Holiday rental farmhouse in the Dordogne with pool & gardens

Introduction

Lovely old restored farmhouse, on the edge of a typical French village in the heart of the Dordogne. Set in 20 acres with large pool and lawns, close to all amenities.

The property is beautifully furnished with a large well-equipped kitchen and two separate living rooms. Original features throughout including beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls.

The main house sleeps eight in two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. Further bedroom, to sleep 2 (ideal for teenagers, grand parents etc) in self-contained en-suite apartment.

Large, mature gardens with patio areas for dining and large play areas inc badminton & table-tennis. Sun terrace next to the swimming pool (12 x 6m).

Owner / caretaker lives in wholly independent property with 2 dogs. Within the grounds are friendly horses, donkey, ducks and ponies !

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Accommodation

Kitchen with gas range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer. Sofa and fireplace. Breakfast table for 6
Doors to terrace and pool area

Living room with TV with UK satellite channels, DVD player, CD player. Dining table for 10

Separate bathroom with shower and hand basin

Separate WC

Utility room with washing machine and dryer

Stairs to 1st floor

Bedroom 1, double
Bedroom 2, double
Bedroom 3, double with TV
Bedroom 4, two singles

Separate bathroom with WC, bath, separate shower and hand basin

Separate access from terrace to:

Bedroom 5, double with ensuite bath / shower and hand basin

Separate WC

EXTERIOR:

20 acres of land including woodland and lake (visible from the property), and lawned areas

Parking for 2 cars

Pool 11m x 5.5m with sun terrace and loungers

Covered dining terrace with table for 10

Open dining terrace with table for 10. BBQ

Swings, table tennis and badminton

Private parking

 Photo gallery for L'Âne Vert, ref: 24037

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Prices

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property is located 5 min walk from the pretty village of St-Meard-de-Gurcon, 30 min from Bergerac.

The village has 2 restaurants, grocery shop, bakery and post office. Further amenities (all shops etc) in St Foy, 10 min.

15 minutes to Lac de Gurcon for swimming, lake beaches and restaurants.

All amenities in Bergerac. Great shopping and huge choice of traditional café bars and restaurants. Bergerac was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. It still today has a picturesque harbour where you can take a boat trip along the river Dordogne, or a miniature train ride around the Bastide town, viewing the many half timbered houses with terracotta decoration.

There are many activities round and about including golf, canoeing, walking, horse riding, hot air ballooning, go-karting, tennis and fishing;

Chateau Lanquais, 30 min is great for the kids; it still has great canon ball holes in the side walls from an attack, and a removable wooden stair case. Open all day every day in July / August.

Sarlat-la-Caneda is really worth a visit. In the heart of the Perigord Noir, Sarlat grew up around a Benedictine abbey founded in the 9th century. It has a distinct medieval feel about it, with numerous magnificent buildings around every corner you turn. The town's Saturday market is also a main feature with its truffles, foie gras and mushrooms (depending on the season).

Les Eyzies de Tayac is an archaeologist's paradise with many caves containing prehistoric paintings and deposits.

Lascaux - the famous cave was only discovered in 1940, by four young boys who's dog had fallen down a hole. The cave is made up of four galleries, the walls of which are covered with more than 1500 representations, either engraved or painted.

Lascaux II - this is a replica of two of the galleries. The artist Monique Peytral used the same methods and materials as the cave artists so the atmosphere of the original cave has been made possible.

Chateau de Monbazillac is a relatively small chateau, which was built in 1550 and is surrounded by a dry moat. Its elegant silhouette is eye-catching, the architectural style halfway between a defensive castle and a Renaissance chateau.

 Map location for Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon

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