North Dordogne

Ref: DOL/HOL/18

Built around 17th century mill house in North Dordogne.

The site is situated just 4km from the RN21, halfway between Limoges and Perigueux in Northern Dordogne, an area of outstanding beauty, also known as the Perigord-Limousin Natural Park.

Nearest towns are La Coquille and Thiviers, both with shops, supermarkets, bars/restaurants and train station.

8 level pitches, grass or hard-standing with 6amp electricity and views of the lake.   

There is a modern shower block providing modern facilities and British WCs. Push button hot showers, shaving points in the male section and hairdryer points in the female section. A washing machine is situated at the rear and dishwashing and laundry sinks at the front.

The grounds afford plenty of space for playing outdoor games. There is an outdoor table tennis table and a small above ground swimming pool, also an indoors games room with basket ball hoop and darts board for rainy days. We do not have games machines.

We organise competitions in the summer as well as run our famous barbecues, joined by locals and where we welcome people to bring their guitars and other musical instruments to join our evening soirees

The mill itself is over 2 hundred years old and houses it’s own bar and restaurant, popular with locals as well as campers, providing both English & French cuisine or even Chinese or Indian food.

 There are tables on the patio where you can eat your meals on a summer evening or sit inside and enjoy the ambience of the oak beamed interior

Telephone (from uk) 00 33 553 55 23 59 (from France) 05 53 55 23 59 or Email: touroulet@hotmail.com

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Le Chataignier (sleeps 12) - is a converted barn of the highest specification, full of original oak and stone features, with a light and spacious interior and 6 double bedrooms that will sleep a family or group of up to 12 people in total comfort.

You will find a lounge with a large patio window. Plenty of comfortable seating around for everybody . Off the lounge there is a modern and well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, hotplates, micro, kettle, coffee percolator etc. There is also a kitchen table.

Double doors opening into the large dining hall (9m x 4.5m) where there is a long dining table - plenty large enough to seat 12 people or more indoors. Also a bar for serving drinks from! 

From the kitchen and the dining hall, French doors open to the private garden with sunken paved terrace and also a covered terrace with outdoor dining under a candle chandelier. BBQ is also provided.

Also on the ground floor a luxurious walk-in shower room and sauna and utility room with washing machine, toilet and wash basin.
 

On the first floor you will find a large, rear facing (West) double bedroom. At the front is second double bedroom leading to a third bedroom which is a favourite with children of all ages. The fourth bedroom is of the same specification but has two single beds instead of a double. Upstairs also a beautiful bathroom / wc. Two further bedrooms are accessible through a doorway on the landing, a twin bedroom and a double bedroom. These two bedrooms are connected by a en-suite shower and wc.

Le Ruisseau (sleeps 6) - Delightful barn conversion with 3 double bedrooms, a walk-in shower room, bathroom and views overlooking a stream and parkland.

A large and sunny open plan kitchen with a dining table and living area  with a wood burning fireplace and large patio windows.

Sofa and armchairs and UK television is also available if required.

Beautiful wet room shower and WC to the rear. Private terrace with a BBQ, table and chairs.

 

Upstairs you will find 3 good sized double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and one room has two singles. There is also a bathroom with a bath, basin and WC.
 

Staying in Le Ruisseau you will be just a few meters away from the 6 x 12m swimming pool, the games room can be found a little further away with pool table and ping-pong. Outside games include badminton and petanque. The swimming pool is fenced all the way round and has a self-closing gate that is designed not to be opened by smaller children. There is all together over 4 hectare of grounds available for you to explore!

La Grange (sleeps 6) - has 3 double bedrooms, and would suit a family of 6.

On the ground floor there is an open plan kitchen, with a breakfast bar with bar stools and a dining table. Living room with comfy sofas and views to the terrace and the swimming pool. An old fashioned wood burning stove. Shower room with wc to the back.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and one twin room and a bathroom with wc.
 

From the living area you have access to the private terrace with pergola at the back of the property. The terrace has garden table and chairs and a BBQ for your use and it borders to the extended garden. The 6 x 12m swimming pool is only meters away.

Le Moulin (sleeps 4/6) - is an old stone house with an attached ancient watermill full of character and charm.  The house accommodates 4 / 6 people.

The large covered terrace at the front of the Moulin offers a welcoming shady area to sit with a glass of red wine and soak up the French ambience.  The 6 x 12 metre swimming pool is only few meters away.

Bedroom one is 5 x 7m. Very large family bedroom with a double bed, settee, table and a chair, walk in wardrobe. Wooden floor, exposed beams. View to the lake.

Bedroom two is 4 x 4m. Bedroom with 2 single beds, original oak floor, exposed beams and view to the lake. Bathroom is 2 x 3m. Tiled floor, bath with hand shower, toilet and basin. Shower unit in the main bedroom.

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Borders of Charente/Dordogne/Limousin

Ref FOL/LL/109A

La Ferme D'Alba is a detached ex goat farm where top quality goats cheese was produced for the local restaurants. The farmhouse is some 200 years old and is full of character. It is in a delightful and peaceful position in Northern Charente bordering the Dordogne and Limousin between Limoges and La Rochefoucauld.

The floors are limestone or polished hardwood and the property has been tastefully decorated with quality period furniture to the highest standard. It is well positioned being set within it's own grounds of 2 acres with stunning views towards the Dordogne.

Being a great example of Charentaise architecture, the property is south facing with thick stone walls. The interior is warm and cozy during winter, yet remains beautifully cool during the hot summer months.

3 Double beds (master bedroom with child's bed in screened off area) all pocket sprung beds (doubles).

1 twin room with two single beds.

3 shower rooms (1 en-suite) with W.C.s (2 with bidets).

Single Bedroom Downstairs with Bathroom en-suite.

Large open plan kitchen/diner.

Large Lounge with Ingelnook Fireplace.

The property has oil fired central heating throughout.

Newly installed 11x5m Salt Water Pool.

Telephone for incoming & local calls.

The patio is a "picture" and is a real sun trap and offers total seclusion, it has a large outside table that seats 6/8 people and is perfect under the Mulberry tree which provides excellent shade.

There are 5 bikes for the use of guests, (use at own risk), large Barbecue also available as well as a 'chimnea' with good supply of wood to extend your evenings " al fresco".

There is also table tennis, badminton as well as a large paddling pool for children.

There is no television as the owners would like their guests to appreciate the tranquillity of a "TV free zone".

The adjacent Pool has a large terrace with ample loungers/furniture. Pool depth 1m to 2m.

• 2 - 2.5 hrs approx. from La Rochelle.
• 30 miles west of Limoges Ryan Air 45Mins.
• 380 miles from Dieppe (6 - 8 hrs).
• Futurescope approx. 1.5 hrs