The Dordogne wine producing region between St.Emilion and Bergerac

The Dordogne wine producing region between St.Emilion and Bergerac.Dordogne self catering holiday home in the midst of the finest wine producing areas in South West France. My holiday home caters fully for 8 adults plus extra beds/cots as may be required.

The Dordogne wine producing region between St.Emilion and Bergerac

Spacious, comfortable and well equipped home for 8 plus

This lovely house is situated on the edge of the village of Port Ste Foy et Ponchapt in a semi rural position, it overlooks the famous Dordogne river at the front of the property and the slopes of the Dordogne valley to the rear. The house is accessed by a quiet single track road which meanders its way along the riverbank . There are other individual, very French properties which share the same picturesque setting and because of its location, the immediate area is flat and ideal for walking. The house is built in a traditional French style and has exposed beams throughout the ground floor living areas as well as a log burning feature stone fireplace which is in addition to central heating . It is very comfortably furnished, well equipped and offers spacious accommodation for eight people.

There are 4 large bedrooms (2 doubles and 2 twins) 3 of which have full ensuite shower/WC facilities, a further bathroom with double ended bath and a separate WC. In the Lounge area is a 32" TV with video and DVD as well as comfy leather seating.The house is set in one acre of level garden, has an integral terrace with dining table, which overlooks the 11 x 5 metre pool (+ roman end) with sunloungers & parasols etc. There is also a shady pergola opposite the pool which allows an escape from the sun whilst still enjoying the open air. To the front of the house is another eating area which enjoys the views over the river Dordogne
The house is in a semi rural position but it is only a 10 minute walk to the local supermarket and a further 5 minute walk to the large 13th century bastide town of Ste-foy-la-grande where there are numerous restaurants, pavement cafes, shops, wine sellers, a Saturday market ( the largest in the SW). This is French cuisine at its very best. The property is idealy situated for wine lovers with the world famous vineyards of St.Emilion to the west and the sweet wines of Monbazillac to the east. The town of Duras with its striking chateau and the beautiful town square of Eymet are all 'must see' visits.

For the more energetic but some miles from the house, is a superb go-kart track, modern disco, 10 pin bowling, golf, kayaking/ canoeing to mention a few and ALL of these facilities are within a 30 minute radius, There is something for everybody. Alternatively, why not just relax by the pool, soak up the atmosphere and sample the taste of your locally purchased delicacies.