Charming Village House in Dordogne

Coustalou details

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Stone built comfortable property located on quiet road to Loubejac with secluded private terrace overlooking stunning views to the valley. This terrace offers you total relaxation and privacy after a day sightseeing to soak up the sun with local olives, une verre du vin blanc or rouge and barbecue or enjoy an aperitif before a visit to the local excellent restaurants. You can sample the local gourmet dining at Restaurant "La Bastide" or "La Petit Auberge" or bistrot style snacks at Panzcys are recommended.

The house has been traditionally furnished with spacious rooms to accommodate six people easily and boasts a modern fully fitted kitchen with large stone open log fire in the lounge housing two large comfortable sofas perfect for cosy evenings en famille or winter holidays. 

You are 5 minutes walk from interesting shops with regional specialities and essential amenities such as boucherie, boulangerie, charcuterie, and supermarche.  Within walking distance is the fishing lake and choice of two swimming pools one in the town or at Camping la Bastide for 1 euro,  tennis, sports hall or for the adventurous among you canoeing, kayaking and watersports 40 mins away on River Dordogne.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Fishing lake
• Scenic views
• Tennis Court

Private Terrace with barbecue, sunloungers available with table and chairs for 6-8 people. 

Accommodation detail

Large wooden Front door leading to:

• Traditional Dining Area - seating 6-8 people with French double doors leading to:
• Kitchen - Light and spacious fitted modern working kitchen with ample workspace to prepare perfect French cuisine or alfresco dining on terrace.  The kitchen is fitted with washing machine, cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, coffeemaker, winerack and utensils leading around to:
• Lounge - Spacious area comprising two comfortable sofas large stone open fireplace, various tables and 2nd door access onto terrace.  CD player and tv access.
• Wooden staircase winding out of hallway onto first floor with large fitted wardrobe at top of stairs.  First floor boasts exposed beams and 2 double bedrooms:
• Main bedroom with traditional French bed and Louis VI bedside tables.
• Second bedroom with stunning views over rear of property and peaceful ambience, 5ft double bed and bedside table.
• Third twin room with large single beds for adults or children bedside table and door leading to attic.
• Bathroom/Shower room - spacious room fitted with white suite and shower, storage cupboard and  separate second toilet for convenience.
• Barn attached to house for storage of bikes, wood, coal, sun loungers and boiler room.

About the location

The bastide village of Villefranche-du-Perigord is located in the Valley of the Lémance between the valleys of the Lot and Dordogne rivers; and still retains very beautiful medieval buildings dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. A town rich in wonders and friendliness especially on market day Saturday mornings where you can soak up the ambience and vibrant colours of French life around the market. The countryside surrounding Villefranche is rich in animal and birdlife with interesting natural terrain perfect for walking and cycling. You may even hear the barn owl hunting at the rear of the property at night or spot deer and wild boar.

Villefranche-du-Perigord one of the famous bastide villages lying in the south of the Perigord Noir region famous for its foie gras, walnuts and cepe mushrooms but is a closely guarded secret where you might find the cepe. 

Coustalou is the perfect base for exploring the neighbouring bastide towns such as Monpazier and Domme in the Dordogne, Monflanquin and Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the Lot Valley.  Villefranche is only 40 mins drive from the stunning towns of Sarlat and Domme overlooking the river Dordogne and in both Lot and Dordogne valley you will discover stunning medieval riverside towns overhanging both these beautiful rivers. There are numerous historic and geographical sites to explore including the famous Lascaux caves at Montignac, Rocamadour - a fantastic place of pilgrimage and serenity and experience the vulture displays at Rocher des Aigles at Rocamadour - truly spectacular. Padirac and la Roque Gageac can also be visited from Villefranche and if you want to travel further afield Bordeaux and the coast is approx 2 hrs away with wine tours and tasting available at Bordeaux for the wine expert.

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

Activities near by

Adventure park, Badminton, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring

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

How to get here

By Car: Approximately 540 miles from Calais - start your journey onboard with competive ferries such as Norfolkline to Calais and Speedferries to Bolougne or Eurotunnel for speed, then comfortable easy pace driving with minimal delays.

By Air: Local airports are Bordeaux, Bergerac, Toulouse, Limoges, airlines such as Easyjet, Flybe and Ryanir all access these airports with carhire available at all airports. All airports approx 2 hrs from house apart from Bergerac approx 1 hour.

By Rail: Trains leave Ashford International and Ebbsfleet for Paris where you can pick of the famous TGV to travel to Bordeaux, approx 7-8 hrs journey total from Ashford.

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