Duras Vacation Rental : St Astier de Duras (Twixt St. Emilion & Bergerac)

Stunning farmhouse in 15 acres with pool, 5/6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

Duras property rental - La Tuilliere from our vines behind the house
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Description 3100 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, village, private pool, daily maid service, garden, terrace
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£1,200 - £1,950/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$2,004 - $3,256/week 
Mike and Julia Higgins
+44 (0)208-941 6141
+44 (0)7974-666658 766731
Speaks: English, French
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Duras vacation rental Sleeps up to 12, 360 degree views, vineyards and total relaxation and privacy

Stunning Farmhouse situated between St. Emilion, Bergerac and Duras. Self catering for up to 12 people. 5/6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Farmhouse situated in 15 acres with fantastic 360 degree views of adjoining vines & countryside. Total privacy and relaxation. Ideal set up for two families with au pair or granny with en suite bedroom and bathroom on ground floor too. Huge farmhouse kitchen with all mod cons seats 12, two external terraces (one covered), tables seat another 12 & 10. Two sitting rooms. Alarmed 6m x 12m pool, floodlit Boules pitch. Bergerac and St Foy La Grand 10 miles for serious shops, Loubes Bernac (2 miles) for bread, mini Intermache and local bistro. Restaurants everywhere. Golf at Chateau des Vigiers, horse riding, fishing, tennis, canoeing - all within 5 or 6 miles. Drive down La Tuilliere's 250 yard lane, over the bridge (pull up the drawbridge -metaphorically speaking) and drive up the avenue to a real piece of paradise. Total peace & relaxation.
Duras property rental - La Tuilliere from our vines behind the house

La Tuilliere from our vines behind the house
Duras property rental - The Pool

The Pool
Duras property rental - Front terrace with stone steps leading to balcony

Front terrace with stone steps leading to balcony
Duras property rental - Covered terrace at the rear of La Tuilliere

Covered terrace at the rear of La Tuilliere
Duras property rental - Main bedroom with en suite bathroom

Main bedroom with en suite bathroom
Duras property rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Duras property rental - Small sitting room

Small sitting room
Duras property rental - Large sitting room - Christmas 2006

Large sitting room - Christmas 2006
Duras property rental - The Avenue from the House

The Avenue from the House
Duras property rental - Hot Air Balloon over La Tuilliere

Hot Air Balloon over La Tuilliere

Location: Lot-et-Garonne < France

Nearest Airport: Bergerac at 15 Miles
Nearest Ferry: St Malo at 300 Miles
Nearest Train: Ste Foy La Grande at 10 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Bordeaux - Monesterol at 20 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 60.0 Miles
Car: necessary
THE WINES OF ST EMILION AND BORDEAUX. Arguably we are surrounded by the finest wines in the world. BERGERAC. Beautiful historic old town with the legendary Cyrano & markets. CASTILLION LA BATAILLE. 'Officially' the scene of the last battle of the 100 year war. Unofficially, the last battle took place immediately in front of La Tuilliere, six months after the war ended. THE DORDOGNE VALLEY. Fabulous to do once but lots of tourists! Beynac, Limeuil, Domme & Sarlat superb. CANOEING ON THE DORDOGNE. A must for all visitors to the area. GOLF AT CHATEAU DES VIGIERS Top championship 27 holes just 5 miles from the house. PERIGORDIAN CUISINE. Probably the finest cuisine in the world! Foie Gras and Duck. Great variety of restaurants all around us. ARCACHON AND THE SW BEACHES. Absolutely worth a day out to these wonderful beaches but you'll be so pleased to return to your little piece of Paradise. PEACE & TRANQUILITY. Absolutely no one to disturb you and vice versa.

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Rental Rates for this vacation rental in Duras, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Sep 1, 2009 - Dec 15, 2009 £1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Mar 5, 2010 - Jul 1, 2010 £1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Jul 2, 2010 - Aug 26, 2010 £1,950 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 27, 2010 - Oct 26, 2010 £1,200 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 25% deposit required with the booking, the remainder to be paid 1 month beforehand. A breakages and telephone deposit of £250 is required and will be held until the next phone bill following your return. Please refer for Easter, Christmas & New Year, school half term rates and for small groups.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation rental in Duras, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 3100 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • daily maid service
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • microwave
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 20 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower, Toilet, Tub, Bidet, Shower late 2007
    Bathroom 2 - Bidet, Toilet, Tub, Shower, Separate shower and bath
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower, Ground floor
  • The two ensuite bathrooms on the first floor are huge. Both contain baths, bidets and a large double shower which was installed in 2009. The ground floor ensuite shower room does not have a bath.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 12 people
  • Bedroom 1 - King
    Bedroom 2 - Queen, Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - Twin/ Single, Child Bed
    Bedroom 4 - Queen, Twin/ Single, Baby Crib
    Bedroom 5 - Double
    Bedroom 6 - Sleep Sofa /Futon, 2nd of two sitting rooms with double Sofa bed.
  • All bedrooms were totally redecorated in 2007 and new carpets were also laid in March 2007. Three of the five bedrooms have en-suite facilities. There are two baths and two showers with a third shower being installed late 2008. Cupboards and wardrobes are in all bedrooms. All bedrooms and bathrooms have electric heating (only necessary November to March). Most of the beds and wardrobes are old French 19th C with a lot of charm.
Entertainment:
  • VCR
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • DVD
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • dialup access
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • child's swing
  • car
  • 20 garden chairs
  • 10 beach chairs
  • 3 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • low allergen environment
Local Activities:
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • roller blading
Notes: There are two lounges at La Tuilliere. The kitchen has a has a huge table which seats 12. There is a similar table under the covered terrace which accommodates another 12 and a third dining table on the front terrace caters for a further 10 people. In the summer the majority of meals are taken under the covered terrace at lunchtime or on the front terrace, with the sunset, in the evenings.

Further details for this vacation rental in Duras, France

Car hire: CARS We have two cars permanently at La Tuilliere. Please call to discuss their use. We are offering the use of our Renault Megane Cabriolet free of charge for the first 250km per week. (1€ per km thereafter). It's fully insured for any driver over 21. (This is offered to support you on local trips to the shops or golf club, if your main car is being used by someone else in the party.)

La Tuilliere: OUR PROPERTY We have owned the house since 1987 and it is more a home than a holiday house. In 2006 the main house was completely and professionally re-roofed and in 2003 the entire barn received similar attention. The house was redecorated in 2008 and new showers installed in 2009. MOBILITY For anyone with limited mobility there is a wonderful double bedroom on the ground floor with en-suite shower facilities.

Catering and Cleaning: CATERING If you would like to be catered for at La Tuilliere we have a magnificent Chef who will do everything for you. Shop, prepare, cook and serve. Sarah Dubuis is fabulous - we leave it for you to discuss menus, prices etc with her directly. CLEANING Adele will change the linen every week on a Friday and we allow three hours for her to clear and prepare for the next tenants. If you require more help, please let us know beforehand or discuss directly with Adele. Marc looks after the garden and pool maintenance. He will clean and top up the chemicals as required.

Golf: CHATEAU DES VIGIERS Château des Vigiers (please ask for link) is a first class championship golf course just 5 miles from La Tuilliere. For any keen golfers this is a must. Please call me if you are going to use the club. HOT AIR BALLOON Try something a little different. Our qualified pilot neighbour M. Château will bring the balloon to La Tuilliiere and take off from the house for a trip of a lifetime.

Other Activities: Boules.

Reviews for this vacation rental in Duras, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook82765 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Visitors Book. We have a unique visitors book dating back to 1987 when we first bought the house. We invite you to leave your comments which will only be including in the book along with subsequent 'team' photographs. i.e. It is a photo visitors book.

Hot Air Balloon. Our neighbour Mon Chateau will bring his hot air balloon to La Tuilliere and you'll take off from our garden for a one and half trip of a lifetime.
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Mike and Julia Higgins

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