Les Maisons de Cor , Lieu Dit Cor ,24440 , St Avit Senieur
Farmhouse close to Beaumont du Périgord, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
An outstanding property with shared pool (5 x 11 m) situated in a quiet picturesque hilltop hamlet, they both benefit from a very private and peaceful location. The properties are located in the Périgord pourpre, near friendly medieval towns and Bastides of Beaumont du Périgord, Monpazier, Cadouin, Issigeac and Belvès to name only a few. As well as medieval castles such as Château Lanquais, Château de Biron, Château Les Milandes and Château de Monbazillac.
The area is well known for its gastronomic delights, vineyards, outstanding natural beauty and architectural heritage.
Local specialities include duck based products (foie gras, confit, magret), walnuts (walnut wine, jam, oil, cakes), chestnuts, truffles, cheeses (cabecou) and cepes. The vineyards of Bergerac are also an easy reach for a day out of wine tasting.
The nearby Dordogne and Vézère rivers (aprox. 15 min away) offers you many leisure activities such as swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing or simply sunbathing on one of their many sand and pebble beaches.
Day trips to underground grottos and prehistoric caves such as Lascaux are a must do and easy to get to.
The region also has many trails and country footpaths for trekking enthusiasts.
La Grande Maison
A renovated farmhouse with enormous character arranged over two floors, with a total surface of about 140 square meters. The ground floor has a large lounge and open-plan area with dining room and kitchen of about 50 square meters. It has a large traditional fireplace, beautiful red tiled floors (tomettes) and exposed beams which add to its charm. A beautiful double bedroom furnished in traditional french style with an en-suite shower room (large shower cubicle, hand wash basin, towel rail, hair dryer ) and an independent WC. The house has full central heating, English and french television, DVD player, free WiFi, books and a small DVD library.
The first floor has a double and a twin bedroom with a shared shower room equipped with large shower cubicle, hand wash basin, towel rail, hair dryer and also an independent WC.
All bedrooms are equipped with electric fans.
The house benefits from its own private garden with an outdoor dining area and BBQ which overlooks the pool. The large pool is 11 x 5 meters and 1 to 2 meters deep. The pool area is not fenced so it requires parental supervision at all times and is shared between our two gites. The terracing around the pool provides an additional area for relaxing.
The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and induction cooker, coffee machine, kettle, cookware, utensils, tableware, dish-washer and washing-machine.
Bedding and towels are provided for 6 people.
Pool towels and sun-loungers are also provided.
La Grande Maison can only be rented from Saturday to Saturday during July and August but is flexible out of season .