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La Bidonne - Secluded 18th Century Farmhouse with stunning views of Saussignac

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4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms , Sleeps 8

Bergerac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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La Bidonne is a beautiful old stone house with unforgettable views over the valley and the vineyards to the village of Saussignac with its chateau and church on the horizon.

Approached along a quiet lane through the vineyards the house rests at the end of the road in its own private grounds. The house, which dates from the 16th century, has been sympathetically restored to include all modern amenities without detracting from its ancient charm and character.

La Bidonne is in the Comune of Gaegec et Rouillac. The village's stunning 12th century, family owned, fortified Chateau is a short walk from the house. The local towns of Bergerac and St Foy La Grande are a 15 to 20 miute drive.

The main doors to the house open into a spacious double height salon with great timber pillars that reach up into the high roof beams. A period fir... Read more

Listing #HL10951

About the Owner

Edmund M

Languages spoken:English, French

Response Rate:100%

Response Time:Within a day

Listed Since:April 2006

Interaction with guests:

I am available by telephone or email and happy to answer any questions about the house or the area. A list of local markets, vineyards and restaurants etc is left at the house.

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bjkinnes

Godalming, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Perfect peace among the vines

We had a really enjoyable and relaxing holiday in the beautiful tranquil setting of La Bidonne (although the local spelling seems to be with one 'n'?).The house itself far exceeded our expectation with the interior being far more spacious than the photographs had suggested and...More

Thank bjkinnes

I am glad you all had a great time. The spelling does seem to vary depending on which map or signpost you look at!

Abi B

Epsom

Reviewed 14 August 2018

Blissful stay in stunning quiet location

Family had a great two weeks stay. The pool was awesome as bigger than most private ones so children and "big kids" are happily occupied all day. Big bedrooms and comfortable double height salon to relax in the evenings (although with the views you'll find...More

Thank Abi B

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay (and the eclairs!).

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Linds87

Bristol, United Kingdom

Reviewed 26 July 2018 via mobile

Lovely home, idyllic setting, tonnes of space

Everything about La Bidonne is restful. We stopped off here on our way driving from Spain to northern France and barely left the premises! It has everything you need - beautifully comfy beds, sofas in the huge main lounge to snuggle up on, a big...More

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We are very glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Amenities

Alarm Clock
Balcony or Terrace
Books
Ceiling Fans
Central Heating
Cooker
Dining Seats (10)
Dishwasher
En Suite Rooms (2)
Fireplace
Freezer
Full Baths (1)

Grill
Highchair
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
King Beds:(2)
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (8)
Parking
Patio
Ping Pong Table
Private Garden

Private Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
Refrigerator
Single Beds:(4)
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
Telephone
Toaster
Towels Provided
Washer
Wi-Fi

Additional amenities & feature info

Kitchen: Gas Hob with Electric oven, Dishwasher, Deep fat fryer, Fridge/Freezer

Dining Room: Table and chairs for 10, open wood fire

Salon: 2 x 3 seater sofas, comfortable chairs, large traditional fireplace

4 Bedrooms: 3 twin, 1 Double

2+ Bathrooms: 1 en-suite and 1 separate (both with bath, shower, toilet and washbasin). Separate toilet. Further shower and washbasin in twin Bedroom.

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 4:00 PM

Check out: 10:00 AM

Intstructions for the house and swimming pool, as well as a list of the local markets, vineyards and restaurants will be provided with each booking. If you have any questions in...

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

2 Attached (ensuite)

Bedrooms

4 Twins

2 Queens

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Dates	Min stay	Per week
Default	7 nights	£1,300
2 Sep 2018 - 22 Dec 2018	7 nights	£1,300
23 Dec 2018 - 5 Jan 2019	7 nights	£1,550
6 Jan 2019 - 1 Jun 2019	7 nights	£1,300
2 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019	7 nights	£1,600

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Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to British Pounds and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Fees

Damage Deposit: £500 / stay - Deposit

Additional Rate and Availability Information

Deposit of £500 per week required for all bookings. Returned within 10 days of departure.

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About the neighbourhood

There are a number of local walks - Saussignac, for example, takes 10 to 15 minutes along an old Roman road through the vines. The beautiful Chateau in Gageac is 10 minutes’ walk and is open in the summer to look around.
This part of France is a haven for wild birds, from great buzzards to golden orioles, and at the right time of year the migration of thousands of storks overhead.
The fields around the house are full of wild flowers, orchids and butterflies, and, at night, glow-worms. The area is very popular with cyclists as there are lots of quiet roads. There are also popular 1 to 3 day canoeing trips down the Dordogne with camping provided. Golf at Chateau de Vigiers is also few minutes drive away.

Getting around

Outside of Saussignac (a short walk away) the best way to see the local area is either by car or bicycle. Both Bergerac and St Foy la Grande are a 15 min drive or you can take the local train to both from Gardonne which is 3kms from the house. Likewise Duras and Emyet are a 30 min drive.

Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Bergerac: 15.0 km

Railway: Gardonne: 3.0 km

Ferry: Bordeaux: 100.0 km

By air: The nearest airport is Bergerac some 20 minutes away from which Ryanair and Flybe operate as well as internal French flights. Cars are available at the airport but early booking is recommended. Taxis are also at the airport. Bordeaux Airport is about an hour and a half by road.

By car: Calais takes about 8 hours and St Malo about 6 hours, both on good motorways.

By Train: The TGV train runs to Libourne from Paris and there is a good regular local train from Libourne to Gardonne, a small local village 5 minutes away.

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, There Are Tennis Courts Nearby, Water Park Nearby, Watersports Nearby.

Nearby cities

Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil Gites (30)

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