Dordogne Tower Property with Spacious Refurbished Bedroom and Pool - La Tour

The old tower is where the farm implements were kept and like the other cottages has been beautifully restored. It has a pond in front and the trees surrounding it, together with a large fig tree, give a good area of shade if required. This property offers more privacy than the others and is perfect for courting couples, young and old alike!
Down stairs, the heavily beamed lounge & dining room is nicely compact. The fully equipped kitchen was once a small stable where the animals were nursed. Although also compact, it is well designed and light and airy, overlooking the pond.

The beautiful refurbished bedroom is spacious, with a mezzanine level bathroom offering bath with integral shower, w.c. & hand wash basin. There are no ceiling beams but instead a pretty bed canopy complements the décor. The bed is a 1.80 metre super king-size and the stunning views from the window are across the pool into the far distance.

The Exterior
The 14m x 7m swimming pool has a deep end of 2.2m and a shallow end of 0.9m with roman steps. It is near the edge of a gentle grass slope and benefits from pastoral views and inspiring sunsets. Plenty of sun beds are provided around the pool, which is diligently covered every night to retain the gain from the solar heating.
For your enjoyment, we have added a spa whirlpool pool at the end of the swimming pool terrace, which is also diligently covered every night to retain the solar gain in temperature.
For your further enjoyment, we have also created a giant chess set
The surrounding gardens are mostly laid to lawn with several trees for shade. Some are cherries which you can help yourselves to in June, also we have figs, walnuts and grapes which are ready in September. We also have three ponds, stocked with goldfish greedy for your stale bread. A word of warning - from April until June the frogs croak happily, they can be quite noisy!
Each property has its own private courtyard area with a table and chairs provided for four people so you can share a barbecue, apertifs  or a meal with your neighbours. Also for each house is a gas BBQ, sun beds and a set of boules for those of you with a competitive edge (or the energy).
Our land is designated a "Reserve de repeuplement" by the local Chasse which means there is no hunting allowed on it and it has therefore become a refuge for all the local wildlife. Golden Oriels and nightingales enchant us in spring and early summer; buzzards, owls, bats and hawks entertain us all summer and autumn. Because of a careful policy on pesticides with farming and vines, our land benefits from wild orchids and fritillaries in early summer. 

A word about the Interiors
Time, care and effort have been spent with selecting the right contents for each beautifully furnished home to make them as perfect as possible. They all have pine kitchens fully equipped with pretty china, plenty of glasses (very essential!), pots and pans etc., a large fridge with separate freeze compartment, gas fired oven and 4 burner hob, washing machine, dish-washer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, iron and cold box for food shopping and picnics. A hand towel and tea cloths are provided for the kitchen, along with a cleaning sponge, washing up liquid, washing powder and dishwasher tablets.
The pretty bedrooms will be made for your arrival with bed linen, pillows and duvets or blankets provided. The linen is changed weekly; hairdryers, soap and loo paper supplied. Towels for personal & pool use can be rented, these are the only extra that we charge.
The furnishings are all of good quality with some country antique pieces

Activities:
The 14m x 7m swimming pool has a deep end of 2.2m and a shallow end of 0.9m with roman steps. It is near the edge of a gentle grass slope and benefits from pastoral views and inspiring sunsets. Sun beds are provided around the pool.
The surrounding gardens are mostly laid to lawn with plenty of trees for shade. Each property has its own private courtyard area with a table and chairs provided for four people so you can share a barbecue, apertifs or a meal with your neighbours. Also for each house is a gas BBQ, deck/sun chairs and a set of boules for those of you with a competitive edge (or the energy).
If the tranquil surroundings still leave just a touch more "détente" needed (or the strenuous task of relaxing, swimming or boules causes aching muscles), then why not book Katie, a fully qualified Remedial Therapist, to give you a deep relaxing massage.
Fumel is well situated for all the tourist attractions such as the famous cave paintings at Lascaux, the Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon habitats around Les Eyzies, the magnificent châteaux at Monbazillac & Beynac, cloisters at Cadouin, Beaumont and Villeréal Bastide towns, ancient churches, ruined chateaux, beautiful views, walks and river trips and local arts and crafts.
Bergerac has many historically interesting places to visit, jazz on Wednesday evenings and on the first Sunday of every month the colourful "Flea Market" bursts with activity and (occasional!) antique bargains.
Golf is available at three different courses all within 30 minutes drive. There is a choice of lakes within 20 minutes drive, offering wind surfing, fishing and swimming. An absolute must is canoeing, with swimming & fishing on the beautiful Dordogne river.
There is a riding stable close by at Boisse with horse-drawn painted wagons for hire by the day and stables north of Bergerac with organised night rides through the woodlands.
Balloon flights from Duras and microlight flights from Cavarc, whilst at Issigeac, bicycles can be hired by the day and two tennis courts are available by the hour to start the day off properly!!