Holiday rental country home in the Dordogne with pool

Introduction

Set amongst 600 hectares of private, open countryside (fields, meadows, woods etc), 'Le Pressoir' is a superbly converted 14th century watermill.

With original features throughout (exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings etc), the property combines perfectly the old and the new; modern styling and very high quality fixtures and fittings and furnishings.

Lovely stone floors and rustic-style, fully-equipped kitchen. Spacious living room and 5 bedrooms, all with full ensuite bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are set across the courtyard in independent accommodation.

Brand new (2008) pool 17 x 4m and almost endless, private, open countryside.

Small, café bar / restaurant within 10 min walk. Further restaurants and amenities within 5 min drive.

Charming, French owners live in the large chateau on the estate (5 min from the property) and can assist and advice if required.

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Accommodation

Kitchen with fireplace, gas hob, oven, washing machine, beamed ceiling. Door to garden

Dining room with table and chairs

Living room with fireplace, exposed stone walls and high ceiling. Door to garden

Separate WC and hand basin

Bedroom 1, double (or two singles) with ensuite WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin, separate shower and dressing room

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 2, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin, separate shower

Bedroom 3, two singles with ensuite WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin, separate shower

(Separate, independent accommodation);

Bedroom 4, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin, separate shower

Bedroom 5, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin, separate shower

EXTERIOR;

Terrace with dining table and chairs, BBQ

Pool 17 x m

Fully open 'garden' to open countryside and woods

Small waterway runs alongside the property

Private drive and endless parking!

 Photo gallery for Le Pressoir, ref: 24031

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Prices

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property sits in open countryside, fully private with no neighbours and is located mid-way between the historic towns of Bergerac and Sarlat, a perfect spot from which to explore the Périgord and Dordogne, an area of impressive scenery with lavish green river valleys, gorges and limestone plateaux.

In the local village of Urval, (less than 10 min walk), you'll find a small café bar, ideal for the first coffee of the day for early risers.

All amenities in the nearby (5 min) villages of Siorac, Cadouin, Belves and Le Buisson. Huge choice of all shops, supermarkets and café bars an dlovely restaurants.

You can't evoke the Périgord without referring to its culinary traditions and remarkable gastronomic delights. The truffle undoubtedly remains the most famous and sought after product from Périgord but also delicacies such as fois gras and confit, walnuts, chestnuts and cèpes, as well as the well known wines from the Bergerac region will all make a gourmet's heart grow fonder.

Prehistory : Some of the most important prehistoric sites in the world are to be found in Dordogne : Les Eyzies, Lascaux, Font-de-Gaume, Le Moustier, La Ferrassie to mention only a few of the 200 sites listed. The abundance of works of art, shelters and heritage along the Vézère valley are classified by UNESCO as part of the world’s heritage.

Châteaux : The Dordogne boasts the greatest number of chateaux and castles, close to a thousand, of all the French departments dating from Medieval and Renaissance times : for example the fortresses of Castelnaud, Beynac and Biron,the châteaux of Bannes and Losse or the ruins of Commarque are splendid places to visit.

Towns and villages; In the Perigord medieval towns and villages are to be found in abundance and you will see for yourself that just about every place you come through has a charm of its own.

Exquisite examples though are the towns of Sarlat, Bergerac and Perigueux as well as the bastide towns of Monpazier, Domme, Villefranche and Beaumont.

The villages of La Roque Gageac and Limeuil feature on the list of the most beautiful villages in France. Quite a few famous personalities in the literary field had their home in the Dordogne: the manor and birthplace of the 16th century writer La Boétie are to be found in Sarlat and the great philosopher Montaigne as well as the musketeer La Calprenède were from this region.

Churches and abbeys : In the hills behind the main valley of the Dordogne you will find the Cistercian abbey and cloister of Cadouin situated on the road to Saint James of Compostelle. The 10th century church of Paunat as well as the recently restored church of Saint Avit Seigneur are also of particular interest.

Gardens : Each year more private gardens open their doors to the public : Marqueyssac, le Manoir d’Eyrignac, le Château d’Hautefort and Sardy will please the horticultural visitor.

Music and théâtre : Over the summer period you can enjoy a number of music and theatre festivals in the region.

 Map location for Urval

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