£500 - £750
(€562 - €843)
Per property per week
Gîte, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Jane Jones
(Advertising since January 2008)
Tel: + 33 (0)5 53 90 95 50
Tel 2: + 34 (0)6 34 32 28 42
Tel 3: + 44 (0)7946 067778
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Website: visit owners website.
Please mention French Connections.
Charming Rural Gites with Pool in Scenic and Tranquil Dordogne
We are situated on the edges of the Dordogne/Charente/Gironde borders and the accomodation provides a touch of rustic French charm with all the comforts that we desire from our holidays. Original and traditional exposed oak beams give character and atmosphere in all the rooms. You will find clean, spacious bedrooms and living areas in all the properties plus private patio areas for that all important alfresco dining. The gites are bookable individually or exclusively for up to 16 persons.
La Maison Grange is perfectly equipped to host a special family event such as special birthday, special get together or wedding. Check out our website for more details.
There are spacious well-equipped kitchens, in fact everything you will need to make a picnic to a 3-course meal. To make your time with us as easy as possible we provide you with bedding, bed linen, towels and tea towels. The hardest things you have to do are snooze by the pool or turn a page as you read in the garden. Alternatively you can pour a glass of wine and put the world to rights around the 14m x 6m salt-water pool. Unlike chlorinated pools you'll find our pool kinder to your skin and costume, with no harsh chlorine to affect it, your eyes or your hair! There is an outside shower for rinsing off too.
For those very hot or inclement days we have a communal games room with a full-size pool table (for the over 12s), table tennis, table football, popular board games, garden games plus an extensive book library. Traditional charm combined with all the comforts of home, designed to provide spacious, comfortable accommodation for families, couples or groups of friends who want to holiday together but also like their own space.
This is a superb location to relax and get away from it all as well as the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside of meandering a full-size rivers & quaint market towns. The local area is quiet and unspoilt with many beautiful places to visit, we are lucky to see France as it really is with all the sights, sounds and smells that you will take away to build your holiday memories. We have superb views across the Dronne valley and are surrounded by trees and fields, just what you need to unwind from the stresses of the daily grind. One thing you will notice is how quiet it is and how bright the stars are at night.
There are many picturesque lakes for swimming, fishing and entertaining the kids or for the more energetic there is canoeing, VTT tracks (mountain bike), golf or horse riding and much more close by.
La Maison Grange is ideally placed for many facilities in fact 5 minutes walk away is "Le Paradou" a local leisure park. Here you can have a drink and a bite to eat, swim in the lake, fish in the other lake, use the play area, play tennis, go to the Saturday night disco (July and August only) and meet some of the locals plus other holiday makers.
We are very near to Chalais in the Charente (10 km) where there is a famous Monday morning market with everything you could wish for with an authentic atmosphere. There is also the renowned Chateau Tallyrand restaurant placed on the hill overlooking the town.
La Roche Chalais in the Dordogne is only 8km away with some small shops, a cinema, 2 supermarkets, 2 restaurants and a bar. Parcoul, our local village (2 kms) has a good restaurant "The Flamingo", a small shop where you can buy your morning bread and croissants, a hairdressers and a library. The river Dronne is 2 kms away and has a superb canoeing centre on the riverbank in Parcoul.
Van Gogh is the charming 2-bedroom gite. It has a comfortable, rustic look with a modern feel that you would expect from a holiday home. Tastefully decorated in a minimalist style, Van Gogh provides you with two comfortable leather sofas in the lounge/dining area plus dining for four. There is a flat screen TV, DVD, plus english satellite, wireless bluetooth speaker system &independent wifi.
- The light and airy kitchen is fully equipped to allow you to create mouth-watering dishes to your hearts content from traditional French cuisine to sandwiches and salads. We have installed a washing machine; full sized cooker, a fridge/freezer (to keep that white wine cool), a microwave and a coffee maker so you can wake up to that fresh coffee smell in the morning.
- The French door leads directly to the courtyard garden and is an ideal spot to forget the rest of the world and contemplate how your book is going to finish! The courtyard garden is secluded and surrounded by traditional stone sheds plus a real wishing well! The 14m x 6m salt-water swimming pool is just down the path to the rear garden.
- Outside you have your own private patio area with seating for 4. A BBQ is available to cook up those tasty steaks, juicy chops, succulent prawns or simple sausages and burgers
- The shower room, complete with toilet and hand basin has a walk-in shower.
- Both of the bedrooms lead off from the main living area.
- The master bedroom has a sumptuous king size bed, wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a large window over looking the gardens and pool area; this room has traditional exposed beams and is tastefully decorated. A hair dryer is provided for your use and electric fans are provided in all bedrooms.
- Bedroom two has twin beds and has views over the courtyard garden and wishing well. There are also many exposed beams in this room plus a wardrobe and chest of drawers.
All rooms come with a standard 2 pillows per person but more are available on request, all pillows and duvets will be hollow fibre or hypoallergenic. Bed linen and towels for use in the home are provided; please bring towels to use around the pool.
A walk-in power shower to wash off the heat of the day.
For your security the pool is alarmed and completely fenced with a safety gate which adheres to French security regulations.
Dogs are welcome except during July & August
Being on the Dordogne/Charente/Gironde border puts us in easy reach of some of the most beautiful parts of France, such as Bergerac, St Emilion, medieval Aubeterre, Cognac and Sarlat.
The specialities of the region will have your senses reeling whether it is the excellent choice of fresh seafood (oysters, mussels and fish) to regional specialities, foie gras, duck and many local tempting cheeses. Then there are the wines! There are so many to choose from whether it be Bergerac, Bordeaux or wines from the Charente. We are surrounded by vineyards where you can visit, taste and buy the wines direct as well as trying Pineau (a local aperitif) and of course Cognac. We are in touch with a number of wine Chateaux where we can assit in arranging a visit & tasting.
Shopping is one of the joys of being in France, we have many colourful local markets in most villages that provide top quality fresh produce plus other traditional French items, some of the largest are Chalais (10 kms), Riberac (29 kms), Coutras (15kms) and St Seurin (10 kms). For the locals the market is more of a social event rather than a shopping trip. There is nothing nicer than wandering around soaking up the sounds and atmosphere, breathing in the rich and varied smells whilst experiencing the vivid colours of the fresh fruit and veg stands, then stopping at a typical French bar for a coffee, chocolate chaud (hot chocolate), Pineau or beer. There are a number of "Night Markets" during the summer months where the locals come out in their droves to eat, drink & party. The food is all cooked outside & is varied & delicious - a French experience not to be missed.
There are also supermarkets and hypermarkets close by as well.
Canoeing is a very popular activity as La Maison Grange is very close to The Dronne river where there are a number of canoe trips available - depending on your ability.
River fishing and lake fishing is available close by and both can be organised ready for your holiday.
There are a large number of walking opportunities in and around our area. John & Jane walk everyday with their dogs so are experienced in advising where to go.The Doublet forest is nearby and is wonderful to walk in all year round.
It goes without saying that LMG is ideally situated for exploring the wine region of Bordeaux. John & Jane have found a charming chateau where the wine of St Emilion is produced to the highest standard and would be delighted to arrange your own personal wine tasting and tour of Chateau de Laudes.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: La Roche Chalais (dordogne)
Nearest supermarket: La Roche Chalais (dordogne)
Nearest market: Chalais (charente)
Nearest pharmacy: La Roche Chalais (dordogne)
Nearest bar: Parcoul
Tourist information: La Roche Chalais (dordogne)
Parcoul on the map
Property 148542 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Van Gogh
By Ferry – There are many companies from the UK to France:
Nearest port St Malo - approximately 6 hours drive.
Port of Caen - approximately 7 hours.
Channel Tunnel - 9 hours.
Brittany Ferries, L D Lines, Sea Link, Condor Ferries and P & O Ferries.
By Rail – Our main stations are Angouleme and Libourne, you can catch the TGV from Paris to Augouleme takes approx. 2 hours.
By Air – There are two main airports close to us
Bergerac – Ryanair, Flybe – 60 mins
Bordeaux – British Airways, Easy Jet, Flybe, BMI baby – 60 mins
All these airports have Hire Cars readily available
If you are bringing your own car or hiring a car we will provide you with detailed directions from your arrival point in France.
Access options
Car Essential, No public transport available, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bordeaux [BOD]
Stayed here? Add your review >
Had a great week the cottage was very tidy and well equipped. The Pool was large and clean and there was plenty of room for chilling! The playroom was good fun too.
John and Jane were very good hosts and we really enjoyed the canapes and barbecue evening. Being close to Paradou was also extremely useful. All in all a really good hols.
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Property type | Gîte (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 4 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Pets welcomed, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
Linen | Linen and pool towels included but not pool towels |
Kitchen facilities | Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Gas oven, Fridge-Freezer |
Internal facilities | CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Hi-fi system, Low allergen environment, Owner on site, TV, VCR, Fans in rooms, Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
External facilities | Fishing lake, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use), Barbecue |
Activities nearby | Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spa, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 19th August 2020
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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13 February 2021 – 25 June 2021 |
£500 Per property per week
(€562 / $681) |
26 June 2021 – 03 September 2021 |
£750 Per property per week
(€843 / $1022) |
04 September 2021 – 29 October 2021 |
£500 Per property per week
(€562 / $681) |
Additional price notes
Nightly rates for all months other than July & August are available at £125 minimum 3 nights stay
Dogs welcome outside July & August unless booking is exclusive
£150 refundable security deposit payable upon arrival