Farmhouse, sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
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Contact the owner directly
Lesley Gouldstone
(Advertising since February 2020)
Tel: + 33 (0)5 53 71 42 50
Tel 2: + 44 (0)7969 315257
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
Maison de Costes is a Farmhouse occupying an enviable, elevated position in its own grounds some 5 minutes drive from a Village with extensive amenities yet retaining its designated status as one of the most beautiful Bastides in France.
The property provides 360 degree seclusion and enjoys superb views of the stunning surrounding countryside, seemingly the handiwork of an 'invisible' farming workforce ... although they can be detected on occasion with lights twinkling through their nightly endeavours!
Upon arrival the main entrance leads through a solid door into a corridor running the length of the accommodation with access to Wet room/WC, Salon/Dining Room, Pool View Double Bedroom.
Corridor
There is a Welsh dresser with display shelves and a Sports Box here with pool ‘noodles’ and various items for the more energetic in your party.
Wet Room/WC (to the left)
Powerful Shower. Basin. WC
Salon/Dining Room (off corridor)
Double French doors lead through to high ceilinged space with ample seating comprising two Leather Sofas and two matching reclining Leather Chairs. Farmhouse Table and Dining Chairs. Tall carved ‘Drinks Cabinet’ housing glasses and storage of extra kitchen items. Fireplace housing Godin Enamel Wood Burner. (Seasonal use obviously! - Logs provided). Bibliothèque comprising base storage cabinets, display shelves with extensive range of books. Coffee table with Chess Board and shelf under with a varied selection of board games. Impressive 55 inch HD Flat Screen Phillips TV with both French and UK Channels via SKY. WiFi Internet. Bookcase housing a Panasonic Blue Ray player and extensive array of Blue Ray Disks, DVDs and CDs to satisfy an eclectic taste!
Archway leads off the Salon to Kitchen.
Full range of equipment with everything you are likely to need whether you are an enthusiastic cook or even an aspiring chef! Electric Fan Oven with Induction Hob. Extra Tall Fridge/Freezer. Dishwasher. Microwave. Toaster. Kettle. Kenwood K Mixer. Kenwood Professional Food Processor. Floor standing Dispenser for filtered ambient/chilled water. (Saves on the plastic bottles!) L Shaped Modern Base units with grey granite style work surfaces featuring cupboards and easy slide pan drawers under are complemented by 'Master Chef style’ steel open display shelving covering one wall. A generous professional butcher's block for food preparation occupies the centre of the kitchen. Wall mounted TV mirrors the main Sky Channels!
Open tread stairway leads to Mezzanine (low beam).
Comprising Twin Beds which can be made up together as a Double if preferred. 2 Five Drawer chests. Clothes Rail. 40 inch Panasonic TV linked to DVD player.
(Single Wrought Iron Antique Servants’ Bed available if required).
Main Double bedroom (off corridor)
Enjoys poolside view and comprises Double Bed which can be split into twins if desired. Generous French Armoire and matching 7 drawer Chest. Honey Crackle Leather ‘Lichfield’ chair. Open display shelves in two alcoves.
At the far end of the Corridor a solid door leads to :
Second Entrance Vestibule providing access to car park/front of house through double French Doors.
Here is an antique Dutch Linen Presse, wooden Side Table with lamp and two further doors leading to :
Bathroom
Bath with Shower over. Basin. Full length folding doors to deep alcove with shelving accommodating Towels and Household/Cleaning items. Vacuum cleaner, Ironing board, Excellent ‘French Style’ Steam iron! Further Open Shelf Display unit with Hair Dryer and Linen Basket under.
Laundry area
Stacked Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer (seasonal use) with shelves for sundry items.
Outside
Gravel Parking and Lawned areas with Orchard, Trees and Shrubs surrounding the property.
To the side of the House :
South facing, wisteria-covered Terrace with Farmhouse Wooden Dining Table and Chairs. A welcome retreat for ‘protracted dining’ and respite from the heat of the day!
Poolside
- Rectangular glazed Dining Table with matching Reclining Chairs. Parasol.
- 2 x Wooden and brass Steamer Chair Recliners with matching occasional table.
- 2 x Chaises Longues.
- ‘Low tech Breeze Block Barbecue’ (regularly used)!
- Wisteria covered wooden Double Pergola plus extra Parasols.
- ‘His and Hers’ Sets of Boules supplied!
Full sized Table Tennis table!
Superb 11 x 5 metre pool with good depth. Fitted pool alarm (though no substitute for parental vigilance)!
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s selection of Golf Clubs available for practice!
Ellie’s Garden area, with Outdoor Easy chairs, Sofa and Occasional Table, is a perfect elevated spot for pool viewing!
'Welcome'
We provide an extensive welcome pack including coffee, tea, milk, butter, jam, juice, and a bottle of chilled Local Wine ’to get you started’ and of course the all important baguettes from our favourite Artisan Bakery in Monflanquin ... an unhurried five minute drive away! Slightly more if you wish to cycle or jog!
Your rental includes all Bed Linen and Personal Towels for your party. These are changed weekly for rentals in excess of one week. All sheets and pillowcases are Egyptian cotton and Duvets are supplied, although you may not need them! Please supply your own Pool Towels.
Infants in your party
If required there is an American cot (We are sure you understand that bedding must be the responsibility of the parents/clients), A disposable *nappy bin (*We respectfully drawer your attention to the notice regarding Fosse Septique care located by the WC.)
‘During your stay’
I will be on hand should you need any assistance but 'discreetly’ in my own annexe surrounded by and occupied in my Potager.
You will however enjoy exclusive use of the grounds and the super pool.
Please note that a strict NO SMOKING policy is observed at the property.
I look forward to meeting with you and if you wish to enjoy the experience of living here in this beautiful part of the World as we do, please contact me for more information when I shall do all I can to assist! I am happy to post a selection of Tourist Information for guests if required to facilitate planning of your holiday.
'Espérant vous rencontrer bientôt'
The property is located 5 minutes drive from the beautifully picturesque, hilltop village of Monflanquin, 40 minutes drive South of Bergerac (town and international airport).
Monflanquin is an old bastide town with winding streets and fabulous views. All amenities in the village including large supermarket, cafés, restaurants, bakeries. Traditional street market every Thursday morning.
Nearby tennis club with 4 courts and 18-hole golf course 15 minutes away.
The Nouvelle Aquitaine area of France is one of the most beautiful and one of the most popular. Lovely countryside interspersed with medieval, bastide towns and fairytale châteaux rise from the morning mist.
It's a great region for food lovers; all the Périgordian specialities such as Foie Gras, Confit d'oie and anard, Mushrooms of all types are in abundance.
Many antique markets throughout the year. All info at the tourist information office.
Bergerac (40 minutes) was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. It still today has a picturesque harbour where you can take a boat trip along the river Dordogne, or a miniature train ride around the Bastide town.
The many timbered houses with terracotta decoration that line the lanes of the old town, are wonderfully evocative of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. On one corner the wanderer is suddenly ’nose to nose' with Cyrano whose statue proudly reminds the visitor that Bergerac owes some of its fame to this ‘historical’ figure! Not surprisingly the annual theatre 'Le Festival du Théâtre' is named after him.
A great way to tour the vineyards is by following the designated Route des Vins where the visitor will be welcomed by the growers and encouraged to try their wines. The Bergerac region is sometimes called Périgord Pourpre the name deriving from the rich purple-red wines that characterize this area of Périgord.
When the subject of 'gastronomy' is raised it is usually associated with a particular region and the Périgord stands in high regard in this field. The traditional produce, such as truffles, walnuts, strawberries and the wines, together with the well-known rich specialties derived from fattened geese and ducks, is largely responsible for this fame.
Don't miss a trip to La Roque-Gageac, a stunningly beautiful village under the towering cliffs. The village regularly wins France's 'Prettiest Village' competition. Good canoeing centre here.
Competing with La Roque-Gageac in the prettiness stakes is the village of Carennac. Elevated just above the South bank of the Dordogne river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the Saint-Pierre church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Perhaps the most famous of the nearby Dordogne area tourist attractions are the cave paintings around Les Eyzies. There are more pre-historic caves in this area than you could ever visit in a day! Les Eyzies lies at the heart of an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations. It has some of the world's most beautiful caves with outstanding stalactite and stalagmite crystallizations. And the cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. The most well-known of all is the cave at Lascaux.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Monflanquin
Nearest supermarket: Monflanquin
Nearest market: Monflanquin
Nearest pharmacy: Monflanquin
Nearest bar: Monflanquin
Tourist information: Monflanquin
Monflanquin on the map
Property 172857 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to Maison de Costes
Full directions will be provided upon booking.
Access options
Car Essential, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bergerac [EGC]
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Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 5 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Non-smoking |
Linen | All Bed Linen and Towels supplied. *Infant Bedding and Pool Towels supplied by Client. |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Owner on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
Activities nearby | Yoga, Wine touring, Wine tasting, Walking, Tree adventure park, Theme parks, Tennis, Tai Chi, Table tennis, Swimming, Spa, Sightseeing, Shopping, Rock climbing, Riverside activities, Rambling, Museums, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Horse riding, Hiking, Gym, Gourmet dining, Golf, Go karting, French tuition, Flying, Fishing, Drawing and painting, Cycling, Canoeing, Boules, Boating, Bird Watching, Adventure park |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 13th August 2023
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Additional price notes
A 25% deposit is payable at the time of booking (together with a security deposit of €300 to cover any accidental damage, which is fully refundable as appropriate after your departure). The 75% balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
- Changeover Day: Saturday. Departure before 10 am and arrival after 5 pm.
- Property to be left in a clean and tidy state.
- Prices are for the property per week.
- Availability for winter escapes.
Long winter lets are also available - please contact the owner directly for further details.
Cancellation policy
- More than 8 weeks prior to arrival = full refund
- 8 weeks prior when payment of balance due = loss of deposit
- Between 4 and 8 weeks prior = 50%
- Less than 4 weeks = no refund.