Property Description

Discover an undiscovered France Very few tourists have uncovered the delights of this region of SW France so youll feel like a native in la vraie France The Dordogne Region offers the best in a French vacation history from Pre to Roman Medieval to present 1001 castles medieval villages beautiful vistas quiet country roads and worldrenowned cuisine and wine or cook at home after visiting a Farmers Market Our central location in Hautefort is perfect to explore the incredible variety of the Perigord This is an area that has much to explore for both adults and children Les Gites Fleuris is located on a quiet semiprivate single lane road nestled amongst the idyllic countryside in a hamlet of 18th century stone perigordian farmhouses The Pool Jacuzzi and sundeck are situated in the tranquil orchard surrounded by grass trees and flowers Only 2 km is the dramatic Chateau de Hautefort a magnificent 17th C Castle The Wisteria House is a beautifully restored traditional stone farmhouse with a fully equipped kitchen bathroom separate WC living room with big stone fireplace TV DVD player wireless internet access and CD player There is a central laundry room with washing machines and dryer Hautefort is a great bicycling and walking area with rolling hillsides and lovely forest and valley views All services are within walking distance 1 km to boulangerie grocery store and bank 2 km to tabac post office and the office of tourism 25km to a swimming lake

Local Area Information

Hautefort is a great place to relax after site seeing It is centrally located but it still is quieter and less crowded than the tourist areas where traffic is a problem A welcome respite And the sites locally as well as the sporting activities keeps everyone in the family happy Visit the top French Vineyards which produce the world famous Bordeaux wines visit several old fortified villages bastides experience breathtaking views of Rocamadour sitting precariously on cliff sides and be awe stricken with the natural wonders of the Padirac Chasm Visit the medieval villages of Sarlat and Perigueux For the active canoe down the Dordogne River past Castles and villages built into the rock face La RoqueGageac For the historian a visit to the caves of Lascaux II and Les Eyzies the capital of prehistory may be a highlight For the kids castles filled with medieval armaments to bring alive the stories of knights in shining armor beautiful Medieval Chateaux that reenact knights jousting on horseback with carnivals in period costumes Antique Markets For the Shopper Antique markets and shops Farmers markets and in summer every Thursday night you can stroll into the village and enjoy the night market with music in the square with Dancing under the Stars Meet all the local French families who come out to enjoy the music and dancing even the 90 year olds For others it will be the gourmet cuisine available in our local villages and the lovely accommodation You will experience gastronomic specialties on a daily basis Perigord boasts a menu known throughout France cepes mushrooms truffles walnut liqueur cabecou regional goat cheese roast duck canard and garlic soup To satisfy a true epicurean taste sample a truffle omelet accompanied by local wine or enjoy the regions best foie gras on fresh bread Really something for everyone

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Accommodation	Changeover Day Flexible, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Wheelchair inaccessible, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Outside Tap, Garden, Shared Swimming Pool, Terrace, Balcony, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	In the Country, Distance to Airport 50-100km, Distance to local restaraunts 1km, Distance to convenience store 1km
Local Area	The local town is Sleepy, Distance to Local Town Centre 2km, Restaurants, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Nearby Zoo, Water Park, Walking, Swimming, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fireplace, Armchairs 2, Sofas 1, Seating for 6 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Airing Cupboard, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio, DVD Player, Video, TV
Dining	Seating for 6 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Electric Heaters, Ceiling Fans, Central Heating
Bedroom	Singles 2, Doubles 2
Bathroom	Jacuzzi, Toilets 1, Bathrooms 1
Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Renata Barnes
Telephone:	05-5350-4437
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