3 Bedroom, sleeps 6-8, quiet location, stunning views, near shops & restaurants
THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE of Belvès, officially designated "l'un des plus beaux villages de France", is situated in Périgord Noir, the most picturesque part of the Dordogne. Belvès is a bastide village which belonged to the English Crown in the thirteenth century, & it is rich in history, with many fine buildings dating from the eleventh century, & a magnificent fifteenth century market hall. This area of the Dordogne is littered with historic & picturesque places: the show-piece bastides of Monpazier & Domme are nearby, as is world-heritage town Sarlat & the magnificent villages of Beynac, la Roque-Gageac and Limeuil. On this stretch of the river you will find some of the finest villages, castles & chateaux in France. The area is labelled "the cradle of mankind" because of the numerous caves inhabited & painted by pre-historic man, including Lascaux, Font de Gaume & Les Eyzies.
THE PÉRIGORD NOIR is a nature-lovers paradise & the area has dramatic scenery with ideal countryside for walking & cycling. The Dordogne and Vézère Rivers are close at hand for bathing, fishing, canoeing & boating. Belvès has a swimming pool, tennis & basketball courts, bike-hire & there are golf courses, horse-riding centres & other sporting facilities nearby. The area has so much to offer, & with its fine climate it is justly one of the most popular tourist regions of France.
THE HOUSE is situated in a quiet side street, with parking, shops & amenities just a few minutes walk from the door, & several supermarkets nearby. This eighteenth century property is fully modernised & decorated, furnished & equipped to a high standard; it provides comfortable accommodation for 6 people, or at a pinch, 8, when the TV lounge bed-settee is used. It comprises one twin & two double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 2 WCs, TV lounge, kitchen & large living room. Heating throughout & peaceful secluded south-facing garden & terrace with magnificent views over open countryside.
GROUND FLOOR: Well-equipped KITCHEN with gas hob, electric oven, fridge & dishwasher. Tastefully furnished LIVING ROOM with dining table & six chairs, comfortable settee & armchairs. English & French TV, DVD player, radio/CD player, telephone,selection of books & games. Log-burning stove. French doors leading to TERRACE & GARDEN with hardwood dining table, chairs & steamer. The tranquil garden is a delightful sun-trap & has spectacular views. Gas BBQ, deck chairs & loungers; garden-room with microwave oven, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer & fridge-freezer
FIRST FLOOR: Large DOUBLE BEDROOM with 5’ king-size bed & panoramic views. SHOWER ROOM with shower & double vanity basins; separate WC. TWIN BEDROOM with two 3' beds & countryside views.
SECOND FLOOR: Large DOUBLE BEDROOM with 4’ 6" double bed, exposed stonework & beams. TV LOUNGE with two armchairs & comfortable double futon bed-settee. Modern BATHROOM with Bath, basin &bidet; separate WC
Refundable Damages Deposit payable
Village House Property Features
Location Type
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Telephone
- Fuel and Power Payable
- No Smoking
Open Fire/Wood Burner
Bedrooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Table Tennis
- TV
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Wine Tour
- Tennis
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile
Local Water Sports
- Water Skiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing
- Kayaking