..........Our French Farm House Retreat

Amenities
&
Environment
Amenities....

Kitchen-
Electric Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric Kettle, Microwave, Fridge, Small Freezer, Utensils, Deep Fat Fryer. Crockery and Cutlery, Wood Burning Stove, First Aid Kit, Smoke Alarm, Dining Table and Chairs.
Enough for 7 people.

Bedroom 1-

New Family Room
Large double bedroom, Approx 26' x 11' with double & single bed, ample furniture and views over the garden.

Lounge-

Leather Three Piece suite, Bookcase, Cabinets & Bureau, Pull Down Bed Settee, Tables, Dehumidifier.

Bathroom Suite-

Separate Toilet, Bidet, Bath, Basin, Washing Machine

Bedroom 2-
2 Single Beds, Double Wardrobe, Chest Drawers & Tables.


Bedroom 3-

Double Bed, Wardrobes and Tables.

Shower
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Shower room approx 13' x 8' Shower, sink, toilet vanity unit etc.

Outside-
4.6M Fun Pool c/w ladder pump and filter, 4 Relaxers, Large Resin Table + parasol with 8 Chairs, Individual Barbeque Area + grills, Shaded Verandah and Car parking under exposed Barn. The property has two 4-foot gates for privacy.


Environment....


Riberac is the closest town and is some 8 km distant. It is a very typically French town with many old buildings and a main "highstreet" where many of the shops are situated. It is a thriving community and has 2 good supermarkets, a large garden centre, many bars and restaurants, bookshops and a swimming pool and stadium. There is a very large market every Friday situated in and around the free car park which is very well attended with several stalls selling English goods and books! As with most French markets this size some of the streets are cordoned off meaning that you have to go early to get a parking space!

Riberac is situated on the river Dronne and should you wish canoes can be hired by the bridge at the edge of town. They are relatively inexpensive and there are several mapped routes you can take depending on your stamina. A very peaceful way to spend a morning or afternoon just floating down the river.

The area is renowned for all leisurely holiday activities, fishing, walking, riding, cycling etc. with more active pursuits can be found in and around Brantome, Bergerac and Montpon such as tennis, golf, bike hire etc. There are many enchanting Chateaux and pretty villages just to savour and soak up the atmosphere. A visit to Aubeterre is well worth the time and boasts an early "monolithic" church built into the hillside. It is a very quaint ancient town and is quite off the beaten track. Aubeterre also has canoeing facilities and typical holiday activities and close by at La Jemaye, there is a beautiful large lake with beach, swimming & picnic facilities all set in a calm wooded surroundings and at St Aulaye we understand that there is also river swimming. These are both some 10-12 kms away from our farmhouse.

The restaurants we have visited all seem to be excellent and offer good value for money and are typically family owned and run. Those attached to an hotel seem to be very popular and it is wise to make reservations.
The Cafe at Bourg Du Bost (2km) has new proprietors and having sampled their hospitality and cooking on our last trip we can now thoroughly recommend them. Our meal there was excellent! Perigueux is the nearest city and is about 35kms away. It has all the facilities you expect including an Auchan hypermarket where you can buy virtually anything.

There is quite a large contingent of English families in the locality, some living there all year round and due to the region's popularity, Riberac has a large number of English tourists in summer. Whilst Chassaignes itself is a typical quaint French rural hamlet all the residents we have met there are extremely friendly and courteous.

The Dordogne in general has been amply described in many books and guides and is celebrated for beautiful rivers, limestone caves, truffles and foie gras. There is plenty to explore if you want to or you can just laze around doing what you please. Either way we are sure you will enjoy your visit.