Fabulous Farmhouse with Pool on Hillside in South West France

Fargot Nord details

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Fargot Nord Farmhouse and its private patio

Swimming pool with clear blue salt water

Home description

This fabulous 300 year old farmhouse, surrounded by the famous vineyards of the south west France, lies on the edge of a tiny hamlet and has stunning views over rolling hills, meadows and woodland. A rustic blend of oak beams, terracotta tiles and bright, warm colours are the backdrop for spacious living areas with comfortable beds (one a four poster!) a large sunny kitchen and the contemporary lines and colours of the white tiled bathroom.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views
• Swimming pool (shared use)

Accommodation detail

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

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Sleeps 6

• Lovely spacious kitchen which catches the beautiful sunrises gives plenty of room for eating and drinking local produce from the weekly markets nearby and wine from the surrounding vineyards.
• Living room has an optional pool table and plenty of books and music (CD/radio/tape player) to help your holiday be a relaxing one. It has a couch, several armchairs around a coffee table and French doors which open out onto the rosemary and lavender scented terrace with a large rectory style table for dining al fresco.

From here one has a panoramic view across the valley to the neighbouring chateau.

• Three bedrooms (two double, one twin) - two of them are large and furnished in warm colours with an emphasis on ‘genteel rustic’. Both can be used as living rooms with armchairs and a chaise longue for those quieter moments. The third bedroom is perfect for children and is painted and furnished with colourful and bright furniture.

Cot provided if needed

• Bath/shower room

Outside:

Outside lies the spacious garden planted with mature trees which provide plenty of shade if needed. The clear blue salt water pool (the amount of salt is tiny but it means that no chemicals are added to the water) which lies only ten metres from the house will also provide a calm oasis in the heat of summer. By the pool is a wooden dining table and chairs shaded by Virginia creeper and honey suckle for waterside nibbles. Sun loungers and deck chairs lie scattered around the pool area with a large sun umbrella for the midday heat. Apple, pear and cherry trees line the poolside as well as a variety of shrubs including flowering laurels (the pool can also be lit at night).

There is also a table football and volleyball net in the garden.

About the location

There are literally hundreds of chateaux and vineyards in the area which open their doors for wine tastings. Our local Duras wine is superb with a terrific merlot and a cool fresh sauvignon blanc as well as excellent local organic reds and whites. Medoc, Graves, Pessac, St. Emilion, Cahors and Sauternes are all within easy driving distance and the dreamy Chateau Monbazillac is pure romance with superb views and a fabulous restaurant.

We are a five minute drive away from the lovely bastide town of Duras which has several cafes and restaurants and a large supermarket as well as a weekly fruit/vegetable/wine/cheese market.

The renowned Chateau Vigiers Golf and Country Club is just 15 minutes away and the gorgeous local countryside with traditional vineyards, plum orchards and fields bright with sunflowers, is perfect for a stroll, bike ride or a picnic.

Brocante fairs and vide greniers are in abundance throughout the year.

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

Activities nearby

Ballooning, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Kayaking, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

• 40 mins from Bergerac airport.
• 70 mins from Bordeaux (and Bordeaux airport).
• 15 mins to nearest train station (Sainte Foy la grande).
• 90 mins from the sea.

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