Character house, with private salt water pool & views over the countryside. | House in Les Essards
3 Bedroom House in Les Essards
THE WELL HOUSE
This welcoming house is full of character with a view over the surrounding countryside, nestles in the charming village of Les Essards near Saint Aulaye and Aubeterre on the Charente/Dordogne border. Incorporating exposed stone walls and wooden beams, the building, once a barn retains much of its original character and charm. The decoration and furnishings give a homely feel, in a traditional French country style.
The spacious accommodation offers upstairs, to one side of the stairs, a twin bedded room with en suite bathroom. On the other side, you pass under a beam to the snug and TV area with a vaulted ceiling and a galleried reading area.
Passing under another beam, to the master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, with bath and shower mixer taps.
There is an additional single bed in the master bedroom and cot. There is also a portable air-con unit for use if required.
Downstairs, there is a double bedroom with an adjacent shower and toilet. There is a large relaxing sitting room with dining area and kitchen with table and seating. In the kitchen there is a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave, gas hob and electric oven.
Outside there is a large shaded eating area overlooking the private salt water swimming pool which is fenced with a lockable gate, loungers and parasols are provided and there are many areas to relax within the large secure garden. There is a large parking area. There is also bbq for your use.
Guests with smart phones can access free wi-fi from the house, although reception is can be erratic.
For the more energetic there are many beautiful walks and cycle paths directly from the house, and many interesting places to visit.
The little town of St Aulaye is a few minutes drive away (4km), with a supermarket, petrol station, bank, laundromat and pharmacy. There are also many bars and cafes.
There is also a river beach with a good restaurant, (try the moules), where you can swim, hire a canoe, popular climbing area at Acrobranch (like go ape) with a zipwire that goes over the river and you can also play mini golf or go kayaking.
Bicycles can be hired locally from Patrick and delivered to the house. (Details are in the house).
The house is less than 10 minutes drive from Aubeterre sur Dronne,
one of the 100 prettiest villages in France; which is famous for its underground Monolithic church. Aubeterre has many shops, bars, cafes and restaurants around the attractive square, and holds a Sunday morning market as well as a river beach with restaurants and the opportunity to kayak on the Dronne river.
The nearby towns of Chalais, (7 km) and Riberac (20 kms) both have extensive weekly markets on Monday and Friday respectively and good supermarkets.
There is also a beautiful lakeside beach and restaurants at Grand Étang Jemaye, 17 Kms away.
Further afield and well worth a visit, is the picturesque riverside town of Brantome, with a chateau, often referred to as little Venice, 1 hour.
Pilât Sand D’une, the tallest natural sand dune near Bordeaux, 1.5 hours.
Bordeaux with its stunning architecture, 1 hour.
Cognac with its many Brandy houses, 1:5 hours.
Also within reach are other interesting towns of the Dordogne, including, Perigueux, Bergerac, Salat, Limeuil, Tremolat and Le Bugue.
✨✨Nearest Airports:✨✨
Bergerac 1 hour 5 min
Bordeaux 1 hour 20 min
Limoges 2 hours
A have very good car rental facilities
NOTE: Please be aware in August change over day is not normally on a Saturday or Sunday - however if you would like to check in on either of these days please message me so I can confirm availability.
Character house, with private salt water pool & views over the countryside is located in Les Essards. Character house, with private salt water pool & views over the countryside provides accommodation, featuring Private Pool, Sports/Activities, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Private Pool, Sports/Activities, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Character house, with private salt water pool & views over the countryside has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Les Essards has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Les Essards, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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3 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Toaster
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Paper towels
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Near the beach
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Smoke-free property
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Water park
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Horse riding nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Golf nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Cycling nearby
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DVD player
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Books
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TV with cable/satellite service
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Comprehensive recycling policy
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Recycling
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Composting
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Living plant wall
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English
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French
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Spanish
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Near a health or beauty spa
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In a rural location
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On the lake
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On the river
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Near a hospital
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In a village
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Children's dinnerware
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Travel crib
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Children's books
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Iron/ironing board
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Living plant wall
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Outdoor pool
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Private pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 93976090600015 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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