Farmhouse, sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
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Anthony Sycamore
(Advertising since May 2006)
Tel: +33 (0) 6 02 28 20 58
Please mention French Connections.
View of gite and terrace (1 / 7)
Front facade (2 / 7)
10 metre swimming pool (3 / 7)
Large sunny kitchen (4 / 7)
Elegant four-poster bedroom (5 / 7)
Double bedroom (6 / 7)
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Fabulous Farmhouse with Pool on Hillside in South West France
This lovely 300 year old farmhouse is surrounded by the famous vineyards of south-west France. It lies on the edge of a tiny hamlet and has stunning views over rolling hills, meadows and woodland. A rustic blend of oak beams, terracotta tiles and bright, warm colours are the backdrop for spacious living areas with comfortable beds (one a four poster) and a large sunny kitchen. Outside there is a pretty garden, al fresco eating area and large swimming pool.
Sleeps 6 - arrangements can be made to sleep up 1 more.
- Living room has comfortable seating and French doors which open out onto a terrace with a large rectory style table for dining al fresco. There is an optional air hockey table as well as plenty of books and games to help make your holiday a relaxing one. From here one has a panoramic view across the valley to the neighbouring chateau.
- Spacious, well-equipped kitchen which catches the beautiful sunrises and has a door out onto the terrace. There is a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, big kitchen table and plenty of room to cook and enjoy the local wine and produce from the nearby markets and vineyards.
- Three bedrooms (two double, one twin) - the double rooms (one with four-poster) are large, with tiled floors and pretty furnishings. The third bedroom has two single beds and is perfect for children. A further single bed can be added on request. Bed linen and towels are supplied.
Cot provided if needed
- Bath/shower room
Outside:
Outside, the spacious garden is planted with mature trees which provide plenty of shade in the heat of the day. The large pool is just ten metres from the cottage and positioned to ensure it gets the sun all day. Sun loungers and deck chairs lie scattered around the pool area with sun umbrellas for the midday heat. The pool can also be lit at night if you fancy an after-dark dip. For the energetic, there is a volleyball net, croquet set and boules.
Testimonials from previous guests:
Lovely farmhouse....
Beautiful gite with everything we could have wished for.......
Love the place, the area, the food....the wine!
This is paradise!
Very quiet and peaceful......lovely pool....local markets great fun....
We've had a great time, lovely part of France....sad to go home!
Had a lovely stay, everything great.....wonderful location in this beautiful part of france
- Croquet Set
- Air Hockey
There are literally hundreds of chateaux and vineyards in the area which open their doors for wine tastings. Our local Duras wine is superb with a terrific merlot and a cool fresh sauvignon blanc as well as excellent local organic reds and whites. Medoc, Graves, Pessac, St. Emilion, Cahors and Sauternes are all within easy driving distance and the dreamy Chateau Monbazillac is pure romance with superb views and a fabulous restaurant.
We are a five minute drive away from the lovely bastide town of Duras which has several cafes and restaurants and a large supermarket as well as a weekly fruit/vegetable/wine/cheese market. Visit the spectacular hill-top chateau, which also holds cultural events throughout the year.
The renowned Chateau Vigiers Golf and Country Club is just 15 minutes away and the gorgeous local countryside with traditional vineyards, plum orchards and fields bright with sunflowers, is perfect for a stroll, bike ride or a picnic.
Brocante fairs and vide greniers are in abundance throughout the year.
The fertile and lush countryside is perfect for walking, bike rides and picnics.
Deer and wild boar are regularly spotted and buzzards and hawks can always be seen soaring in the clear blue sky.
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, horse riding, hot-air ballooning, golf and fishing are all available locally.
The local village of St. Sernin has an excellent floodlit tennis court.
Duras, which is a five minute drive away, during the summer has festivals, fetes, live music and a renowned castle to visit.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Duras - Two Very Good Boulangeries
Nearest supermarket: Duras (a Five Minute Drive) Has A Good Carrefour
Nearest market: Duras - Excellent Market Every Monday
Nearest pharmacy: Duras - They Speak English
Nearest bar: Duras - Two Friendly Bars, One Serves Good Lunches
Tourist information: Duras - Very Friendly And Informative
Duras on the map
Property 104542 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to The Old Pheasantry (La Faisanderie de Bergerac)
- 40 mins from Bergerac airport.
- 70 mins from Bordeaux (and Bordeaux airport).
- 15 mins to nearest train station (Sainte Foy la grande).
- 90 mins from the sea.
Access options
Airport pickup available, Car Essential, Owner pickup available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station, Train station pickup available
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bergerac [EGC]
Stayed here? Add your review >
We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing week at the Old Pheasantry in July 2017. The bedrooms are roomy and airy, the living room comfortable and well appointed, and the large kitchen had everything we needed (including a full wine rack! Just replace what you use with something of similar value). The outdoor table had a useful awning to allow you to enjoy al fresco breakfasts when the sun is strong, and the big garden was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed having the excellent pool to ourselves. This was a great let, and the owners were close at hand if we needed them (we didnt) but also very discrete and helpful. The area has a lot going for it - not too far to the Bordelais or the Dordogne, lots of excellent local wine, and a lively little town nearby which really values its tourists - Duras (we especially enjoyed the street food night I think on Wednesdays when you can buy a great range of freshly cooked food and drink and take a seat with your family in the covered market place. We had oysters, snails and pizza!). This is a great house and I would not hesitate to go back againGuest rating:
This was our 3rd consecutive year staying at The Old Pheasantry in this beautiful part of South West France. The setting is truly idyllic and very peaceful. There are many good local markets in the surrounding towns and a particularly good night market in Duras during the summer months.The local town also has a few nice restaurants and it goes without saying that there are an abundance of wonderful vineyards to go and sample some local wines. The gite is spacious and well equipped with plenty of rustic French charm and the added bonus of a pool which we spent many a day lounging around. The owners are friendly and available if necessary but otherwise give you plenty of space. We have already booked again for next year!Guest rating:
| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 6 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | Central heating (gas), English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner on site, TV, Radio, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Badminton, Ballooning, Billiards, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Ceramics, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, French tuition, Golf, Gourmet dining, Horse riding, Kayaking, Rambling, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 17th February 2020
| Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Additional price notes
- The owner, who lives next door, will be happy to provide any local information you might need (the owners speak both English and French fluently).
- Delicious evening meals, housekeeping and baby-sitting available on request.