| There are 2 tastefully converted barns and a compact detached 1 bedroom house on this site, which can be let separately or together providing accommodation for up to 12 people. The houses are set in over an acre of secluded gardens with a superb 12m x 6m swimming pool, which has lighting, Roman steps and a solar heated shower. Our pool is now enclosed in compliance with the new pool safety regulations. Each house has its own patio area with garden furniture and barbecue. Although the setting is rural with stunning views, there are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants and things to do and see nearby.
LES MIRABELLES
Downstairs:
Open plan Lounge and Kitchen/Diner. This has a high ceiling with exposed beams and French doors lead out to the patio. There is a comfortable sitting area, which has TV(English channels).The dining area has a typical French traditional dining table and chairs. The kitchen area is well equipped and has a gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge/freezer.
Shower room with toilet, bidet, vanity washbasin, shower compartment and automatic washing machine.
Ground floor Double bedroom, with 1 double bed (travel cot available for this room on request) and ensuite toilet and washbasin.
Upstairs (reached by a steep staircase with handrail):
Double bedroom with 1 double bed. This room has a Velux window with blind.
Toilet with washbasin.
Twin bedroom, with twin beds.
LA PETITE MIRABELLE
All the accommodation is on the ground floor.
Open plan Lounge and Kitchen Diner.There is a sitting area, which has TV(English channels). The Dining area has a typical French traditional dining table and chairs.The Kitchen area is well equipped with gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Shower room with vanity washbasin, toilet, shower compartment and automatic washing machine.
Double bedroom with double bed.
Twin bedroom with twin beds (travel cot available for this room on request).
LA PETITE MAISON
Downstairs:
Entrance verandah, cupboard with automatic washing machine.
Dining/kitchen and sitting room. Well equipped with gas cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. There is a DVD player. Open plan staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom.
Shower room with washbasin, toilet and shower compartment.
Upstairs:
A comfortable and bright double bedroom with double bed.
The houses are set in over an acre of secluded gardens, which has swings and table tennis. A selection of bicycles are supplied for guests to use. There is also an impressive, newly built 12m x 6m swimming pool (shared with the owners), which has lighting, Roman steps and a solar powered shower. A poolside patio area has ample pool loungers and parasols. Les Mirabelles is the larger property, which sleeps up to 6 persons. Please note that this property is not suitable for toddlers. At the entrance there is a pretty patio area, which has a large canopy for shade. There is a stone barbeque and patio table and chairs, making this the perfect place to eat or just sit and enjoy the tranquillity and fantastic view.
La Petite Mirabelle is the smaller property, adjacent to, but not overlooked by, Les Mirabelles.This property sleeps up to 4 persons. There is a pretty canopy over the entrance and the patio area has a barbeque, patio table and chairs. Here you can relax under the shade of the magnificent Mulberry tree and enjoy the tranquility and stunning views.
Travel cots and high chairs available on request.
La Petite Maison is a quaint, compact, detached property, which sleeps 2 persons. Steps lead up to a pretty entrance verandah and leading off this is a raised patio area, which has a barbeque, patio table, chairs and parasol, perfect for eating outside.
There is an information booklet in each property, which gives details of places to visit, restaurants to try and things to do.
Please note: no smoking is allowed in the properties.
We regret no pets allowed.
There is something to suit everybody’s interest in the Dordogne. For example, close by is the renowned nature reserve of Les Tourbières Site de Vendoire with its nature museum and restaurant. Here you can take leisurely country walks, hire boats or fish. Golf(18 hole courses at Angoulême and Perigueux and a good 9 hole course at St Severin), tennis, horse riding, canoeing, 10-pin bowling, go-karting and mountain-biking are all within easy reach.In St Paul Lizonne (10 mins drive), there is an 18 hole Mini Golf Course. For the gastronomes there are numerous splendid restaurants in the vicinity. A good variety of shops, supermarkets, banks, etc., are all within easy reach at nearby Verteillac, Ribérac, St.Severin, Villebois Lavalette and Mareuil. Even the small, tranquil village of Champagne et Fontaine, just a few minutes away, boasts an excellent small self-service grocer’s shop, boulangerie, post office and pub/tabac. Here you can sit outside in the pretty, little square, sample a glass of the local Charente speciality Pineau and absorb the friendly atmosphere.
Those who enjoy the bustling French markets will find plenty to choose from. Also, there are many fetes and festivals going on throughout the summer. The capital of the Dordogne, which is still referred to by the locals by its original name of Périgord, is Perigueux. This, the historical towns of Aubeterre, Nontron, Brantôme and the Charente town of Angoulême are all well worth a visit. There are 1001 châteaux in the Périgord, as well as caves with prehistoric paintings to be visited. Périgordian cuisine is world-renowned for its 'foie gras', truffles and confit de canard.
There is a beautiful man made beach at Aubeterre (about 20 mins drive) and there is a large lake with beaches at La Jemaye (about 45 mins drive), which has many attractions and restaurants as well as being suitable for swimming. The beach at Royan is approx. 80 mins drive and at Archachon on the coast, about 2 hours away, is the Dune du Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe. Also further afield is Futuroscope, which is situated near Poitiers, 2 hours drive. It combines the latest cinematic developments with the entertainment and fun of a theme park. Also, approximately 2 hours away, is Limoges, which is famous for its porcelain. There are many interesting historical and archaeological sights to see and this property is a perfectly situated base to explore from. Or, you can simply relax round the pool with a glass or two of the local vin rouge! In any case you will have an enjoyable holiday here in France where you are assured of a warm Scottish welcome from the owners, Alister and Anna Anderson.
This property is ideally located close to a rural hamlet near the towns of Verteillac, Riberac, Villebois Lavalette, St Severin and Mareuil. It offers a very peaceful holiday and yet has easy access to local amenities. It is approximately 80 minutes drive from Bordeaux airport, 60 minutes drive from Bergerac airport. 2 hours from Poitiers airport and Limoges airport. 7 hours drive from the port of St. Malo.
2008 TARIFF(UK Pounds)
Prices per week:
1 Mar - 26 Apr 2008 Les Mirabelles £350 La Petite Mirabelle £250 La Petite Maison £175.
26 Apr - 28 June 2008 Les Mirabelles £400 La Petite Mirabelle £300 La Petite Maison £200.
28 June - 12 July 2008 Les Mirabelles £500 La Petite Mirabelle £400 La Petite Maison £300.
12 July - 30 Aug. 2008 Les Mirabelles £900 La Petite Mirabelle £600 La Petite Maison £375.
30 Aug. - 13 Sep. 2008 Les Mirabelles £500 La Petite Mirabelle £400 La Petite Maison £300.
13 Sep. - 27 Sep. 2008 Les Mirabelles £400 La Petite Mirabelle £300 La Petite Maison £200.
Please e-mail for availability and booking form.
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS:
All prices are per week and include bed linen, gas and electricity. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking, balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. In addition a £150 cash breakages/cleaning deposit, per property, returnable within 1 month of departure is required with final payment. Please note smoking is not allowed in the properties.
CHANGEOVER DAY: Bookings run Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am.
Contact owner for availability.
Alister and Anna Anderson
Tel: (France) + 33 5 53 90 95 64
International Dialling Access Codes:
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If phoning from outside Europe or USA please consult your telephone directory for international dialling access codes.
e-mail: anderson.clan@orange.fr
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