Situated in beautiful countryside on the Charente-Dordogne border, our holiday home is a 150 year old former farmhouse with spacious rooms in a stunning setting within walking distance of the pretty village of Saint Severin, which has cafes, restaurants and shops. The house has been restored to provide modern facilities (including new wiring and new bathrooms) while retaining its original character. Close to two river beaches and a swimming lake, the house is also within easy reach of the Bordeaux, Bergerac and Cognac vineyards as well as the chateaux, prehistoric caves and other attractions of the Dordogne valley. Saint Severin is an easy drive from Bergerac airport (about 50 minutes), about 90 minutes from Bordeaux, Brive and Limoges airports and just 45 minutes from the TGV railway station at Angouleme (2 1/2 hours to Paris where you can connect to the Eurostar).
Accommodation Facilities
Bedrooms:
1st floor:
Master bedroom - king-sized bed, en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower and walk-in closet.
Bedroom 2 - four-poster double bed, en suite bathroom with shower.
2nd Floor:
Bedroom 3 - double bed
Bedroom 4 - double bed
A cot and a fold-out bed can also be made available if required
Bathrooms:
Ground floor: WC.
1st floor: En-suite to bedroom 1 with bath, shower, washbasin and WC. En-suite to bedroom 2 with shower, washbasin and WC.
2nd floor: 3rd bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC.
Kitchen:
A traditional French country kitchen equipped with gas stove, fridge/freezer and microwave as well as an old-fashioned buffet, and a table that seats six. Doors lead from the kitchen to the gardens for dining outside.
Living Rooms:
The comfortable living room contains a 3-4 seater sofa and two arm chairs, and a television with access to UK/international satellite TV channels (BBC/ITV/Sky News/CNN etc) as well as a multi system DVD player.
Other Rooms:
The utility room has a washing machine, iron and ironing board, and a clothes horse.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen etc:
House rental rate includes bed linen and towels for the master bedroom. There is a charge of £20 per bed for additional bedrooms to be used (this covers your entire stay and includes bed linen and towels).
Outside:
The gardens, with panoramic views, extend nearly an acre to the back and one side of the property. Tables, chairs & deckchairs and a gas BBQ are provided for eating and lounging around outside. 2 adult bicycles & a set of boules are also available. Attached to the back of the property is a barn and the only neighbours are a French family who own the barn and a house at the far side of the barn.
Additional notes (if any):
Internet access: the house has good blackberry/iPhone/smartphone coverage, and you can access the internet from the house (using your own ISP account) if you bring a laptop & dongle and have a roaming internet account. Wifi is available at many cafes etc locally and there are computers with internet access and printers at several places nearby (full details at the house).
Property Location
Local Area / Activities
DINING: Excellent restaurant within walking distance. Fine dining nearby in Aubeterre and at chateau restaurants in Petit Bersac and Chalais. Numerous other good restaurants locally.
WINE & COGNAC: The bordeaux, bergerac and cognac vineyards are within a 90 minute drive. Many vineyards offer tastings and the opportunity to buy first-rate wines at the cellar door. In the town of Cognac, producers offer tours of their cellars/estates.
WALKING & CYCLING: beautiful scenery makes it perfect walking/cycling country. From the front door, local walking routes of 3km-25km and bike routes mapped out by the commune.
SWIMMING: River beaches at Aubeterre & Saint Aulaye; swimming lake at la Jemaye in the Foret de la Double.
CANOEING: available at Aubeterre, Riberac and Brantome, and at various towns and villages along the Dordogne and Charente rivers.
HORSE RIDING: equestrian centres at Aubeterre, Verteillac & Bonnes.
CHATEAUX & CHURCHES: many chateaux and Romanesque churches in the area are open to the public to visit.
CAVES & CLIFFS: stalagmites and stalactites can be found in the Villars caves near Brantome about 35 minutes from the house.
•Minimum rental period 1 week (2 weeks in July and August); Saturday to Saturday; arrival after 4 pm, departure before 10am.
•£55/week charge for central heating in cooler months.
Summary of Key Features
Facilities:
Washing Machine, English Satellite Tv, DVD Player, Internet Access, BBQ, Cot Available
Requirements:
Walk To Village, Close To Local Amenities, Suitable For Young Children, Non Smoking
Activities:
Near River Beach (10km or nearer), Tennis Nearby, Golf Nearby, Fishing Nearby, Watersports Nearby
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