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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Sorges in Perigueux

From £166 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Loose yourself in the French way of life...

Relax by the 10 x 5 mt swimming pool, (solar heated cover fitted 2008 and built to 2011 safety regulations.)and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. Fig tree cottage is the ideal location for couples who want to relax in beautiful surroundings. Explore the many woodland walks available from the property. Fig tree cottage is set in 42 acres of woodland and meadow which you are free to explore at your leisure. Deer, woodpeckers and many other species of birds can usually be seen on a regular basis. The Medieaval city of Perigueux is a 20 min drive from the cottage.

The gite has been fully refurbished to a high standard & with gas central heating it is available all year round. Ideal for house hunting.

WINTER SKI in the massif central Le Mont- Dore only 2 hrs drive, ski for the day and return in the evening, a fantastic day out to be remembered.ski hire available at lift station.
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Facilities

Further details indoors:
*Cosy rooms with quality furnishings, ideal for a romantic break.
*Kitchen/living room, small well equipped kitchen with exposed beams and views out onto woodland.
*Double bedroom with exposed beams, quality furnishings and bedding.
*comfortable sun loungers
*Private covered terrace, ideal for BBQ.
*Pretty courtyard with bistro table and chairs, relax over a glass of wine in the peaceful surrounuding's.
*English sat T.V



*English sat tv (flat screen)

*Shower room and WC all recently refurbished to a high standard.

*Shared laundry room with La Petite maison.

*Private garden and bbq area with table and chairs
* wi fi available by the swimming pool terrace.

Further details outdoors:
Fig Tree Cottage provides an ideal base for many activities. A large selection of documentation and information is provided in the gîte for you to consult at leisure.

*Private garden and bbq area with table and chairs

* wi fi available by the swimming pool terrace.

*walking & cycling: there are many woodland walks from the gite, ideal for cycling, there is a 18km cycle route along the riverside near Perigueux with restaurants on route,( about 15 mins drive from the gite)



*Tennis and horse riding within a few minutes drive (horse riding 17€/hour or 33€/half-day).

*Canoeing on the rivers Dronne, Vézère and Dordogne.

*Sightseeing: castles, prehistoric caves, beautiful medieval cities and villages, fortified churches, wonderful natural scenery, markets etc. *Gastronomy: many excellent restaurants for all budgets, from country cuisine to true gourmet food.

*Music: classical music festivals held in historic buildings throughout the Dordogne during the summer months

*Other activities: the famous vineyards of Bergerac and Saint Emilion are within easy driving distance as is Limoges for visiting the porcelain museum and factories and Cognac for visiting the distilleries.

Further details

*Water, gas (for cooker) and electricity are included.

* local taxes are also included.

* Welcome hamper on arrival. (peak season only)

* A platter of local cheeses, pates, meats, bread & chutney's with wine can be arranged prior to your arrival, price 8 Euro's per person.

Please note a 25% non-refundable deposit is required on booking. The balance being payable 6 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of 150 € (or £100) which is refunded within 2 weeks of your departure, provided there is no damage or breakages during your stay. If you prefer the security deposit can be refunded on the day of your departure after the owners have checked the Gite for any breakages.

The owners are a British couple Glenn and Roma who will be happy to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Conditions

* Well behaved dogs accepted, but we ask not to let dogs on the furniture or the bed.
*We ask people to refrain from smoking inside the gite, but we don't have a problem with smoking outside the gite and aroound the pool area.
*25% deposit required to secure your booking.
* A refundable security deposit of 150 Euro's is required on arrival to the gite but will be refunded on departure, provided there is no unnessersary cleaning and damage to the property.

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Seating area by the pool

 

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Exterior of FIG TREE COTTAGE

 

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Double bedroom with feature beams and chanderlier

 

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oak beamed bedroom

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The dordogne area is one of the most popular destinations in France offering the holiday maker plenty of interesting things to do and see.

Brantôme is known as as the Venice of the Dordogne, the River Dronne encircling the small town, linked to the outside world by five bridges. Excellent restaurants. Lovely market on Fridays and in the summer always painting exhibitions in the Abbey. A fun place for children, too, with canoe hire. Its gabled belltower, rising from the rock, is held to be the oldest and one of the finest in France. The original Benedictine Abbey was founded in 769 by Charlemagne. The Abbey as it is today was rebuilt in the 18th Century and now houses a museum with prehistoric remains and a permanent exhibition of the mysterious trance paintings, engravings and drawings of the medium-cum-artist Fernand Desmoulin (1853-1914). In the summer it also shows the work of living artists, which are offered for sale.

Brantôme offers the family a lovely day out for there is something for everyone. You can explore the River Dronne in a hired canoe, or in a pedal-powered boat. There are numerous, cafés, bars and restaurants to suite all budgets, art galleries, arts and crafts shops, antique shops and a wonderful farmers' market every Tuesday and Friday in July and August. For budding artists some wonderful scenes to paint. It's not uncommon on lovely summer days to see people with their easels precariously placed along the river bank endeavouring to capture the moment.
Don't forget to visit St Jean de Côle en route there or coming back, one of the beautiful villages of France.


BOURDEILLES

Continuing west from Brantome on the D78, following the Dronne, some 10kms away is Bourdeilles, on the banks of the Dronne with two castles side by side. Next to the feudal fortress is the superb 16th Century Renaissance palace, built and sumptuously furnished for Catherine de Medici, who never set foot inside it. Fortunately, the public can enjoy the fine collection of early Spanish, Dutch and Italian furniture and admire the décor in the lady's bedroom.

THE RIVER DRONNE CANOEING

The source of the 178 kilometre River Dronne is in the forest of Cars in the Haute Vienne. Part of it is tidal and salmon have now reappeared here. It flows through magnificent scenery, past Brantome and the caste of Bourdeilles. Canoe enthusiasts will find the Dronne, with its weirs more of a challenge than the Dordogne or the Vézère, which, in summer, are particularly suitable for beginners. Depending on your route, the canoe centre will deliver you by minibus to the start of the route, or come and pick you up at the finish.
Canoe hire at Brantome, Grand Brassac, St Front la Rivière, St Antoine Cumond, Bourdeilles, Ribérac and Aubeterre.



Many historic chateaux inc Hauetfort, Jumillac and many more.
The list of places to go is endless why not come and see for yourselves?

The Perigueux / Sorges area

Sorges is the closest village to the property ,famous for its Truffles , visit the museum and take a guided walk around the Truffle groves.Postcard perfect
Périgueux was founded around 0 AD on a hill shaped by the curving River Isle. Its population of 35,000 have a reputation for their friendly natures and cheerfulness. You'd probably be the same too if you woke up to such a fantastic setting each morning! A lot of work has been invested by the city council into restoring the Mediaeval and Renaissance quarter, Puy St-Front, with its distinct white limestone buildings.
A market town
The town was originally inhabited by a Gaulish tribe called Petrocorri. It was the Romans, however, who claim the credit for developing the town into the department’s prosperous capital. Today it is still a major market town, although many people choose it as a more relaxing alternative to Toulouse. The market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays when people come from all over the region to display their goods and browse for the latest bargains. The local specialties are truffles and pies.
An extraordinary collection
The Roman part of the town is known as La Cite. Within this area you will find the Musee du Perigord with its extensive display of local findings. There are a number of fantastic frescoes, mosaics and jewellery items on display but it's most impressive possessions are the alter dating from 2 BC and the three skeletons, which are ranked among the oldest ever found.
A towering cathedral
Périgueux is the proud owner of the largest cathedral in southwestern France. The Romanesque Cathedrale St-Front was only completed in the 19th Century when the architect Paul Abadie oversaw the restoration and embellishment of the building.
The shopping quarter
Around the cathedral you will find a number of winding lanes from the 15th and 16th Centuries. Follow them down to the pedestrianised Rue Limogeanne and you will find where the locals have been doing most of their shopping since the Middle Ages.

The city of Perigueux is a 20km drive away offering plenty of choice for families and couples, wander through the narrow cobbled alleyways lined with designer boutiques, stop off for lunch at one of the many gourmet restaurants France is famous for. If shopping is not your thing a look around the fabulous Cathedral and museum.

St Jean de Cole is a 20 minute drive away known as one of the beau villages of France.

Many historic caves are within easy driving distance.

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Guestbook for Fig Tree Cottage

Thank you all very much for our wonderful stay at Fig tree, beautiful decor, your hospitality and friendliness made our stay especially enjoyable and we will without a doubt recommend you to our friends.
Stella & Mike 2011
A gite with splendid decor,atmosphere and hosts. An enchanting enviroment with beautiful autumn colours in the woods and luscious figs on the tree's. Thank you Roma, Glenn & Jamie for treating us in such a splendid manner.
Steward & Bronnie, Australia.

Thank you so much for making us so welcome. The gite is delightful and the area very picturesque. We will reccommend you to our friends. Best wishes
Alister & Elaine Hayler.

Thank you for a lovely relaxing week, wonderfully quite, great pool, comfortable bed and hot weather ... everything you could ask for and more. Many thanks
Ric & Corrine (Brighton)

Thank you for a wonderful week. The gite and pool are superb, we both feel very relaxed after our stay. We will certainly recommend Fig tree cottage to everyone back home and this area of the Perigord is certainly somewhere we would love to settle one day. Thanks again
Charles Shoolbred & Corrine Howes.
Kent

Had a wonderful 4 week stay at Fig Tree cottage, nice people. Hope to return next year.
John & Betty Macintyre
Scotland



We had a lovely off season stay at Fig Tree cottage. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful Dordogne region. The cottage was comfortable,tastefully renovated and well equipped as was La Petite Maison.La Chenaie offers a perfect,peaceful location and a truly relaxing holiday,and Roma and Glenn the owners are the perfect hosts.

Linda & John

We have had an exellent stay at Fig Tree cottage. Glenn & Roma made us very welcome they couldn't have been more helpful. Gite very comfortable (especially the bed) Lovely & peaceful spot, just what the doctor ordered. We would definatlely recommend to friends & family & would not hesitate in coming back for another stay.

Sue & Mick Ripley

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October - April	24 Sep 11	28 Apr 12	199€ 199	0-	0-	1 Week
April - May	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	250€ 250	0-	0-	1 Week
May - June	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	399€ 399	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	599€ 599	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
September - March	29 Sep 12	30 Mar 13	199€ 199	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A platter can be arranged proir to your arrival for 8 Euro's per person, this includes a selection of bread,cheeses, pates, meats, pickles etc.

A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking no booking is secure until your deposit has arrived.

Payment in full is required by euro cheque or bank transfer in euros,6 weeks before your arrival.

A security deposit of 150 euro's is required on arrival this is for any damage or breakages to the property,the deposit will be refunded before you leave once the owners have checked for any damage. If for any reason the owners cannot check for damages your deposit will be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure.

There is a small charge of 25 Euro's for the heating in Winter if required.

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4 years listed You are contacting Roma Howson Landline +33 0553 067975 Mobile +33 0633 581291 Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This gite has so far received 0 reviews.

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