LA VIEILLE GRANGE
PEYRELEVADE
ABOUT
SLEEPS 8 - SWIMMING POOL- TENNIS COURT
The 200 year old farmhouse is located in the South West of France, in the Lot et Garonne, just 1km from the Dordogne border and close to the Lot, and is set in a beautiful wooded area on a ridge with views in all directions and only two other houses in the hamlet. The property has 5 acres of land, a sympathetically restored Farmhouse, a large 15 metre by 6 metre pool and a professional all weather Tennis court.
FACILITIES
Tennis Court
Exclusive use of
Tennis Court
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Well Equipped kitchen
Equipped for all cooking needs including Two fridges, Oven, Hob, Nespresso coffee machine, Dishwasher, Washing machine
Garden and Grounds
The house has extensive grounds of five acres
Towels and bed linen supplied
Pool
Exclusive use of
Large 15 x 6 metre pool.
Two pool alarms
Free Wifi
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Sleeps Eight
Three Double Bedrooms and one childrens' bunk bed room
GALLERY
Back pf House
GUEST REVIEW
You know you are getting close to Peyrelevade when the English number plates disappear, the roads clear and you can drive for miles past old stone farms and chestnut woods. The house itself is old and gently restored, and extremely well equipped with every cooking utensil you could wish for and a very nice coffee machine. Special features are the large swimming pool close to the house, and the tennis court, which is a little higher up, with beautiful rural views. In summer there are night markets in surrounding villages where you can buy all kinds of foods, from omelettes to snails, and eat them outdoors on long trestle tables - a treat for locals and tourists alike. A wonderfully relaxing place to stay, highly recommended.
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Alice and Roger H, Guildford
SEE AND DO
Cuisine
This is one of the top gastronomic regions of France with a wonderful cuisine drawn from its agricultural heritage and products from its forests. Duck, goose, walnuts, strawberries and truffles are all typical ingredients
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Tennis
Play tennis on one of the most beautifully situated tennis courts on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding hills and forests
Running and Walking
This area is a paradise for runners and hikers. A myriad of paths through the forests provide a beautiful backdrop for hikers and runners of all levels
Birds and Wildlife
The forest and fields surrounding the house are teeming with wildlife. Expect to see deer, hares, buzzards, short toed eagles and butterflies
Markets
The local villages hold regular weekly markets where you can buy delicious cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables. Night markets in the Summer months are particularly sociable occasions, where you sit out in the evening on long tables eating food from the stalls
Cycling
There are many routes in the area for cycling enthusiasts. There are also many woodland paths for off road cycling
Wine
There are many vineyards in the area and chateaux who open their doors to tasting and tours
Piano
A Digital Piano is available for use of guests
Garden Games
Croquet, Badminton and Boules equipment supplied
Sightseeing and outdoor activities
A huge number of activities are available in the area including Canoeing, Zip Wire and Climbing Centre, Prehistoric caves, hiking, Fishing, Chateaux, Bastide Towns
LOCAL AREA
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The house is 5 minutes' drive from Sauveterre-la-Lémance (Lot et Garonne), where a boulangerie, butcher, grocery shop, chemist, filling station, garage, post office, Museum of Prehistory, station, several bars and an internet cafe are located. It is 9 minutes' drive from Villefranche-du-Périgord (Dordogne), a 13th century bastide town with restaurants, cafes, 2 butchers, 2 boulangeries, mini supermarket, a chemist, ATM, bank, filling station, weekly market and tourist information office.
The surrounding countryside is green and hilly with stunning views. The famous 12th century castle of Bonaguil is only 20 minutes' drive away. There are numerous medieval villages and chateaux to explore in the area such as the bastide towns of Monpazier, Beaumont-du-Périgord, Cadouin and Bergerac, with Domme, La Roque-Gageac, medieval Sarlat-la-Canéda, and Rocamadour slightly further away. Canoeing, fishing, water-skiing and other water-based activities are available on the River Lot near Fumel, where cycles may be hired and horse riding is available. There are pretty regional villages which lie to the south of the Lot, including Montcuq, Lauzerte, Montagu-de-Quercy and Tournon d'Agenais. To the east is Belaye, with its stunning view across the Lot valley, St Cirq-Lapopie and Cahors, built on a loop on the Lot, with its twin-domed Cathédrale St Etienne.
There are countless opportunities for walking and biking, or for setting up an easel for painting.
Local markets occur most days and some evenings in surrounding towns and villages (Sauveterre la Lémance, Villefranche du Périgord, Loubejac). Excellent local produce such as lamb, all vegetables, all fruits, especially the local strawberries, cheese and wine (Red: Cahors, White: Bergerac and Gaillac) make the area superb for eating at home or out in the local restaurants.
