5 Farmhouses (AG001933) - Ste-Foy-la-Grande

Les Granges are a small group of 300 year old, spacious, fully restored Bordelais stone farmhouses (which used to be a working farm) charmingly restored with lots of character, exposed beams and original features, set in a small, pretty farming hamlet amongst vines and woodlands. There are walks and bike rides in all directions with only the occasional farm vehicle to disturb you.

Your first sight of Les Granges is from a quiet country lane with panoramic views over the vines and woodlands. You arrive at Les Granges driving straight into your own parking space. At the front of the property is an enclosed garden and pathway leading you into the beautifully restored gites overlooking the 12 x 6m pool and paddling pool (fenced and gated).

In between the Gironde and the border of the Dordogne, near the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Cotes-de-Castillon and Bergerac nestles Les Granges. With shared pool and private terraces it is well equipped for a good value family holiday. The English owners respect visitors privacy, but are on hand if needed.

Only 5 minutes drive away is the large 18 hole golf club of Les-Vigiers with a superb restaurant and tea room. There is a nice beach at Lac-de- Gurson a little further away. The evening spectacular of Castillon-la-Bataille should not be missed as it re-traces the Battle of Castillon. The River Dordogne is lovely for canoeing, fishing and one can take a boat ride from Ste- Foy. Wine tasting from the old cellars of Saint-Emilion is a must as well as tasting local wines unless, of course, you want to try them from the exquisite restaurants overlooking the countryside and vineyards

Local amenities - The village of Les-Leves is 3kms and has a boulangerie and wine co-operative and garage/newsagent/tabac.

To the south about 12 minutes drive is the pretty little town of Duras perched high on an escarpment above the valley of the River Dropt. Here there are local shops, bars and restaurants, a goodMonday market as well as the old Château of the Ducs de Duras which is now a museum and well worth a visit. During the summer months the chateau is used for concerts and other spectacles including a wine fair in late July.There are many leisure activities to be found in the vicinity. Canoeing, boat trips and tennis at Ste-Foy, horse-riding at Les-Leves, children’s aqua park, crazy golf, bowling alley, quad bikes etc. are all within 20 minutes drive providing you with a variety of activities for the more energetic.

Nearby places to visit include St-Emilion with its famous 12th century monolithic church. Here you can tour the famous vineyards on a motorised train and take in the delights of the surrounding countryside. Climb the bell tower, visit the catacombs, meander through the cobbled streets visiting the many boutiques and wine tasting shops, stopping off at one of the bustling cafes for welcoming refreshments

Further afield - Les Granges is an ideal touring base for exploring the sights and produce of the region. Being situated close to some of the most famous wine growing areas in the world. You can sample the delights of the Grandes Crus of St-Emilion, Pomerol, Medoc, Graves, Sauternes, Barsac, Loupiac, Monbazillac as wll as the more affordable and every day wines of this region Bordeaux, Bergerac, Entre Deux Mers and Duras.

Bordeaux with its international airport at Merignac is about an hours drive and beyond Bordeaux are the beaches of the Atlantic Coast, two hours drive approximately (Archachon, Cap-Ferrat, Dune de Pile).

Within an hour or so from Bergerac there are some famous Bastide towns and châteaux of the Dordogne and Vezere Valleys e.g. Beynac, Castelnaud, Domme, Montpazier, Sarlat, Les-Eyzies, Châteaux-Milandes and Byron.