Description
In a quiet hamlet in the hills just above the sweet little village of Urval, just south of the Dordogne, is the charming Le Repos. With lovely woodland views and only a few minutes by car from the river, this is the perfect base for exploring this wonderful region.
Step inside and admire the original pisé flooring leading to the comfortable living space on the ground floor. The beautiful kitchen has been recently installed and is enough to impress any keen cook and leads to the living and dining room with a cosy wood burning stove and French doors leading to a glorious al-fresco terrace, perfect for your morning coffee and croissants or evenings with good local wine and friends. Downstairs the double bedroom has its own original fire-place whilst on the first floor the spacious en-suite bedrooms have beautiful wooden flooring and lovely garden views.
A delightful little cottage bedroom is available to rent in addition to the main house, ideal for extra guests or family looking for a little more independence.
The pretty gardens are full of summer colour, lovely lawns and the sweet scent of roses. Find a shady tree to read a book under or wander down the steps to the glorious infinity swimming pool where an afternoon can be spent relaxing on the terrace or cooling off in the water, with lovely views over the surrounding trees. The summer kitchen here is a lovely spot for long lunches, there is even a fridge to keep your wine cool.
This is a great location in the Dordogne, an area full of pretty medieval villages, fine wines, truffles, vibrant local markets, canoeing on the river and unspoilt views of stunning countryside.
Urval, a tiny village full of history, it’s only 4km down to Siorac with its weekly market, restaurants and shops. In the other direction is Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin with its river beach nearby, ideal for a picnic on a sunny afternoon or head north to the beautiful old town of St Cyprien with its 12th century belltower, lovely boutiques and restaurants.
Other magical trips out should include sampling the delicious black truffle in the city of Périgueux, heading north over the river to the exquisite town of Sarlat or simply exploring some of France’s Plus Beaux Villages along the Dordogne such as La Roque Gageac, Beynac and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, all within easy reach. Not forgetting the nearby beautiful city of Bergerac with its unmissable Maisons de Vins.
This traditional and characterful house is in a lovely setting, it will be hard to leave the tranquil surroundings yet it’s a great location to be able to explore some of the Dordogne’s most treasured villages and towns. /n Security deposit /n €850 charged to clients' credit card prior to arrival. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. Included in low season. From end of May to end of September, heating is on request and at a supplement. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes and mid-stay clean on Thursday included for stays of two weeks or more. /n Changeover day /n Friday. Other days may be possible on request in mid-season (end of May-mid July & September, approximately) for bookings of 7+ nights only. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes, excluding pool towels. Mid-stay linen change on Thursday also included for stays of two weeks or more. /n Pets welcome? /n No. /n Tax /n Tourist tax of €0.55 pp/pn, paid locally. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. /n Other Ts and Cs /n One high chair and one cot are included. Extra high chairs and cots are available for hire at a cost of €25 for each item per week (limited availability, to be pre-booked). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner. /n Other Ts and Cs /n The cottage is only included in the 8 guests price.
