Sainte Foy La Grande - Bergerac Airport 30 mins

New listing! This unique 16th Century Merchant’s house is 30 minutes away from Bergerac Airport and Bordeaux approx 1hr. Swimming River Dordogne 100 metres away Beach 15 minutes walk ( other side river) ( lifeguarded) Lac de Gurson water sports 20 min drive Lac de Pombonne Nr Bergerac Pelouse Plage - Castillion La Bataille Inflatables This beautiful home is in a quiet spot in the heart of this Bastide ancient town. It has the largest market in SW France selling fresh local produce. The space Just a quick word about travel to this place- it’s easy. Arrive at Bergerac airport, pre-book a car hire or reserve on line a car from Location E. Leclerc in Pineuilh - it’s cheaper! Take a taxi. We love to go by car - the overnight ferry and then with stops it’s 7 or 8 hr drive arriving in Ste Foy about 5:00pm - Portsmouth to St Malo. The property is suitable for 4 guests. It has a spacious shower room, hand basin and toilet. All towels, toiletries hairdryer provided ( Also beach towels) There is a Separate toilet and basin downstairs . It has internet Wifi and blue tooth speaker. The interior is elegant and has marble fireplaces and a Juliet balcony cornices rose and chandelier. In the dining room and the kitchen is brand new. There are two spacious bedrooms. The king sized beds are made up with cotton bed linen ready for guests arrival. Dressing gowns, reading material / paperbacks and a fan in each bedroom. Sitting Room - New TV, DVD player, Selection of DVD’s, Board games Internet and Bluetooth speaker for music Dining Room Private Courtyard and outside table and chairs New Kitchen : Fully equipped: cutlery crockery saucepans, casserole dishes There is a washer/dryer, oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, iron and ironing board , microwave Comfort : Central Heating and cooling Fan in each bedroom Policies:No smoking inside the property or naked flames, No Candles Smoking and candles allowed outside in the courtyard Sorry, but no pets Guest access The house has a key box near the front door. You will also be given my mobile number for any questions. The first 2 floors are yours but Third floor staircase to attic is out of bounds. We might convert it to a couple of extra bedrooms bathroom and games room one day! Other things to note What to do in the town? Maybe take an historical walk around medieval Ste Foy using a guide leaflet from the local tourist office. Enjoy a glass of wine down by the river, an excellent spot for bird watching and fishing. The beach on the other side is lifeguarded and convenient for swimming, sunbathing and canoeing. The town benefits from a theatre and cinema and there is a train station 10 minutes walk away so you can get almost anywhere. Where to eat ? The property has the advantage of being close to the square where events such as music and food festivals take place on Thursday evenings in the summer weeks. There are various restaurants and bars dotted around the town. A convenient store is at the bottom of road and a really good quality pizza takeaway opposite. The big supermarket Leclerc is 5 minute drive from Ste Foy. Activities For the more adventurous: High ropes and zip wires in the trees - Des- Cheney-Tois Gouffre de Proumeyssac Caves: Be lowered in a basket for viewing this magnificent cave. La Bugue Labyrinth Prehistorique - Crocodile Aquarium, Crazy Golf - Apptox 1 hr away Sightseeing Sainte-Emilion: Wine Tasting, Tours ( English speaking) around the Cave Cathedral Sarlat: beautiful historical town Duras Castle: ( spectacular light show on Saturday evenings in the summer months), medieval games inside the castle Markets: Sainte Foy on Saturday mornings, Emyet: Thursday morning - very pretty town Aubterre Cave Monastery Perigueux Vesunna Gallo Roman Museum Vigier Golf and Putting Club, luxury Hotel Spa and lovely restaurant Chateau de Bridoire ( outdoor medieval games The Guinguet Chocolate Factory Nr Duras Benyac Castle is particularly beautiful