Auberge in Dordogne, France

La Grande Maison details

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La Petite Auberge - The Front

Aerial view of the Auberge

Le Poulallier - no longer for chickens

La Ferme - a comfortable family gite for 4

La Petite Maison - a chaming gite for 2

Dinning alfresco

Plenty of room for children to play

Anyone for Chess

The Fishing Lake

View from the pool

Table Tennis - just one of our outdoor games

Nearby walks

Evening Market in Eymet

Home description

A relaxing place for all seasons, La Petite Auberge is a charmingly converted Perigordine farm, set in lovely rolling countryside, offering two, 2 bedroom Gites, a one bedroom Gite and a studio Gite. The studio Gite comfortably sleeps two. There are a further six bedrooms in the Auberge.

The property stands on a chalk outcrop on the edge of an ancient river valley, and has one and a half acres of mature gardens set out with swimming pool, sun terraces and shady areas. There is a further four acres for strolling and playing in, together with a small lake, for guests to fish in for the resident population of perch.

The Auberge is well known for its warm welcome, tranquil setting and friendly atmosphere. For many years, it has been recommended in Fodor’s France, the Guide du Routard and Charming Small Hotels guide to France.

Accommodation detail

One of the 6 bedrooms (4 ensuite, 2 shared shower)

Large farmhouse kitchen

Large comfortable lounge with log burning stove

Main dining room

Lounge view from mezzanine library/games area

Great place for large parties

Giant Chess in mature gardens

Plenty of room for outside dining

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In addition to the four Gites there are six double/twin bedrooms in the Auberge; four of them are ensuite whilst the two others share a shower room. Some of the bedrooms can be converted to take an additional person. Two of the rooms are on the ground floor, both with bathrooms and one is equipped for the disabled.

There is a large and comfortably furnished lounge and bar with television for guests staying in the Auberge. The bar is available for guests only.

About the location

Situated on the border of the Dordogne with the Lot-et-Garonne, it is only 18kms south of the historic town of Bergerac, and 4kms from the picturesque bastide town of Eymet. It is equidistant from St Emillion and Sarlat (50kms). The famous Pecharmant vineyards are only 25 minutes away, and the glorious Monbazillac vineyards are even closer! Communications are excellent. One of the major “Green” routes from Northern Europe through to Spain is just 4Kms away.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Badminton, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Table tennis, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring

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How to get here

The International airport and mainline TGV railway station at Bordeaux are about 1.5 to 2 hours away. Bergerac airport now has regular flights for many UK airports e.g. Stansted, Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham etc, and is only 25 minutes drive from the Auberge.

For those wishing to drive, the journey from the Brittany and Normandy ports takes between 6 to 10 hours.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.