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Farmhouse for holiday let Dordogne - AD001769

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Saint-Geyrac (23km from Perigueux), Dordogne, Aquitaine Reference: AD001769 Advertiser since: 1 August 2004
Availability & rates
Exclusive offer
20% off Brittany Ferries travel
Property Board Arrival Bedrooms Sleeps Bathrooms
Les Charmettes Self Catering Saturday 3 4 2

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  • Week start day

Rental Rates

  • Out-of-season pricing and short breaks available
  • Prices include bed linen, bath towels,kitchen utensils/cutlery,WiFi.

About this property

Well Appointed Rural Oasis of Calm. This cottage/gite is in a rural setting.

Les Charmettes is a beautifully restored private French farmhouse situated near the hamlet of St. Geyrac, within easy reach of Perigueux in the Dordogne. The house is situated at the end of a private driveway, with its own private heated swimming pool(May-Sep). Overlooking meadows and trees, the house offers all creature comforts, privacy and tranquillity, while offering convenient access to the principal tourist haunts of Montignac, Les Eyzies, Le Bugue, Sarlat, Lascaux.

Comfortably accommodating 2 couples or a family of 4, the gîte is light and airy with an open fireplace which fronts the kitchen and living area. The living area overlooks the paddock, with occasional views of deer, hares, foxes, and other wildlife, particularly birds. It has open beams providing a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

The gite floor has underfloor heating for winter lets. The property is fitted with wi-fi communications, for those who wish to keep in touch with the outside world, or whose children want access to their favourite games. English and French TV is available.

Centrally located in the Dordogne, the area abounds in outdoor activities and offers many medieval buildings and chateaux for both history and prehistory buffs. The gîte offers rural tranquillity with the relaxing sounds of birdsong as well as sheep and cattle on adjacent farms, yet is conveniently located for access to all the the main tourist centres and activities.
Domestic pets are welcome.

There is a small supermarket, newsagent and cash dispenser about 10 minutes away and the nearest local restaurant, featuring local specialities, is about 5 minutes away.
The main supermarkets selling local and some foreign products and food,are on the approach to Perigueux, and are about 20 minutes by car. These supermarkets also have cash dispensers and relatively inexpensive fuel, both diesel and unleaded petrol.

Type

Cottage/Gite

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen/dining area offers a relaxing view over the field in which the gite is located. It is light, airy and fitted with a microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker, hob, oven, toaster and fridge. Spacious storage cupboards contain the full range of cooking utensils; crockery, glasses, knives, forks, and saucepans. The hob is gas powered while the oven is electric. The kitchen table seats 6 people.

Living rooms

The living room is an extension of the kitchen/dining area, and again overlooks the paddock. There is a TV with either UK or French channels, a small library of books and various games if the weather occasionally turns inclement. For autumn and spring renters, there is a wood burning fire. The Wifi Access point is behind the TV. A DVD player is available on request as are binoculars and a bird guide.

Bedrooms

There is a double master bedroom off the kitchen, with en suite facilities. Another double bedroom is located off the main hall way There is a mezzanine bedroom which has 2 single beds and views over the meadow. One set of sheets is provided for each bed.

Bathrooms

There are 2 bathrooms. One offers a basin, bath and shower as well as a wc. The other has a basin, walk-in shower and wc. . One set of towels (bath towel + hand towel) is provided per guest. Additional towels may incur a small fee.Swimming towels are NOT provided.

Heating

The gite offers underfloor heating (extra) for late autumn and/or winter lets, as well as a wood burning fire for romantic evenings indoors.

Entertainment

The Dordogne is a summer mecca for many off-season professional artists, so the musically and theatrically minded can indulge themselves virtually continuously from May to October. Not that the visual arts are excluded, nor the historically minded with lectures and enactments at the various chateaux and other locations.
Many villages have "night markets" offering local food, wine and entertainment.

Garden and outside

On the east side of the gite, there is a grassy picnic area opening on to the pool. A mown path allows guests to meander through the field to see the panoply of wild flowers and butterflies that are summer residents. The area is rich in wildlife particularly birds.

On the south side, a small patio with a second picnic table provides a pleasant al fresco spot for an early morning coffee in the shade.

Parking and garages

Parking is outside the gite. Parked cars are invisible from the nearest road about 150m distant.

Visitor suitability

The interior of the living dining area is horizontal and access to the downstairs bedrooms:vestibule requires only one step up.

Information about any additional facilities

For guests who envisage a late arrival, we will be pleased to purchase basic foodstuffs such as coffee and tea on their behalf to cater for breakfast prior to a supermarket or market expedition.

Facilities

  • Internet

  • No smoking

  • Pets welcomed *

  • Linen

  • Private pool

* Vet details: Dr. Hembise in Perigueux. Dr. Zimmer in Rouffignac

Activities

Antiques/Brocante Market

Name of nearest antiques/brocante market: There are antique/brocante markets in the area.
Distance: 5 km

Cycling

Fishing nearby

Species of fish: Freshwater
Name of nearest fishing location: Saint Geyrac as well as local rivers
Distance: 3 km

Golf

Name and address of nearest golf course: Montemart
Distance: 6 km

Horse riding

Name and address of nearest stables: Centre Equestre Sardin
Distance: 3 km

Mountain biking

Walking

Name/number of nearest marked trail: Marked and unmarked trails are accessibe from the property

About the Owner/Advertiser, Mr David Walker

Retired expat Anglo American couple who wanted to retire into a rural location, yet have access to modern facilities.

Owner's website www.gite-lescharmettes.com
Year property purchased 1993
Why this location? This offered us a maximum of space in a rural environment.
Unique benefits of property The property offers enough peace and tranquility for people who want to chill out from a stressful environment, but yet retain the convenience of easy access to tourist or activity centres.

The Owner Recommends

Chateaux

The area abounds in chateaux. Guides and general information is available in the gite.

Prehistory

Les Eyzies and Montignac have well known prehistory exhibitions. There are also a large range of other prehistory sites.

Physical activities

The property is surrounded by trails suitable for walking, cyclo-cross, horse-riding. Further afield, there are canoe rides, a children's park with water slides and petting animals. The property itself has a plethora of wild life to observe, as well as beautiful star-filled night skies.

Eating

Eating is a sport in France. There are plenty of restuarants offering food from "cheap& cheerful", to "posh", if that's your thing. The summer months mean that open-air dining is the norm.

1 Review
10/10
  • Cleanliness: 10
  • Comfort: 10
  • Condition: 10
  • Facilities: 10
  • Local Amenities: 9
  • Setting: 10
  • Value for Money: 10
10 / 10 Melissa 4 August, 2016

A beautiful house set within a wonderful location.
Les Charmettes is everything described in its advert. It is a spacious and comfortable house containing everything you would need for a relaxing stay. Set within a rural town but close enough to all types of amenities as long as you have a car. The hosts were amazing and gave us plenty of ideas for places to go and things to do. Our children loved running around in the meadow and gazing at the stars at night. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone seeking a home from home.