Les Roches Farmhouse - (ref: 1283)

5 bed / 6 bath - sleeps 12 - Pool

Price Range:

Per week
From: 965 GBPounds
To: 2750 GBPounds

Features:

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • Private Pool
  • Private (no others on site)
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Les Roches
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Property Description:

Gite-Les-Roches is a beautiful stone farmhouse boasting character and charm, restored to the highest standard offering every modern convenience. Gite-Les-Roches has been designed for outdoor living, an impressive roof terrace opens from the living room with stunning views over the valley to the village church and down to the pool nestled in natural rocks, a perfect place to enjoy long summer evenings and stunning sunsets. A poolside summer kitchen with BBQ and Sauna complements an equipped farmhouse kitchen.

There are 4 bedrooms in the main house all with ensuites, including double ended roll top bath and another with a large walk in shower. Attached to the farmhouse is 'Petit Roc' a separate studio which is always let with the house. It has a large living bedroom area, kitchenette and ensuite shower room.

French doors from the living room open onto a large roof terrace, with long tables for dining throughout the day. From the terrace steps lead down to the fully enclosed swimming pool. The heated saltwater pool is surrounded on two sides by natural rock and the other two sides by a beautiful stone wall - high enough for privacy but low enough to fully enjoy the beautiful view. The pool is 10mx4m and the roman steps are perfect for children or toe-dippers. The pool can be floodlit at night. Around the pool there are sunloungers, chairs and tables on a stone terrace - an awesome suntrap. There is a poolside shower and a paddling pool for small children built into the rock. The gates to the pool are lockable for safety. Opposite the swimming pool there is an outdoor summer kitchen with all the facilities you will require whilst poolside or for dining. There is a BBQ, fridge, sink etc. Also at pool level is the sauna and shower/changing room

Les Roches is full of exposed beams, stonework and antiques. A 5 minute stroll to the village boulangerie completes idyllic French life.

Summary of facilities

* 5 bedrooms all with ensuite shower/bathrooms
* Heated saltwater swimming pool with Roman steps, south west facing
* Sauna, shower/loo and changing facilities at pool level
* Fully equipped farmhouse kitchen
* Spacious living/dining room with log burning stove
* Numerous verandas incl a stunning roof terrace
* Outdoor kitchen with BBQs, fridge and sink
* Children’s play area with sandpit, swings and slide
* Central heating
* Games, video, toy and book library
* Satellite TV, DVD, Video and CD player
* Dishwasher, Microwave and washing machine
* Antiques and soft furnishings
* 5 minutes walk to village shops through meadow.

Area Description:

Gite-Les-Roches offers views of wooded valleys and countryside whilst being only a 5 minute walk to the village boulangerie, epicerie and bar. Les Roches is set on the edge of the bastide village of Fonroque. Throughout the summer, the village holds its own fetes and night markets. The picturesque medieval bastide town of Eymet is only a 5 minute drive away with its restaurants, bars, markets (day and night) and shops. The charming Dordogne riverside town of Bergerac is only 15 minutes drive away with its beautiful old town and quay, and airport with low cost flights to the UK. The medieval towns of Issigeac and Duras are just as close. Issigeac market on a Sunday is bustling with local products and is a must to visit. Duras has a stunning chateau which is also well worth a visit. The infamous Chateau Monbazillac is close by with its fairy tale castle, spectacular views and wine tasting. Further a field there is Bordeaux and St Emilion, although still only an hour drive away.

Area Activities

The area is famous for its wine, with Monbazillac, Pecharment, St Emillion to name a few and is also considered to be the gastronomic centre of France. There are restaurants to cater for all tastes and budgets. If you prefer to cook for yourselves, the local markets offer wonderfully fresh local produce. They are fantastic for a morning out, experiencing the french way of life. The Dordogne is steeped in history. From the prehistoric caves at Lascaux to the medieval chateaux and fortified bastide villages and towns. For those with more energy, the range of sports activities is great. There are a number of golf courses all within about 40 minutes drive. With the superb championship course at Chateau des Vigiers only a 15 minute drive away. The Dordogne and Vezere rivers offer canoeing, swimming or just lazing on one of the many beaches. There is fishing, horseriding, cycling, tennis all close by. There are lakes within 20 minutes drive, with sandy beaches, fishing and watersports

Location information

Golf: 15 km
Shops: 500 m
Garage: 4 km
Metro: 500 m -
Restaurant: 4 km
Cafe: 500 m
Airport: 20 km - Bergerac
nearest major town: 4 km - Bergerac

Facilities

Barbeque, Enclosed Garden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Freezer, Fridge, Iron, Oven, Cooker, Washing machine, Stereo, TV, DVD, Telephone ( )

Also:
Sauna

Other Charges

Maid: Can be arranged locally
Chef: Can be arranged locally
Notes: We have an honesty box for the Sauna and ask that you leave 15 euros for every hour you use. As some people use it alot and others not all, it did not seem fair to add it to the cost of the rental.
Phone usage: Deducted from deposit at cost
Internet access: deducted from deposit at cost

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