Clos des Pélissous ~ Le Cep Type: Gîte/House/Villa Sleeps Max: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Swimming Pool: Yes Town: Nr. Bergerac Region: Dordogne Ref: FD21363/T7

Le Clos des Pélissous is a group of three restored Périgourdine farm cottages situated in the hamlet of Les Pélissous, approximately 8 kms to the north east of Bergerac in the Perigord Pourpre (or Purple Périgord, the colour of the fine red wines of the Bergerac region). Nestling on a hillside overlooking the valley of the Caudeau, a small tributary of the Dordogne river which it joins just downstream of Bergerac, the Clos des Pélissous offers quiet and relaxation in fine countryside, but with the advantage of being situated at a cross roads offering easy access in all directions.

Situated at the left hand end of the "longère," a long Périgourdine farm house which has been divided into two self contained apartments, Le Cep has a separate entrance and car park from the other two "gîtes" at Le Clos des Pélissous. A stairway leads to a vast (60m²) south-west facing terrace/sun-deck from which beautiful views over the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. Across the terrace, the main door provides access to the very large and well illuminated living room with dining and lounge areas (with colour television). An American-style fully fitted kitchen with four burner gas hob, electric and microwave ovens, large refrigerator and washing-up machine offer all the required comforts. On the first floor two large bedrooms each with two single beds accommodate the four visitors for which this apartment is intended; a shower and washroom with separate toilet complete the equipment. Communicating doors to La Treille next door can be opened if accommodation for large families or groups is required.

Le Sarment Situated in the "longère", next to La Treille, Le Sarment is an independent bedroom for two people with en suite shower and toilet facilities. It is available for letting as a supplementary bedroom with one of the other gîtes as required. A independent laundry with washing machine and drying facilities is available for all the visitors at no extra charge. If you would like to make a firm reservation please complete our Booking Form.

Local Facilities/Places of Interest

To the east, within an hour's car drive lie Sarlat and the many beauty spots which comprise the Perigord Noir as well as the Vézère valley with its numerous prehistorical caves (Lascaux); to the west, also within an hour by car are St Emilion and the vineyards of the Bordeaux region; to the south the rolling hills of the southern part of the Dordogne and the Lot et Garonne with the many "bastide" towns (Issigeac, Monpazier, Molière, Villefranche du Périgord etc.) and fine castles which were witnesses of the first English invasion of Aquitaine; to the north Perigueux, the charming préfecture of the Dordogne department with its Roman and gallo-Roman vestiges, the Périgord Museum and the medieval streets now occupied by numerous boutiques. Nearer at hand is Bergerac, a lively town with its colourful twice weekly market, its open air concerts and street animations in the summer season. A large hypermarket, numerous supermarkets and many town centre shops in "le vieux Bergerac" offer the opportunity for shopping and souvenir hunting. The vineyards of Pécharmant and Monbazillac are near at hand and the wine growers most hospitable! Numerous restaurants and "fermes auberges" in Bergerac and in the surrounding countryside offer a wide selection of French and international cuisine. Horse or pony riding are available at two near by centres, with excursions out into the surrounding countryside, where many rambles are to be appreciated by those who prefer walking. A nine hole golf course is open to the public in near by Mouleydier. Free fall parachuting can be enjoyed at Bergerac airport and canoeing , sailing or water-skiing on the Dordogne river are other open-air activities available nearby.

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Prices are valid on all bookings up to 31st December 2002 Prices quoted are for the property per week, and not per person. For payment in other currencies please contact us. Heating will be charged extra for La Vigne when required at a rate of €80 per week Bed linen and towels are supplied free of charge (not for swimming pool use) A cot, high chair and baby bath are available on request (kindly confirm this requirement on booking). We regret, dogs cannot be accepted.