Maison du Verger
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About the home
Maison du Verger is a lovely large stone house built in 2007, and has the most splendid panoramic country views in the heart of romantic Dordogne. Our pretty family home is offered for summer rental for the first time in 2008 and we can guarantee you will be stunned by its luxury, comfort and fabulous furniture and open spacious rooms. Built in traditional Oak and local stone but yet with latest modern technology.
Maison du Verger is an ideal place to stay as it is in the heart of the Dordogne countryside with local market villages less than 15 min. away. Set in the peaceful traditional but exclusive village of St.Aquilin.
We are just on the outskirts of the main tourist areas, we benefit from low traffic and friendly locals, in fact you will find only just half and hour to an hour away: Brantome, Domme, Sarlat, La Bugue, Les Eyzies, Eymet and half an hour away from the famous vineyards of Bergerac: Chateau Monbazillac ,St.Emilon, Percharmant these places offer tourists great wine tasting tours and cheap wine!!
We have many wonderful things to see and places to visit: Ancient Towns, Lakeside beaches, caves, aqua park, rivers with canoes and kayaks, walking, horse riding. Lovely shopping malls and great restaurants. Just an hour from the wonderful city of Bordeaux. Good quiet roads and probably the best scenery in France. This is an ideal family holiday home for that wonderful holiday in the Dordogne, France.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lakeside beaches, 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The property sleeps 6 adults and 2 children. We have 3 king size bedrooms.
The large master bedroom has its own walk in shower/bathroom en suite + its own private terrace with french doors. This is on the ground floor.
The other two bedrooms have a shared bathroom/shower room. These bedrooms are on the mezzanine level and are large and have king size beds. Each bedroom has its own wardrobe, and drawer space, bedside tables with bedside lights.
The rooms are all newly decorated and luxurious, providing fluffy towels, designer linen, squiggy pillows and duvets.
The mattresses are new and top quality for a wonderful nights sleep.
Hairdryers are also provided.
The lounge is vaulted and very spacious with an enormous log fireplace, large oak beams,latest widescreen hd tv with satelite tv. cd player and radio.
The floors are tiled with rugs and underfloor heating or cooling. Lovely modern leather furniture .
There is a new modern kitchen with fridge,Dish washer, microwave, chiller drawers, cooking island. and a dining sitting area with panoramic views
There is also a large covered summer eating terrace that overlooks the swimming pool just off the kitchen with new dining table and arm chairs.
The pool is fabulous, kidney shaped 12 x 6 m and is heated with salt cleaning system no pool eye!. It is surrounded with tropical planting, waterfall and has a safety wall surrounding it.
There is a barbecue house and a large terraced area for lounging in the sun and sitting round the pool.
There are also safety gates to prevent the younger children entering the pool area whilst you are not looking.
You can watch the children playing in this lovely safe pool, from the terrace or the kitchen/diner.
3/4 of the pool is the same depth so safe for children to play.
Under the house is the pool equipment and laundry room for your use.
We have a long drive and with gates and plenty of parking. Down a wooded track so away from the main road.
Our house has magnificent view and 14 acres for you to play and enjoy. Set with a 1 acre carp fishing lake with an island in the middle.
Tame Ducks to feed and chickens.(plenty of fresh eggs) We have a boat but we are not insured for its use so you must take it at your own risk, sorry!
We have large play areas, woods, fields and meadows, orchard and vegetable garden.
We hope you will love this house as much as we do, its a family home from home. In face our clients think it is Paradise!!!!!!
Further details outdoors:
Maison du Verger has a lovely long drive to the front of the house, down a country track off the main road. We have our own private gate and drive and it is set in an area of about 14 acres, all free for you to discover. We have a large fruit and nut orchard and wildflower meadows. An 1 acre carp fishing lake..this year 21lb ,18lb and 12lb for photos just ask. Our woods of chestnut, pine and oak are free for you to ramble and in the autumn collect wonderful cep mushrooms, a delicacy here in the Dordogne.
Guided walks can be organised.
There are 2 beach lakes with picnic areas and fun for the children about 5 min and 30 min away. Many local market towns for french fresh food shopping, and that wonderful early morning Bread and pain au chocolate!!!!
Supermarkets 10 min away in Tocan and St.Astier.
A big shopping Mall about 20 min.
Many traditional old villages and towns to visit.
There are at least 5 chateaux in the village , very beautiful for walking
A new fishing lake and beach bar opened recently in the village with boating and swimming and fishing.
Half an hour away newly opened professional carp lakes with excellent facilities, special offers organised if you stay with us!!!
Take time to walk, picnic and swim along the rivers
This is a real family holiday area with tradition and typical old fashioned french style. Enjoy!!!
lovely new gaz barbeque and barbeque house
Visit thegreat Boulangeries here in our villages for the best bread you will ever find.!!!
Summer long wonderful weather and lazy days spent here at Barbilloux St.Aquilin.
Ask us for directions from the ports for an easy safe and stress free drive, avoiding Paris.!!!!!
Further details
During the summer we rent our house on a weekly basis
English/(french) speaking Owners around to help you and they maintain the pool and gardens
Welcome hamper for you on your arrival
Arrival after 4.00 departure before 10.00
B&B available during the rest of the year.
Special weekend gourmet breaks can be arranged.
Hen beauty parties organised
We do house swap out of season.
Our two bedroomed gite is available to rent at the same time for families larger than 8, please enquire
No single parties
Parents of toddlers must be aware that we have a mezzanine staircase in the house.(ask for baby gate!)
Please be aware that animals are kept on the site Goats, chickens, cats and a very friendly dog.
Fans are kept in all rooms
The owner at (7.00 am) prepares the pool area for you with lounge covers and comfy seating. cleans the pool and sometimes has a swim before you get up. the pool is yours exclusively.
The owner lives next door but is very discreet and is out a great deal,but is only there to make your stay more comfortable
The owner must water the private garden in the summer at least once a day at your convenience.
We have new cots, baby bedding and high chairs set up for you on your arrival
Fortnightly stays have a bed and towel change after one week.
T.Towels provided
Babysitting can be provided
Evening Meals can be prepared for you, please let us know when you book.
Pool towels provided
Various board games and dvds lent out
Please dont hesitate to ask for any special needs.
Friendly, welcome and excellent hosts to make you feel at home! THE PERFECT HOLIDAY HOME IN THE DORDOGNE!
Conditions
Strictly no smoking in the house. We agree to smokers on the outside terrace and in the garden as long as they collect their butts.
20% deposit on booking to secure holiday.
Refundable deposit of £400 paid with full payment 8 weeks before arrival.
refundable deposit paid on leaving or within 2 weeks.
we have a web site for further viewing, which is located under the 'Send Enquiry' section of this advert.
An additional air-conditioned Cottage is available for let,for family of 4 people-please contact owner for further details.
We only let the house and cottage together for one group or at one time, both properties are not let at the same time for privacy of our families.
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The Dordogne has a wonderful diversity of countryside, towns and villages and rivers, steeped in tradition, age and character. The people of the Dordogne are friendly and helpful and welcome visitors from all over the world. There is much to see and enjoy for all ages of the family, from ancient towns and fortresses, vineyards and parks, lakes, riding, swimming, boating and kayaking and many other outdoor persuits for the youngsters and adults together. There are festivals and fetes, fireworks and dancing, celebrations, music evenings on the streets and fairs all with traditional bias and family values. Discover some of the gastronomic delights in restaurants and cafes, market squares and narrow shopping lanes. Outdoor eating is a must and the way of eating during the summer months here in France. Sample: oysters, foie gras, sheep and goats cheese, asparagus, sanglier(wild boar) and tomatoes with tastes of the garden!!! make a picnic and just sit in a field of poppies or under a willow tree by the river!! Visit the Boulangerie for french breads with a difference. Try pain au raison or pain au chocolate!!! yummy!!! Sundays visit the vide grenier (boot fairs) for that ancient french bargain or just visit the Brocantes(antique shops) There is a vast array of activities here for you all in the lovely Dordogne.
The St Astier / St Aquilin area
St.Aquilin is a very small quaint traditional village, set high above the market town of St.Astier, in an exclusive area with panoramic views and gently rolling hills. The village has one church the infant/junior school and a very small restaurant/village shop. We also have a fishing lake/bar restaurant which is nice to visit on a sunny day, have a drink or snack at the bar and sit outside next to the lovely lake and wonderful ambiance. Kath is an English lady who loves to chat and help you. Or just go for a days fishing. We are 20 min away from Riberac with its lovely market on a friday. 30 min away from the ancient towns of Bourdeilles and Brantome(venice of the dordogne) 40 min away from the famous and lovely Bergerac and its town and river. The airport is also there in Bergerac and runs from Stanstead daily. Perigueux our lovely capital of the Dordogne is only 20 min away and well worth a days visit walking through the cobbled streets and visiting all its ancient streets and lovely shops. We are only 10 min away from the market towns of Tocan and St.Astier where you can find the local supermarkets and street markets and festivals on various days of the week. St.Aquilin is not only pretty and traditional it is peaceful, friendly and has wonderful countryside, thats why I live here!!!!! We are just an hour from beautiful old villages and towns: Sarlat,Domme,Bezier,Eymet, Les Eyses, La Bugue, Montbaziac and the wonderful vineyards. visit the caves or go kayaking on one of the beautiful rivers around this area.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bergerac: 30 km |
| Railway: | St.Astier: 5 km |
| Ferry: | Dieppe, Calais,Roscoff: 400 km |
There are many good, cheap airlines that travel to our part of the Dordogne.Bergerac : daily, twice on Saturdays during the summer months. With Flybee and Ryan Air..to many other parts of the uk. We are just 40 min from Bergerac and it is very straightforward getting to us, we provide a local map with easy directions, on booking.Bordeaux: Easy jet and British Airways. Just one hour flight from Gatwick and 1.00 hour drive to us, again I provide a map. started operating to the uk, and is about 1.5 hours drive We recommend that you hire a car from Hertz if you are flying Ryanair as its much cheaper. Both the airports are excellent and have many car hire companies. We advise in the summer you book your car with your flight company just in case you are disappointed.It is a very stress free place to get to and some people even commute!!!
Activities near St Astier
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 12 Jan 2013 |
Maison du Verger – what an amazing place to stay! We had the most wonderful holiday in Maison du Verger, where do I begin? The house was beautiful, the accommodation totally amazing. Everything we needed and more. Pattie and Graham were incredibly welcoming and generous hosts, there but never intrusive, keeping us supplied with the freshest eggs we have ever tasted and beautiful veg from Pattie's garden! Not forgetting the dogs Tilly and mischievous Merlin with his continuous gifts of the throwing variety, and Charlie (the cockerel) with his Girls strutting their stuff in the front garden, we couldn't ask for more! The pool area was a hit with everyone, plenty of luxurious loungers for the sunnier days and the fought over swing seat to shade us when the sun was at its strongest. Also the BBQ area and seating beside the pool was a great place to have those holiday sun-downers! The pool iteself was spotless and always at the right temperature. There was plenty of room inside so as not to be on top of each other. We chose to buy food at the local markets and supermarkets and eat in most nights. This was a delight as the kitchen was so well appointed and spacious with enough room to work around each other, being a party of 6 this was really important! With the choice of eating at the large table in the kitchen or outside on the veranda, both with unspoilt views of the valley below, we were in heaven! When we did drag ourselves away we ate at the nearby town of St Astier which has lovely little pizzeria in the square right beside the church. We travelled to other villages such as Bourdeilles and Brantome for lunch and were never disappointed. Further away was the ruined village of Oradour-sur-Glane (decimated during the second world war) which has been preserved in its ruined state, is an absolute must if you are interested in the past. Although the journey took a couple of hours each way it was something we will never forget. Wonderful holiday, beautiful surroundings and fabulous hosts – a perfect holiday! Response: Thank you for such a glowing report, it made us miss you all too. Please come again another year we would love to see you all again. A perfect family and perfect guests. We now have 3 goats to join our little farmyard and hopefully a new baby with the chance of fresh milk and cheese later in the year. Best wishes and lots of love pattie |
16 Aug 2012 |
Extremely high quality accommodation, purpose built so that you have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The kitchen is large and well-equipped - unusual in a holiday rental. The pool... more Response: Thank you for your kind review we too enjoyed your stay with us at Maison du Verger and look forward to meeting you again in the near future. |
06 Sep 2011 |
Second year of bliss! House just as we remembered. Pool amazing. Rooms huge and comfortable. Our older children loved having the wifi and our younger ones satelite TV! We all loved the pool though. Even cooking was easy - a proper cooks kitchen with all that you would want and more, excellent gas barbeque and a terrace to die for to eat from. Pattie and Graham are perfect hosts - there if needed but not overpowering. We have booked for next year and have started to count down the days. Response: Thank you for such a nice review we look forward to your family returning for the third year in 2012 regards pattie |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Easter 2013 | 30 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 13 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Witsun Break | 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| early summer | 1 Jun 13 | 6 Jul 13 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| summer | 6 Jul 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| mid summer | 20 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| late summer | 31 Aug 13 | 29 Sep 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 29 Sep 13 | 27 Oct 13 | £ 800 | £ 120 | £ 120 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We can accept rates in Euros or English Pounds.
sorry no cards accepted only cheques, transfers or cash
Payment in full 8 weeks before holiday
Special Luxury Bed and Breakfast rates in the autumn and winter 60 Euros per couple using one king size room with en-suite and lots of privacy.
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Availability notes:
We are offering a special deal for clients who book for Witsun Bank holiday week at end of May and special deals for september when the weather is normally wonderful. Please email for details
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