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Looking for a Gite with a pool in the Dordogne ?

Two Cottages with Private Pool on 7 Hectares of Private Land
Peaceful Location, Situated in the Touristy Dordogne
Two x 4 Bedroom Cottages

In a 1 hectare private garden, the 2 cottages are ideal for large family groups up to 16 people, or outside high season (July & August) individually for smaller groups of up to eight people. The 10x5m private pool has stunning views over the rolling hills, and amazing sunsets! Set in the heart of the renowned Dordogne, you are a short ride from all the medieval castles of the Dordogne Valley, the world famous prehistoric caves of Les Eyzies and Lascaux, as well as, of course, the wine region of Bordeaux of which the first vineyards start 30 mins away from the cottages!

Built in 1770, our cottages are restored with style and harmony, making sure that we will offer you all the luxury and comfort you will need. The cottages are well lit and open plan, with excellent views over the rolling hills, as well as keeping almost all the 1770 stunning original features. The two cottages are set on one hectare of garden, in which you'll find a wide varieties of fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, figs, plumbs, peaches... of which you are welcome to help yourself!), walnut trees, acacias, oaks etc... There is also a 6ha meadow.

On hot summer days, our 10 x 5 private swimming pool will cool you off nicely, as well as providing great entertainments for your kids, family and friends.

Changeover day - The arrivals in the cottages after 4pm onwards on Saturdays, while the departure should be no later than 10am on Saturdays. All of it for cleaning purposes. Thank you for your understanding.

Accommodation

During High Season (July & August) the properties are only available as a joint rent - up to 16 people.

Notes on accommodation

  • Welcome pack provided.
  • Cot, & High chair available & stair gates fitted to the top & bottom of the stairs in both properties
  • For the comfort of all subsequent guests, smoking is not allowed, and pets are not welcomed on the property, thank you for your understanding.
  • English-speaking representative to answer any questions.

 La Perigourdine (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) + Pigeon House (1 bedroom, sleeps 2)

  • This typical Dordogne cottage will dazzle you !

  • Upstairs are 1 double bedroom, and 2 twin rooms, all with exposed beams and very high ceilings.

  • Portable air conditioning unit available. Fans in every bedrooms.
  • The Pigeon House -  is an en-suite separate studio situated just 4 meters away from the house! Double bed & en-suite shower room.

  • All together with the Pigeon house, there are three toilets and three bathrooms, with large showers, and a bath.

  • All linen & towels provided

  • Hairdryer in each property
     
  • The kitchen, separate from the dinning room (which sits 8 and has a log fire), is fully equipped, from a large fridge freezer, to the wide professional cooker, microwave, dishwasher, while the washing machine and dryer are in a laundry room.

  • The lounge, furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs is fully equipped with TV (english sat.TV), DVD player and Hifi system.

  • Internet access - WIFI
  • For winter stays - all rooms have electric heaters.

 La Grange (4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)

  • This bright open planned cottages sleeps 8.

  • With 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms, it will welcome either families or 4 couples.

  • Portable air conditioning units available. Fans in every bedrooms.
  • Two toilets and two bathrooms will accommodate our guests with maximum comfort. The upstairs bathroom has a shower, whilst the ground floor bathroom has both a shower & separate bath.

  • All linen & towels provided

  • Hairdryer in each property

  • The open plan kitchen/dining is kitted with all the modern appliances and more! (Wide professional gas cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, grill, big fridge/freezer, rotisserie etc...).

  • The dining table can sit 10.

  • Our lounge area is fitted with a wide screen TV (english sat. TV), DVD player, video player, Hifi system.

  • Internet access - WIFI
  • For winter stays - all rooms have electric heaters.

 

 

 

Outside

  • The cottages are set on a one hectare garden, filled with magnificent mature trees, and a wide range of all sorts of fruit trees, of which you are more than welcome to help yourself and enjoy!

  • Each cottages has its own exclusive terrace, a barbecue, with garden tables, chairs and large umbrellas for outside lunches.

  • Beautiful 10 x 5 metre pool with large roman steps - ideal for children. For added security the pool is fully fenced. Thanks to its salt system will be gentle on your skin and eyes.

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas are surrounding the pool, from which you will admire some of the most beautiful sunsets!

  • Two gas barbecue are also provided for outdoor meals.
  • Adult bikes available

See - For Booking & Prices

During High Season (July & August) the properties are only available as a joint rent - up to 16 people.

Winter Special £500.00 per month plus utility bills - OCTOBER-MARCH

Guest comments


This gite is really beautiful. The pigeon house is so cute. Thank you for your hospitality. We loved being here and hoped to return in the future. Jan and Allan
Thank you for making us so welcome and so comfortable. We really appreciated your support for the team and enjoyed our evening outside sipping wine and watching the sunsets. Bronwen and Michael

 

Local Amenities

 

For lots of information see Local Attractions

 

Each villages in the area take turns for market day. Hence, there is not one day in the week without one of those local attractions happening in the vicinity. The Tuesday Le Bugue market is renowned in the whole area, and is just over 10mns drive. You will find there all other shops, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
Cendrieux, our village, is 5mns walk away and has a supermarket, and a post office.

 

Travel


Bergerac airport, only 30mns drive away is the closest. Direct low cost flights from Stansted and other destinations (Flybe, Ryanair).
Bordeaux, 2 hours drive away, has direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester and more.
A car is essential, and car hire places are found in all of the above airports.
Should you come with your own car, the  drive from all the Channel Ferry terminals is easy and pleasant thanks to the well built fast motorway system. Approx - 7/8 hour (+ stops)

 

For more details see Getting Here.

 

Distances


The stunning medieval town of Sarlat (in which many movies were shot) is just over 30mns drive.
The pre-historic caves of Les Eyzies are just over 20mns drive.
The beautiful town of Bergerac, start of the wine area, is 30mns away.

 

For lots of information see Local Attractions

 

See - For booking and prices

 

Cendrieux cottages to let


Contact Information

Contact
David Whitefield
 
E-mail
david@giteholiday-dordogne.com
 

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