Luxury Detached Cottage with Pool - Private Tranquil Haven for Couples

The Old Bread Oven details

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The enchanting cottage

The crystal clear pool

Relax under the arbour and enjoy the stunning view

Patio area and front of Old Bread Oven

Home description

A couples Paradise. Tranquil, luxurious hide-a-way with a pool, beautiful gardens and no other guests!

The Old Bread Oven is a luxury, detached one bedroom gite, which sleeps 2 people and was originally a bake house and hayloft. It has been painstakingly converted to the highest standards, and so offers the best of both worlds - modern convenience with the charm of an old provincial cottage. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday, in a gite which is a cut above the rest, then the Old Bread Oven is for you.

There are no other gites, so you do not have the inconvenience of sharing with other holidaymakers or their children! (The only other people to use the pool would be the retired owners and if visiting, their family.) You can relax knowing that the English owners are close by. They are delighted to offer help, hints and tips on the area or if house hunting, to help get you started!

The area is famous for its warm weather, beautiful scenery and long days filled with sunshine. At the Old Bread Oven you could spend your days relaxing by the pool and spend your nights experiencing the best cuisine, in quaint bistros and 'allo 'allo style auberges that can be found in the surrounding hamlets and villages. The attractions of Angouleme, Aubeterre, Riberac, Brantome, Bordeaux, Cognac and Perigueux are all within easy reach, making it an ideal location to explore from. (It is approximately 80 minutes drive from Bordeaux airport and 7 hours from St. Malo.)

What Our Guests Say

Direct quotes from our Visitors Book:

'Beautifully appointed, fantastic location and a welcome which made us feel more like friends than guests! It was truly amazing to see how sweet the local strawberries tasted as we sat on the West terrace watching the sun go down over the side of (our) valley, whilst awaiting the arrival of the local fox, deer and hare! Couldn't recommend the place more highly' Mr & Mrs McG

'The perfect retreat from busy stressful lives, we could not have chosen better, so peaceful and quite, surrounded by nature, yet not isolated. Old villages and towns to explore, local restaurants and wine to try, swimming pool to relax in and toast by. What more could we want ... another week here ..and another. A marvellous, fresh-aired holiday spot, with the best of the Dordogne all at hand. Formidable!!!' Mr & Mrs B

'We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this perfect gite - an excellent base for; visiting many beautiful sites by the day and then enjoying evening dinner on the terrace, chilling out; watching and listening to the birds, frogs & other wildlife and seeing the spectacular sunsets.' Mr & Mrs M

Long Term Lets / House Hunting

You can come and live in France on a temporary basis with a Long Term Let. This is an ideal solution for those who are looking to purchase a property of their own and want a base in the area or who wish to winter abroad. Long Term Lets can be arranged via the Agent for a period to suit you.

Accommodation detail

The fully fitted kitchen

The double bedroom

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• Well appointed double bedroom with comfortable antique style brass bed, wardrobes, drawers and heater.
• En-suite shower-room with de-luxe double shower, WC and washbasin and heater.
• Sitting room is a bright, inviting room. It has a stained glass window, oak beams and a crystal chandelier. French windows open to the garden. It contains a sofa, two arm chairs, side tables and log burning stove for winter days! You don’t have to miss your favourite TV shows, as there is a satellite TV and DVD player. A library of English books and DVDs are available to borrow.
• Fully fitted kitchen area is complete with fridge/freezer, oven and hob (with extractor). It is equipped with cast iron pans and all the crockery and utensils you may need. In addition there is a dining table and four chairs. (A washing machine is located in an adjacent barn and may be used for a small charge).
• Patio area to enable you to fully enjoy the French experience you will find an additional dining area, complete with patio table, chairs and gas barbecue, outside the sitting room.

About the location

It is ideally located, in a rural hamlet close to the town of Riberac. It offers a very peaceful holiday and yet has easy access to local amenities. Shops, restaurants, bars, banks and supermarkets are all within a 15 minute drive, but a car is essential.  

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

Activities near by

Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Horse riding, Sightseeing, Swimming, Walking, Theme parks, Wine tasting

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

How to get here

If flying, you have a choice of 3 airports within a 90 minute drive - Bordeaux, Bergerac and Limoges.

For full directions please contact the owner.

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