Les Charmettes Saint Geyrac, Dordogne. - From €800-1600 per Week

LES CHARMETTES

Les Charmettes is our much loved first home in France, and is somewhere around 200 years old. The property is set in 10 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of the Perigord area of the Dordogne. The area is famous for truffles, foie gras, wine, walnuts and chateaux.

The house is spacious and has a warm atmosphere. It is sunny with uninterrupted views of meadows and woods.

At the end of a private drive, with its own private heated swimming pool, the gite offers privacy and calm, but accessibility to major tourist attractions.

The house has been professionally restored, keeping the majority of its original Perigordian architecture, with the old beams and cathedral ceilings in the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. The main entrance opens on to a red tiled floor, a balcony and a hand-fashioned wooden staircase, up to a gallery, tucked under ancient beams. To the left of the entrance, is a large double bedroom. To the right of the entrance is the living/dining area with a corner kitchen featuring hob, oven, dishwasher, cupboard space, fridge and a large farmhouse table with seating for six people. Adjacent to the dining area is the living area with a cathedral ceiling, and a working fireplace. Behind the kitchen is the master bedroom under the beams. This has its own patio and bathroom with tub and shower.

The layout of the house ensures privacy for two couples.

 Our house is 50 metres away, behind a hedge, so you have complete privacy and seclusion. The only times we are in the vicinity would be to maintain lawns and the pool, etc, and you would be advised of this beforehand.

From a touring standpoint, the property is centrally located for trips into the Dordogne and Vezere valleys. The area is liberally sprinkled with chateaux, fortified towns etc. 40 minutes away is the town of Montignac, which is the site of the Lascaux caves, discovered in the 30’s and containing the original cave paintings. Les Eyzies hosts troglodyte villages to mention but two of the local pre-historical attractions. The Gallo-Roman city of Perigueux is 20 minutes away. Famous for truffles and Foie Gras, there is a twice weekly farmers market on Saturday and Wednesday.  The old part of Perigueux is a pedestrian area, so you can walk around the narrow streets, surrounded by Renaissance buildings, outdoor restaurants and coffee shops to watch the world go past.

There are many local activities. These are not limited to horse-riding; tennis; fishing; walking; antiquing; canoeing; and of course eating. A childrens’ amusement park is nearby offering rides, a water feature and cart racing. Being in the countryside, the night skies have great views of the stars and other astronomical events.

For more information, visit the website www.gite-lescharmettes.com