La Matha
About the home
La Matha is an old stone built converted barn set away from the road amongst vineyards. It has four bedrooms, one bathrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and very spacious living accommodation. Downstairs consists of a large open plan space containing distinct kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom, bedroom with bunkbeds and a family bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, fridge freezer and microwave oven. There is also a washing machine in the utility room.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms - one master double bedroom with ensuite shower room and one bedroom with three single beds. The triple bedroom has an en-suite shower room with a toilet. The house has UK TV and DVD player, stereo and hairdryer. Linen, towels (including swimming) and cleaning are all provided.
Outside there is a 10m by 5m heated swimming pool and a covered terrace with a barbecue and outdoor dining table and chairs. There are also sun loungers available by the pool. The garden is a good size for kids to run around in, and is safe and secluded
| Size: | Sleeps up to 9, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 8km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (5), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 9, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
A travel cot and high chair are both available. Please let us know when booking if you need these.
Further details outdoors:
We have a badminton set and table tennis table, both can be played in the large garden
Further details
Lettings will generally be for a minimum of one week, starting and ending on a Saturday. Other than in July and August, we can be flexible in terms of period (eg weekends) or on changeover day.
Departures before 10.00am and arrivals after 3.30pm.
A holding deposit of 15% is payable on reservation, with the balance to be paid five weeks before your holiday. A security deposit of €350 or £250 will be payable with the final payment, and will be returned after your holiday has finished.
Conditions
We will not be able to agree short term breaks between June and September
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region


The property is situated close to the Gironde, Dordogne and Lot et Garonne borders, making it within easy driving distance of several Bastide towns and villages, as well as the medieval towns of Saint Emilion, Sarlat, Eymet and picturesque Bergerac, St Foy La Grande and Duras. Each have lively markets on different days of the week.
The property is in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region and the choice of wine makers offering free wine tasting is enormous. The house is half an hours distance to some the most inspiring wine areas - Cotes de Castillon, St Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes, Barsac, St Croix Du Mont, Loupiac, Monbazillac.
Restaurants in the vicinity are plentiful and during the summer season many of the villages have evening markets and festivals, varying from jazz and classical open air concerts to vide greniers (bric-a-brac fairs) and son et lumière events.
The Pellegrue / Caplong area
The nearest village to the property, Pellegrue, is only 6 kms away and offers a choice of shops: supermarket, boulangerie, bank with cash dispensers, post office, chemist, bar, cafe and tourist information office where bikes can be hired, 2 tennis courts. Sainte Foy la Grande, only 10 kms away, is on the Dordogne river and has several large supermarkets, many good restaurants, and on Saturdays a traditional market (known as one of the best in France).
In addition to the tennis at Pellegrue, in the area there is a magnificent golf course, and you can go canoeing on the Dordogne. There are many places to hire canoes from along the river.
There is a horse riding stable about 5 km from the house.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bergerac: 40 km |
Ryanair flies to Bergerac from London Stanstead, Luton, Liverpool, East Midlands and Bristol. Flybe flies from Birmingham, Exeter, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, and Southampton. Bergerac is 30 minutes away by car.
BA flies to Bordeaux from Gatwick, and Easyjet from London Luton and Bristol, as well as from Geneva and Lyon. Bordeaux is 60 minutes away by car.
Most car rental companies operate from both Bordeaux and Bergerac - we suggest you shop around, as deals vary from time to time. Car rental is recommended, due to the relative remoteness of the house!
Activities near Pellegrue
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Rural / countryside retreats
Reviews
![]() 24 Mar 2011 |
What a fantastic place so relaxing and perfect for exploring the area. pool and grounds were fantastic for the kids house itself was excellent fully equipt with everything to make our holiday... more |
Guestbook for La Matha
"We fell in love with La Matha last year, so hopefully we will be making this an annual event! We loved the terrace with the BBQ, we spent every evening out there. The house is lovely and cool during the day, so when it gets too hot (and it does!) we went indoors to cool down. The area is fabulous too, everything is just perfect, so thank you thank, you thank you!"
"We have had a fantastic time in your lovely house. We will certainly recommend your property and possibly re-visit it in a not too distant future. "
"We had fabulous time at La Matha; it was exactly right for us."
"You have a beautiful house with lots of character in a calm and beautiful garden and surrounding countryside. You are lucky to have such a base in France in the worlds number one fine wine region."
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 9 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Jul 11 | 4 Sep 11 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Sep 11 | 2 Oct 11 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Oct 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please contact us for the amount to be paid in Euro. On booking, we will require a payment of 15% to secure your reservation, with the balance to be paid five weeks before your holiday. A security deposit of €350 or £250 will be payable with the final payment, and will be returned after your holiday has finished.
Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or Paypal.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields | 3 years listed You are contacting Denis Lyons
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Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in England and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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