£450 - £1350
(€521 - €1564)
Per property per week
Country house, sleeps 10, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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Tel: + 44 (0) 7966 177824
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Living room (4 / 46)
Family bath and shower room (5 / 46)
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Large double room with en-suite (8 / 46)
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Twin room (12 / 46)
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Veranda (16 / 46)
Gin & tonic by the pool, watching the swallows swoop down to drink (17 / 46)
Goldfish pond (18 / 46)
Pool furniture (19 / 46)
Wild flower meadow in the garden (20 / 46)
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The church at St-Pierre-du-Palais (23 / 46)
Barn at St-Pierre-du-Palais (24 / 46)
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Monolithic Church at Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (26 / 46)
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Bordeaux (28 / 46)
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Château de Sales, Libourne (31 / 46)
Cité de Vins, Bordeaux (32 / 46)
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Kayaking at St Aigulin (38 / 46)
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A traditional stone-built country house, with a large garden and a beautiful 10 x 5m pool. It is awash with charming and quirky features. Much of the furniture in the house is beautifully preserved antiques, but it has all mod cons too, including a brand new kitchen and bathrooms, high-speed fibre broadband Wifi and a well-equipped utility room. Original oak beams are juxtaposed with new carpets and electrics, and there are hundreds of books (including a large collection of Astérix books) as well as puzzles and games for sociable days. The thick stone walls and cool floor tiles downstairs maintain a natural coolness, and there is air-conditioning to fend off extreme heat in the summer. The house is surrounded by fields and pine forests, which conceal exquisite ‘secret’ lakes – perfect for walking, cycling and riding horses from the many stables near by.
Downstairs:
- Two living rooms – One is part of the large kitchen/dining room, and has a wood burning stove with comfy chairs. The main living room has a piano, another wood-burning stove, a TV with satellite English channels and Netflix etc., a DVD player and a collection of DVDs. The dining area has an extendable handmade table, expertly crafted by our cabinet-maker neighbour.
- Kitchen – the large island houses a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and cupboards. The main part of the kitchen has a second fridge, a gas hob, a microwave and an electric oven. There is plenty of storage space, including a walk-in larder. The kitchen has everything an enthusiastic chef could need, including new pans, sets of crockery and cutlery. There are built-in USB ports as well as plenty of sockets and a music system.
- Brand new family bathroom, with two basins, a separate shower and bath.
- Separate toilet, with washbasin.
- Utility room, including a washing machine and tumble drier etc.
- Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and chest of drawers.
- Twin bedroom with an antique dresser and table.
Upstairs:
- On the large landing, there are two ‘rooms’, one with an antique double bed, and the other with a single bed and a trundle. Children love these. They can draw the curtains to make private dens, while feeling close to the grown-ups downstairs. The ‘rooms’ have cute little windows, antique chests of drawers and a new fitted carpet.
- Master bedroom – this spacious room has a large chest of drawers and wardrobe as well as a table. With two shuttered windows and a dormer window, this bright room has ample space for remote working.
- En-suite shower room – new walk-in shower, basin and loo.
We are at the crossroads of 4 ‘départements’, the Dordogne, Charente-Maritime, Charente and Gironde. This puts us within easy reach of some of the best that France has to offer: Bergerac, St Emilion, Aubeterre, Cognac and Sarlat, as well as the seaside.
Nearby there is horse riding, kayaking, go-karting, jet-skiing, railbiking (yes, really!) and of course, wine-tasting. There are also many beautiful trails through hills, forests and vineyards if you enjoy walking, running, cycling or pony trekking. For active guests, Lac Sensation Frisson, near the village of Brossac (23 min – 22km) has jetski, a 36m water slide and quad biking. Nearby there’s also cable wakeboarding, kneeboarding and paddle boating.
There are numerous lakes and rivers with sandy beaches near by. 15 minutes drive away is Beauvallon, a swimming lake with a beach, pedalos and a café-restaurant. A great day out is a trip in the morning to the wonderful market in Riberac or Chalais, followed by an afternoon at the sandy beach of Saint-Aulaye, by the river with gorgeous kayaking. The picturesque lake La Jemaye (42min, on the way to Riberac) has activities for walkers and swimmers and the surreal turquoise lakes at Guizengeard are a must for photographers.
We are just over an hour from the seaside. Head south to the amazing Dune du Pilat - the largest sand dune in Europe - next to the lovely old seaside town of Arcachon and the chic Cap Ferret. This is definitely worth setting aside a day for. North is Royan (98km, 1h28) and numerous sandy beaches.
Every day there are colourful local farmers’ markets nearby in charming market towns including Chalais (26 min, 24km), Riberac (40 min - 46km), Coutras (16 mins, 14km) and St Seurin (28 min, 28km). There are a number of marchés nocturnes (night markets) in the summer months, where people party in the town square, with street food, music and dancing.
There is a cornucopia of French specialities of the region in local restaurants and markets, including fresh seafood (oysters, mussels and fish), foie gras, duck and many local cheeses. We are surrounded by vineyards where you can visit, taste and buy the wines direct as well as trying Pineau (the local aperitif – delicious chilled) and, of course, Cognac.
A must-see is Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (37km). It is classified as one of the ‘plus beaux villages’ (prettiest villages) of France, with delightful hilltop architecture and a stunning Monolithic Church – the largest underground church in Europe. Part of it was only discovered in 1961; a truck was passing by when the road collapsed, revealing a necropolis below with tombs of crusaders.
The small and historic city of Périgueux (77km) is especially famous for its fine local cuisine and markets. The historical sights and famous Maison des Vins of Bergerac (80km) also make a great day trip.
A little closer is Cognac (62km) with its riverside restaurants, Cognac houses and beautiful historic town. You could combine this with a trip to Jarnac (71km) where you can enjoy brandy tastings and try yet more excellent restaurants.
Heading south, the narrow cobbled lanes of the gorgeous medieval hilltop wine town of Saint-Emilion (33km, 40min) lead to innumerable restaurants, historic buildings and wine houses offering wine tastings. The vineyards and city of Bordeaux (80km) are a spectacular day trip; try the local delicacy of canellés before a visit to the magnificent opera house amidst the grand buildings and fountains.
Blaye (60km) on the Gironde is also worth a visit with its great citadel and good Côtes de Blaye wine. Another day trip is Brantôme, known as the ‘Venice of Perigord’, where you can choose from river cruises, pedalo, horse-drawn barge, canoeing over rapids, the abbey, churches or a Troglodyte tour. There is a choice of chateaux to visit round about.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Cercoux 6 Km
Nearest supermarket: Montguyon 9 Km
Nearest market: Coutras 14 Km
Nearest pharmacy: Montguyon 9 Km
Nearest bar: Cercoux 6 Km
Tourist information: Montguyon 9 Km
Montguyon on the map
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How to get to La Nauvrasse
Unlike a lot of France, there is easy access to motorways, trains and several airports.
Air
- Bordeaux Airport – 54 mins, 74km
- Bergerac Airport – 1h06, 86km
- La Rochelle Airport – 1h49, 170km
Train
- TGV – Paris – Angoulême (55min/78km from house) from 1h48
- Paris – Coutras (18min/17km from house) about 3h30
- London – Bordeaux – from 5h25 – Eurostar and TGV
- London – Angoulême – from 5h27
- Amsterdam – Bordeaux – from 6h41
Drive from ports
- St Malo - 511km - 4h50
- Caen - 556km - 5h12
- Le Havre - 592km - 5h43
- Calais - 809km - 7h32
Access options
Car Essential, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bordeaux [BOD]
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| Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 4 additional bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 10 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Pets welcomed |
| Linen | Linen and towels, including pool towels, are provided. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven |
| Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Piano, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Solar panelled heating |
| External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Archery, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 31st January 2024
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 July 2024 – 31 August 2024 |
£1350 Per property per week
(€1564 / $1663) |
| 01 September 2024 – 30 September 2024 |
£750 Per property per week
(€869 / $924) |
| 01 October 2024 – 31 October 2024 |
£500 Per property per week
(€579 / $616) |
| 01 November 2024 – 30 November 2024 |
£450 Per property per week
(€521 / $554) |
| 01 December 2024 – 20 December 2024 |
£600 Per property per week
(€695 / $739) |
| 21 December 2024 – 31 December 2024 |
£1200 Per property per week
(€1390 / $1478) |
Additional price notes
- For short lets, all bills are included except firewood.
- The price is negotiable for long lets.