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The Sunflower - Country house Holiday Rental in Bouteilles St Sebastien, Dordogne, France

$934 - $1,272 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 4

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1


Suitability Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

Access  No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire

"We have returned to The Sunflower again this year, and it was as good as we remembered. This time we..."

Where is it

Dordogne
 

The Ridge Estate, Rural Hillside Retreat, Stunning Views, Secluded Pool

The Ridge is a stunning 1.5 acre hilltop setting and is formed of owners' house and 2 holiday homes, The Hideway for 2 and The Sunflower for 4. They are completely separate and each has its own private garden / patio area.

They share a beautiful, secluded pool.

They are usually rented out separately although they are also ideal for a party of 6.

 

Holiday Accommodation at The Sunflower

The Sunflower is a delightful gite for 4 people.

  • The living room is light and bright and has a 2 seater sofa and 2 armchairs, an English TV and WIFI. It has a set of large double glazed sliding doors leading out onto a patio terrace, with dining furniture for 4.
  • The private level garden is in front of the terrace and has superb views. There is a charcoal barbecue.
  • The kitchen is very well equipped, with everything you should need, including 4 ring electric hob, microwave/convection oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
  • The double bedroom has a comfortable bed, bedside tables,wardrobe and chest of drawers.There is a double glazed door leading out to the side garden.
  • A small internal hallway contains the washing machine and leads to
  • The twin bedroom, which has two single beds, bedside table, chest of drawers and hanging space.There are lockable double glazed doors also leading to the side garden.
  • The bathroom is spacious and has bath with overhead shower, sink and toilet.
  • The swimming pool is further down the grounds and has terraces, sun beds, furniture and parasols.

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About Bouteilles St Sebastien in Dordogne, Aquitaine

We are situated 15km north of Riberac, towards the north of the Dordogne. This is a beautiful part of France, well known for its rolling verdant hills, fields of sunflowers and rural charm. The Hideaway and The Sunflower form part of The Ridge estate, located just west of Bouteilles St Sebastien. There are many activities to do in the area, including canoeing, horse-riding, fishing, hiking and cycling. Beautiful towns and places to visit include Brantome (the Venice of the Perigord), Aubeterre, (a bustling riverside town), or just potter around the  shops, cafes and markets of our nearest pretty towns of St Severin and Riberac. Venture 5 minutes west and arrive in the Charente region, where you can visit Cognac (80 minutes' drive), or head South to Bergerac (60 minutes' drive) for some wine sampling! Two nearby beaches are at Aubeterre (river beach) which is 15 minutes' drive, or the Jemaye Lake, 35 minutes' drive. If all this seems too energetic, settle back with a good book in your private garden, or bask in the sun poolside for some rest and relaxation!

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

How To Get To Bouteilles St Sebastien in Dordogne, South West France

  • We are just 6 easy driving hours south of the Channel ports of St.Malo (340 miles), Cherboug, Caen and Le Havre, and about 500 miles (up to 9 hours) from Calais and the Tunnel.
  • Our nearest airports are Angouleme (45 mins), Bergerac (60 mins), Bordeaux (100 mins), Poitiers (100 mins) and Limoges (up to 2 hours).
  • The high speed train, TGV, from Paris & Lille (both served by Eurostar) stops at Angouleme, just 30 miles north.
  • Upon final payment, full directions will be provided.

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

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Guest Reviews Of The Sunflower

Olly Gee
7/28/11

We have returned to The Sunflower again this year, and it was as good as we remembered. This time we knew how well equipped it would be and could travel much lighter as a consequence. Our three year old daughter enjoyed splashing about in the pool and we stayed in every evening, just enjoying the tranquillity and either BBQ-ing or cooking using the lovely food we had bought in the local shops and markets. We think we are now classed as 'regulars' and we hope to be back again; we have friends who might stay in The Hideaway at the same time. Can't wait!

5/5


Graham and Christine
8/10/11

We had a brilliant holiday at the Sunflower and would highly recommend it. It was without doubt the best equipped Gite we have stayed in.

The owners Jane and Steve are a really lovely couple who were very thoughtful and accommodating. They helped to make our holiday so enjoyable. The welcome pack of food and charcoal for the barbecue was great to get us started. After a long journey it was such a relief to be able to relax straight  into the holiday without having to immediately go out shopping for milk, bread, cheese etc.

The information pack provided was very comprehensive and we even received a weekly sheet informing us of local events.

The area is stunning and the views from the Ridge are amazing. It is such a tranquil location and a great place to unwind. The garden and pool are really well maintained, and equipped. We loved sitting out every night and taking in the peace and quiet.

We spent many hours cycling and walking around the area. The roads are so quite and traffic free. There are many pretty villages to explore.

We look forward to returning.

5/5


Ben and Sarah
8/24/11

Thanks Steve and Jane for a fabulous holiday. It was a treat to arrive to such a pretty and well-stocked gite. You thought of everything, even the barbecue coals for our first night!

We appreciated your assistance with our requests for horse riding and restaurant reservations, and all the small touches that made our stay very easy and very good fun. The children appreciated the DVD library and most of all, the pool! The games kept them occupied, enabling us to relax.

The setting is magnificent. We really enjoyed waking up to such a stunning view every day, and loved the stillness and tranquillity in the evening.

We hope to return and have already recommended you to our friends, thank you.

5/5


Audrey and Paul
8/25/11

We would definitely recommend a stay in this lovely place. The Sunflower is pretty and we could not believe that we even had barbecue coals provided for our first night. The service provided by Steve and Jane was exceptional, from the booking process onwards. As avid walkers, we were also delighted when we were lent some local footpath maps, and Jane even made contact with the local rambling group who allowed us to join walks. There are also lots of guided tourist walks organised by the local councils.

It was fabulous to be able to cool off afterwards in the pool, which is set down in the grounds and from where you can float and watch the scenery. We ate out once or twice in the very nice restaurants which were recommended in the information pack provided, and also attended a local festival which we found out about via the 'events this week' guide that Jane puts together, and which was great fun. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable holiday with fantastic hosts.

5/5


Jenny and Steve
9/16/10

Very enjoyable stay with fantastic views. Loved the peace and quiet of the area. Owners very accommodating and friendly. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Sunflower.

4/5


Oliver and Gabriella Gee
9/16/10

We cannot speak highly enough of the Ridge, we absolutely loved it. It felt like home and is the perfect base for exploring this fabulous part of France. The area is stunningly beautiful, with wonderful countryside walks and villages to explore.

The hillside location is very private and quiet; the terrace has fantastic views over the valley and the swimming pool and on a beautiful clear evening, with the air warm and completely still you can only hear the sound of crickets and the occasional owl calling.

Your hosts have put a lot of thought into what you might need and it was great to arrive and be provided with a starter pack of food and household items so that we only needed our clothes and washbags, everything else was taken care of. Children are well catered for with satellite TV and a broad selection of DVDs as well as board games, garden and pool toys.

We will definitely return!

5/5

 

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Facilities at The Sunflower

Facility Details
TypeCountry house (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Capacity 4
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), Owner on site, Radio, TV
Kitchen facilities Combination microwave, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other

Iron and ironing board are provided.

A good supply of domestic items is provided, such as cling film, foil, matches, laundry powder, washing up liquid, candles, cloths, tea towels etc.

Bed linen and bathroom and pool towels are supplied.
 

External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

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Availability at The Sunflower

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Sunday, March 25, 2012

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
31 March 2012 - 27 April 2012 £580.00 per property per week
(€713 $934)
28 April 2012 - 29 June 2012 £740.00 per property per week
(€910 $1191)
30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 £790.00 per property per week
(€972 $1272)
1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 £740.00 per property per week
(€910 $1191)

Additional price information

  • A 25% deposit is required when booking. The balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
  • Outside of high summer, we are able to be flexible on changeover dates and are able to accept minimum 5 night stays - please enquire.
     

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Jane & Steve Hunt

(Advertising since December 2003)

Tel: + 33 (0)5 53 90 56 09

Tel 2: + 33 (0)7 86 25 08 43

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