Dordogne > 'A La' Nouvelle Ferme - Award Winning 2 Bed Gite, with Swimming Pool (Prices in £'s + Discounts for 09 & 2010 ) - Property 413
Owner: ian walker
Reference: 413
Le Bourg
Gout Rossignol
Dordogne
24320
France
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We are pleased to anounce that Le Nouvelle Ferme was awarded 5 Globes ( Highly Commended ) in January this year, this award was based on feedback from the Guests that stayed with us in 2008.
Holiday gite on the edge of a Pretty village, with stunning open countryside to the rear, a Bar/Restaurant at the opposite end of the village and a Boulangerie in the square at the front. With a shared pool located near Verteillac & Riberac in the Dordogne France. Le Nouvelle Ferme on the southern side of the village at Gout Rossignol is set in the Northern part of the Dordogne France This typical stone 17th Century French home, is in the heart of the Dordogne countryside, an area famous the world over for its magnificent wines & Cuisine. It is also close to the edge of one of France's regional nature parks. We provide a range of additional activities for our Guests free of charge. Please see description for further details or contact the owner.
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BEDDING & TOWELS PROVIDED
WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES ON ANY DAY OF THE WEEK, SO YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGEOF THOSE CHEAPER FLIGHTS !!
PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT LE NOUVELLE FERME !
FOR LARGE PARTIES THIS PROPERTY CAN BE BOOKED WITH PROPERTY
ID 412 TO SLEEP UP TO 12 PEOPLE
The accommodation is situated in the grounds of the English owners 15th Century home, with the village square at the front of the property and 15 acres of grounds and stunning views of the Dordogne countryside at the rear. Within the village is a local bar/restaurant which is popular at lunch time with both locals ad visitors alike. The village boulangerie is on the other side of the village square across and is open 0600 - 1200 & 1400 - 1800 for croissants. cakes & bread.
Guests have use of the large 50 sq metre shared swimming pool, and have their own private driveway / entrance, garden and private barbeque area, situated in a enclosed corner with grape vines and a fresh Herb Garden for their own use. The following outdoor activities are provided by us for our Guests to use free of charge :-
Mountain Bikes Adult & Childrens ( Subject to availability ) Trailer for Infants.
Table Tennis, Badminton, Football, Boulles.
Childrens Playground and Sandy Play Area.
Baby equipment available for use including Stair gates, Travel Cot, High Chair, Car Seat.
In the Fields located through a gate behind the Playground are Donkey's and Pygmy Goats, we are happy for Guests to help at feeding time, but please only feed what we supply ( No Mars Bars Please ). We have rescued all our animals and more additions are expected ! Trixie the Baby Donkey shown in the photo's at just 6 weeks old !
Fishing Trips can be arranged for half day, full day or two days with overnight camping. These are all at a private lake about 20 mins drive from your accomodation.
In these ideal surroundings, the following activities are all within easy reach – Horse riding at Verteillac, Mountain bike riding at Montagrier ( VTT), canoeing at Tocane and Riberac and Brantome. Golf courses at Perigueux and Angouleme. Golf is also available at Pillac. Gout Rossignol is situated 7km ( 10 min ) N Verteillac ( horse riding, shops, tennis, restaurants ) 7km ( 10 min ) S Mareuil -sur- Belle ( supermarkets many shops etc.) 20km ( 15 min ) N of Riberac (historic market town, most facilities) 30 km ( ½ hour N Jemaye (leisure lake) 30Km NW Perigueux (city) 30kmS Angouleme ( city) with direct TGV connection to Paris ad Lille for the Eurostar. Nearest Airport is Bergerac, 60 min. Bordeaux and Limoges,.are just over and hour and a half away. Ryanair are starting new routes to other regional airports, check their website for further information.
If you wish to bring you’re own Car. Caen is the most convenient Ferry port, the Drive down is 4 ½ to 5 hours.
Please Note, Prices quoted are for single family bookings, we do not normally accomodate multiple family bookings in one property, however please contact the owner and we may be able to assist. ( subject to a suppliment charge )
Special Rates available for Long Lets, please contact Owner for details.
THE LOCAL AREA
VERTEILLAC
Verteillac is just 5 mins drive from your accomodation ( or a healthy Bike Ride ) and the nearest place for all the essentials, Banks, Main Post Office, Doctors, Newsagent, Pharmacy, & General Store. The Boulangerie makes the Best Bread & Pastries / cakes in the area.
There are 3 Bars to choose from and a Bistro which serves good simple food and has Chid friendly things like Pizza & Burgers, just up the road is the Hotel Perigord with it's more formal Restaurant, most local specialaties can be found here, and the food is good quality.
There is a small market on Saturday Morning, and a few times a year there is a Night Market, which is a Big Local Event, everyone seems to attend ! dates for this will be posted on our Diary / Blog Page.
RIBERAC
Riberac is about 15mins by car to the South of Le Nouvelle Ferme, and is the nearest medium sized town. It has an abundance of Cafes Restaurants & Bars. There is a skateboard park for Teenagers, a Rugby Stadium where the local team play their home games ( worth a visit if you appreciate the game ). The Friday Market is not to be missed, the produce has to be seen to be appreciated, so fresh and well presented, Seafood is also fantastic and there is nothing you can’t get. Clothing, Toys, Gifts etc, it takes a whole morning to see it all.
The market place is also the venue for regular Antiques Fairs, very large events, taking up every inch of space, amazing things to be found, even if you cannot fit them in your suitcase to take home. Two large Supermarkets are here, and offer the best value for money for all your catering needs, fuel is also cheapest at the supermarket, often 12 to 15 cents cheaper per litre. Banks, Chemists, Cinema, Canoeing on the River, pretty much everything you could need.
Most importantly, if you need to see a Doctor or Dentist whilst on your Holiday, both can be found here, the Doctors at the Medical Centre are all Very Good and most speak some English. ( Fingers crossed you won’t need either )
AUBETERRE - SUR - DRONNE
The very beautiful town of AUBETERRE-SUR-DRONNE, with its ancient galleried and turreted houses, hangs on a steep hillside above the river, some 30km downstream of Riberac. There is a lovely beach on the bank of the river, with children's playground and other facilities. Its principal curiosity is the cavernous Eglise Monolithe (daily: July to Oct 9.30am–12.30pm & 2–7pm; Nov–June 9.30am–12.30pm & 2–6pm; €3.50), carved out of the soft rock of the cliff face in the twelfth century, with its rock-hewn tombs going back to the sixth. A (blocked-off) tunnel connects with the Chateau on the bluff overhead. There's also the extremely beautiful church of Saint Jaques, with an eleventh-century facade sculpted and decorated in the richly carved Poitiers style on the street leading uphill from the square. Aubeterre is situated about a 20 min drive South West of Le Nouvelle Ferme.
BRANTÔME
Brantome is 27km north of Périgueux, about 15 min drive from Le Nouvelle Ferme, on the Angoulême road and beloved of British tourists, sits in a bend of the River Dronne, whose still, water-lilied surface mirrors the limes and weeping willows of the riverside gardens. On the north bank of the river are the church and convent buildings of the ancienne abbaye that for centuries has been Brantôme's focus. Its stone facades, now masking the secular offices of the Hôtel de Ville, have that pallor and blank stare so characteristic of the self-denying institutional life – not that self-denial was a virtue associated with this monastery's most notorious abbot, Pierre de Bourdeilles, the sixteenth-century author of scurrilous tales of life at the royal court. It's worth taking a look inside the église abbatiale (abbey church) for the palm-frond vaulting of the chapterhouse and the font made from a carved and grounded pillar capital. Also of architectural interest is a fine stone staircase at the east end of the Hôtel de Ville, but Brantôme's best architectural feature is the Limousin-style Romanesque belfry standing behind the church against the wooded and cave-riddled scarp that forms the backdrop to the village.
There is a fantastic Brocante ( Junk/Antiques Shop ) situated on the far bank of the river, turn right at the cathedral and it's on the left, unusual things are in abundance !
LAKE JEMAYE
Lake Jemaye is situated South of Riberac, approx 25min by Car from your accommodation. It is a Very Large spring fed Fresh Water Lake, there is a Large beech and swimming is safe and the water is clean. Lifeguards are on duty during the Summer months, Pedalos and Fishing can also be found around the Lake. There are a couple of Bars / Restaurants and Two Very well equipped Childrens Playgrounds. Recommended for a Day out ! and surprisingly it seems not to get that busy, when you consider how beautiful and tranquil it is !
PLATEAU DE ARGENTINE
This special place is just a 5 minute drive from your accomodation ! The views on a clear day are spectacular in all directions. Take a short walk to the tiny village of Argentine, there is a beautiful disused church, which can be explored. Truly like stepping back in time.
NB beware on the Landing Strip, clearly marked, and used on clear days by Light Aircraft and Model Enthusiasts.
You will hear them coming, but best to stand well behind the markers
REGIONAL INFORMATION
It doesn't matter where you go in the area surrounding Le Nouvelle Ferme, on every road and round every corner, there are stunning views, fantastic Chateau's, pretty churches, manoirs, water mills, always something to see. Make sure you get off the main roads and take time to walk around the small villages and hamlets as these cannot be appreciated by driving past, you never know what you may find !
Your accomodation is idealy situated in the Northern part of the Dordogne, which means not only are you able to take advantage of all the delights of the Dordogne Region including the following towns : Angouleme - Perigueux - Bergerac, but you can easily access places like Cognac & Jarnac in the southern Charente Region, they are the centres of all the finest brandy producers Martell, Henessey, Courvoisier etc.
Rochfaucauld with it's Amazing Chateau is a must visit, if you have time take the Chateau Tour it's well worth it.
Bordeaux is just 1 1/2 hrs pleasant drive away, if you crave the Big City, Royan is a bit further on, with some of the best beaches in France.
The forests and Lakes of the Limosin Region are not that far away for a Day Trip.
Remember driving in France is a very pleasant experience, so going a bit farther afield is not hard work, forget those traffic jams and tour around at your own pace.
Some of the most beautiful places we have found, were by total accident, just turn off the Main Road and see where you end up ! It's the only way to see unspoilt France !
If you like Car Boot Sales, keep an eye open for signs saying '' Vide Grenier '' ( translated means empty Loft ) usually held once a year in most villages, they are often set in lovely locations, by a river or in tiny narrow village streets, the things you see at these events will amaze !
Perigueux
Visiting the Old Town is a must, lots of interesting shops, down narrow lanes, the cathederal is lovely and there is a military museum to visit.
As you would expect there is an abundance of good quality restaurants to choose from look for the ones nearly full of locals enjoying lunch, they are not often wrong !
WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT US !!!
| Feb 2007 - We had a fantastic week, our hosts were extemely welcoming and were full of useful local information. We found the Gite clean & very well equipped, our children certainly made themselves at home, and even in February had plenty to keep them busy.We would like to express our thanks to Ian & Odette & Family who helped make our week happy and enjoyable Lisa Crane & Family ( Suffolk, England ) |
| We had areally relaxing week, Ian & Odette were very welcoming and friendly. The Gite had everything we needed and we hope to return very soon. Thankyou very much ! Thorneloe Family |
| This was our first holiday in France and we had a fantastic time. the children loved it and so have we and we are all going home relaxed and refreshed. The Gite is beautiful and has everything we could wish for, the surrounding countryside is stunning and we have had some lovely days out.Thankyou Ian & Odette for making us so welcome, hope to see you again soon ! Clark Family |
| 17th to 23rd June, A Wonderful visit in a wonderfull house with wonderful people, can't wait to come back soon. Andreas Just & family ( Playa Flamenca, Espania ) |
| An excellent holiday enjoyed by all, the Gite was well equipped. We found Ian & Odette to be warm and welcoming hosts, many thanks for helping to make our stay so delightful. David Higgins & Family 18th - 28th July |
| Excellent surroundings, house, hosts and all. Just one week of bliss with good company to boot ! Best wishes to Ian & Odette and Children as the business grows and expands. The Halls & Dee 28/7 to 04/08 2007 |
| The welcome we received after our long journey was fantastic and this continued the mood for our two week stay in this beautiful part of France. The swimming pool was great and we spent many hours around it, the bikes were also well used by the Boys.Thankyou Ian & Odette for a lovely Holiday and sharing your home with us ! K Goldsworthy & Family 4/8 to 18/8/2007 |
| A lovely Gite and friendly hosts, we had a great week even though the weather was a little eratic. The indoor games Pool & Table Tennis were used alot. Thanks Ian & Odette & Family N Sweek & Family 18/8 to 25/8/2007 |
| Thankyou for a wonderful time in your beautiful Gite, we hope to return sometime to see how all the animals are growing up.Best Wishes D Owen & Family 25/8 to 1/9/2007 |
| This is the nicest self-catering cottage we have stayed at ! Fully equipped with all the most modern appliances, superb views and well situated on the edge of a village with all you need in the surrounding area. Ian & Odette are always on hand with tips and advice and made us feel very welcome, a real home from home feeling here ! We will definately be recommending to all our freinds. G & S Pick 18/9/07 to 25/9/07 |
| A lovely warm cosy house ! So comfortable and snug ! Thankyou ! Have a successful 2008 and we hope to come again. T & A Eastman 19/12/07 to 23/12/07 |
| Lovely relaxing short break, Ian & Odette were marvellous hosts, Good value village Bakery & Bar Restaurant. we would recommend this Property to any Family. Thankyou for a lovely stay ! P & B Crawford 14/6/08 to 21/6/08 |
| We had alovely and utterly relaxing week, thank you. The Gite is spacious and light and we loved the Pool and the Bikes. Highlights have been stolling to the Boulangerie early in the morning for Croissants and pottering round the beautiful Brantome. Thanks for making us feel very Welcome.PS nearly forgot the Herb Garden was briliant, we got through them all during our stay ! R Evans & C Garvey 5th - 12th July08 |
| A wondeful relaxing week, with wonderful hosts, the Girls loved the pool, the Goats, Donkeys & The Chickens. No doubt when we return ther will be more baby Goats ( as Aurthur is champing at the bit ) The Cracknell Family 19/7/08 to 26/7/08 |
| What a lovely relaxing place, we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon ! Thanks to Ian, Odette, Ryan & Louisa for making us so welcome, we couldn't have found a better holiday home. The Robinson Family 26/7/08 to 02/08/08 |
| Great Gite and lovely surroundings. Very Good Hosts and excellent facilities, all in all a wonderful time and many thanks to Ian, Odette, Ryan & Louisa Ritchie Family August 2008 |
| Thankyou so much for a lovely two weeks - you even laid on the weather ( most of the time ). We had such a fantastic time the 2 weeks just flew buy in a hazy blur of Swimming, Table Tennis and Cycling. Le Petit Rossignol in the village is very good, hearty food and friendly service.many thanks to Ian & Odette for making us feel so welcome, and good luck for the future. Hiser Family 23/8/08 to 06/09/08 |
| Thankyou for a lovely week ! The Gite and it's surroundings are just great. We felt we could relax here when the weather was hot and tootle off round the area to avoid the showers.We are sure that you are going to make a great success of your holiday business - you are a lovely friendly family and made us feel very welcome. Thankyou again ! Harley Family August 2008 |
Details
Price: EUR €375 - 750 per week
Property Type: Gites
Department: 24 Dordogne
Sleeps: 4
Facilities:
- Linen
- Towels
- Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Bath
- Shower
- Fireplace
- Swimming Pool
- Airport
- Beach
- Fishing
- Golf
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Barbeque
- Television
- Video Player
- DVD Player
- Music Centre
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Promotions
£100.00 discount offered on all weeks in 2009 ! Prices held in £ GBP !
