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'Terrieres'
Accommodation type: Holiday RentalNearby town: Excideuil (Dordogne department)
No of bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Pool: No pool
Preferred currency: GBP
Minimum price: 240
Maximum price: 440
Summary
'Terrieres' is a self-catering holiday cottage or gite situated in the beautiful Dordogne region of south west France. It is the perfect place to 'get away from it all' and enjoy the wonderful pace of life in rural France.
Property description
DORDOGNE HOLIDAY COTTAGE - Self catering holiday gite for rental.
'Terrieres' is an attractive self catering Dordogne cottage or gite set on the edge of a village in beautiful Dordogne countryside near Excideuil. Oak forests and wildflower meadows surround this superb holiday accommodation making it the ideal place to enjoy this most beautiful area of France!
The house offers high quality self catering holiday rental accommodation and is set on the edge of the village of Cerveillac just 28km from Perigueux. Built of local golden stone the cottage has been fully restored to offer space and comfort with two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
Cerveillac is a hamlet of about twelve houses and farms and is typical of this very pastoral, wooded and peaceful area of the Dordogne. The area immediately surrounding the village offers fantastic country walking in beautiful countryside with meandering country lanes, meadows rich in wildflowers and extensive oak forests which are home to deer and wild boar.
The village is on a road to nowhere in particular so there is very little traffic making for an extremely peaceful environment where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful pace of life in rural France.
WE HAVE NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING THIS LOVELY PLACE TO THOSE SEEKING A HOLIDAY IN THE MOST PEACEFUL AND DELIGHTFUL SURROUNDINGS YET WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALL THAT THE DORDOGNE HAS TO OFFER - GREEN VALLEYS AND FORESTS, SPARKLING RIVERS, CHATEAUX, MEDIEVAL VILLAGES, BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE, PREHISTORIC CAVES, AND THE BEST FOOD IN FRANCE.
PERHAPS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY IN 2012!
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Location description
'Terrieres' is a spacious and comfortable cottage for up to six set in an edge of village location with views over the surrounding fields and forests of the Dordogne.
THE HOUSE
The house is on one level with the hall, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and two bedrooms on the ground floor and only the master bedroom and ensuite shower room on the first floor. (The cottage is ideal if wheelchair access is required as inside the house all ground floor rooms are on the same level) All floors are tiled except for the master bedroom on the first floor and the house is bright and airy throughout. Exterior doors and windows are double glazed which helps keep the house cool during hot summer days and warm and draught free during the cooler months.
Downstairs…
The entrance hall leads to a kitchen/diner which is equipped with a self cleaning gas cooker with four burners and full sized oven, automatic washing machine, dishwasher, large refrigerator with freezer section, microwave oven, toaster and an electric kettle. The kitchen also has a dining table with six chairs and we imagine that most people would wish to eat at least one or two meals in this room each day. A set of three french windows in the kitchen opens onto a tiled front terrace at the front of the house which catches the afternoon and evening sun. Also leading from the entrance hall is a large lounge/dining room with two windows and double doors opening onto the front terrace and garden. This room has a sofa and armchairs along with a large table and six chairs for more formal dining. There is also English and French satellite TV with a dvd player, a selection of dvd's, books for your holiday reading and a large and efficient wood burning stove.
There are two good sized bedrooms on the ground floor each having twin divan beds and french doors opening onto the terraces and gardens at the front and rear of the house. Each has fitted wardrobes available for clothes and baggage storage. The tiled bathroom, also on the ground floor, is equipped with a bath and shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Upstairs...
A carpeted and safe staircase leads up to the large master bedroom which is a lovely room with lots of storage space and views over the surrounding countryside. It has a king size bed and an excellent large en suite shower room with a wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. A cot, bedding and baby booster seat are also available if requred.
THE GARDENS
A lytch gate entrance leads to the front walled garden which is planted with a large mulberry tree which offers shade from the afternoon sun. There is a tiled terrace all around the house with gates on to the road to prevent any toddlers from straying. Behind the house in the extensive rear garden there is a wisteria shaded terrace which is ideal for your holiday reading with a glass of wine or where meals can be eaten out of doors. Out of sight of any of the windows is a garage and workshop where you will find sets of garden furniture and a barbecue.The house is fully detached and has a large parking area which will accommodate at least five or six cars. Neighbours do not overlook the property as they are about 100 metres distant with the rest of the village and the Dordogne beyond.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN THE DORDOGNE
Cerveillac is about four kilometres south of Coulaures which is on the D705 between Savignac Les Eglises and Excideuil, and around 28 kilometres east of Perigueux.
THE LOCALITY
In Coulaures, just four kilometres from 'Terrieres' there is a small self-service grocery and bakery store and a bar/tabac. The River Isle is also here where both fly fishing and coarse fishing are available, but a permit is required. Five kilometres in the opposite direction from the house is the village of Tourtoirac and he lovely River Auvezere. Here there are shops and a restaurant where you can have a meal or a drink or indeed a picnic on the banks of the river.
The local area abounds in restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. The Dordogne specialities of duck, goose and foie gras together with the wines of Bergerac and Montbazillac feature prominently on nearly all local menus and there is one outstanding restaurant 'Auberge de la Truffe' 12 kilometres away for that special holiday occasion. Our everyday favourite with a more modest menu and prices (around 11 euros for the four course lunch) is only 12 kilometres away at Chervais Cubas.
The town of Excideuil is close by and here you will find all the shops you might need. There are two supermarkets - one with a filling station - bars,restaurants and a market every Thursday morning in the town square. Should you require a doctor or a dentist these can also be found here. Excideuil also has tennis courts and a large open air swimming pool which is heated to 24C during the summer months. At Corgnac-sur-L'Isle the whole family can enjoy a day out on the Velo-Rail or you go to Lac du Rouffiac 15km north of Excideuil where there are sunbathing beaches,lake swimming and a wide variety of watersports available. June 2010 saw the first 9 holes open at the new golf course at Chateau d'Essiendieras near to Excideuil.
THE AREA
The area is dominated by pre-history, beautiful architecture and gastronomy. Whether you wish to visit caves with their drawings dating back 20,000 years, picnic by the banks of the Auvezere or Dordogne river or visit the local markets with some of the best produce France, all can be done easily from 'Terrieres'!
The departmental 'capital' town of Perigueux is less than 30 kilometres away and the pedestrianised medieval city with its superbly restored lanes and squares around the cathedral is a great place for a coffee or lunch. The town has extensive Roman remains which are well worth exploring along with the excellent markets in the medieval city on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you require some 'retail therapy' the large shopping complex at Trelissac as you approach Perigueux will be worth a visit too!
At Champcevinel near Perigueux Aquacap is a superb new water park with pools,slides,toboggans etc providing fun for all the family and a great day out at very reasonable cost.
There are many pre-historic sites and caves in the area, the most important of which are located in the Vezere valley - Lascaux at Montignac is the most famous followed by the caves at Les Eyzies - all are within easy reach. Picturesque Brantome, the 'Venice' of the Dordogne surrounded by the river Dronne with its troglodyte caves is less than 40 kilometres distant, whilst nearby is the village of St. Jean de Cole - surely one of the most beautiful in France.The pretty town of Sarlat with its warren of alleys, virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, lined with warm ochre stone houses must be seen and the medieval village of Domme perched on its rocky peak is easily accessible across the River Dordogne. World famous Rocamadour built on the side of a cliff can be visited further away to the south. There are lots of gardens to visit including the magnificent Les Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac and those at the Chateau de Hautefort.
The great activity around all of these tourist sites makes 'Terrieres' all the nicer to come back to as the area surrounding the house has been overlooked by many of the less attractive developments of the last century.
If you have any queries or questions whatsoever regarding the house or the local area please do not hesitate to contact us - we will do our very best!
Price Details
04-03-2012 - 26-05-2012: £240
26-05-2012 - 07-07-2012: £330
07-07-2012 - 25-08-2012: £440
25-08-2012 - 29-09-2012: £330
29-09-2012 - 03-11-2012: £240
Terms and conditions
Bookings normally run from Saturday to Saturday (we may be able to help if another start day is preferred) and the house will be available from 16.00 hours on the day of arrival. Guests should depart, leaving the house clean and tidy, by 10.00 hours on the day of departure.
Our prices are set to cover simply the running costs of the house and include bed linen and duvets for six people, electricity, water and gas, but please note that towels are not normally provided. Electricity for heating is included whilst logs for the woodburning stove can, of course, be provided but at extra cost.
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
1. Please check that the dates you require are available on the availability calendar (CLICK UNDER MAP BELOW ).
2. Contact us by email or UK telephone number 01507 604927.
3. A Booking Form will then be sent to you for completion.
4. Return the form with a deposit of 25% to secure the booking.
5. Final confirmation and an invoice will then be returned to you.
6. The balance will be due eight weeks before arrival.
All payments should be made in £sterling cheques drawn on ordinary British banks if possible. The final invoice will include an amount of £100 deposit for each week booked against breakage or damage. We ask for this to be in a separate cheque as this will not be cashed but returned on satisfactory completion of your stay.
WE HAVE NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING THIS LOVELY PLACE TO THOSE SEEKING A HOLIDAY IN THE MOST DELIGHTFUL AND PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS YET WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALL THAT THE DORDOGNE HAS TO OFFER. WE TRUST THAT WE HAVE PROVIDED ENOUGH INFORMATION TO ENABLE YOU TO MAKE YOUR VERY IMPORTANT HOLIDAY DECISION BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS OR QUERIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ASSIST!
Note: map positions are subject to error and may indicate a nearby town rather than the property location!
Contact 'Terrieres'
Please Click here for availability calendar before submitting an enquiry
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