Maison Harmonie Region: Bergerac Sleeps: 6 - 8
Overview
Just north of the Dordogne river, overlooking open countryside from the glorious swimming pool, is the charming Maison Harmonie, a sensitively restored old stone house. With the water’s edge just ten minutes away and beautiful Bergerac also short drive, this is the perfect place for guests to relax yet enjoy exploring this wonderful region.
Step in to a home full of character with exposed stonework, marble and pisé stairs, wooden beams, a beautifully restored fireplace in the living area and chestnut parquet flooring in the bedrooms. Each of the pretty four bedrooms, located across two wings of the house, has its own shower room and other modern amenities include an iPod dock, Blu-ray DVD and an Xbox 360. This is a well-equipped house where guests can appreciate the rustic and traditional ambience in great comfort.
Step outside in the summer to the delightful scents of climbing roses and swathes of lavender. You can find your own corner in the charming gardens to read with a book, enjoy your morning coffee or relax with a glass of local wine amongst the statues or on the wonderful terraces. Wander down to the dazzling swimming pool where you can soak up the sun or meet with family and friends for long lunches or summery evening meals as the sun sets for the day.
In just over ten minutes by car you can be sampling the delights at the fantastic weekly market in Lalinde, a charming town on the river with some excellent restaurants and pretty shops, or head east to beautiful Tremolat where you can dine in a renowned Michelin starred restaurant or try out some watersports on the Dordogne.
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, only 23km away, with its unmissable Maisons de Vins.
This is a place for true relaxation in a characterful and charming setting, so near many delights of the Dordogne. Whether you are with family or friends, you are sure to appreciate this beautiful home.
Page 1 Facilities Private Pool • Child-Safe Pool • Heated Pool • Ideal for Babies & Toddlers • Ideal for Kids • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • Air-Con • <1hr to Airport • BBQ • Satellite TV • Indoor Games • Heating • Cot(s) • High Chair(s) • Watersports • Canoeing/Kayaking • Rural Location • Walking/Hiking Paths • Wine Tasting • Cycling • Horse Riding • Fishing • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages • Historical Sites
Page 2 Interior & Grounds
House Interior
- Kitchen-dining room, well equipped including a dishwasher and microwave - Living room - Utility room with washing machine and dryer - WC
First Floor (via steep staircase from kitchen)
- Landing area - Small sitting room - Two double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and WC
First Floor (via separate steep staircase)
- Double bedroom with own shower room - Twin bedroom with own shower room - Study with internet access
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (10mx5m) with pool safety alarm. - Pool house with WC and shower - Poolside terrace for al-fresco dining - BBQ - Various terrace areas - Bronze art sculptures - Small pond (unenclosed) - Electric gates
Facilities
- Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning in bedrooms - Telephone (payable locally) - TV with surround sound and some English speaking channels - Blu-ray DVD - CD player - iPod dock - Xbox 360 (please bring own games) - Board games - Washing machine and dryer - Exercise machine
Page 3 Location & Local Information
The Dordogne is known as the valley of 1000 chateaux with endless pretty medieval villages, fine wines, truffles, local markets and spectacular valleys and rivers. The Dordogne river offers great kayaking, canoeing and unparalleled views of the countryside.
Maison Harmonie is located near a tiny village just north to the Dordogne. You can drive south to charming Lalinde (9km), a market town on the Dordogne river, where you can pick up your groceries, find pretty shops and dine in excellent restaurants plus don’t miss the excellent market on a Thursday morning. The idyllic village of Tremolat (11km) is also a short drive where you can dine in the Michelin starred restaurant, famous in the area or try out some watersports on the river.
The Dordogne region hosts a wealth of beautiful villages and towns, many of them classed as France’s Plus Beaux Villages such as glorious Monpazier th (35km), a bastide town dating back to the 13 century. To the north you have the sophisticated small city of Périgueux (42km), famous for its amazing black truffles and to the east should visit Sarlat (52km) with its maze of medieval narrow streets, lovely squares and amazing restaurants. Not forgetting beautiful Bergerac (23km) to the west with its medieval architecture as well as the unmissable Maisons de Vins.
Other magical day trips include the Lascaux caves, just outside Montignac and beautiful Limeuil, where the Vézère river meets the Dordogne and you can paddle by the river beach or enjoy some fine views from Parc Limeuil after wandering through the delightful village. In addition, head to La Roque Gageac, Château de Beynac or Castelnaud-la-Chapelle for a remarkable day out in the Dordogne.
The whole region is a true haven for nature and sport lovers alike offering a wide array of outdoor activities, from horse-back riding, to tennis, mountain- biking, golfing and watersports, not to mention the number of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area. Teens will love the nearby waterparks near Bergerac, visiting the Aquarium du Perigord Noir in Le Bugue, exploring prehistoric caves and historic castles or even a magnificent hot air balloon ride across the stunning region. The more adventurous may enjoy go-karting just south of Périgueux or tree-top activities in the forests near Sarlat or Bergerac.
Local Amenities
Nearest Village Tremolat (11km)
Page 4 Nearest Town/City Lalinde/Bergerac (9km/23km)
Nearest Airport Bergerac/Brive (25km/125km)
Nearest Supermarket Lalinde (9km)
Page 5 What Oliver loves… What you should know…
This beautifully restored stone house has so many original features such as Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only wood beamed ceilings, chestnut parquet flooring and a wonderful old fire-place and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking Despite its traditional ambience, the home is full of modern amenities such as Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner iPod dock, Xbox 360 and Blu-Ray DVD. Bring your own games for the Xbox! Air-conditioning is available in the bedrooms The garden is full of lavender and roses in the summer months and lovely fig For six guests or less, lower rates are available outside the high season and cherry trees Take care on the steep stone staircase, which is open on one side with no bannister Dine at the renowned Michelin starred restaurant Le Vieux Logis in the The charming gardens are filled with stone ornaments and feature a small unfenced pond charming village of Tremolat, just a short drove away Due to the lovely traditional thick stone walls the Wi-Fi can be patchy in some rooms and should only be used for holiday use The famous Dordogne towns and cities of Sarlat, Périgueux and Bergerac are as the speeds may be too slow for streaming etc all easily reached for stunning day-trips
Page 6 Terms & Conditions
- Security deposit: €610 charged to the clients' credit card prior to arrival.
- Energy costs included?: Yes, including air-conditioning which is available in all bedrooms.
- Heating costs included?: Yes. Included in low season. From end of May to end of September, heating is on request and at a supplement.
- End of stay cleaning included?: Yes and mid-stay clean on Thursday 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.
- Changeover day: Friday. Other days may be possible on request in mid-season (end of May-mid July & September, approximately) for bookings of 7+ nights only.
- Arrival time: 4.00 p.m.
- Departure time: 10.00 a.m.
- Pets welcome?: No.
- Smoking Allowed?: Outside only.
- Other Ts and Cs: Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not permitted.
- Linen & towels included?: Yes, including pool towels. For stays of over 7 nights, a change of linen can be arranged for a supplement of €25 per person. This must be requested in advance.
- Pool heating charge?: Incuded. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
- Other Ts and Cs: 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.
- Other Ts and Cs: High chairs and cots are available for hire at a cost of €25 for each item per week (limited availability, to be pre-booked).
- Other Ts and Cs: Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner.
- Other Ts and Cs: The pool is open approximately from end of May to end of September, subject to weather conditions.
- Other Ts and Cs: Lower rates for 6 guests are only available outside the high season.
- Other Ts and Cs: A/C is only available in all bedrooms.
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