Vacation rental property in the Dordogne with pool & garden

Introduction

'Le Casse Bessou' is a traditional Dordogne stone-built property located in a charming rural area dominated by vineyards and bastide villages.

The house itself is very spacious and welcoming with its original beamed ceilings and fully equipped kitchen. Two double bedrooms (one ensuite) and two bedrooms with twin beds make this an ideal holiday home for one or two families.

Large garden with extended lawned areas is great for the children.

Two separate terraces and private pool 9 x5 with sun loungers.

Great location in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne.

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Accommodation

Entrance Hall

Living room with two seating areas. Wood-burning stove, original beamed ceiling. TV with UK satellite channels and radio stations. CD player
Doors to elevated terrace overlooking the garden

Kitchen with large dining table and chairs. Dishwasher, washing machine, oven and hob, fridge freezer

Separate WC

Stairs to 1st Floor:

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin
Bedroom 2, double
Bedroom 3, two singles

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Lower Ground Floor; independent access to:

Sun lounge overlooking the pool

Bedroom 4, two singles

EXTERIOR:

Elevated terrace with table and chairs and awning

Covered, dining terrace with table and chairs, BBQ

Large garden with grassed areas and lovely views

Private pool 9 x 5m. Sun loungers

Table tennis

Private parking

 Photo gallery for Le Casse Bessou , ref: 24004

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located near to the small village of Issigeac in the heart of the Dordogne, approximately 15 minutes from Bergerac. (Regular RyanAir and FlyBe flights into Bergerac airport).

All amenities in Bouniagues (10 min).

Bergerac is a bastide town and was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. All amenities are here. Plenty of shops and traditional restaurants. The town square features a statue of Cyrano de Bergerac. Supermarkets and Musée du Tabac (tobacco museum).

Just west of Bergerac is another bastide town, Ste-Foy-la-Grande. Good tourist office here and also a superb Saturday street market.
8 miles further on is Montcaret with a wonderful 3rd century Roman villa with original mosaics and baths.

Sarlat-le-Canéda is a very popular tourist destination. A charming and busy traditional village which is the capital of Perigord Noir. Lots of 15th and 16th century houses make this a very picturesque place and there are many good restaurants and cafés to discover. Excellent market on Saturday.

Perhaps the most famous of the Dordogne tourist attractions are the cave paintings around Les Eyzies. There are more pre-historic caves in this area than you could ever visit in a day ! Les Eyzies lies at the heart of an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations. It has some of the world's most beautiful caves with outstanding stalactite and stalagmite crystallizations. And the cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. The most well-known of all is the cave at Lascaux which was discovered in 1940. The paintings date back some 17,000 years.

Brantome is a very popular and pretty town. Well worth a visit, there are several churches and abbeys to discover as well as the Musée de Reve et Miniatures. Perhaps the best thing to do in the town is to firstly take a stroll along the beautiful balustraded river banks and then to choose your evening fayre at one of the many excellent restaurants.

Just north of Brantome is the hamlet of Villars. The hamlet itself is unexciting, but it is surrounded by lovely countryside and is a great base from which to explore Chateau de Puyguilhem and St Jean de Cole. The Grottes de Villars (pre-historic caves) are just past the hamlet and were discovered in 1958 and feature cave paintings.

Don't miss a trip to La Roque-Gageac, a stunningly beautiful village under the towering cliffs. The village regularly wins France's 'Prettiest Village' competition. Good canoeing centre here.

Competing with La Roque-Gageac in the prettiness stakes is the village of Carennac. Elevated just above the south bank of the river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the St Pierre church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.

Canoeing on the Dordogne is hugely popular. There are rental centers on almost every curve and corner of the river. Some of the bigger centres are based at La Roque-Gageac, Martel, Argentat and Beynac.

 Map location for Issigeac

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