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The house, Marou, is in one of the most beautiful areas of France.

It is at the end of a lane, in a secluded and rural part of the Dordogne, on the borders of the Lot. The private 10m x 5m swimming pool is slightly salted - beneficial to those with skin complaints. The house is surrounded by lush rolling hills covered with chestnut and oak forests, and offers complete privacy, a perfect base for relaxing or activity holidays.

Accommodation detail

The accommodation is arranged on three floors.

• You enter through the kitchen where there is a dishwasher, washing machine, a microwave, gas oven, kettle and toaster. Two doors open from the kitchen:
• One to a ground floor bedroom which is furnished with a double bed with bedside tables, wardrobe, cupboard and an armchair, and from which a glazed door opens onto the terrace in front of the pool.
• The other door leads to a wet room with basin and wc.

Tiled floor throughout the ground floor.

• There is a large, comfortably furnished living room on the first floor with a wood burning stove. There are shutters on 2 sides and a large door which opens onto the back of the house, making it cool even in the hottest weather with panoramic views over the valley. There is a dining table to seat at least 6 people, a stereo and many books/CDs/games.
• The stairs rise from the living room to the second floor where there are
• Two bedrooms with sloping ceilings and velux windows, each furnished with two single beds and chests of drawers.
• On the same floor is a bathroom/wc.

The house has wall mounted electric radiators and a telephone. All linen is provided.

About the location

The house is situated in the Perigord Noir, a forested area, on the borders of the departments of the Dordogne and the Lot. Just 3km from a busy little market town yet secluded, at the the end of a lane. It is one of the most interesting parts of the region. There are some good local restaurants and excellent markets on most days of the week. During the summer months there are many local farmers' markets in the evenings.

 

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

How to get here

Whether you are driving south from Paris or flying in from London, North America or Asia, getting to the house is easy.

50 minutes from the A20 autoroute, the major North-South Motorway from Paris to the South of France.

International airports Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse are all within driving distance.

The direct train from Paris Austerlitz to Cahors takes 5 hours or the TGV to Bordeaux - 3.5 hours.

Car rentals are available at all major railway stations.

Location: 3km E of Villefranche du Perigord (all facilities), 8km N of Prayssac (all facilities) 35km NW of Cahors (large historical town, all facilities).

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

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Farmhouse (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	1 double, 2 twin
Bathrooms	2 bathroom(s)
Capacity	6
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly
Linen	One set per person is included Please bring your own swimming towels
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Electric heaters, Exclusive rental, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, Radio, Telephone, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Gas oven, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	A large library of books, and CDs
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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