Perigueux holiday gite rental, Sorges with walking, rural retreat

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Fig Tree Cottage (gite)

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Loose yourself in the French way of life...

Relax by the 10 x 5 mt swimming pool, (solar heated cover new this season built to 2008 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.

View of Farmhouse and gites from meadow	10 x 5 mt Swimminmg pool with covered terrace(shared use with La petite maison and the owners)
Double bedroom with feature beams and chanderlier	our two donkeys Poppy & Negrita

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/42399

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. Don't forget to visit St Jean de Côle en route there or coming back, one of the beautiful villages of France.


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.

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?

Perigueux / Sorges area

Sorges is the closest village to the property ,famous for its Truffels , visit the museum and take a guided walk around the Truffel groves.
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.

How to get there

RYAN AIR BUDGET AIRLINES FLY TO BERGERAC AND LIMOGES MOST DAYS KEEPING THE COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY TO A MINIMUM.

Activities near Perigueux

Facilities

Further details indoors:
*Kitchen/living room small well equipped kitchen exposed beams,living and dining area have been refurbished to a very high standard, views out onto the private garden and woods beyond.



*Master bedroom Beautiful beamed ceiling with chandelier and double bed.
*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

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.

*Walking and cycling: there are many footpaths, mountain bikes can be hired on a daily basis.



*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.

*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.

*Firewood and electricity for heating and local taxes are also included.

* Welcome hamper on arrival.

* 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.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
August - September	29 Aug 09	25 Sep 09	430£ 384	0-	0-	1 Week
September - April	30 Sep 09	1 May 10	200£ 179	0-	0-	1 Week
May	1 May 10	29 May 10	270£ 241	0-	0-	1 Week
May - June	29 May 10	3 Jul 10	350£ 313	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	575£ 513	0-	0-	1 Week
September	4 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	450£ 402	0-	0-	1 Week

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

On arrival to Fig Tree Cottage you will find a welome hamper to start you off coffee,tea, wine, bread etc.

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.

Guestbook for Fig Tree Cottage

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, comfy 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

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