Fontalbe - Self-catering house in Dordogne
Lieu Lit de Fontalbe, 24440 Saint Avit Senieur, Dordogne
Aquitaine,
Francia
Such a surprise to walk in to concrete floors, white walls, well thought-out lighting and the odd modern art poster adding a splash of colour – lovers of design will be very happy. It's got a roomy, airy feel with a large living room and dining area for convivial meals indoors on chilly days and a wood-burner to keep you cosy. Everyone can help cook in the big kitchen, or just hang around chatting with a glass of wine. You're left a generous basket of local food and wine to get you started.
On sunny days you'll be eating outdoors, using the outdoor kitchen, firing up the barbecue with the kids playing on the lawn or dive-bombing into the pool. A track from the garden leads up the hill to Beaumont for shops, coffee or a drink.
Bedrooms (one with access to its own self-catering apartment if you need more space) are large with lovely views over the garden and all have en suite bathrooms. It's a super house for happy gatherings.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Karen Harris:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Karen Harris:
- Enjoy the unique and tranquil setting of Fontalbe, just south of the Dordogne river. The beautifully restored papermill sits in untouched countryside on an island surrounded by the meandering Couze River and the millstream. Enjoy your own private bubble.
- Close to bustling villages, with Beaumont a traditional Bastide town, just a 5 min drive or a 30 min walk through woods and nut orchards. Explore the bakeries, restaurants, shops and don’t miss it’s Monday night market - local produce al fresco and music.
- Sample some of France’s best produce, local to this area. Famous for foie gras, canard, ceps, nuts and truffles, not to mention patisserie, cheese and wine. Local markets are plentiful. The perfect opportunity to sample the freshest of regional produce.
- Within easy reach of local restaurants and bars – two worth a special mention are Table de Leo, in central Saint Avit, and Chez Cathy & Denis in Le Closerie de la Beyne. For a special evening, organise a private chef or arrange wine-tasting at Fontalbe.
- There is so much to see: beautiful bastide towns and riverside villages, Saint Avit Senieur’s 11th century abbey and church for pilgrims on the Way of Saint James to Santiago de Compostela, amazing chateaux and vineyards, prehistoric caves to explore.
- There are so many ways to enjoy exploring the beautiful local area, on foot, by car or for the more adventurous hire bikes, trek on horseback or canoe down the Dordogne. These are just a few suggestions.
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Details
- 1 House for 12
Minimum stay: 5 nights. 7 nights in high season.
1 October - 4 May.
Lieu Lit de Fontalbe, 24440 Saint Avit Senieur, Dordogne
