Property Description

The village of Lanquais, (as featured in ‘The Most Beautiful Villages in the Dordogne’) is an ideal base for a villa holiday for exploring South West France. Located in the heart of the Dordogne, (Aquitaine region), it is within easy reach of Sarlat, Perigueux, Lascaux and Souillac. The house is in the Bergerac wine region and is only a short drive from St Emilion in the Bordeaux area. The medieval market town of Issigeac is also nearby.

In a small valley, away from any main roads, you will feel cut off from the outside world and yet be only 15 minutes drive from Bergerac airport, 2 hours from Bordeaux or three from Toulouse.

The village has a small shop, with fresh bread every morniing, and a superb, reasonably priced restaurant 'Les Marronnieres', which also has a friendly bar. The nearest town is Lalinde, about 5 min drive.

Lafage is an old stone farmhouse at the edge of the village (under 5 min walk from the centre), straight across the valley from the medieval chateau. The house has been sympathetically modernised to retain centuries’ worth of character producing an exceptional french gite. A million miles from a modern 'buy to let' or synthetic holiday village, new and traditional blend to transform the cottage into a comfortable home from home.

The pool (11.5m x 5m with roman steps at one end) is newly installed, with a chlorine-free filtration system, and is for your exclusive use. The area around the pool is paved for sunbathing, with a patio at the end near the house. The pool area is laid to lawn, at the edge of a field and is not overlooked.

More Information

About Airport InformationNearest airport is Groningen/Eelde, at 30 km. About Local RestaurantsThere is a lot of choise within 5 km. There are French, Belgian, Italian, German and Chinese restaurants. There are simple (but good) restaurants, but you can also have dinner at restaurants listed in the "Guide Michelin". About FishingFishing is posible just next to the house. Sea fishing can de arranged.About SailingIn National Parc "Lauwersmeer" there are possibilities for sailing. Sailing boats can be rented. Als roundtrips by boat are possible. About BeachesThe house is situated at 2 km from the sea dike. Beaches however are on the Wadden Islands only. The island of Schiermonnikoog is quiet (only cars of inhabitants are allowed) and beautiful. A day trip by ferry (at 20 km) is interesting and relaxing.

Local Area Information

The village of Lanquais is included in the book "Most Beautiful Villages in the Dordogne" with good reason. The Chateau has been one of the strongholds of Aquitaine since medieval times, and the village itself is typical of this part of South West France with its narrow streets and warm yellow sandstone buildings.

As a holiday destination, South West France is unrivalled, and Lanquais is typical of the region. It has a superb, reasonably priced restaurant with bar (Les Marronnieres) and its own small shop, with fresh bread and croissants delivered daily.

Lafage, our restored stone farmhouse set on spacious grounds, is at the edge of the village within walking distance of shop, restaurant, the Chateau, and the lake.

The Plan D’Eau de Lanquais is a freshwater lake with beach, swimming and boating (a small daily charge applies).

The Chateau is open to the public and well worth a visit.

Supermarket shopping can be done in either Lalinde (10 min drive) or Bergerac (20 min away).

But this is the Perigord where food is taken very seriously and the smallest local shop will have all the makings of a gourmet meal. Within a short drive you will always find a town market where local producers gather to sell the best the region has to offer.

The Dordogne area itself is full of places to visit, from medieval Bastide towns and spectacular chateaux to prehistoric sites. Lanquais is located about half way between Sarlat and the main Bordeaux wine areas- so whether you want to wander through the streets and vineyards of St Emilion or visit the prehistoric caves of Lascaux they are all within an hour and a half’s drive.

A superb Championship golf course is within easy reach, and there are other 9 or 18 hole courses nearby. Riding, water-sports, tennis, fishing and canoeing are available at several locations along the Dordogne and the countryside is ideal for walking or cycling.

In the house you will find a comprehensive file of local amenities with listings and leaflets of the best the region has to offer. We also place at your disposal our small library of books of local interest.

Property Features

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

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Accommodation	Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Changeover Day Sat
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Outside Shower, Outside Tap, Garden, Private Swimming Pool, Terrace, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	In the Country, Distance to Airport 10-20km, Distance to local restaraunts 500m, Distance to convenience store 500m, Distance to beach <100m
Local Area	The local town is Sleepy, Distance to Local Town Centre 500m, Restaurants
Local Activities	Water Sports, Water Park, Walking, Swimming, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 1, Sofas 1, Seating for 8 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided
Entertainment	Cassette Player, Radio
Dining	Dining room, Seating for 10 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Storage Heaters, Electric Heaters
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Twins 2, Singles 1, Doubles 1
Bathroom	Shower Rooms 1, Toilets 1, Bathrooms 1
Theme	Away from it all, Quiet yet close to local activity

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