Superb Gite Apartment with Shared Pool in the Dordogne, France - Maison Deux
Situated in the heart of the Perigord Noir, Le Rocher Rouge is a typical Perigordin property, dating from the 1950's, it is one property that was purpose built as three units to serve the staff of the neighbouring Chateau de la Roque, one of the Chateaux featured in the popular tours organised for visitors to the area. Near to the caves at Lascaux, and Font De Gaume, the centre of prehistory at Les Eyzies, the Chateaux of Beynac, Castelnaud, Milande, Marqueysac, the medieval towns of Sarlat, Domme, Belves, Roque Gageac, (all within twenty minutes) these holiday apartments are ideally located for you to make the most of the wonderful Perigord Noir. Linen hire and cleaning is included in the rental charges - there are no extras.
Maison Deux :- One double bedroom and bathroom - ideal for two people.
Le Rocher Rouge is set in about an acre of grounds with woods behindand to the sides, a stream rises in the garden and crosses the property , and hosts a squadron of blue dragonflies in spring and summer , glow worms lighten the evenings and squirrels chatter in the mornings, wild boar and deer track through the woods behind and around the property.
A 10m x 5m swimming pool with Roman stepped entry is provided for visitors use, the constant depth of 1.3m (approx 4ft) makes it ideal for children.The layoutand situationof Rocher Rouge is ideal for extended family groups, and is very popular with members of families wanting a joint holiday, or combining with friends or bringing mum and dad, the ability to have some privacy is much appreciated by the more mature!
We are happy to let both Gites together, but it is necessary to book well in advance, i.e. before individual bookings are taken.
Situated in the heart of the Perigord Noir, Le Rocher Rouge is a typical Perigordin property, dating from the 1950's, it is one property that was purpose built as three units to serve the staff of the neighbouring Chateau de la Roque, one of the Chateaux featured in the popular tours organised for visitors to the area. Near to the caves at Lascaux, and Font De Gaume, the centre of prehistory at Les Eyzies, the Chateaux of Beynac, Castelnaud, Milande, Marqueysac, the medieval towns of Sarlat, Domme, Belves, Roque Gageac, (all within twenty minutes) these holiday apartments are ideally located for you to make the most of the wonderful Perigord Noir. Linen hire and cleaning is included in the rental charges - there are no extras.
Maison Deux :- One double bedroom and bathroom - ideal for two people.
Le Rocher Rouge is set in about an acre of grounds with woods behindand to the sides, a stream rises in the garden and crosses the property , and hosts a squadron of blue dragonflies in spring and summer , glow worms lighten the evenings and squirrels chatter in the mornings, wild boar and deer track through the woods behind and around the property.
A 10m x 5m swimming pool with Roman stepped entry is provided for visitors use, the constant depth of 1.3m (approx 4ft) makes it ideal for children.The layoutand situationof Rocher Rouge is ideal for extended family groups, and is very popular with members of families wanting a joint holiday, or combining with friends or bringing mum and dad, the ability to have some privacy is much appreciated by the more mature!
We are happy to let both Gites together, but it is necessary to book well in advance, i.e. before individual bookings are taken.
Kitchenware Appliances
Cooker/Hob Fridge Freezer Microwave Toaster Kettle Washing Machine
Fixtures & Equipment
Iron Central Heating
External Features
Shared Pool - Unheated Private Garden
Special Rental Conditions
Deposit. We ask for 25% of the hire charge, please, to be paid immediately to confirm your booking. Telephone, fax and email bookings will be regarded as provisional and held for three working days pending receipt of your deposit.
Bookings made more than a year in advance will be regarded as provisional until either a) we get another enquiry for the same period or b) the end of October, in both cases we will then ask for confirmation and a deposit .
Balance . We ask for the balance of the hire charge to be paid six weeks before the commencement of your holiday. You will be invoiced for this some two weeks before the balance is due. When you pay the balance of your booking charge we will send you a map and full instructions to find Le Rocher Rouge , along with information about the house and the area and the facilities so that you can make the most of your holiday.
Regretfully we have had to introduce a fully refundable house deposit of £100 to cover exceptional cleaning and any damage to the property and contents, and we ask that this be included in the balance in the form of a separate cheque which will not be cashed. Our agent will inspect the property after your departure and if the property is left in a clean and tidy condition with no damage your cheque will be returned in full.
Discounts . We offer previous visitors returning for another holiday at Rocher Rouge a 5% discount, additionally if the booking is made and confirmed with a deposit during your holiday the current years pricing structure will be used.
Cancellations . In the event of a cancellation the hirer must advise us immediately, whereupon we will, without prejudice to our right to the balance in full, use our best efforts to re -let. If we can re -let we will return your deposit less any expenses incurred for advertising, office costs etc. If we cannot re -let, then the balance of your holiday is payable by the due date. It is unlikely that a refund can be made for a la tecancellation . We strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance immediately . No one wants to pay for a holiday they cannot take, so please, do insure.
Arrival and Departure . Arrival time is from 4.00 pmonwards, please do not plan toarrive before as we need time to service your accommodation, if you expect to arrive very much later please let us know. We ask that no one arrive after midnight so that other guests are not disturbed. Property must be vacated by10 .00amon the day of departure to enable servicing to begin, delays will be charged at the caretakers hourly rate (unless prearranged in writing with us ).
Booking Periods. Booking periods are normallySaturday to Saturday, especially during July and August,at other times of the year we can be more flexible and can usually negotiate something acceptable, charging periods are weekly, so incomplete weeks are charged at one fifth of the weekly rate per day.Longer periods and winter rates are also available, please ring to discuss. Bookings for both gites during July and August need to be made as soon as possible, i.e. before we accept bookings for individual units :due to heavy demand this may mean at least a year in advance.
Price Periods . Annual tariffs take effect from the end of October, and all bookings made after then are at the next years rates, bookings made and confirmed with a deposit before the end of October are charged at the current years rates.
Pets. Following some unfortunate incidents we no longer allow pets on site . (Sorry!)
Smoking.As we are non smokers we ask that smoking is restricted to out-doors only, and that especially there is no smoking in bedrooms:- we reserve the right to charge for additional cleaning should any rooms be heavily contaminated
Prices. The prices quoted below are fully inclusive of linen hire and servicing of the unit after your departure - there are no extra charges.
Bookings made more than a year in advance will be regarded as provisional until either a) we get another enquiry for the same period or b) the end of October, in both cases we will then ask for confirmation and a deposit .
Balance . We ask for the balance of the hire charge to be paid six weeks before the commencement of your holiday. You will be invoiced for this some two weeks before the balance is due. When you pay the balance of your booking charge we will send you a map and full instructions to find Le Rocher Rouge , along with information about the house and the area and the facilities so that you can make the most of your holiday.
Regretfully we have had to introduce a fully refundable house deposit of £100 to cover exceptional cleaning and any damage to the property and contents, and we ask that this be included in the balance in the form of a separate cheque which will not be cashed. Our agent will inspect the property after your departure and if the property is left in a clean and tidy condition with no damage your cheque will be returned in full.
Discounts . We offer previous visitors returning for another holiday at Rocher Rouge a 5% discount, additionally if the booking is made and confirmed with a deposit during your holiday the current years pricing structure will be used.
Cancellations . In the event of a cancellation the hirer must advise us immediately, whereupon we will, without prejudice to our right to the balance in full, use our best efforts to re -let. If we can re -let we will return your deposit less any expenses incurred for advertising, office costs etc. If we cannot re -let, then the balance of your holiday is payable by the due date. It is unlikely that a refund can be made for a la tecancellation . We strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance immediately . No one wants to pay for a holiday they cannot take, so please, do insure.
Arrival and Departure . Arrival time is from 4.00 pmonwards, please do not plan toarrive before as we need time to service your accommodation, if you expect to arrive very much later please let us know. We ask that no one arrive after midnight so that other guests are not disturbed. Property must be vacated by10 .00amon the day of departure to enable servicing to begin, delays will be charged at the caretakers hourly rate (unless prearranged in writing with us ).
Booking Periods. Booking periods are normallySaturday to Saturday, especially during July and August,at other times of the year we can be more flexible and can usually negotiate something acceptable, charging periods are weekly, so incomplete weeks are charged at one fifth of the weekly rate per day.Longer periods and winter rates are also available, please ring to discuss. Bookings for both gites during July and August need to be made as soon as possible, i.e. before we accept bookings for individual units :due to heavy demand this may mean at least a year in advance.
Price Periods . Annual tariffs take effect from the end of October, and all bookings made after then are at the next years rates, bookings made and confirmed with a deposit before the end of October are charged at the current years rates.
Pets. Following some unfortunate incidents we no longer allow pets on site . (Sorry!)
Smoking.As we are non smokers we ask that smoking is restricted to out-doors only, and that especially there is no smoking in bedrooms:- we reserve the right to charge for additional cleaning should any rooms be heavily contaminated
Prices. The prices quoted below are fully inclusive of linen hire and servicing of the unit after your departure - there are no extra charges.
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Property Exterior
Shared Pool (Unheated):
Yes
Private Garden:
Yes
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This Property is situated in Dordogne, Aquitaine
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