4 Bedroom (Sleeps 8) Villa in Saint-Paul-La-Roche

Traditional Dordogne holiday villa with large private heated pool in a quiet location

At a glance: Child Friendly, Wifi, Parking, Heated Pool, Private Pool, Garden.
Reference: P218899 - Book via Simply Owners and pay no booking fees or extra charges

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Owner/Property Manager: Wendy Wall
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Overview

Property Type: Villa
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 3
Minimum nights stay: 7
Low season price per week: £750
High season price per week: £2250
Please contact the owner directly to confirm the price and availability

Description

Lovely Perigourdine House With Private Heated Pool. This villa is in a rural setting.

Clos Esperance is a traditional Perigourdine house dating from 1701, with attached barn, in a sleepy hamlet near the bustling town of Thiviers. It has just under an acre of gardens and a 12 x 5m heated swimming pool (mid May to late September). The house is on a no-through lane and so the daily post van is about the only traffic we see.

In high season (July and August) the house is let as a four bedroom property. Outside the high season, the fourth bedroom is optional.

The house has been recently renovated and is comfortably furnished and decorated in neutral colours. It sleeps eight in four bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor. Both downstairs bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and there is a further bath and shower room upstairs, as well as two separate wcs. There is full central heating for spring/autumn stays, and a large log-burning stove. We have retained the traditional features such as the terracotta tiles in the living room and the oak floors in the bedrooms, as well as the original beams, while installing a modern kitchen and new bathrooms. All four bedrooms have insect blinds at the windows.

We do not live on site, but we have a great team of local people to manage the house, pool and garden. So you have all the peace and quiet you need, safe in the knowledge that any problems will be dealt with promptly.

We remember how complicated it used to be sometimes travelling with our children when they were tiny, so we can provide a travel cot (please bring your own bedding), high chair, baby bath, blackout blind, non-slip bath and shower mats and a step to reach the wash-hand basins. We also have plastic plates, bowls, cups and cutlery which can be used for picnics if not needed for younger guests.

We have tried to think of everything you will need for a lovely holiday. All linen and towels (plus swimming towels) are included in the price, and we provide a welcome pack to start you off. Each bedroom has a hairdryer.

The house is non-smoking and we do not accept pets. Please do contact us with any questions you may have and to confirm availability before you book.

Kitchen and dining
The large kitchen diner is fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, coffee makers (including a Nespresso machine), washing machine and everything you will need to rustle up delicious meals. There is also a dishwasher, because who wants to be doing the washing-up on holiday?

Living rooms
The living room has two large sofas and two armchairs, a television, dvd player (plus a selection of dvds) British tv channels, board games and lots of books for adults and children.

Bedrooms
The ground floor bedroom has a king-sized double bed and an en suite shower room/wc.
On the first floor there is a further king-sized double room and a twin room with full size single beds.
There is a fourth bedroom on the ground floor, next to the main house. This in en suite and can be made up as twin beds or a super-king bed as you wish. This large room does not have a door connecting it directly to the rest of the house, so is ideal for those looking for a bit more privacy.

Bathrooms
The two downstairs bedrooms each have an en suite shower room/wc. The main bath/shower room is upstairs.
There is also a separate wc upstairs and a separate downstairs wc.

Heating
The house has full gas-fired central heating which is nice for spring/autumn stays, and a large log-burner in the living room. The fourth bedroom has electric radiators and a heated towel rail in the shower room.

Entertainment
As well as the tv and dvd player, we have lots of books, plus board games and badminton, table tennis, darts and boules.

Garden and outside
The house sits in a garden of just under one acre, mainly laid to grass with a number of mature trees. We have a table tennis table in the barn, plus boules and a badminton set for use in the garden.
The main attraction is the 12 x 5m heated swimming pool, which is open from mid May to late September (if you are booking for late September, do check with us whether the pool will be available).
There is a barbecue outside the barn and a wooden table, chairs and large parasols for al fresco dining.
The terrace by the pool is in sun all day and has wooden sun loungers with cushions, plus parasols.

Parking and garages
There is plenty of parking in front of the house (still leaving space for a game of boules).

Visitor suitability
There are steps leading up to the front door, but once inside there is just one small step up to the downstairs bedroom. The fourth bedroom is accessed without needing to climb the steps into the house. It has one small step up at the entrance.

The pool is alarmed for the protection of small children.

26 Reviews

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Really lovely house in peaceful location

By Angela Monaghan on 14-Sep-2024

The house was very spacious and comfortable .The kitchen was also well equipped and there were lots of books and games too . We loved the swimming pool and made good use of it .

Great place for family holiday

By Tony Gregg on 03-Aug-2024

Communication from the owners was excellent with a comprehensive pack provided about the property and what to do in the local area. Cleaning was to a high standard. Felt it was good value for money. Highly recommended

Owner response on 19-Aug-2024

Many thanks Tony - very glad you had a good holiday, and delighted that you are booking again for next year.

Another wonderful and fabulously hot holiday!

By Julia on 20-Jul-2024

We had another wonderful 2 weeks staying at Clos Esperance in July. This is our 6th time staying, which I think says it all! We just love it, from the tranquility to the many happy memories we have from staying over the years with our daughter, who first visited aged 4 and is now nearly 13. We were blessed with an incredibly hot (40 plus) two weeks, so the pool was extremely welcome! Wendy always makes everything seamless from booking to arrival. Tina and John do an excellent job making sure the pool and house is always spotless and ready and we love catching up with them each time too. There’s lots of do from Kayaking down the river into Brantome (a yearly favourite of ours!). You can do three routes, we always do the 8k one and would highly recommend this longer route as it’s so beautiful. Hire is from the main car park and they take you to the drop off points. We also love visiting the chateaus and Bastide towns of Dordogne (Sarlat is around an hours drive with Chateau de Castelnaud, Chateau de Beynac and Chateau des Milandes - home of Josephine Baker to name a few and all worth visiting as is the Bastide village Domme) Chateau de Hautefort is a little closer and a lovely place to visit too, plus they now have a lovely restaurant which serves lunch with a spectacular view! Thank you Wendy, Tina and everyone for another glorious holiday in a beautiful location. We will, of course, be back!

Owner response on 21-Aug-2024

Thank you Julia - it's always great to hear that you've had a lovely holiday!

A beautiful & tranquil place to stay in the Périgord Vert

By Sarah Morris & family on 06-Jul-2024

We enjoyed another wonderful fortnight in July of this year at the beautiful Clos Esperance, this was our 3rd stay. The property has everything that you could need & more. My 13 year old son & 9 year old daughter love the pool, games barn & gardens. The surrounding area has lots to do & see including some great places to eat. The Saturday Market in Thiviers is a favourite of ours. Wendy & Tina go to great lengths to ensure that your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We are looking forward to our 4th visit in the Summer of 2025.

Owner response on 05-Aug-2024

We're so glad you had another lovely holiday, Sarah, and we're looking forward to welcoming you all again next summer.

A truly relaxing and peaceful place to stay in the Dordogne.

By Bob Harris on 25-May-2024

This accommodation was chosen because it met our needs as a party of 5 consisting of three adults and 2 young boys aged 11 and 9. Clos Esperance exceeded all our expectations! Comfortable, characterful with ample space, the accommodation was extremely well equipped for our stay. The heated pool was greatly enjoyed by our two grandsons who used it everyday. Shops and Supermarkets were close by and having transport is highly recommended if you want to explore the region. Communication with the host was prompt and always helpful and the accommodation is an easy drive from Limoges airport. Would I stay again? Absolutely! Already thinking about touring the region on a motorcycle and using Clos Esperance as a peaceful and relaxing base. A+*+*+*

Owner response on 05-Aug-2024

Many thanks Bob- looking forward to hosting you again for your bike tour!

Super beautiful house

By Thea on 04-Sep-2023

Super beautiful house, very tastefully decorated, kitchen well-equipped, pool area very nice, super quiet, super clean. Wendy was very friendly and proactively giving recommendations for the area etc.

Prices

11 May - 7 June 2024 Early summer £1,100 (3 bed) / £1,450 (4 bed)
8 June - 05 July 2024 Mid Season £1,450 (3 bed) / £1,900 (4 bed)
06 July - 30 Aug 2024 High season £2,250 (4 bed)
31 Aug - 13 Sept 2024 Mid season £1,450 (3 bed) / £1,900 (4 bed)
14 Sept - 27 Sept 2024 Early autumn £1,100 (3 bed) / £1,450 (4 bed))
28 Sept - 26 Oct 2024 Low season £750 (3 bed) / £1,000 (4 bed)

Location

Suitability

Children Welcome

Facilities

Fridge
Hob
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Pantry Items
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dining Seats
Dining Room
Internet
Fireplace
Wood stove
Heating
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Parking
Living Room
Hairdryer
Ironing Board
Television
DVDs
Video Library
Games
Books
Games Room
Table Tennis
Heated Pool
Private Pool
Garden

Theme

Away from it all
Family
Historic