Cosy and traditional stone cottage in the Dordogne, France

One-Off Feature

Fleuret Cottage dates back to 1820 and is set in the village of Curemonte, one of France's 'Plus Beaux Villages'. Completely renovated it incorporates traditional features such as the original bread oven and stone sink alcove. Nestled at the bottom of the property, it enjoys a completely private garden while benefiting from the beauty of the red sandstone buildings behind, landscaped grounds, meadows and woodlands. This property is part of our holidays in France collection of unique and unusual places to stay.

General Info

Larger groups can also rent the manor house at Fleuret, giving a total occupancy of 16 people. The village of Curemonte dates back to the 11th century and has been honoured with the title of "L’un des plus beaux villages de France". Despite its numerous attractions (3 Chateaux, 3 churches and a market hall), it remains very much a working village, with a post office, bar/tabac, restaurant & two local produce shops. Beaulieu sur Dordogne, just 10 minutes from Curemonte and, as its name suggests, situated on the Dordogne River, is a small market town with many shops, several bars and restaurants and a twice-weekly market. The Benedictine Abbey and Chapelle des Penitents are in the centre of the town, canoes can be hired at the river, as well as boat trips on the traditional "Gabares".

The Area Surrounding The Property / Accommodation

A 15 minute drive takes you to villages, chateaux, caves and of course the Dordogne River. To the west is Collonges-le Rouge and Turenne, a 15th century village. To the south and east is the Dordogne valley. The Chateaux of Castelnau, Belcastel and Montal are all close by, while the citadel of Rocamadour is only 30 minutes drive. For those wishing to explore further afield, the world famous Lascaux caves can be reached in an hour, along with many other attractions of the Lower Dordogne. The Cahors and Bordeaux wine regions are within easy reach. For those seeking more active pursuits, horse riding can be arranged locally, canoeing down the Dordogne River, tennis, bicycles are easily hired, three nearby golf courses, and we can also arrange hot-air ballooning trips. For many, however, the main attraction of the region are the rolling hills, and peace and quiet of our immediate surroundings.

Getting There & Local Amenities

Getting There:
A comfortable days drive from the main channel ports, driving time from Le Havre is around 7 hours and Calais 8 hours. Reaching us by air gets easier every year as budget airlines expand their routes. Brive airport is just 30 minutes from most of our properties and offers services to London Stansted with Ryanair . There are also daily flights to Paris. Other routes and airlines operate into Limoges (1 hour 30 minutes drive), Bergerac (1 hour 50 minutes) Bordeaux (2 hours) and Toulouse (2 hours). If you enjoy traveling by train, Brive is just 4 hours 20 mins hours from Paris-Austerlitz, which coupled with the new eurostar service from London St Pancreas to Paris Gare du Nord means you can travel from London to Brive in around 7.5 hours.

Nearest Airport:
Brive Valley of the Dordogne 30 km

Nearest Train Station:
Brive la Gaillarde 35 km

Nearest Restaurant:
Curemonte- 3km away

Nearest Shop:
Meyssac, 10km away

Nearest Market:
Meyssac, and also Curemonte in the summer months

Car Hire:
Essential

Accommodation Details

Interior Details
The large salon features a terracotta floor, fireplace with wood-burning stove and beautifully exposed stonework, offering a spacious living/dining area. Well furnished for your comfort, you will find a large selection of books, games and information on the area, as well as satellite TV and DVD. The kitchen is set in the original bread oven, and is fully equipped with gas hob, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher. French doors open onto the terrace and barbecue area. The first floor consists of one double and one twin bedroom, sharing a bathroom with bath, overhead shower and toilet. A laundry room with two washing machines and a dryer is also available for the use of all our guests. The English owners live in the third house on the property, and are happy to help you with any queries you may have during your holiday. Wireless internet connection available on site.

Exterior Details
The cottage has a private terrace and garden, with adjacent parking. The huge 14 x 7 metre swimming pool is situated next to the barn, the upper floor of which has been converted into a large games room with table tennis, table football, and pool table. You can have full use of over 1 hectare of communal grounds, with many different areas for sitting and enjoying the view! This pool area is fenced so that young children cannot gain access unaccompanied. The pool and barn are situated well away from the cottage and shared with those staying in the house.

Conditions of Rental
Changeover day usually Saturday, but midweek considered out of peak season. 25% deposit required to secure your booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival. Cot and high chair available on request. Payment possible in Euros or UK Pounds - credit cards accepted. The English owners live in the third house on the property, and are happy to help you with any queries you may have during your holiday. We also provide a laundry room with two washing machines and tumble dryer, and offer babysitting and maid service, bicycle hire, and can also provide homecooked meals on request.

Property Info

Accommodation Type

Cottages

Property Setting

Village / Rural

Exterior Facilities