Description
A short stroll from the pretty village of Sainte-Alvère, just ten minutes drive from the banks of the Dordogne River, is the delightful and characterful Petit Village. With three pretty bedrooms and a lovely swimming pool, it is a fantastic place for family or friends looking for a relaxing holiday in this captivating region of France.
In front of the Perigourdine home, in the colourful gardens, you will come across a traditional Borie where you can keep your wine cooled in the fridge before wandering over to the inviting swimming pool and sun terrace. With spacious lawns, mature trees and pretty terraces, there are plenty of spots to sit and relax and take in the natural surroundings. Or simply enjoy the countryside views from the elevated al-fresco terrace, a lovely spot for a morning coffee or pre-dinner sundowner.
Inside you with feel the warm and welcoming ambience in this homely setting with some lovely original features such as tiled floors, exposed beams and a cosy fire-place in the living-dining room. The typically French kitchen has everything you need to prepare a feast using the finest ingredients from the local markets and the four bedrooms have been thoughtfully styled and furnished. With newly renovated shower rooms, this is home from home in comfortable and rustic surroundings.
You can stroll to the local village of Sainte-Alvère where there is a highly rated restaurant and a couple of small shops or head to the larger town of Le Bugue (11km) on the Vézère riverside which has a fantastic weekly food market on a Tuesday. The pretty Dordogne villages of Limeuil (12km) and Tremolat (10km) are also within a short drive and both enchanting places to visit.
Other magical trips out should include sampling the delicious black truffle in the city of Périgueux (35km), heading east to the exquisite town of Sarlat (45km) or simply exploring some of France’s Plus Beaux Villages along the Dordogne such as La Roque Gageac (42km), Beynac (37km) and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (40km). Not forgetting the beautiful city of Bergerac (32km) with its unmissable Maisons de Vins.
This is a lovely Dordogne holiday home where you will feel like you are experiencing the true French way of life near a charming village in the heart of a simply beautiful region. /n Security deposit /n €650 charged to the clients' credit card prior to arrival. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n 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 Monday included for stays of two weeks or more. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
/n Changeover day /n Saturday. 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 Pets welcome? /n On request only and by prior arrangement with the owner. Please enquire at the time of booking. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not permitted. /n Tax /n Tourist tax of €0.83 pp/pn, paid locally. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes, excluding pool towels. Mid-stay linen change on Monday also included for stays of two weeks or more. /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 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 Lower rates for 4 guests are only available outside the peak season. /n Security deposit /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.
