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WELCOME TO LA BOULBENE
Lovely old stone farmhouse with pool
between Monflanquin and Villereal, Lot et Garonne
Sleeps 6/7
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La Boulbene is a lovely, spacious. stone farmhouse gite, with private pool, set in a peaceful, rural setting, close to two wonderful, medieval 'bastides' (fortified villages). Its spacious accommodation and complete seclusion will appeal to those seeking a relaxed holiday.
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Inside .....the house combines old with new. Many of its original features, like old terracotta floors, stone walls and oak beams, sit happily alongside modern interior design.
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The spacious living room has a wonderful, light airy feel, with two French windows leading onto the front garden and large fully retracting doors which open onto the rear terrace and pool.
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Here you can dine in the evening, watching the wonderful sunsets.Anything from a sumptuous dinner for friends........
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........to a cosy supper for two.
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The hallway, with old terracotta floor and original stone sink gives access to a large twin bedded room and a spacious bathroom, which has twin sinks, walk in shower, bath and WC. The breakfast kitchen has all the modern equipment that the holiday chef might need, including dishwasher, range cooker and microwave. The wood burning stove in the old stone fireplace adds to the cosy feel in those cooler winter months. There is also a larder with fridge/freezer and a utility area with laundry facilities.
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From the living room take the beautiful chestnut staircase to the large gallery/snug, where there is more seating and a TV (with English and French viewing and radio channels).
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An inner landing leads to three more bedrooms, all with original beams, (a large twin, a small twin, and a single) There is another bathroom (with shower above the bath) and a separate WC
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Outside........the garden is large and flat, ideal for games. As well as the pool terrace, which is sunny, there is a further covered terrace at the end of the house, if you prefer shade, together with a small outdoor food preparation area and a table tennis table. A Weber barbecue, tables, dining chairs, sunbeds and umbrellas are all there for you to enjoy alfresco days by the pool (12x6m).
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The Area
This is an area steeped in history with pretty, unspoilt villages and towns. Beautiful, medieval Monflanquin is just 4 kms away. It receives numerous deserved accolades as one of the loveliest of all the bastides. From its commanding vantage point it has far reaching panoramic views across surrounding countryside and has much to offer, including a bustling market in summer, good shops and some superb eating places.
Villereal (7kms) too, is a bastide with character, with its wonderful covered 'halle', where the market is held. Sample local produce and wines and soak up the atmosphere. In fact there are so many wonderful local markets in the area you could visit a different one every day!
The whole area is a rich tapestry of chateaux, architecture, cuisine, wine tasting, walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding, tennis and much more. We can supply you with a full and comprehensive list of sights, attractions and recommendations, should you have the energy in all that sunshine!
Villeneuve sur Lot to the south and Bergerac to the north, on the banks of the Dordogne are both a comfortable 30 minutes away. With the Dordogne on your doorstep you have an even wider choice of places and activities to explore, including Sarlat, one of France's most attractive medieval towns, with its lively market and street life. You can also take a step back into pre- history and marvel at the cave paintings at Lascaux and the grottes at Les Eyzies. The area also offers rock climbing and canoeing.
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Booking and travel information
All prices are per week Saturday 16.00 to Saturday10.00
Ryanair flights from Stansted, E. Midlands and Liverpool to Bergerac
Flybe flights from Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds and Birmingham to Bergerac
Bergerac to La Boulbene is 30 minutes by car
Toulouse and Bordeaux are approx. 2 hours from La Boulbene
Prices depending on dates
Priority given to 2 week bookings during July/August.
Prices include linen, towels, (not pool towels), gas, electricity and water.
Central heating extra - please enquire.
25% deposit required on booking.Balance payable 8 weeks before holiday start date.
Damage Deposit of £250 also required, please.
Regret no pets.
La Boulbene is a smoking free zone!
We would be pleased to talk to you about your holiday requirements.
To enquire please contact Carol Girling CLICK HERE
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