House with Tower, Barn and Pavilion

House with Tower, Barn and Pavilion details

Home description

A tranquil farmhouse with tower, barn and pavilion in wooded setting looking out over a valley with no other house in sight. Large hayfield where 17 different orchids have been identified. We bought it in 1965 on our honeymoon and have lovingly restored it since. The property is perfect to rent with friends or extended family. Central heating enables it to be used year round.

External features on site

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

Swimming pool with a light - 10m x 5m, now fenced and childproof.

Barbecue with two foot frying pan

‘Reserve biologique’

Remains of a prehistoric grotte in the woods

Accommodation detail

Accommodation available for 8 - 14 people

House with tower- Sleeps 8

Barn - Sleeps 4

Pavilion - Sleeps 2

House with tower

Sleeps 8

• Kitchen has many original features such as a huge open fireplace with log stove. There is a cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. A dumb waiter on the wall propels a cup of coffee up to the bedroom above. There is a telephone in the house.
• Dining Room and a large table, sofa and 'French Windows' opening onto an evening terrace
• Bathroom and Utility Room and washing machine at base of tower
• Double Bedroom above the kitchen. Baby's cot available
• Children's room above the dining room and two beds fitted under the eaves like ships bunks!

From the upstairs landing there is a glazed bridge leading to

• Small double bedroom in the centre of the tower

Staircase to the

• Top of the tower where there are twin children's beds

The Barn

Sleeps 4, this is on four levels

Lower ground floor

• Bathroom
• Kitchen behind bathroom

Up to ground floor

• Sitting Room and open fireplace

Up to

• Triangular window and large bed

Up to

• Children's twin bedroom

The Pavilion

Sleeps 2 - below the pool

Wonderful proximity to the woods and huge glass doors opening out to hear the noises of nature, i.e. frogs, Nightjars, and deer in the valley below.

A Godin log stove for the winter.

This is the perfect setting for a romantic couple in the party!

Note: British electric plugs throughout

About the location

The house is 1.5 km from Rouffignac which has an excellent supermarket, two bakers and a butcher. Very good market on Sunday morning.

The house in very well situated for visiting Les Eyzies for prehistoric caves, museum, the Bastide Towns, Lascaux at Montignac, numerous fascinating chateaux etc.

Canoeing down the Vézère.

Plenty of excellent restaurants.

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

Activities nearby

Bird Watching, Canoeing, Caving, Cycling, Fishing, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Photography, Riverside activities, Sightseeing, Swimming, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring

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

How to get here

By aeroplane: arrive at Bergerac (43km).

By car: an easy drive down on the motorways.

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