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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) and a large sunny kitchen. Outside there is a pretty garden, al fresco eating area and large swimming pool.

Accommodation detail

Sleeps 6  - arrangements can be made to sleep up to 3 more.

• Living room has comfortable seating and French doors which open out onto the rosemary and lavender scented terrace with a large rectory style table for dining al fresco. There is an optional pool table as well as plenty of books, games, TV/DVD and music (CD/radio/Ipod docking) to help make your holiday a relaxing one. From here one has a panoramic view across the valley to the neighbouring chateau.
• Spacious, well-equipped kitchen which catches the beautiful sunrises and has a door out onto the terrace. There is a dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, big kitchen table and plenty of room  to cook and enjoy the lovely local wine and produce from the nearby markets and surrounding vineyards.
• Three bedrooms (two double, one twin/double) - the double rooms (one with four-poster) are large, with tiled floors and pretty, elegant furnishings.  Both can be used as living areas with armchairs and a chaise longue. The third bedroom has two single beds and is perfect for children, painted and furnished with bright, colourful furniture. This room can be made into a double, on request. 

Cot provided if needed

• Bath/shower room

Outside:

Outside, the spacious garden is planted with mature trees which provide plenty of shade in the heat of the day. The large eco-treated pool is just ten metres from the cottage and positioned to ensure it gets the sun all day. By the pool is a wooden dining table and chairs shaded by Virginia creeper and honeysuckle - the perfect spot to enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine. Sun loungers and deck chairs lie scattered around the pool area with a large sun umbrella for the midday heat. The pool can also be lit at night if you fancy an after-dark dip.  For the energetic, there is a volleyball net, croquet set, air-hockey table and boules. There will also be a sauna later in the year.

Testimonials from previous guests:

Lovely farmhouse....

Beautiful gite with everything we could have wished for.......

Love the place, the area, the food....the wine!

This is paradise!

Very quiet and peaceful......lovely pool....local markets great fun....

We've had a great time, lovely part of France....sad to go home!

Had a lovely stay, everything great.....wonderful location in this beautiful part of france

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. Visit the spectacular hill-top chateau, which also holds cultural events throughout the year.

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.

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.

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Farmhouse (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	2 double, 1 twin
Baby cots	1
Spare beds	2
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s)
Capacity	6
Suitability	Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Central heating (gas), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), MP3 Player, Owner on site, Radio
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities
Other	Bed linen and towels supplied. Twin room can be made a double, if requested in advance. We can put an extra single bed in one of the large double rooms, if required. There is also a futon in the living room.
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)
Other	Croquet Set Air Hockey Sauna (later in the year)

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Additional price information

• The pool is also used by the owner who lives next door and will be happy to provide any local information you might need (the owners speak both English and French fluently).
• Meals can be provided on request, and also baby-sitting and housekeeping.
• Delicious evening meals, housekeeping and baby-sitting available on request.

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