THE PROPERTY Le Roudier is a fantastically restored farm complex consisting of 5 properties, four of which are based around the large 14 x 7m shared pool and large terrace with panoramic views of the wonderful Dordogne countryside. The fifth a luxury house is just a few steps away, boasting its own swimming pool and jacuzzi. The 300 year old stone buildings have been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard yet they retain all of their original charm. All Gites are fully equipped and have satellite TV and DVD players as standard. The buildings are surrounded by 16 acres of gardens which are an ideal and safe area for children to play and explore. The games room with TV screen and table tennis offers a cool retreat in the mid-day heat and being next to the pool it provides an excellent space for communal events. All properties have their own terrace which is furnished with patio furniture and BBQ. ____________________________________________________________________________________ LA GARENNE Part of the original farmhouse and facing south, La Garenne benefits from a gated and fenced, shady terrace and large internal living area. The airy sitting room with plenty of sofas allows you to unwind out of the heat and enjoy the character of these 300 year old farm buildings. During the renovation of this gîte, a family of rabbits was found living under the floor which in turn lends itself to the name La Garenne, meaning warren. The terrace leads directly onto the main pool area which has fantastic, panoramic views across the valley to the south side of the Le Roudier estate. ____________________________________________________________________________________ LOCATION Deep in rural France, Le Roudier is set in one of the finest food and wine regions of the world. The vineyards and local cuisine are second to none and the historic chateaux and bastide towns allow visitors to truly immerse them selves in the rich character that this region offers. Of course there are many other activities locally from canoeing on the Dordogne river to Horse riding, Golf, Mountain biking and a host more. The Dordogne valley, only 15 minutes from Le Roudier, has a wealth of interesting history dating back to Neolithic villages and wall paintings most which are open to the public. For those of you who are looking for a more relaxing holiday, the country walks and local markets provide an excellent platform to soak up the atmosphere and sample some of the local produce. From families with children to couples looking for a peaceful retreat this area can offer a wide range of holiday experiences from evening open air theatres to go carting and bowling. Other Activities: canoeing ____________________________________________________________________________________ OUR OTHER GITES If you would like to see the other 4 houses on the property, please copy/paste the following listing numbers in the box where it says 'Where', just above the pictures and click 'Search': - Le Chai (4 guests): 10586879 - La Ferme (9 guests): 10587088 - La Nid (2 guests): 10587160 - Le Roudier (23 guests): 60139