Farmhouse in Dordogne, France

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Beaulieu Cottages & Pool (10m x 5m)

Home description

Beaulieu is a skilfully restored 18th century farm house set in 7 acres of grounds, amid fields, vines and woodland. It is the permanent home of Johanna and Andy Jaggs who have created two separate and independent self-catering cottages each finished and furnished to a high standard. The cottages are constructed from natural stone and although restored to offer 21st century comfort and convenience, still retain their oak-beamed charm. Together with their situation the cottages offer comfortable, tranquil and peaceful holiday accommodation to the most discerning of couples. B & B apartment also available.

Accommodation detail

The beautiful pool

The modern fitted kitchen

The bedroom

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Each cottage has:

Inside

• Modern fitted kitchen, with split level oven and hob, washing machine, fridge-freezer and microwave.
• Open plan galleried lounge and dining area, tastefully furnished. Staircase leads to the:
• Oak-beamed bedroom with ample wardrobe and drawer storage space. Doorway through to an
• En-suite shower room with WC and washbasin.

Outside

Each cottage has a private patio outside the French window entranceway with table, chairs and gas barbecue. The 10m x 5m swimming pool is newly installed and has roman steps at the shallow end (1.2m) with a gentle slope to the deep end, (1.6m). The pool has a paved surround with a large sun terrace. There are tables, chairs, loungers - and sunshades for when the sun gets a little too hot.

The predominant views are over the new meadow to the tower of the 14th century Chateau de Gurson.  There are two large natural ponds which are constantly fed from a spring alongside the entrance drive. You may often see large terrapins (which are native to the area) in the ponds, several species of frogs and visiting ducks and herons. A wide variety of uncommon birds can be seen in and around the gardens and meadows including kingfishers, hoopoes and hen harriers. Deer can often be seen in the adjoining fields in the early morning.

About the location

Immediate Vicinity

At the top of the property's 200 metre entrance drive is a country lane, which leads in one direction to the local village of Villefranche-de-Lonchat, which is less than 2km away. The village has a great deal of history associated with it dating back to the 12th century. There are two churches dating from the 14th century. A museum has been established in the Hotel de Ville to illustrate the local history. Villefranche has a pretty tree lined village square, two cafes, restaurant, boulangerie, butcher, post office, pharmacy and a general store.

Turning out of the entrance drive away from Villefranche leads through many hectares of woodland to the pretty hilltop village of St. Vivien. In all directions there are picturesque country lanes winding through forests, fields of sunflowers, wheat, maize or cattle, sheep and goats, ... and only the occasional tractor or car. The area is superb for walking or cycling.

Further Afield

The nearest large town is Montpon-Menesterol (10km) where there is a colourful street market every Wednesday morning. Branches of the majority of major French banks can be found as well as a wide range of high street shops and an excellent supermarket with fuel filling station.

Castillon-La-Bataille (16km) has a market every Monday morning and is the nearest of the towns situated along the bank of the River Dordogne. The town is famed for the battle against the English that ended the 100 years war. Every summer the town puts on a magnificent re-enactment of the battle involving hundreds of the local people, this spectacular is well worth a visit.

St. Emilion (22km) is an exceptionally beautiful medieval town with steep hilly cobbled streets running between ancient limestone buildings. It is famed for it's production of some of the finest red wines in France In the 8th century a hermit from Brittany, Emilion, settled in a cave that contained a natural spring. Over the next 500 years this cave was hollowed out and enlarged and is now the largest monolithic church (hollowed from a single rock) in France. Today this chapel overlooks the main square.

Ste Foy La Grande (30kms) has a market every Saturday and is lovely town to visit with the Dordogne river running through it.

The River Dordogne flows through the region and there are many places to visit like villages that nestle by the river bank with wonderful restaurants serving local produce including foie gras, confit du canard, cepes, truffles, prunes and walnuts. The large town of Perigueux and city of Bordeaux can both be reached within one hour.

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

Activities near by

Bird Watching, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Golf, Rambling, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring

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

How to get here

Please contact owner for details.

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