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Le Pain au Four at 'La Borie Haute'

Le Pain au Four is one of two cottages created from the original 200 year old farmhouse and barn, next to our home 'La Borie Haute' which was the original Pigeonnier.

We overlook the village of Trémolat some 1.5kms away, which is itself situated on the banks of the Dordogne River. On the edge of the small hamlet of Gréze, rolling countryside, valleys and woods surround us, with superb views and where bird and wildlife abounds. The access road to us serves only the hamlet with minimal traffic; it is a very peaceful location.

Le Pain au Four provides separate living and dining rooms on the ground floor, with original stone walls, beams and fireplace. The oak fitted kitchen is fitted with a gas cooker with electric grill and rotisserie, extractor hood, refrigerator with freezer compartment, dishwasher and ample storage facilities. There is also a WC. The ground floor is fully tiled, with French windows opening onto the terrace from both the dining and living rooms and this overlooks the swimming pool, garden and valley.

On the first floor, which is fully carpeted, there are two double bedrooms each with beamed ceilings. The smaller bedroom benefits from an en-suite fully tiled shower room, with WC and vanity unit, the second bedroom has a separate fully tiled shower room again with WC and vanity unit. Showers are thermostatically controlled and there are heated towel rails in each shower room. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

The cottage is furnished to a very high standard, mixing the best of French & English furniture and fabrics, blending well with the original features and creating a light airy and spacious ambience. Complimenting this is a range of quality glass & chinaware. The cottage has central heating if required, and a water softener.

There is a shared 11x6m heated swimming pool set in a large attractive garden with wonderful views on all sides.

The following are all provided: For outside living - Pool towels, sun loungers, recliners, table and chairs, cushions, parasols, 4 bicycles and BBQ plus charcoal and firelighters. For inside living - All linen, towels, towelling robes, bedding, electricity, gas, constant hot water, welcome pack of local produce and wines.

Saturday changeover

Children under 18 are not accommodated.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Not suitable for children or infirm, No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Bicycles, Hairdryer We are an Orange hotspot
Bedrooms:	2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Double/s Both double bedrooms have their own shower room
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s There is a downstairs WC and wash basin
Lounge:	Seating for 4 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, Tape player, Books/Magazines, Selection of Music
Dining Area:	Seating for 4 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade 130cm even depth pool heated to around 27/28c
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Stairs The nearest village is walkable but a car is needed otherwise.
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
28th April - 26th May 2012	£572.00	7 Days
26th May - 14th July 2012	£967.00	7 Days
14th July - 25th August 2012	£1,202.00	7 Days
25th August - 15th September 2012	£967.00	7 Days
15th September - 27th October 2012	£572.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: 10% discount for 2 adults sharingone bedroom one shower room. A non-refundable deposit of £150 a week is required when booking with the final balance due 10 weeks before your holiday starts. A Breakage/Excess Cleaning Deposit of £300 is also required when booking.

Location of holiday rental in Paunat, Aquitaine

Holiday Type:	Rural, Historic/Sightseeing
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

There is a lot to see in this region but these are a few of our favourite places.

'Domme - 45km'
"Very popular village which is again very pretty and the views from the top over the Dordogne River and Valley are spectacular. When you get there you may recognize the bridge across the river as it has been well photographed!"

'La Roque Gageac - 40km'
"A very pretty village on the edge of the Dordogne River. A trip on a gabarre (flat bottom boat) from here is well worth it. Looking at the village and châteaux from the boat is fantastic and you may see the odd kingfisher as well."

'Marqueyssac Gardens - 37km '
"Beautifully kept gardens mainly box topiary but with many other interesting plants. You are free to walk through the gardens and there is a viewing platform some 130m above the river with wonderful views. There is also a small château with a "lauze" roof which you can visit, although only a few rooms are open to the public. At the end of your walk around the gardens there is a 'salon de thé et glacier' for refreshment while you take in the view."

'Monpazier - 42km'
"One of the best preserved Bastide towns in the Dordogne, it is lovely to sit in the square and just take in the surroundings, especially in May and June when the roses give a wonderful display over the buildings."

'Sarlat - 44km'
"Lovely medieval town with some good examples of 'lauze' roofs and the architecture is beautiful. There are markets here on Saturdays and Wednesdays which are very busy especially in July and August - but worth the experience. However to appreciate Sarlat better we would suggest you went when the market wasn't on! There are some good restaurants here, but be careful with your choice!"

Eating Out - some of our favourite restaurants but there are many more!

'Restaurant - Chez Julien - Paunat'
"Lovely local restaurant in a superb setting. Service and food are both very good and Julien does speak English if needed! Good varied menu including vegetables which can be rare in some French restaurants. Only 6km from here although in the same village!"

'Restaurant - Le Bistrot d'en Face - Tremolat'
"Owned by Le Vieux Logis this is a good restaurant with plenty of local dishes of good quality."

'Restaurant - Le Vieux Logis - Tremolat'
"Relais and Château Michelin starred hotel restaurant. Beautiful setting. Ideal for that special meal in the evening. The best value is their 'tapas' lunchtime menu, weekdays only. Around 35€ per head for 9 small courses. None of our previous guests who have eaten there have been disappointed! Only 1km from here walkable during the day but a bit dark at night."

A few local markets again there are others.

'Market - Issigeac - 41km'
"The Sunday morning market held in this very pretty village is well worth visiting. A very busy market where the smell of chicken, pork or quail cooking on the spit is in the air wherever you go! The atmosphere is wonderful with small stalls selling fresh picked stawberries and raspberries or mushrooms or asparagus whichever seems to be in season to large stalls selling a choice of fruit and veg. The colour of the market is truly alive here. Before you leave don't forget to buy your spit roast chicken 'avec jus' so you can have lunch back here with a nice glass of wine, perhaps also bought at the market!"

'Market - Lalinde - 13km'
"Held on Thursday mornings. Very lively market spread out over the whole town. The smell and sound of the market will undoubtedly tempt you to try the odd piece of cheese or saucisson or partake in some wine! Or perhaps the lovely bright tablecloths will catch your eye."

'Market - Le Bugue - 14km'
"Held on Tuesday mornings this is one of the best local markets. Stall-holders selling most things from duck, foie gras, fresh veg, cheeses, saucisson to clothes, hats etc. There are also local craft stalls and artists. While wandering around you may be tempted by the smell of crepes cooking or perhaps the Chinese stall! To top it all there is the best fish stall we have come across in these parts."

'Market - St Cyprien - 26km'
"Another Sunday morning market, very lively with whatever you could wish for in local produce."

Nearest Airport:	Bergerac Limoges Bordeaux	40km 150km 188km
Nearest Railway Station:	Tremolat	4km
Nearest Ferry Port:	St Malo	500km
Nearest Beach:	Arcachon	150km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Tremolat	1.5km

Directions

Getting here.

By Plane: Flybe (www.flybe.com) and Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) service Bergerac airport, which is just a 40-minute drive from us. Flybe fly from Southampton, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Gatwick and Exeter to Bergerac. Ryanair fly out of Stansted, Liverpool & Nottingham. Although a little further away from us, 2-3 hour drive, Flybe fly to Bordeaux from Bristol. The major car hire companies are at both airports, i.e. Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt (formerly Budget).

By Ferry: If you wish to bring your own car, the shortest road journey (6-7 hours) this side of the Channel is via the Portsmouth/St.Malo crossing with Brittany Ferries (www.brittanyferries.com) Brittany Ferries also sail to Caen (8-9 hours drive) and Le Havre (9-10 hours drive). There are of course the Dover/Calais crossings and the relatively new Dover/Boulogne crossing. If you wish to come over by ferry, do contact us, as we may be able to obtain a discount for you on some routes.

Websites of other ferry companies: P&O Ferries (www.poferries.com) Sea France (www.seafrance.com) Speed Ferries (www.speedferries.com)

By Train: Eurostar (www.eurostar.co.uk) to Paris and then a connection to Libourne or Bordeaux are also an option worth considering; again hire cars are available at Libourne & Bordeaux train stations. See the Website for Rail Europe (www.raileurope.com) for other train information.

There is also Eurotunnel (www.eurotunnel.com) you should bear in mind though that travelling from the ferry ports or the tunnel terminal at Calais and Boulogne the travel time to get to us could be anything up to 12 hours depending on the time of year you will be coming.

We are able to provide detailed route itineraries from any location in France.

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