Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hrs on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hrs on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hrs.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); gas for cooking.
Pets accepted.
Household linen (towels and tea-towels) not provided. Please take your own.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 125€ is payable in cash upon arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owner may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Electricity (radiator in each room) is not included and must be paid for on departure.
La Borie is a 3-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 6 (+ baby), 3km from the hamlet of St-Jean-d’Estissac (Dordogne), 4km from Villamblard, 24km N of Bergerac (Michelin maps: 521 / 522 / 525). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1999. Saturday arrival.
Situated in a small rural hamlet, this is a delightful detached property, dating from the 18th century, in the same picturesque ensemble of buildings as La Grande Borie but set away from it, facing its own open, attractively arranged garden with an ornamental covered well. The high standard of restoration has resulted in quality accommodation; fine stone and brickwork, stone sinks and exposed roof timbers create an impressive rustic framework for the quality, local-style, and modern furniture. The well-maintained interior is kept cool thanks to thick stone walls and the original small windows (picturesque, but at the cost of light). The appealing outdoor facilities include a very well-kept grassy garden with shady trees, open to a quiet country lane, and a private swimming pool (8m x 4m, depth 1m50) set in a sunny terrace (2 steps down) and partly screened by a wall. An ideal setting for eating (built-in barbecue) and relaxing outside. La Borie enjoys peaceful surroundings, and guests may wander in the owner's surrounding grounds and woods. The property is situated some 25m from La Grande Borie and another neighbour (and their dog) some 45m away and screened by trees. The charming owner is retired and lives in Beauronne, 15km away; she will personally welcome all visitors. Well-situated for visits to the attractive old quarters of Bergerac, and its extensive vineyards, châteaux at Bourdeilles and St-Astier; and Périgueux with its Renaissance town houses and domed cathedral, the lower valley of the Dordogne and bastide towns. A lovely old property, full of traditional character with the major asset that little intrudes on the tranquillity of this largely wooded hilltop setting.
Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen/dining room (with open fireplace), living room (with open fireplace), shower room with wc. First floor: 1 twin and 2 double-bedded rooms, bathroom, separate wc, cot.
Activities: Private swimming-pool (available May – September). Tennis and bicycle hire in Villamblard. Horse riding in Mussidan (13km). Golf (9 holes) in Périgueux (30km). Canoe/kayak at Ste Foy-la-Grande (35km), Mussidan and Bergerac.
Services: All essential shops and services in Villamblard. Market in Villamblard on Mondays, in Mussidan on Saturdays, in St Astier (15km) on Thursdays, in Périgueux on Wednesdays and Bergerac on Wednesdays and Saturdays and Riberac on Fridays.
Location
3km from the hamlet of St-Jean-d’Estissac (Dordogne), 4km from Villamblard - 1000 inhabitants - 24km N of Bergerac. Michelin map: 521 / 522 / 525.
Activities
Private swimming-pool (available May – September). Tennis and bicycle hire in Villamblard. Horse riding in Mussidan (13km). Golf (9 holes) in Périgueux (30km). Canoe/kayak at Ste Foy-la-Grande (35km), Mussidan and Bergerac.
Services
All essential shops and services in Villamblard. Market in Villamblard on Mondays, in Mussidan on Saturdays, in St Astier (15km) on Thursdays, in Périgueux on Wednesdays and Bergerac on Wednesdays and Saturdays and Riberac on Fridays.
Description
Situated in a small rural hamlet, this is a delightful detached property, dating from the 18th century, in the same picturesque ensemble of buildings as La Grande Borie but set away from it, facing its own open, attractively arranged garden with an ornamental covered well. The high standard of restoration has resulted in quality accommodation; fine stone and brickwork, stone sinks and exposed roof timbers create an impressive rustic framework for the quality, local-style, and modern furniture. The well-maintained interior is kept cool thanks to thick stone walls and the original small windows (picturesque, but at the cost of light). The appealing outdoor facilities include a very well-kept grassy garden with shady trees, open to a quiet country lane, and a private swimming pool (8m x 4m, depth 1m50) set in a sunny terrace (2 steps down) and partly screened by a wall. An ideal setting for eating (built-in barbecue) and relaxing outside. La Borie enjoys peaceful surroundings, and guests may wander in the owner's surrounding grounds and woods. The property is situated some 25m from La Grande Borie and another neighbour (and their dog) some 45m away and screened by trees. The charming owner is retired and lives in Beauronne, 15km away; she will personally welcome all visitors. Well-situated for visits to the attractive old quarters of Bergerac, and its extensive vineyards, châteaux at Bourdeilles and St-Astier; and Périgueux with its Renaissance town houses and domed cathedral, the lower valley of the Dordogne and bastide towns. A lovely old property, full of traditional character with the major asset that little intrudes on the tranquillity of this largely wooded hilltop setting. Featured by VFB since 1999.
Accommodation
Ground floor access via garden into kitchen (up 1 step):
• Kitchen/dining room (6m70 x 5m40) with kitchen area behind dividing wall with dual cooker (3 gas rings, 1 electric ring and electric oven), dishwasher, open fireplace. Tiled floor. Doors to shower room and living/dining room
• Living/dining room (6m90 x 6m40) with open fireplace, satellite television. Tiled floor. Wooden stairs to first floor
• Shower room (low headroom) with shower, washbasin, wc, washing machine. Tiled floor
First floor landing with doors to:
• Bedroom 1 (3m90 x 7m80) with 2 single beds (1m20 - need double sheets). Board floor
• Bedroom 2 (3m x 7m40) with 1 double bed (1m40). Board floor
• Bedroom 3 (5m90 x 4m10) with 1 double bed (1m40). Board floor
• Bathroom - ½ step up. Tiled floor
• Separate wc
Gas for cooking included – Electricity not included (electric heaters in each room) – Bed linen included – household linen not available.
Breakage Deposit: 125€ Sleeps: 6 + baby MAXIMUM (wooden cot available: 1m20 length x 0m62 width x 0m52 depth)
Comments
“Definitely the best VFB property we have used. M. Marty is a charming host.” “We have enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of this lovely spot. The house was a pleasant surprise in terms of spaciousness and charm.” “An away from it all location and a very picturesque property.” “Birds seen around the cottage and woods included great and great spotted woodpeckers, hoopoes, goldfinches, stonechats.” “Lovely, peaceful and a wonderful cottage and pool.” “Far too relaxed to write very much – shame to leave.” “Superb! Gorgeous cottage with friendly and hospitable owners.” “The cottage and its surroundings are all that we hoped for and more.” “This was our first VFB holidays and it was all we expected – and much more – We’ve had a wonderful family holiday.”
Description updated April 2009
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