Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Fourget is a newly refurbished gite in a 200 year old longhouse, still retaining its traditional exposed stone and beams. It is set in farmland with outstanding views over the countryside. The swimming pool has a huge terrace with the same commanding views. The area is calm and tranquil, making Fourget the perfect haven, a 'getaway' from the stresses and strains of everyday life, and yet golf, fishing, a hotel and bar, an epicerie, boulangerie and boucherie are less than 2 km away. The nearest hypermarket is 15 minutes away.
The gite benefits from its own private pool and garden. Patio doors lead from the living room onto the terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and furnished with comfortable patio furniture and a gas barbecue. Unfortunately it is unsuitable for children under five years old.
Time for a swim?
The comfortable living room
Sunflowers 'r' us!
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region
This area is the garden of France, and justifiably famous for its food, wine and good restaurants. Tobacco, sunflowers, walnuts, figs, plums, apricots and maize are the main crops. Specialities include foie gras, prunes, and armagnac as well as numerous duck dishes! The countryside is hilly and has wonderful distant views, and the climate is warm and dry. August can be very hot but you can always cool off in the pool! Let's not forget the wine! Vineyards are all around us including Buzet to the south, Bergerac to the north, Duras to the west and further west, St Emilion, for those with a more discerning palate. St Emilion, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fascinating place for historians. Much of St Emilion is hidden from view, deep underground in a labyrinth of passages and rooms. This part of the town can be visited on a guided tour, during which you will see the catacombs, the buried part of the church, the grotte where emilion lived in the 8th century, and other parts of the extensive underground labyrinth. There is also a the 13th century bell tower and the underground pottery museum, located in a 12th century quarry and with pottery spanning the period from roman times to today. At Lougratte, approximately 20 minutes drive, is a man made sandy beach on a lake, surrounded by a large grassed area with picnic tables. The lake is manned by lifeguards and there is also a children's play park with water chute and boat hire. Parc Walabi is a large theme park near Agen - about 45 minutes drive, and there is a treetop adventure park, the Parc en Ciel at Lacapelle-Biron, about 30 minutes away. At Toulouse, 2 hours away, you can go on a guided tour of the Airbus A380 and Concorde (see www.uk.toulouse-tourisme.com/sights-and-visits-airbus-visit,1212906,16,62) and www.taxiway.fr). Also in the same direction is the medieval walled town of Carcassonne, (www.carcassonne.culture.fr/) which was featured in the book 'Labrynth' by Kate Mosse, Also at Carcassonne is the Canal du Midi.
Tombeboeuf area
Tombeboeuf is less than 2km away. It's a typical French town, with boulangerie, boucherie, epicerie, post office, hairdresser, hotel and bar, doctor, and pharmacy. Just two hundred metres out of town is a nine hole golf course. The course (www.golfdebarthe.com) is a par 36 and is run by a friendly English couple, Kim and Brian. Visitors are welcome and you can hire clubs if you don't want to bring your own. If you like to fish instead, there's a lake nearby.
The nearest large town, Tonneins, has a hypermarket, a health food shop, hairdressers, banks and several restaurants including chinese! There are numerous little medieval bastide towns to visit, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Issigeac, and Pujols. Throughout the summer many of the surrounding villages hold night markets, at Laparade, for example, where you can choose from the local food and wine of the area and eat it at tables on the green to the sound of live music. Other events include medieval days with jousting and fire-eating in all the towns along the Dropt, a white wine and oyster fair at Eymet, a weekend of music and dramatic events at Miramont and the tomato festival at Marmande.
How to get there
- Fly to Bergerac - Fourget is only 40 minutes away. Cheap flights are available from Flybe, and Ryanair, and - Fly to Bordeaux - Fourget is 90 minutes away. Cheap flights are available from Easyjet. - Fly to Toulouse - Fourget is 2 hours away. Flights are available from Easyjet and British Airways - Car hire is provided by Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar from all airports.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bergerac: 40 km
Railway:
Marmande: 20 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 800 km
Activities near Tombeboeuf
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The gite has tiled floors throughout and exposed stone walls and beams. The sitting room is comfortably furnished in a modern style, and includes a convertible settee, a futon, and two armchairs. Although the maximum number of people we can take is five, this allows more flexibility with the sleeping arrangements. There is also a ceiling fan and a freestanding fan.
The kitchen is well equipped, with a kitchen island. The dining area seats five.
The shower room has fitted units and a bidet, and there is a separate wc.
The double bedroom has a huge wardrobe, small dressing table and bedside units, and the triple bedroom has a wardrobe, a full size single bed, a double bed and three bedside chests, and a tallboy with mirror.
Further details outdoors: The huge terrace has wonderful views and is well equipped with patio furniture, loungers, parasols, and a gas barbecue. It also has a gazebo to give some shade. The pool has a safety alarm.
The gite is self contained and has its own entrance, garden and parking. It is part of a longhouse and adjoins the owners' accommodation but it is completely private.
Two bicycles are available for those trips to the boulangerie!
Further details
A welcome pack is provided with essentials (details on request) Towels including swimming towels are provided. More towels can be provided if required for a small extra charge.
Conditions
All children must be able to swim without aids
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Prices for group size 5
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
23 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
625£ 504
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0-
1 Week
4 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
410£ 331
5544
6552
2 Nights
1 Jan 09
23 May 09
525£ 423
7560
8065
2 Nights
23 May 09
27 Jun 09
715£ 577
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1 Week
27 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
850£ 685
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1 Week
6 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
715£ 577
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0-
1 Week
3 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
525£ 423
7560
8065
2 Nights
62
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
13 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
510£ 411
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0-
1 Week
4 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
330£ 266
5040
6048
2 Nights
1 Jan 09
23 May 09
375£ 302
5544
5544
2 Nights
23 May 09
30 May 09
700£ 565
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1 Week
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
565£ 456
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1 Week
27 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
700£ 565
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1 Week
6 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
565£ 456
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1 Week
3 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
375£ 302
5040
6048
2 Nights
72
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rates adjusted for parties of 3 and 4
Guestbook
"We will be back! Thank you very much for a great week." Chris, Sara and Benjamin, Wells, Somerset.
"Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of the area - very relaxing. Thanks for the hospitality - will recommend to our friends." Jane and Anne, Birmingham.
"The gite is everything we could have hoped for. Sue and John are exceptional hosts and have helped make this a very memorable fortnight. The very tranquil setting and wonderful views speak for themselves." Emily and John, Essex
"For us this is everything we could ask for, for our perfect holiday ...... and we look forward to our return next summer!" Nicola and Andrew, Leicestershire.
"The gite has served us well. Well appointed, well equipped and very comfortable. Truly a 'home from home'." Sue Damon, Stuart and Mary, Pembrokeshire.
"Well what can we say, a wonderful week. A truly wonderful area of France, and such lovely hosts, John and Sue. We will be back!" Karen and Graham, Surrey.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 43600
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Name:
Sue Stamp
Tel:
+33 (0)553 797443
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