Dordogne, near St Emilion-beautifully restored 18c village house+heated pool. | House in Villefranche-De-Lonchat

4 Bedroom House in Villefranche-de-Lonchat
Tucked away in a quiet side street of a small bastide village, the property comprises three 18c cottages combined into one & most attractively renovated throughout. There is a large terrace garden, full of fragrant honeysuckles, jasmines & wisterers on two levels facing south with a large heated swimming pool with Roman end & diving board. The high surrounding walls make this a glorious sun trap & gives complete privacy. There is one double bedroom, plus ensuite bathroom, on the ground floor. The other bedrooms and bathrooms which are on the first floor, can be approached by the either the traditional elm internal stairs, or steps & balcony from the garden.
Villefranche de Lonchat nestles between the vineyards of Bordeaux and Bergerac. It has 2 doctors, pharmacy, bakery, convenience food store, 2 bar/restaurants and a beautifully renovated hotel, with an excellent restaurant. So you can walk for your bread & croissants, have a wonderful meal, and not have to worry about driving!
The Area: The Dordogne, rising high in the Massif Central, meanders through some of the most beautiful scenery in France, cutting through limestone gorges, dense forests, lush green meadows and fields of maize and tobacco, which eventually make way for the vineyards of Bergerac and Bordeaux, along their banks are farms, honey stoned villages, medieval towns, magnificent chateaux and fortified 'bastides' striking reminders of the Hundred Year war, when under English rule in the middle ages the area was over run with fighting armies. Our pretty village of Villefranche de Lonchat is one of these 'Bastide Anglais' The medieval streets of St Emilion are filled with wine shops, and restaurants (15 mins) Bergerac- with its old town, tobacco museum and vineyards is 40 mins away. Perigueux, is the cultural heart of the region. Its lovely ancient streets wind around its famous five domed cathedral, and the centre is always bubbling with life! (50 mins away). The Atlantique beaches are only 90 mins away.
Today: Good living is the all-pervasive theme of the Dordogne, and good living with a long history. Palaeolithic Man lived here and recorded the abundance of game on numerous cave walls. Nowadays, bison and mammoth are gone but a huge and tempting diversity of food is still on offer: tender lamb and game, confits of goose, duck or pork and famous pates flavoured with the 'black diamond' of the oak woods, the truffle. Just as well that the river and its siblings offer so many possibilities for sightseeing and exercise: canoeing, swimming or fishing or walking and riding. Gastronomy: Red and white wines of Bordeax-Medoc, St Emilion, Graves, Entre Deux Mers; red and white wines of Bererac, including Montbazillac sweet desert wine; red wines of Cahors, Foie gras; confits of goose, duck and port; tender lamb and game; pates flavoured with truffle; walnuts and Archachon oysters are all specialities of our area.
Prime attractions: Villefranche de Lonchat, has a night market, with music,dancing, BBQ, every Friday night, in the square, during July and August, a great night out for adults and children. plus the fete de Canton, in July, and village fete in August!
Bordeaux is synonymous with wine. The warm, sunny climate which favours the ripening of the grapes also makes this an ideal holiday is with an annual average temperature of only half a degree less than the Mediterranean. Villefranche de Lonchat nestles right between the Bordeaux and Bergerac vineyards. The village 'cave ' has a good inexpensive range of all the good regional wines. The local vineyards have plenty of wine tasting opportunities! Bordeaux, itself merits exploring with its fine 18c architecture, excellent shopping and restaurants, and at its heart the restored pedestrian-only area of the old city.
Festivals: La Felibree folk festival is held on the first Sunday in July, each year. Villefranche de Lonchat hosted it in 1997, and will again!
Dordogne, near St Emilion-beautifully restored 18c village house+heated pool is located in Villefranche-de-Lonchat. Dordogne, near St Emilion-beautifully restored 18c village house+heated pool provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Dordogne, near St Emilion-beautifully restored 18c village house+heated pool has 4 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 Villefranche-de-Lonchat has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Villefranche-de-Lonchat, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Towels provided
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2+ bathrooms
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Fireplace
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Dining room
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Oven
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Coffee/tea maker
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Toaster
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near the beach
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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2 total pets
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Pet friendly
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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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Wheelchair accessible
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Smoke-free property
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Fishing nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Golfing on site
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Swimming nearby
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Golf nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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TV with cable/satellite service
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DVD player
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Stereo
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Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)
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English
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French
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In a village
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In a rural location
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Highchair
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Balcony
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Outdoor pool
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Heated 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7 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