A beautiful romance can easily flourish in this precious country cottage in the Dordogne. Everything a couple needs is within the four rough-hewn walls of the petit villa, but your honeymoon will truly bloom in the gardens, and the countryside beyond. You won’t believe your eyes as you swim in the small private pool, the rolling green hills stretching out before you, the flowers in the garden nodding their heads.
Use the villa’s bicycles to ride to Saint Méard de Gurçon (2km), a town full of flowers, gorgeous architecture, and award-winning wine. Indeed, you’re in the middle of wine country; don’t pass over the chance to taste your way through the Bergerac wine region (just follow the Dordogne river toward Bergerac, 30km away). In the opposite direction you can visit Château de Montaigne (15km), a wine-producing castle where French philosopher Michel de Montaigne was born.
An hour’s drive will take you to the architecture, gardens, and wine of Bordeaux - La Perle d'Aquitaine. The Bergerac airport is your nearest escape from the region (33km), but don't fret, this is just the beginning. Come write your love's first chapter in this simple, peaceful villa for two.
Features:
Villa Interior
- Entrance with cloakroom
- Open plan lounge with sofa, armchair, TV, DVD player and fireplace (wood provided in winter)
- Open plan dining area with two doors leading outside
- Open plan kitchen, well-equipped including double sink, dishwasher, hob (x4), electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, Nespresso machine (bring your own capsules), coffee percolator and electric teapot
- Bedroom with king-size bed (180cm) and double doors leading outside
- Dressing area
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks, WC and heated towel rail (for winter)
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (7.5x3.5m, depth: 1.5m with three steps) with safety cover. Open approximately April to end-October
- Pool house with table and chairs
- Barbecue (subject to fire risk regulations at the time)
- Garden with flowers, lawns, meadows, orchards
- Table tennis (on request)
- 13-hectare estate (of which five hectares are enclosed)
- Parking (2 cars)
- Electric gate with code
Facilities
- Wi-Fi (for occasional use)
- Heating
- Fireplace (wood provided in winter)
- TV and DVD player
- CD and radio
- Hairdryer
- 2 "VTT" style bikes
- Ironing facilities
Location:
Villa des Anges is strategically set on the Montravel road, in between the towns of Saint Emilion and Bergerac.
The closest village is Saint Méard de Gurçon (3km), with its flower lined roads, a magnificent Gothic church and also renowned for its excellent wine producers. The local village also has a pumptrack and paddle tennis.
Sainte Foy La Grande, a 13th century bastide town facing the Dordogne river is about 12km away as is Montpone with its lively Wednesday market.
A visit to the world heritage site of Saint Emilion is also strongly recommended.
The whole area swarms of tourist attractions and entertaining activities including wine-tasting tours such as the famous Route des Vins de Bergerac, cruises down the Dordogne river, horse-back riding, tennis and golf.
The international airport of Bergerac is only at a 40-minute drive, whereas that of Bordeaux (92km) can be reached in one hour.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
£300 or €400 charged to clients' credit card prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time?
Between 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.
Departure time?
Before 10.00 a.m.
Linen & towels included?
Yes (changed weekly on request at an extra charge).
Heating costs included?
No, extra charge of approximately €50 per week, payable locally, for a temperature of up to 20C (available October to end-March).
End of stay cleaning included?
No. Extra charge of €55, paid locally. 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.
Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.
Changeover day?
Saturday.
Minimum stay?
7 nights.
Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner.
Other Ts and Cs?
Villa Des Anges sleeps a maximum of 2 adults and 1 baby (aged under 12 months). A cot, highchair and changing table can be provided on request.
Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.
Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.
Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately April to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Pool towels included?
Yes.
Internet access?
Internet access is provided for occasional and leisure use only - for more regular/professional use guests will need to provide their own 3G type connection.
Smoking - not allowed
