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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

St Meard de Gurcon in Montpon Menesterol

From £700 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

We converted the barn about 15 years ago, and have tried to retain as much as possible of the original (even using the original sheep folds for the terrace!) Since then we have installed a swimming pool, which has transformed the ambience and now provides a lovely cooling space during the hot summer. We have also, largely thanks to our late father & step-mother, made the garden into a very attractive feature.

Les Bonnins is a small hamlet of about nine farmhouses situated in the west of the Dordogne, a beautiful rural area with a mixture of old villages and market towns. Neighbouring working farmers have a range of small farmyard animals.

Note that the nearest shops are 4.5K away, so you will probably want to drive each day for your breakfast purchases. We do have a bike, however, so hardy souls might prefer this as a mode of transport. The main road is pretty well flat all the way into St Méard or Villefranche in the other direction.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Living/dining room & kitchen corner: Very large, high-ceiling, L-shaped open plan room with easy chairs and sofas. Wood-burning stove. Dining table and chairs. Futon available if separate sleeping accommodation is required. Games and books.

Fully fitted kitchen, with two ‘fridges (one kept outside for drinks), electric oven and 4-ring gas/electric hob, washing machine and dish-washer. Full range of kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery.

Two sets of french windows lead to a large covered terrace.

Downstairs double bedroom with wardrobe and drawers; shower room/WC immediately next to bedroom
Upstairs double & twin bedrooms with wardrobe/hanging space and drawers; bathroom/WC

Further details outdoors:
Heated swimming pool, approx 7 by 4 metres, depth 1.4 – 1.75 metres. Safety cover for use each evening to protect from insects and keep in warmth. There are sun-loungers and folding tables for use outside.

The covered terrace can be lit in the evening and has tables and folding chairs.

The garden is approximately half an acre of fenced, grassed land, overlooking farmland. Attractive shrubs have been laid at the front and back of the house.

Gravelled car parking area at the front of the house.

Further details

Welcome pack available on arrival.

Local English-speaking agent for help if required.

Conditions

20% deposit payable on booking – booking is not confirmed until deposit is received. Remaining amount + 10% returnable deposit payable one week before departure. The deposit will be returned one week after return.

The rental includes linen and towels, soap, toilet rolls.

Arrival/Departure: Saturday is change-over day. Incoming guests can arrive after 1500 hrs. Departure is by 1000 hrs.

Outgoing guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy so as to give us time to prepare for the new arrivals.

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Front of house

 

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Close up of front right, showing terrace

 

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Pool

 

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West side of house, showing pool

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

Aquitaine in the southwest boasts 180 miles of sandy beaches which stretch along the Atlantic coast. Stylish seaside resorts like Biarritz and Arcachon are scattered along the coast, which offers the best surfing conditions in Europe. The region’s prosperous capital, Bordeaux, is renowned for its wines, including Medoc and St Emilion. Specialities of the area include rich truffles and foie gras. There are also fine golf courses to be found in its environs.

The western Dordogne has rolling countryside, which makes it ideal for active holidays. Wine buffs will enjoy the proximity of both Bordeaux and Bergerac wines, with many properties open for visits. There are also historic towns, such as Perigueux and Bergerac, to visit, plus pre-historical sites such as Les Eyzies.

It is an easy drive to the main Dordogne gorge, and the main towns such as Domme and Sarlat.

The Montpon Menesterol / St Meard de Gurcon area

Bicycles and ponies are available locally for hire. Many lovely local walks.

There are colourful and bustling markets on different days in most of the local towns and are well worth a visit. The local tourist offices in Montpon and Ste Foy la Grande have details of local events and places of interest.

The nearest village for everyday purchases is St Méard de Gurçon, a distance of 4.5 kilometers. Many good restaurants in local villages as well as the two nearest towns of Montpon (including one Michelin starred) &
St e Foy.

Before the main tourist season starts there are often local events, where brocantes and 'vide greniers' (garage sales) are held. On Mayday in particular, many local towns make huge 'aillet' omelets, served with local wine and crusty bread. Aillets are garlic tops, and look a little like leeks. They are very tasty!

We have recently made contact with a Frenchman, Olivier Tombu, who gives tutored wine tastings in French or English. He will come to you at a small extra cost, or groups can visit him at his centre in Pomerol. His company is caled 'Vinotaste' at 34 route de Catusseau, www.vinotaste.fr.

How to get there

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Flybe or Ryanair to Bergerac or scheduled flight to Bordeaux. Car hire available at both airports.
Train to Bordeaux from Paris, car hire available opposite station.
Drive from any Channel port in 8 hours.

Detailed map of location on request after booking

Activities near Montpon Menesterol

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Spring 12	7 Apr 12	16 Jun 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Pre-school holidays 12	16 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
School holidays 12	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Late summer 12	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

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

20% deposit to confirm booking.

10% damage deposit paid separately with final payment, returned 10 days after end of holiday.

Final payment 2 weeks before holiday starts.

Payments preferred by internet transfer, otherwise by personal cheque.

Please note that since March 2011 the local Commune has imposed a 33 cent per person/per night tourist tax, which must be paid in cash to our local agent.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Lysiane Bysh Landline n/a Mobile +44 7778 766675 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This farmhouse has so far received 0 reviews.