Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
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 nestles in farmland with outstanding views over the countryside to the old stone windmill of Coulx. 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.
Fourget is an ideal base to explore the historic Bastide towns, medieval villages, country markets and the wonderful wine regions of Buzet and Duras. The local golf course with friendly bar is 5 minutes away, and visitors are made very welcome. Lessons and equipment hire available.
Fancy 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 many 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 Emiion 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 Emiion 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. Even nearer is the beach at Clairac on the river Lot where you can hire boats and even kyak. We are blessed with 2 lovely rivers, the Lot and the Garonne and also the peaceful Canal Lateral, ideal for cycling or strolling. At Casteljaloux, half an hour away, is a thermal bath and large swimming pool, on the outskirts, a lake with beach and pedalos, and another golf course. 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. Arcachon, on the Atlantic coast, is the nearest sea-side, and the biggest sand dune in Europe, the Dune de Pilat, 3.5km long and 137m high!
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, and Fongrave, 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. There is a weekly market at Castelmoron, about 15 minutes drive away and also on the river Lot. There's ten pin bowling at St Livrade sur Lot, about 20 minutes away.
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: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
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: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 5
Period
From
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
27 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
600£600
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6 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
550£550
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1 Week
3 Oct 09
5 Jun 10
450£450
9595
9595
2 Nights
5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
580£580
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1 Week
3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
630£630
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28 Aug 10
2 Oct 10
580£580
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1 Week
2 Oct 10
1 Jan 11
450£450
9595
9595
2 Nights
62
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
27 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
480£480
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6 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
430£430
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1 Week
3 Oct 09
5 Jun 10
300£300
5050
6060
2 Nights
5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
430£430
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1 Week
3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
480£480
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1 Week
28 Aug 10
2 Oct 10
430£430
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1 Week
2 Oct 10
1 Jan 11
300£300
5050
6060
2 Nights
62
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Rates are adjusted for parties of 3 and 4 (add £50 per person to the 'two person' rate). Longer let rates out of the peak season are negotiable.
Guestbook for Fourget
"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.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 43600
Name:
Sue Stamp
Tel:
+33 (0)553 797443
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