Lovely Stone Farmhouse Pool Jacuzzi & Valley View (#4451)

Hautefort, Aquitaine, France

Vacation Rental Description

Your beautifully restored stone Perigordian Farmhouse is located on a quiet semi-private single lane road, nestled amongst the quite calm of the countryside, in an enclave of 18th century stone perigordian farmhouses enjoying a magnificent valley view. The Pool, Jacuzzi, and sundeck with lounge chairs and table, are situated in the 6 acre orchard surrounded by grass, trees, and flowers.

The Wisteria House is a 3 bedroom gite; the lounge has a large stone fireplace, TV, DVD, CD, wireless internet access; adjacent is the fully equipped Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and small appliances. Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate wc. All the bedrooms have the traditional wood beams and lovely views of the countryside. The calm view of the Dordogne landscape is of rolling hillsides, woods, meadows, rivers and lakes, and enchanting peaceful villages.

Outside your gite is the pool with sundeck, lounge chairs, dining terrace, BBQ, all enjoying the magnificent view. The property offers, ping-pong, badminton/volleyball, hammocks, croquet, children's play area with swing set and raised fort, and open space. The grounds offer a safe area for relaxation and enjoyment of nature, including local birds and wildlife.

All linens and towels provided. Laundry facilities available, washer & dryer.

Area Description

Your Gite is located only 2 kms from the spectacular Chateau de Hautefort. This 17th century castle is famous for its architecture and splendid French and English gardens. The region is a great bicycling and walking area with rolling hillsides and gorgeous forest and valley views. All services are within walking distance down a tranquil country lane past grazing cows: 1 km to boulangerie, grocery store, and bank. 2 km to tabac, post office, and the office of tourism. 2.5km to a swimming and fishing lake.

Only a short drive away are many famous historic, prehistoric, and tourist sites: grottes (caves), Troglodyte sites, Bastille towns, Castles, Lascaux is 20 min. Many interesting weekly markets are within easy reach.

The area offers many sports: swimming, hiking, biking, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, croquet; 1 km: basketball, tennis, soccer, bocce, canoeing, fishing. Nearby are horseback riding and golf.

Experience the renowned food in the Perigord: black truffles, canard, pate de fois gras, cepes, with many good restaurants in the area. Wine regions of Bergerac & Bordeaux are only 1 to 1.5 hours away.