Property Cottages / Gites
Sleeps 6
Single/Double 2 / 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Not Allowed
Pool No
Welcome to Fon du Bourg - our collection of three luxuriously appointed gites nestling in the heart of the beautiful and tranquil French countryside. Our three homes all offer a different experience for guests.
Fon du Bourg is set in the beautiful Lot et Garonne countryside, ideally located to explore the Bastides with at least six of the iconic towns within a 20 kilometre radius.
The complex offers you an oasis of calm where you can relax and unwind; whether that means simply lying by your swimming pool, playing badminton with your children or taking in the local sites on a day out in the fabulous countryside of Lot et Garonne and nearby Dordogne.
The properties can be rented separately but if you have a larger party the Farmhouse and Chai can be connected via a walkway - you can be together whilst retaining that sense of privacy.
The main pool can only be described as a beautiful 6m x 13m swimming pool. Large enough to have private areas, the south facing sun deck enjoys magnificent views over the valley and with a pool house equipped with fridge and loo - you can lose yourself in relaxation for the whole day.
Local Area:
The lovely old town of Bergerac is only twenty five kilometres away. We have horse riding, canoeing, wonderful walks all within a few minutes drive. Of course, further afield there's the Dordogne valley to explore from St Cyprien to La Roque Gageac and then up to Sarlat.
And then there are the markets (and the Gourmand Nocturne), the wine, the food... too much to talk about here!
Come and stay with us and discover this wonderful part of France.
LE CHAI:
Le Chai - the Cottage - was once the farm worker's home. It's fabulously quirky and fun...
The Chai is a delightful family home which can be configured to meet your needs.
Not only was it the farm workers cottage it's where the farmer dried his plums to make prunes. We know this because when the Chai was renovated the remains of the stone and brick built prune drying ovens were found.
And we're delighted that the guy who was converting the Chai decided to keep the ovens and make them into a feature; when you arrive you'll find one in the dining room and one in the lounge.
Up the steps to your personal, secluded terrasse where you'll find comfortable chairs for relaxing and a dining table for al fresco eating. You also have a lawn area where you can simply relax or perhaps set up the badminton net if you feel like being a bit more energetic.
Off the terrase you'll find the fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons - including the range style cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Carry on through to the dining room and then to the lounge which can also be reached through french doors directly from the terrasse.
The lounge is a lovely wide open space with three sofas, stone walls, wifi and television with Freesat and Cahors French TV receiver. There are also DVDs and games. Just to make the lounge absolutely perfect there's a romantic log burner, too.
Off the lounge you'll find a hallway with three bedrooms - the master being en suite. There's also a smart family bathroom. The bedrooms all have stone walls and many original features are left over from when the Chai was built.
There's a 13m x 6m swimming pool which is reached up a short path - the views are fabulous and the sun terrace is south facing and sun drenched all day. There's a pool house with dining table, toilet and fridge and plenty of space to be as private as you want to be. Once you're installed at the pool there's just no need to move!
We can set up the property to have one double room and two twins or two doubles and a twin.
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WIFI and television with Freesat and Cahors French TV receiver.
There are also DVDs and games.
Local Attractions
Bastide Towns:
The closest is Castillonnes only five kilometres away. We often walk to town along the relatively quiet roads, have a coffee (or a glass of wine and some lunch) and then walk home - making for a lovely day out and the walk takes just over an hour.
Other Bastides close by include Villereal with it's restaurants, market on Saturday and Brocante (antiques fair) every Sunday, Monpazier with large square and brewery. Manflanquin on its hilltop is in our opinion the prettiest Bastide in the area and with stupendous views across Lot et Garonne to the Dordogne but there is pretty Eymet, Beaumont du Perigord and loads more all within an easy drive.
Markets:
Local markets are still very much part of French life. Most towns and villages still have them; sometimes they are quite small with a few stalls selling staples such as meat and vegetables. Others are much bigger affairs where you can buy just about everything from lavender to a rug!
Castillonnes's market is on a Tuesday but the biggest is probably Issigeac on a Sunday morning. Issigeac is worth a visit in any case!
Apart from the Bastides Lot et Garonne has lots and lots to offer.
The county town is Agen is well worth a visit, especially to the old town. Pujols and Penne d'Agenais are lovely villages in the south of Lot et Garonne and Villeneuve sur Lot has a lovely square very close to the river where you can hire boats and canoes.
Over to the west there's the town of Duras - very pretty in its own right but with a reputation for excellent wine.
The Dordogne River:
The River Dordogne is only about twenty kilometres away.
Visit the ancient settlement of Bergerac with its old town, restaurants and river boat trips to explore. Bergerac is a bustling town with lots of shops both modern and ancient and a very good market every Saturday.
You can swim in the Dordogne at Limeuil where there's a very nice beach. You can also hire a canoe.
Wine:
Just fifteen kilometres to the north of Fon du Bourg, just were the soil changes from clay to chalk you will find the world famous wine producing region of Monbazillac.
The gorgeous chateaux and town are up on the hills overlooking Bergerac and are very well worth a visit.
Rental Rates for this Property
| Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Month | Rate Per Week | Rate Per Week Day | Rate Per W/End Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | Mar 30, 2024 | Sep 28, 2024 | 7 | EUR 1792.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
The rate is an 'all-inclusive' rate for the whole property, there are no other charges or taxes. Prices include all bedding, towels (except for the pool) and a welcome pack.
If you decide to book with us (and we would really love to see you) we need a 25% deposit on booking and the balance eight weeks before your stay. Your dates are not guaranteed until the deposit is paid. We will write to you with all our contact details once the deposit is received to confirm your payment and that your holiday is booked. There's more detail about the booking process and the small print on the Terms and Conditions page.
We have a strict cancellation policy: the deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel the holiday after paying the final sum, i.e less than 8 weeks before the start of your holiday this is also not refundable.
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Local Attractions
The closest is Castillonnes only five kilometres away. We often walk to town along the relatively quiet roads, have a coffee (or a glass of wine and some lunch) and then walk home - making for a lovely day out and the walk takes just over an hour.
Other Bastides close by include Villereal with it's restaurants, market on Saturday and Brocante (antiques fair) every Sunday, Monpazier with large square and brewery. Manflanquin on its hilltop is in our opinion the prettiest Bastide in the area and with stupendous views across Lot et Garonne to the Dordogne but there is pretty Eymet, Beaumont du Perigord and loads more all within an easy drive.
Markets:
Local markets are still very much part of French life. Most towns and villages still have them; sometimes they are quite small with a few stalls selling staples such as meat and vegetables. Others are much bigger affairs where you can buy just about everything from lavender to a rug!
Castillonnes's market is on a Tuesday but the biggest is probably Issigeac on a Sunday morning. Issigeac is worth a visit in any case!
Apart from the Bastides Lot et Garonne has lots and lots to offer.
The county town is Agen is well worth a visit, especially to the old town. Pujols and Penne d'Agenais are lovely villages in the south of Lot et Garonne and Villeneuve sur Lot has a lovely square very close to the river where you can hire boats and canoes.
Over to the west there's the town of Duras - very pretty in its own right but with a reputation for excellent wine.
The Dordogne River:
The River Dordogne is only about twenty kilometres away.
Visit the ancient settlement of Bergerac with its old town, restaurants and river boat trips to explore. Bergerac is a bustling town with lots of shops both modern and ancient and a very good market every Saturday.
You can swim in the Dordogne at Limeuil where there's a very nice beach. You can also hire a canoe.
Wine:
Just fifteen kilometres to the north of Fon du Bourg, just were the soil changes from clay to chalk you will find the world famous wine producing region of Monbazillac.
The gorgeous chateaux and town are up on the hills overlooking Bergerac and are very well worth a visit.
In the area
This Property is situated in Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine
Nearest Airport: Bergerac at 27 Kilometres
Nearest Station: Bergerac or Marmande at 23 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Caen
Nearest Beach:
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.
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