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La Fermette |
Charente border, Aquitaine/Dordogne, France |
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La Fermette is a stone built farmers cottage located in a quiet hamlet, on a track which leads to the woods and beyond. It is an excellent place simply for relaxing in peace and tranquility, with beautiful natural surroundings and as a base for local cycling, walking and exploring the Dordogne. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 7 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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La Fermette adjoins 15 acres of privately owned meadows and woodland which is rich in flora and fauna. The cottage offers the combination of a secluded country retreat but with ample facilities for family enjoyment, exploration and provisions all within a short drive. The cottage is located in the north west of the Dordogne, immediately adjacent to the Charente, and about 27 kms south east of the city of Angouleme. The area in the immediate neighbourhood is very rural farmland growing mostly wheat and sunflowers. During the summer months we get excellent weather with temperatures often reaching the mid 30'sC. We are ideally situated for house hunting in the Dordogne and the less expensive Charentes. We can offer special rates for people interested in having a base from which to make an extended visit. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The surrounding area is rich in historic small country towns with architecture dating from the 11th Century. Brantome, only 20 kms away, is particularly picturesque and has a fine church and some of the best restaurants in the area. Canoeing on the River Dronne is enormous fun and you can hire canoes either by the hour, or for longer periods. On Fridays there are lively markets at Brantome & Riverac, and smaller local markets at Mareuil sur Belle (Tues) and Villebois Lavalette (Thurs). The Dordogne river and Sarlat are about 1.5 hours. The nearest beach, Les Palmyres, just to the west of Royan, is also 1.5-2 hours. In the immediate vicinity of the cottage there are open fields and woodland with paths and tracks ideal for walking or cycling. Tennis courts are available in La Rochebeaucourt (7 kms) or in Villebois-Lavalette. Angouleme itself hosts festivals throughout the year including the International Comics Festival (Feb), Musique Metisses (May) and Circuit of the Ramparts. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Ryanair, EasyJet etc to Bergerac airport - local car hire available including Avis, Europcar, Citer, Hertz. From the UK: Cross channel ferries from Portsmouth to Caen - shortest route - Brittany Ferries. Cross channel ferries to Le Havre - slightly cheaper but slightly longer journey. - P&O Ferries etc. Cross channel ferries Folkestone to Boulogne, Dover to Calais very cheap, but a long one day drive to La Fermette. |
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Nearest airports:
| Bergerac (Angouleme 30km) 120km |
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Nearest train station:
| Angouleme 27km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Caen, Le Havre |
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Nearest bus stop:
| n/a |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Mareuil sur Belle (8kms). Others 10-15km |
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Nearest beach:
| Les Grands Palmyres - 130km |
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Nearest shop:
| Mareuil sur Belle 8km, Villebois Lavalette 10km |
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Nearest market:
| Brantome (20 kms), Riberac (25 kms) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
John & Roz Woodford |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33553565489 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
La Fermette has beamed ceilings, and cool tiled floors. It has two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom.
The master bedroom, on the first floor, is furnished with a king-size bed and has an adjacent shower room / WC shared with the twin bedroom on the same floor. Up a second flight of stairs, in the converted attic, is a double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC. On the ground floor the front entrance hallway leads into a comfortably furnished sitting room which in turn leads into a large country kitchen / dining room, with seating for 6 adults.
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Exterior Facilities |
Courtyard / Garden / Parking
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Exterior Details |
There is a shaded courtyard garden with table, chairs and loungers. It’s ideal for "al fresco" dining. There is a BBQ available. Off-road parking is available in a shady spot beside the cottage at the rear courtyard entrance. Occasional free use of owner's swimming pool (next door) by arrangement.
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Further Details |
The cottage is situated within the conservation area of the “Parc Naturel Regional – Périgord / Limousin”, approximately 30 kilometres south east of the historic city of Angoulême, in the Dordogne. Close by is the village of Mareuil-sur-Belle with a 13th century chateau, restaurants and shops. To the south and south west are the country towns of Riberac and Brantôme well known locally for their lively weekly open air markets, first-rate restaurants and access to the River Dronne. Fifty kilometres to the west lies Cognac, the home of Martel, Hennessey and many other famous distilleries, and a little further to the south west can be found the vineyards of St. Emillion, Pomerol, Pauillac and Fronsac, where excellent wines may be found at a fraction of the price on the open market.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Changeover day is Saturday. Outgoing visitors are asked to vacate the property by 10:00h and in-coming visitors are asked not to arrive before 16:00h. Rates include linen and towels, cleaning between lets, water, electricity, gas and a ‘welcome pack’ containing basic food requirements. 10% reduction on bookings of more than one week. During low and mid seasons we offer a reduced rate for a couple with a supplement of £20.00 per person for up to 4 extra persons. During high season a flat rate is charged irrespective of party size.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Pet Friendly
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