Name: Le Séchoir Carme
Brand: Pure France
SKU: 2585

Introduction

This large and impressive home retains the look of its previous use of a tobacco-drying barn. High quality contemporary interior with the original wood cladding.

Open-plan living accommodation takes up the entire ground floor with spacious, light-filled kitchen, dining area and two living areas, all opening out via bi-fold doors to the dining terrace and pool area.

Wi-Fi internet and ground floor WC. DVD and film library.

Four bedrooms upstairs; master with ensuite bathroom and private balcony / terrace overlooking the pool area.

Three further bedrooms and large family bathroom.

Lovely lawned garden and huge terrace with shaded dining area.

Private pool 10m x 5m with sun loungers.

Private parking.

Local bakeries and mini-supermarket in Casseneuil, 4 minutes drive.

All amenities in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 7 km

Accommodation details

Open-plan, ground floor accommodation leading out to terrace and pool area.

Dining and two living areas, Wi-Fi Internet, UK freeview channels and Orange TV. DVD player and film library.

Kitchen with American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and induction hob. Polished concrete work surfaces.

Utility room with washing machine and fridge, WC and hand basin.

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

Door to balcony overlooking the pool.

Bedroom 2, single and double. Juliette balcony.

Bedroom 3, single and double. Juliette balcony.

Bedroom 4, double. Juliette balcony.

Separate bathroom with WC, bath, separate shower and hand basin.

EXTERIOR;

Private grounds including lawned garden.

Large terrace with shaded dining area with table and chairs and BBQ. Sun loungers.

Private pool 10m x 5m.

Private parking.

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Rental Rates

Dates	Changeover dayChg. over	Minimum stayMin. stay	Daily	Weekly
20 Jul 31 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 3,600
2025
19 Jul 30 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 3,600
Refundable security bond			€ 1,000

Prices are for the rental of the entire property, payable in Euros.
25% deposit due at the time of booking. 75% balance and refundable security bond due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings run from 4:00pm on your day of arrival to 10:00am on your day of departure.
No smoking in the property.
Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (including pool towels).

Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.

Location

The property is set in the tiny hamlet of Le Lédat, 45 minutes South of Bergerac.

Local bakeries and mini-supermarket in Casseneuil, 4 minutes drive.

All amenities in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 7 km.

Monflanquin (16 km) is an old bastide town with winding streets and fabulous views. All amenities in the village including large supermarket, cafés, restaurants, bakeries.

Other bastide villages worth a visit include Pujols and Penne-d'Agenais.

Golf:

Villeneuve-sur-Lot Golf Club - Castelnaud.

This is an 18 hole golf course, a little hilly but in good condition. Green fees are in the region of € 45 per person. Buggie hire about € 40.

It is easy to find about 10 minutes drive up the main road towards Bergerac on your right.

Canoeing:

Centre Nautique. On The River Lot in Casseneuil. Just beside the bridge.

You can hire a variety of canoes and water craft. Open between 1.30pm and 6.30pm. Good fun and they speak English.

Horse Riding:

SAS LES ABRONS VOYAGES A CHEVAL

This is located in the woodlands about 4 km from the house. We have not been riding but the centre is well advertised and has been there for many years.

Sourrel Haut, 47440 Pailloles, France.

Lake Swimming

Lac de Lougratte

There is a small fresh water lake in Lougratte on the main road to Bergerac. About a 15 minute drive. It can be seen on your left as you head North. It has a sandy beach, various pedalos and water craft to hire and a small bar serving drinks and simple snacks. A nice change.

The Dordogne area of France is one of the most beautiful and one of the most popular. Lovely countryside interspersed with médiéval, bastide towns and fairytale châteaux rise from the morning mist.

Its a great region for food lovers; all the Périgordian specialities such as Foie Gras, confit d'oie and canard, mushrooms of all types are in abundance.

Many antique markets throughout the year. All info at the tourist information office.

Bergerac (45 minutes) was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. It still today has a picturesque harbour where you can take a boat trip along the river Dordogne, or a miniature train ride around the Bastide town, viewing the many half timbered houses with terracotta decoration.

The many timbered houses with terracotta decoration that line the lanes of the old town, are wonderfully evocative of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. On one corner the wanderer suddenly finds himself 'nose to nose' with Cyrano whose statue proudly reminds the visitor that Bergerac owes some of its fame to this historic figure. Not surprisingly the annual theatre 'Le Festival du Théâtre' is named after him.

A great way to tour the vineyards is by following the designated Route des vins where the visitor will be welcomed by the growers and encouraged to try their wines. The Bergerac region is sometimes called Périgord Pourpre the name deriving from the rich purple-red wines that characterize this area of Périgord.

When the subject of 'gastronomy' is raised it is usually associated with a particular region and the Périgord stands in high regard in this field. The traditional produce, such as truffles, walnuts, strawberries and the wines, together with the well-known rich specialties derived from fattened geese and ducks, is largely responsible for this fame.

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 Dordogne river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the Saint-Pierre Church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.

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.

Lédat, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Customer Reviews [7]

Mr. Hooper
What a stunning place... couldn't fault. Peaceful yet close to village and 10 minute drive for supermarkets. Pool area is just perfect.. plenty of shade if you need it... or lay out in the summer sun. Everything and more that you need for a fantastic holiday.

Mr. Hartman
A superb holiday villa that has the WOW factor. Great swimming pool and poolside area with large grassed area for games such as badminton and croquet for which the equipment is provided. Lovely quiet location with good facilities and things to do a short drive away. Would definitely stay again. Owner very helpful.

Mr. and Mrs. Byles
Fantastic barn conversion, amazing location and wonderful facilities including a large swimming pool. Would highly recommend. The owner was super helpful throughout. The local villages have all the shops and services needed. We loved the rolling hills for jogging.

Mr. Hartley
Le Séchoir Carme was a lovely holiday let and we enjoyed two weeks exploring the region from this beautiful house returning each late afternoon to enjoy the large pool and cool down before dinner. The house is well proportioned and the kitchen/living area is well designed (and equipped) with wonderful access to the outdoor dining area and pool. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday with all we needed for our young family.

Bowkett and Langley Families
We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful home. The kitchen and living area was so spacious and comfortable and the outside space was equally ideal. The pool was delightful and spacious allowing the six of us to enjoy it at the same time. The kitchen had everything we could ask for - literally home from home. The only regret about this holiday was having only one week there as it wasn’t long enough! We most definitely would return.

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Mrs. Kristie
Stayed at the property for two weeks at the end of July. The property has been beautifully renovated and most things are on hand at the villa. The house has everything that’s needed for family and friends to enjoy from a great kitchen to a nice garden and patio and good sized pool. All in all this is a beautiful house in a lovely setting and I would certainly return.

Mrs. Tolhurst
Absolutely loved our stay at Le Séchoir Carme! It’s a fab barn conversion (decorated to a high spec) with lots of space inside and out. The pool is a great size too, if you want to get some lengths in!
I would also recommend the night markets which are held in many local villages and are so much fun!

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Rental home in Dordogne with private pool

Private pool and terrace