Description
Beautiful stone property in the Perigord Noir truffle region of the Dordogne. A spacious family home with heated swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Sleeps 2-12 guests.
The large well equipped main house sleeps 8 people - 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Optional Extra: The cottage, just 10m across the courtyard for an additional 4 guests - so for 9-12 people. (The Cottage is NOT rented separately, it is a additional extra for larger groups)
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Quiet and peaceful location , situated at the back of a tiny hamlet, private driveway, plenty of parking.
Private heated swimming pool and a 6 seater jacuzzi.
Fibre internet available - Smart TV + wifi
Le Marronnier is an ideal base for sight seeing with lots of tourist attractions. There's plenty of space/seating/sun loungers for everyone. Large outdoor covered terrace for alfresco dining, with gas plancha, BBQ, outdoor sink, fridge.
From the large picture window of the main house you can see the walled garden which is a little haven with its heated pool, gazabo and seating. The wafting lavender and raised wooden garden beds make this the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The large lawned garden leads to the grassy meadow where there is badminton, trampoline, swing set, boules and table tennis to keep the children happy, lots of space to play as well as lots of tracks and trails straight from the property.
Over 40+ Excellent TripAdvisor reviews, plus over 30 Airbnb reviews. I have been renting my home out since 2010.
*****You may also be interested to know that I organise "Running Holidays", great trails, great food and great accommodation.
I have lots and lots of info and tourist leaflets at my home to help you get the best out of your stay in this lovely area. Happy to help and recommend places to visit.
Situation:
Situated in the Perigord Noir this beautiful region of France in the Dordogne is renown for its truffles, famous caves (Lascaux 38km away) Tourtouirac cave, les Grottes des Eyzies, its medieval cities, touristy villages (Brantome is a must) quaint villages – St Jean de Cole voted one of the prettiest in France is just a short drive away, Chateaux, Excideuil and Hautefort being impressive local ones !
Sorges; famous for its Truffles, Auberge de le Truffe – 15 mins away
Excideuil: market town (Thursday) 12km hypermarket, bakers, butchers, cafes, chateau, restaurants
Perigueux: Capital of the Dordogne, with its medieval cobbled streets, cosy squares, cathedral, bars and restaurants an evening dining out is also a must do.
From the doorstep: nature, marked walking trails, cycling lanes, woodland trails, lavoirs, and stone bories, truffle orchards.
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THINGS TO DO:
Canoeing, velorail, lake beaches (2) one offers water skiing, canoeing & paddle boarding. Acro branch, walking trails (one starts from the end of the driveway) over 400km of marked hiking/mountain biking local trails. Road cycling. Geocaching (free activity great treasure hunting with the children) Terra Aventura geocaching. Rock climbing and gold panning - book these via the local tourist office (English speaking) Horse riding, Cave visits, chateaux visits and weekly markets.
Plus this is a gastronomic region of France and there are an abundance of great restaurants.
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My home is laid out as follows:
First floor: Entrance hall
Downstairs shower room and toilet (open plan shower, not a cubicle)
Lounge with 2 leather sofas, coffee table, 42” flat screen TV with English satellite channels and large selection of DVD's
Huge picture window with view to the walled garden and pool.
Dining area; large wooden table and plenty of chairs
Wood burning stove
Seat, foam roller and yoga mat
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Patio doors leading to covered terrace.
Kitchen, fitted kitchen fully equipped, dish washer, large range cooker, plus a wood burning stove (not for summer use) fridge/freezer, microwave, Senseo Coffee machine, coffee plunger, fully equipped kitchen, not your basic gite kitchen !
Laundry room with washing machine, shelves, iron, ironing board, high chair, hoover, mop and bucket, cleaning products. Large wooden chest with sun bed covers and chair covers
Garage space: heating, and storage area (shut)
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Upstairs:
Hand crafted solid wooden oak staircase leading to upstairs
Master bedroom, large bedroom suite with king-size four poster bed, oak wardrobe, dressing table, secretariat table and chair, 2 easy chairs and coffee table, ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, basin toilet and bidet.
Main bedroom, wooden framed bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, large mirror, secretariat desk and chair, ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
Twin bedroom, with 2 metal framed beds, one of them an large single Napoleon bed, wooden wardrobe, dressing table and chair
Twin bedroom with 2 single beds, 2 chest of drawers
Main bathroom with corner bath and over shower, toilet and basin.
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Facilities include:
Fans in the bedrooms
Fold up cot available
High chair
Stair gate available
OUTSIDE:
Patio:
Large patio running the whole length of the property
1 half is roofed, with outside sink, small fridge, gas plancha and large dining table with seating for 12. The other half has a gazebo offering shade and sunbeds.
BBQ – charcoal and a gas plancha
Sun loungers
Pool area:
walled garden with heated swimming pool
gazebo for shade plus garden furniture, chairs and tables
Plenty of sun loungers
Jacuzzi - 6 person hot tub
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The Cottage - Supplement paid for its use (this is used for bookings of over 8 guests, so for 9-12 people)
Downstairs:
Fitted kitchen with gas cooker,
Equipped for 4 guests
Round dining table and 4 chairs
Lounge with sofa and 2 armchairs
Wood burning stove
Upstairs:
Double bedroom with wardrobe and bedside cabinets
Twin bedroom with chest of drawers and alcove wardrobe
Fans in both bedrooms
Bathroom with corner bath and over shower, basin and toilet
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Outside: 5000m of gardens and grounds
Large field – that guests have access to
Badminton
Table Tennis
Trampoline
Swing Set
Boules
Plenty of parking for 4 cars
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INFO TO KNOW
The pool is open May to end of September and is solar heated.
To make a booking a 30% deposit payment is required.
There is a 500€ security deposit payable along with the balance 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.
Arrival times: 4pm
Departure times: before 10am
The property is to be left clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning products are supplied, or a cleaner can be booked in should you wish.
Dogs are not accepted, sorry no exceptions.
We are also unable to accommodate early arrivals or baggage drop offs.