The Farmhouse - Farmhouse Holiday Rental in Ste Alvere, Dordogne, France

Where is it

• Location:  South West France  >  Aquitaine  >  Dordogne
• Closest town/village:  Ste Alvere (Dordogne) ( Central )
• Closest airport: Bergerac Airport (13.4 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Access: Car Essential, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station Car hire
• Property highlights: Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

 

17thC Farmhouse with Pool & Views Near Truffle Farm

Come and spend some time far away from your daily pressures to catch up with sleep and with life.

Share with friends and family some sunshine, games, time on the golf course or in the pool. Hire some bikes and tour the region to get a close-up impression of the friendly locals and their traditions.

Learn to water ski with your children, or read up on Eleanor of Aquitaine and her story on how she fought the French kings to defend her country (for some time even as Queen of England).

Indulge in delicious local cuisine, or enjoy homemade barbecues. Buy your own ingredients on the local markets or at the truffle farm next door. Alternatively  fish your dinner straight out of the Dordogne river. Taste the difference between the numerous Bergerac grapes and visit  the vineyards and their chateaux.

Discover the second most popular region in France where the famous Foie Gras and red wine were born, and also where the oldest human remains in Europe were discovered in the magnificent caves of Lascaux and others.

Once you have been you will always come back to the Dordogne...

Holiday Accommodation at The Farmhouse

This 17th century Perigordian farm provides spacious accommodation for 6/8  to 12 people (plus baby): 6/8 people in the farmhouse and up to 4 people in the adjacent 18th century gîte.

The farmhouse can sleep 6/8 people. It comprises an

• Entrance hall
• Large lounge/dining room
• 2 double bedrooms
• 1 family bedroom - with one double and two single beds with en suite with a hand basin and a shower.
• Separate WC
• Shower room - with shower, WC and hand basin
• Kitchen - with dishwasher, microwave, modern farm gas cooker & washing machine
• All on ground floor

The gîte can sleep up to 4 people.

• 1 double bedroom also in loft - narrow staircase - accessible via twin room
• 1 twin room, in loft ideal for 2 children
• Lounge/dining room on ground floor with wonderful large ancient fireplace
• Kitchen corner 
• Shower room on ground floor - comprising WC, shower and washbasin.

Cot, baby bath & high chair are available on request.

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About Ste Alvere in Dordogne, Aquitaine

The farm surrounded by a number of charming old barns is set in peaceful, attractive countryside and enjoys very pleasant views.

There is large swimming pool 10 x 5m with a deep as well as shallow end, which is accessible by a roman staircase. The pool is fenced and is secure for children. Garden furniture, outdoor games, a table tennis and a barbecue are provided.

The Dordogne is one of the most beautiful areas of France. It is richly wooded, interspersed with abundant farmland, rivers, chateaux, mediaeval towns and villages.

Nearest towns: Bergerac 15 miles, Lalinde 7 miles.

The farm is perfectly situated in the Perigord Noir (Black Perigord) at close to equal distance between Bergerac to the West, Sarlat to the East and Perigueux to the North (each between 25 and 40km away).

Nearest village: Sainte Foy de Longas 1.5 miles, Sainte Alvere 4 miles.

River Dordogne 3 miles.

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

How To Get To Ste Alvere in Dordogne, South West France

By Air: 

The nearest airports are:

• Bergerac (25 km) - Search online for Bergerac Airport
• Bordeaux (100 km) - Search online for Bordeaux Airport
• Limoges (140 km) - Search online for Aeroport Limoges

Airlines to these airports are Ryanair, Flybe, BA, Airfrance, BMI Baby, Twin Jet, Transavia.

All major car rental companies are represented on all airports. Your airline will be able to advise. Taxis available at Bergerac airport.

By Road:

• From the West: via Bordeaux - Libourne - Bergerac
• From the East: via Sarlat - Le Bugue
• From the North: via Paris - Orleans - Vierzon - Limoges
• Useful tip: Search online for AA or Michelin (Routeplanner)

By Train:

There is a train station in Bergerac, which is served by the train line Bordeaux - Libourne - Bergerac - Sarlat. During the week there are trains on average every 60 - 90 minutes. During the week end the train service is much reduced to 2 - 3 trains a day.

For more information check voyages-SNCF or Rail Europe via the Travel tab on www.frenchconnections.co.uk

Rent a car companies are represented nearby.

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

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Facilities at The Farmhouse

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Availability at The Farmhouse

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Monday, May 6, 2013

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