The house is situated in a small hamlet in approximately 3 acres of parkland.  It is 5 km from Riberac in the northern part of the Dordogne.

The gite is believed to have been built in the 13/14^th century with the main house added later. The gite has independent access with a private garden and ample parking space.  It retains some of its original features whilst being comfortable.  In the main bedroom there is the original fireplace and a stone sink and beamed ceilings.

Accommodation

It is a double storey gite sleeping 2/3/4 people.  The ground floor consists of a living room and kitchen/diner.  In the living room there is a CD player/radio television with video player, films and satellite.  In the kitchen diner there are fitted kitchen units, cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee percolator. Also there is use of a washing machine.

On the second floor there is a double bedroom with open views across the parkland.  A twin bedroom to the rear with shower room having washbasin, toilet and shower.

There are open countryside views to all sides of the property.  To the rear is a self-contained garden with garden furniture and barbeque.

All bed linen is provided but you are asked to bring your own towels and tea towels.

We are sorry that we are unable to take pets.  Smoking is not allowed in the gite.

There are a number of places to visit within an hours drive

Riberac – Friday market known to be the best in the area with stalls that sell fresh local produce, clothes and jewellery.  Also a number of cafes, good restaurants, 3 supermarkets, swimming pool and tennis courts.

Aubeterre – small historique village with beach and canoes for hire.   

Perigeux – large historique town with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants.

Cognac – distilleries of Remy Martin, Hennessey and others. Guided tours with tasting of cognac.

Brantome – small town surrounded by a river with canoes for hire.  Very picturesque.

St Emilion and Bergerac – Numerous vineyards with wine tasting and of course choices of wine to taste and but ate reasonable prices.

Manmade beaches with supervised swimming at La Jamaye (local), Angouleme, Nontron, and Brantome. 

Wildlife

Variety of buzzards, sparrow hawks, hen harriers, kestrels, hoopoe birds, woodpeckers and many others.

Deer and wild boar can be heard and sometimes seen from the woodland across the field which borders the rear of the gite.

Butterflies such as swallowtails and others yet to be identified.

Prices

Prices are shown in Euros calculated at the time of advertising.  For sterling prices please visit the webpage.