway Station.

Activities near Montpon Menesterol

Guestbook for Martins' Lakes

Superb fishing, beautiful lakes. M Waite, Brighton

Fabulous location - a real chance to relax and unwind in unspoilt countryside. We will definitely be coming back again next year! The Grahams Family, Devon

Ideal place to just enjoy peace & tranquility, yet easy access to Bordeaux, Perigueux, Bergerac etc. M Dale, Yorks.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
OFF PEAK	8 Jan 11	3 Jul 11	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
PEAK	3 Jul 11	4 Sep 11	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
OFF PEAK	4 Sep 11	9 Sep 11	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
OFF PEAK	18 Sep 11	25 Sep 11	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
OFF PEAK	25 Sep 11	18 Dec 11	600€ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
OFF PEAK	8 Jan 12	1 Jul 12	715€ 715	0-	0-	1 Week
PEAK	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	935€ 935	0-	0-	1 Week
OFF PEAK	2 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	715€ 715	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Longer lets are available in winter please enquire for price details.

Payment can also be made in GBP, using the exchange rate at the time of booking.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Greg Martin Landline +33 553 805542 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.