Property Details

Ideal for the larger family / two families holidaying together but requiring some autonomy or, outside of the peak season, a romantic retreat for couples in the Main House alone.
This beautifuI holiday location is in an idyllic valley with outstanding views, a south west facing garden, suntrap terraces and a 9m x 4m private swimming pool. The romantic 300 year old Barn, converted into two houses, offers a wonderful opportunity to completely unwind in spacious comfortable accommodation. The Guest house is only let jointly with the Main House. We can offer the Main House alone for rental outside of the peak period. The Main House of 125 sq.m. is on one level and the Guest House of 117 sq.m. is laid to three floors. With a light airy interior aspect, furnished and equipped to the high standard of a comfortable home, the emphasis of this holiday let is on complete relaxation. In April, May and late October onwards we can often vary our Saturday incoming day or offer long weekends. Outside of the peak period the Guest House can be rented on daily basis for guests to the Main House. The owners, who live in a neighbouring village, personally maintain the property.
The Barn offers a tranquil rural retreat from which to explore the countryside on foot or bike taking the many designated rambling trails. South west facing to capture the sun even in winter, the property is in a tiny hamlet called La Queyrelie which is situated at the end of a secluded country lane nestling in a beautiful valley. The lane is a no through road. Azerat is a commune on the border of the Périgord noir and the Périgord blanc. With Montignac( Lascaux caves and July music festival) and the chateau Hautefort, each only a fifteen minute drive away. Off the beaten track of the Dordogne valley tourist routes this area is more laid back whilst being ideally situated for touring the whole of the Dordogne and the Correze by car. Airports: Bordeaux 1hr 30, Bergerac 1hr, Limoges 1hr 15.
The Main House:
The high beamed living room (approx. 30ft x 20ft) has a hand carved stone fireplace housing a substantial glass fronted wood burning stove (logs supplied in low season). Triple double glazed french windows lead onto a very large south facing suntrap terrace and windows overlook the pool and valley. The room is comfortably furnished to include; reading lamps, a six place dining table which extends to ten places, arm chairs, two writing desks, 3 place settee and two 3 place sofa beds; there is an open aspect inner lobby containing a bookcase full of paperbacks. The separate kitchen is fully equipped and the window overlooks the pool. There are two double bedrooms, both are carpeted and have good wardrobe space. Bedroom 1: double bed and an ensuite bathroom with bath, hand basin and bidet, there is a separate w.c. outside of the suite. Bedroom 2: a double bed and a single bed (a second single divan bed can be provided), and an adjacent w.c./shower room. It has very thick walls to give a welcome cool retreat from the heat of the Périgord summer or excellent insulation in cooler weather. There is exterior lighting to the main terrace and garden. The swimming pool is 9m x 4m with a uniform depth of 1.5m. and overlooks the view of the valley from the pool side. The pool season normally runs from May until October . Sunloungers, garden furniture and sun umbrellas are provided and there is a good sized efficient barbecue. There is a full garden and pool maintenance service.
The Guest House:
The self contained Guest House, laid to three floors, has steps leading up to front door and entering onto 1st floor: large living room (approx.40m sq) a sofa bed is included in this room, bathroom with bidet and w.c., stairs leading up to a twin bedded mezzanine bedroom and stairs leading down to Ground floor: 19m sq kitchen/diner, master bedroom with ensuite shower room/w.c. The ground floor kitchen looks onto a paved terrace with covered eating area. This terrace interconnects through a garden door to Main House southfacing terrace and also gives access through another gate to a parking area. There is outside terrace lighting. The Guest House is a conversion of the barn adjacent to the main house. The first and second floor are created out of a high slate roof mansard to retain a wealth of 300 year old oak beams with optimum use of windows to give a spacious romantic living area overlooked by the mezzanine bedroom. Both the sitting room and the kitchen have ceiling fans.
Both properties have central heating which is available by arrangement at additional charge. Both properties have a smoke alarm, a fire extiquisher, a satellite t.v. and washing machine. The Guest house does not have a dishwasher. The Guest House is only ever let jointly with the Main House. From Saturday July 23rd to Friday 26th August we only take bookings for the two units together. Because the Guest House is laid to three floors with open tread staircases and a mezzanine bedroom this unit is not suitable for very young mobile children.Both properties have central heating which is available by arrangement at additional charge.

Local Area Details

The village of Azerat (approx.5 mins. drive) has two bar restaurants and a grocers/ post office . There is also a communal swimming pool, a tennis court and a shady boules area. The beautifully restored village hall often hosts community events in July and August. Thenon, a small market town, is about five minutes drive from Azerat and has a good selection of shops with a Tuesday morning market. There are several very good restaurants locally with menus for a five course meal from around 10.50 euros often with wine included. We have a very good English speaking doctor.

This tranquil part of the Dordogne, now officially classed as the Black Périgord, is between Hautefort in the White Périgord and Montignac (Lascaux caves). It is characterised by lush countryside, gently rolling hills, impressive caves and woodlands, rivers and lakes, sleepy hamlets and charming friendly people.

This is the home of prehistory and the sight seeing attractions range from the interesting to the spectacular. Although the pace of life is slow a wide range of activities can be enjoyed and include golf, canoeing, horse riding, tennis, donkey rides, cycle hire, and fishing, all within easy reach. There are lazy boat rides along the rivers or for the more active, the huge lake at Brive offers a wide variety of water sports. The forest adventure trail in Thenon has trail courses of varying degrees of challenge contact us for a link to their web site. Périgueux, 35 min by car, the capital of the Périgord, and Brive, just over the border in the Corrèze, are both large towns and are well worth visiting for the more culturally minded.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Karen Cole
Telephone:	+33-553-510485
Alt Telephone:	+33-6175-08444
Fax:	+33-553-510485
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