Le Verger and its Cottage

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House |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 16

Sarlat in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £496 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Friday

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Key info  Swimming pool, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Le Verger and its Cottage are charming 18th Century stone houses situated on a hilltop, with beautiful views overlooking its 20 acres of sloping lawns and woodland. The house and cottage have been lovingly restored, whilst retaining all their original features. Its private swimming pool is just a few meters from both houses amongst fruit trees and palms, overlooked by the property's terraces. It is located in one of the most sought after areas of the Dordogne, famous for its numerous castles and prehistoric sites. The stunning scenery, renowned cuisine and wonderful climate have earned the region the reputation of being something of a french paradise, containing some of the most beautiful villages in France. Activities include canoeing on the Dordogne, golf, tennis, wine tasting, horse riding, theme parks and attractions. The main house has 4 bedrooms and sleeps between 8 to 11 people, whilst the Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 to 5 people, and both have fully equipped kitchens.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Le Verger has been beautifully restored throughout. Features include a large stone fireplace, original tiled floors, oak beams and an old stone sink. The floor, staircase and ceilings are made of solid chestnut and oak. Other features include an impressive rafted area in the tower and solid oak curved doors and arches. The kitchen, with solid walnut bespoke units, and bathrooms are of a typically French rustic style. The covered terrace, facing the pool and views, is ideal for dining al-fresco. The Cottage has been recently renovated but retaining its original features. It is great for in-laws/parents or teenagers who might enjoy a bit of their own space. There is a vine covered pergola on the rear wall of the Cottage providing a lovely partially shaded area overlooking the pool, with a table and chairs.

Further details outdoors:
The properties are surrounded by acres of idyllic countryside which is great for exploring. The pool is enclosed for child safety and is heated by a solar summer cover which can increase the temperature up to 7 degrees celsius.
There is a ping-pong table and a swing set, also a BBQ, 10 sun loungers and 3 outdoor tables with plenty of garden chairs. Many previous guests have enjoyed the large garden for playing outdoor games such as football, cricket and badminton.

Further details

The main house has 4 bedrooms and sleeps between 8 to 11 people, whilst the Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 to 5 people. The main house can be rented without the cottage out of peak season. If your party is for less than 12 people, only the main house will be opened.

Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a remittance of 30% of the rental. If the deposit is not received from the client within a week, the property will be taken off 'hold'. The full balance must be paid at least EIGHT WEEKS before the date the rental starts.

A damages deposit of 400€ or £400 is required which will be refunded after your stay.

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Private swimming pool

 

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View from the covered terrace

 

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The seclusion of Le Verger

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The Dordogne is an area where nature and culture meet rivers, cliffs and caves, plateaux and valleys, that are a result of millions of years of geological evolution. The Dordogne is rich in layer upon layer of history, too. There are more than 150 prehistoric sites along the Vezere river alone. The best known prehistoric site is, of course, Lascaux. The cliffs overhanging the rivers are lined with impressive castles dating from the 10th century such as Castelnaud and the castle of Beynac. Famous for its fine cuisine and local specialities, you are spoilt for choice for great restaurants and bars.

The Sarlat area

There are numerous "plus beaux villages de France," including Beynac. La Roque-Gageac, Domme, Domme, and Belves. The markets are some of the finest in France, with many desginated as "marches de France." The town of Sarlat, the market hub of the region, has been restored to its 17th-18th-century magnificence with such perfection that it is lit at night by gas lamps and is the set for myriad French movies.
The unspoilt landscapes and varied scenery of the Périgord Noir offer the perfect backdrop for all sorts of outdoor activities. Discover the hidden beauty of the region by hiking, horse riding or mountain biking through the countryside.

How to get there

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Fly with Ryan Air or Flybe to Bergerac or Limoges (both one hour and 30 mins away).
NEW Souillac Airport opening June 2010. Only 40 minutes away.

Car hire is available at both these airports.

We recommend P&O Ferries for the Dover - Calais crossing. On the A20 motorway, exit 55 at Souillac towards Sarlat.

Maps and directions to the property are sent out upon booking.

Activities near Sarlat

Guestbook for Le Verger and its Cottage

3 generations of the family from the age of 5 to 67 spent a fantastic week at Le Verger in May. We were very lucky with the weather which was gorgeous. The house was exactly as advertised and in the most beautiful part of France. It was peaceful and private with the owners on hand if needed.

Excellent walking, cycling and running in the woodland and swimming and sunbathing in the pool made the holiday an active one for all family members.

The house itself was well equipped for 16 people and very comfortable. Every meal was eaten outside on the terrace.

Table tennis table was an extra bonus, providing entertainment for adults in the evening, while barbecuing!!
Lovely towns within half an hour drive gave the opportunity to experience some of French life.
All 16 of us rated the holiday 10/10!
Victoria, Lancashire - May 2009

Our first visit to rural France, we shared Le Verger with another family of friends in late Sept 08. The weather was fantastic, only 2 hours of rain in 2 weeks. Sept is a great month to visit as most of the attractions are still open but much quieter. We used Toulouse airport which is only 2hrs by car, and a very easy drive, our friends used Bergerac.
The house is fantastic and we settled in very quickly. Garath & Lila live very close and are extremely friendly and helpful. Le Verger offers great facilities to have lazy days by the pool and around it's large garden, excellent for the 5 kids who ranged from 3 to 14 yrs old, the table tennis was probably the most popular. We mixed eating out with several evenings eating in, around the large dining table with the log fire burning in the background.
There are several supermarkets close by, we found the ones in Gourdon best for most things, however, the local boulangerie in Grolejac is excellent. Options for eating out range from the Hotel du Pont in Grolejac which was excellent value to many options in Sarlat & Domme. We found the Brasserie Entrecôte, in the Place de la Liberté in Sarlat an excellent experience.
Beynac Castle is well worth a visit and this could be combined with a trip down the river by canoe/kayak. The villages around this area, Cenac, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac, Vezac and St-Cyprien are all very picturesque.
A thoroughly peaceful holiday, with lots to do close by if you wish.
Steven, Scotland - September 2008

Rental prices

Prices for group size 11
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Summer	2 Sep 11	16 Sep 11	1195€ 1195	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	16 Sep 11	30 Sep 11	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
Off-season	30 Sep 11	16 Dec 11	595€ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
XMAS & NEW YEAR	16 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	1495€ 1495	0-	0-	1 Week
Off-season	6 Jan 12	27 Apr 12	595€ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
May	27 Apr 12	11 May 12	795€ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
May	11 May 12	1 Jun 12	895€ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 12	15 Jun 12	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
June	15 Jun 12	29 Jun 12	1195€ 1195	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 16
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer high-season	30 Jul 11	26 Aug 11	2895€ 2895	0-	0-	2 Weeks
SPECIAL OFFER	26 Aug 11	2 Sep 11	2295€ 2295	0-	0-	1 Week
SPECIAL OFFER	2 Sep 11	16 Sep 11	1195€ 1195	0-	0-	1 Week
SPECIAL OFFER	16 Sep 11	30 Sep 11	795€ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Off-season	30 Sep 11	16 Dec 11	895€ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
XMAS & NEW YEAR	16 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	1495€ 1495	0-	0-	1 Week
Off-season	6 Jan 12	27 Apr 12	895€ 895	0-	0-	1 Week
May	27 Apr 12	11 May 12	1295€ 1295	0-	0-	1 Week
May	11 May 12	1 Jun 12	1495€ 1495	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 12	15 Jun 12	1695€ 1695	0-	0-	1 Week
June	15 Jun 12	29 Jun 12	1995€ 1995	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	29 Jun 12	13 Jul 12	2295€ 2295	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer high-season	13 Jul 12	31 Aug 12	2895€ 2895	0-	0-	1 Week

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

When booking the main house only, the Cottage will not be rented separately.

NIGHTLY RATES: The main house is let on a weekly basis from May until mid September with a Friday changeover. From mid September until end of April it is also available on a nightly basis with a minimum 3 night stay at 150 euros per night for up to 4 guests & then 25 euros per night per extra guest.

Credit & debit card payments via Paypal, UK sterling & French euro cheques accepted. Paypal fees are approx 3.50%.

Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a remittance of 30% of the rental. If the deposit is not received from the client within a week, the property will be taken off 'hold'. The full balance must be paid at least EIGHT WEEKS before the date the rental starts.

A damages deposit of 400€ or £400 is required which will be refunded after your stay.

For winter bookings, firewood and heating are available at a small extra cost.

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2 years listed You are contacting Lila Kirkland Landline +33 5533 04754 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has so far received 0 reviews.