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Single storey and offering easy access, this lovely south facing villa enjoys marvellous views of the rolling Dordogne countryside. When the sun is too hot, the 20 sq/m chestnut floored and covered terrace provides a fantastic, shady place to eat and enjoy the views and garden to the front of the property. Alternatively to the rear of the house the private and secluded swimming pool and poolside terrace offer full sunshine all day long. Evening barbecues can be enjoyed in the relaxing and romantic ambiance of the illuminated pool.

Nestled in a small rural hamlet just 2.5 km from the glorious village of Jumilhac le Grand, where the famous 12th Century chateau dominates the main square and set in its own hedged and manicured grounds of 1/4 acre, the villa is spacious, bright and airy.

Home from home, Les Vignes du Bac promises you a relaxing, easy-living holiday in the heart of an authentic and unspoiled part of France.  If you can tear yourself away from cooling off in the pool, you will be able to explore the lovely local countryside, towns and villages, and to enjoy activities ranging from rambling, fishing and horse riding to tennis and golf. Children have loads of space to play at home, the pool is safely fenced and there is a very large sandpit!

If (unlikely as it may be) it's a rainy day, you can relax in front of a film (or your favourite BBC/ITV programme) on the 37" plasma screen TV with full surround sound.

Don't miss out on the excellent local restaurants (including Auberge de Combiers at Saint Paul la Roche, Les Voyageurs at La Coquille and Le Cheval Blanc and La Tour Blanche at Saint Yrieix la Perche).

Feedback we have received on the villa:

 

 "Perfect family holiday home - spot on" (Rosina Kelly, County Kilkenny)

 “The house and pool were beautiful and clean. The shutters were great for getting our baby to sleep.  The house is really lovely and you have decorated it beautifully - it's a real credit to you" (Terry Nolan, Dumfries and Galloway)

 "Bright and airy accommodation. Plenty of grass for children to enjoy racing around." (Paula and Robin Greenlees, London)

 "Loads of room, peace and quiet, home from home." (Kevin Beech, Hampshire)

 "Great relaxed location, entertainment facilities, TVs, pool, BBQ, sandpit etc" (Simon and Maria Hibbins-Butler, London)

 

 

Accommodation detail

The villa consists of:

• Hallway - spacious area with chestnut floors throughout
• Kitchen/dining area - spacious with french doors and dining table; appliances include cooker, microwave, dishwasher, large toaster, electric kettle, Bodum coffee maker, 2 refrigerators with freezer compartment; through archway to
• Living room - comfortably furnished with 2 large sofas, french doors onto the terrace and a surround sound 37 inch plasma screen TV (which has digital receiver to receive all UK terrestrial channels), DVD and CD players
• Double bedroom 1 - with double bed
• Double bedroom 2 - with two single beds and with french doors
• Double bedroom 3 - with double bed
• Double bedroom 4 - with two single beds and 2nd TV and DVD player
• Bathroom - with WC 
• Shower room - with WC 
• Utility room – with 2 washing machines

Cot is available.

Outside:

Private, luxurious and secluded 8m by 4m swimming pool (exclusive use and fenced according to safety regulations); paved terraced area surrounding the pool with sun-loungers and parasol; large sandpit which can be supervised from the kitchen window; covered terrace with modern, very large glass-topped dining table and eight chairs; large garden laid to grass with flower beds and fruit trees.

About the location

Distinguishing features of the landscape are green pastures with Limousin cows interspersed with woods, orchards, rivers and lakes. In the rivers and lakes one can fish for trout as well as pike, perch and other coarse species. The impressive 13th Century castle of Jumilhac is part of the Richard the Lionheart Route together with other neighbouring castles (Nexon, Coussac-Bonneval and Chalus).  Nearby larger towns are Limoges, Brantome and Perigueux, all with plenty of historical interest.

The villa is about a 45 minutes drive from Limoges, the home of fine porcelain. It is also about an hour’s drive from prehistoric caves to the South and well situated for visiting many famous chateaux and other places of interest.  Driving southwards the landscape becomes more mediterranean in its climate and vegetation and it is fun to drive along the many picturesque river valleys.

At Ladignac le Long and Boussiere Galant and near Saint Yrieix there are lakes for swimming and boating with lifeguards and small beaches that are ideal for children within 10-20 kilometres.

Festivals, fetes and fireworks are held most weekends in one or more of the region’s towns and villages throughout the summer.

The nearest boulangerie x2, cafe, small supermarket, bar, restaurant, butcher, pharmacie and newsagent are in Jumilhac Le Grand (2.5 kilometres away).  There are large supermarkets at the nearest town Saint Yrieix (8 kilometres away), also at Chalus (15 kilometres) and Nexon (24 kilometres).

Markets: weekly at Thiviers on Saturdays, at Brantome on Fridays, at Perigueux on Wednesdays, Piegut Pluvier on Wednesdays; at Tocane Saint Apre on Mondays; every 2nd and 4th Friday in the month at Saint Yrieix, and in summer other markets and night markets also.

There are plenty of restaurants at Saint Yrieix, the best local gourmet restaurant is Les Voyageurs at La Coquille, about 8km away.

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

How to get here

The property is a 45 minute drive from Limoges, which has an airport serviced by Ryanair, whose direct flights from Stansted can, depending on timing, be priced at less than £20. Ryanair also provides flights from Liverpool. Flybe provides flights from Southampton and Nottingham (East Midlands). There are of course also regular flights from Paris.

Car hire is available at all airports and there is plenty of parking space at the villa.

A further possibility is to fly to Bordeaux or Bergerac which are each approximately 2 hours drive away.

Alternatively, the drive from Calais (for example) is straightforward and takes about 8 hours.

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

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Villa (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	2 double, 2 twin
Bathrooms	2 bathroom(s)
Capacity	8
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Wheelchair access
Linen	Bed linen is provided. Towels can be provided at your option at an extra charge of 3 pounds per person. (Please bring your own pool towels as towels provided are not to be taken outside)
Changeover day	Sunday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	CD player, Central heating (oil), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, MP3 Player, Owner not on site, Radio, TV
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site	Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views
Other	Large sand pit for toddlers.

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Additional price information

• Changeover day is usually Sunday (ideally with departure before 1000hrs and arrival after 1700hrs)
• To ensure that you reserve the house for your preferred time, a booking deposit of 20% is payable with your confirmation of reservation letter
• Prices quoted are inclusive of all utilities

 

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