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Manorhouse - Le Bourdil Blanc
| LOCATION |
| Distances |
| Bergerac town, ariport and train station | 11 kms, 10 mins |
| Bordeaux town and airport | 70 mins |
| Lascaux prehistoric caves | Just over an hour |
| Sarlat | One hour |
| Tremolat | 35 mins |
Le Bourdil Blanc is a beautiful 18th century manor house, recently restored to its former glory and now a warm and friendly and elegant home comfortably set in its own private grounds extending to over 7 acres. Le Bourdil is ideally situated 11 kms to the east of Bergerac, fifteen minutes from the airport and close to all the tourist attractions which make the Dordogne area such a great holiday venue. |
| ACCOMMODATION |
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| Audiovisual | Various televisions, Satellite TV-UK and Satellite TV-French, DVD, CD-ROM , IPOD docking system, mini grand piano , wifi |
| Bathrooms/Showerrooms | Bathrooms 9: 5 bathrooms( all with shower in bath, one with additional separate shower) and 4 shower rooms,of these nine six are ensuite and 3 can be used privately |
| Bedrooms | 8 bedrooms: Double bedrooms with double beds (3) One double bedroom with two double beds One double bedroom with double bed and single bed 2 twin bedded rooms One double bedroom with three twin beds, two of which can be put together as a double bed and a sofabed as well |
| Extra facilities | Cook Yes, Maidservice can be arranged as well, croissants and bread delivered at cost |
| For children | Cot x 4, Highchair x 3 |
| Heating | Fuel in main house and wing included in rent, wood for two open fires provided |
| Kitchen | 2 kitchens Main kitchen. Semiprofessional gas range, 2 electric Ovens, 2 large Fridge/Freezers, 2 Dishwashers, Washing Machine? Dryer, Wine store, microwave Wing kitchen: gas and electric hob, electric oven, fridge freezer,dishwasher, washing machine |
The main house comprises:
- A large entrance hall/study with a double sofa bed which leads onto
- the main living room (50 m2) with open fireplace, 42 inch plasma high definition TV with French and English satellite , video, DVD player, hifi and two double sofa beds
- and also on a dining room with fireplace seating 16-20 people
- A modern fully fitted and equipped kitchen complete with two dishwashers, two fridge freezers, a washing machine, separate dryer, microwave and wine store and microwave
- A bathroom off the dining room with WC and bath and basin
A staircase leads from the living room upstairs to:
the first floor which sleeps a maximum of eight people:
- Four large double bedrooms (one with two double beds, two each with double beds and one with 2 single beds) with three ensuite bathrooms and one ensuite shower room with wc's.There are numerous cots and cribs and three high chairs.
On the second floor there are another three double airconditioned bedrooms , one with a double bed and a single bed, one with two twin beds and the third with two single beds which can be used as a double bed and a single bed plus a small sofabed with two ensuite and one private shower rooms with wcs and basins.
The wing comprises a large living room with open fireplace and 2 double sofa beds, a double bedroom (with double bed), a second fully fitted and equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, a bathroom with wc, basin and bath and a private walled garden.
The main house sleeps between 8 to 14 people and the wing sleeps 2 people so a total of 16. The house is centrally heated with 2 working fireplaces. There is also a telephone, fax, various TVs with French and UK satellite, stereo , wifi and a mini grand piano
Games include table tennis and various board games and there is a small rowing boat for fishing on the lake.
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| GARDENS |
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| Garden | Barbeque, Table and Chairs, Parasol, Sunbeds, Ping pong table, Hammock Fishing rods |
| Pool | Size: 12m x 6m, Heated, Alarmed |
Aside from the heated pool (12 x 6 m2), the private tennis court and barn, the seven acre grounds also feature a large meadow garden, a small fishing/boating lake, where you can try your hand at catching one of the fat carp or simply watch them from our rowing boat, some lovely mature trees, all bounded by a delightful trout stream. From the house one can enjoy beautiful views over woodlands and fields and there is a hammock to relax in |
| LOCAL ACTIVITIES |
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| Golf | 9 holes 5 kms Chateau des Merles, 18 holes - 25 mins Chateau des Vigiers |
| Riding | Private with guide can be arranged but needs to be prebooked, otherwise riding school 5 mins drive |
| Tennis, boating, fishing | On site |
Le Bourdil Blanc is looked after by a local resident who lives close by and is always available to give advice. She is a very good cook and can provide meals as and when required. Other services which can be prearranged are additional cleaning, baby-sitting, shopping, wine tasting, golf trips, historic tours and restaurant bookings.
The tourist sites of the Dordogne are within easy reach |
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| Prices |
€ per week* | £ per week* | $ per week* |
| Peak | 6500 | 5694 | 9326 |
| High | 5000 | 4380 | 7174 |
| Mid | 3900 | 3416 | 5595 |
| Low | 2500 | 2190 | 3587 |
| Sec. deposit | 1000 | 876 | 1435 |
| * calculated according to the exchange rate on : 20/01/2010 |
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| NOTE TO THE RENTAL RATES |
- All prices are per week per property from Saturday to Saturday Owners may be willing to accept mid week rentals or part week rentals in the low and mid season .Please email us your requests. We’ll be happy to answer your queries. Please book well in advance for peak season bookings as the best weeks tend to go quickly.
- Prices are quoted in Euros. If you choose to pay in £ sterling or US dollars please pay the equivalent rate quoted on the site which is approximate only. We will inform you when you pay what the exact equivalent amount is in Euros that you have paid, since it depends on the exchange rate on the day.
- Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheques in sterling or in Euros or by credit card. Prices are net of bank charges, i.e. tenants are expected to pay all bank charges. Payment by credit card through our secure Internet server incurs bank charges of 2% of the rental.
- A 33% deposit is required with the booking. The final balance is due three months before arrival ( a shorter period may be arranged for last minute bookings). A security deposit as defined for each house is required to be paid with the balance . This covers the cost of any damage or breakages and the cost of telephone and other services. This deposit will be returned after the rental, minus any charges for breakages, telephone, etc.
- Rental rates include: all linen, bathroom and kitchen towels, if renting more than one week cleaning on the Saturday of three hours with change of linen, electricity, gas, firewood and water and pool heating if available
- Rental rates exclude : additional cleaning, cooking, babysitting, heating in winter months charged at cost, phone calls when available, bedding for cots and pool towels
- Renters should arrive between 17.00 and 19.00 as cleaners need the house to be free for cleaning on changeover day until this time. Please try not to arrive at the house until that time. Departure date : for the same reason, please vacate the house (or all except one room) by 10.am
- Each house has a maximum number of people. In no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons listed on the property particulars be exceeded without prior approval
- Cancellation charges apply. Should cancellation occur more than three months before the commencement date, then the deposit is not reimbursable, within three months cancellation charges are 100% of the holiday. You are strongly advised to take out appropriate insurance to cover you for medical and personal injury expenses but also in the event of delays in your travel arrangements and against any cancellation charges payable if you have to cancel or curtail your trip. Finally and most importantly you are expected to have third party cover insurance and insurance to cover for any breakages/losses and damage during your stay |
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Jane E A Hanslip - jhanslip@aol.com - Le Bourdil Blanc 24520 Saint Sauveur de Bergerac, FRANCE
Mobile : ++44 7768 747 610 & ++33 6 32 62 43 15 - Tel : ++33 5 53 22 76 08 - Fax : ++33 5 53 23 96 10
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