Le Coucou

Description

Sitting in beautiful and tranquil gardens you will find Le Coucou, an attractive stone house with a magnificent swimming pool in the heart of the stunning region of the Dordogne, just 7km from the bustling market town of Le Bugue.
On warm summer days you will be surrounded by the sweet scents of rose and lavender in the glorious and vast gardens. Wander around the grounds and find the perfect place to sit, read a book, gaze at the countryside views or just appreciate the natural surroundings on one of the many pretty terraces. The setting of the beautifully decked swimming pool is tranquil and private and the sun-bathing terraces are a wonderful place to unwind.
As you step inside the stone house you can sense the traditional ambience with flagstone floors, cosy fire-places and wood beamed ceilings, contrasting the perfect modern kitchen and comfortable living space. The addition of a peaceful study with its own hand-crafted staircase and a glorious summer room adds to the feeling of space throughout the L shaped home, the ideal place for both family and friends. Many parts have been recently restored including a new-look contemporary shower room on the first floor alongside three of the pretty bedrooms, alongside the attractive double bedroom and shower room downstairs.
Nearby is Le Bugue (7km), a charming market town on the Vezere riverside with narrow winding streets to explore and beautiful buildings to admire. Visit on a Tuesday to experience the bustling market day, then hire canoes on the river or enjoy lunch in one of the many lovely restaurants. The pretty Dordogne villages of Limeuil and Tremolat are also within a short drive and both enchanting places to visit.
Other magical trips out should include sampling the delicious black truffle in the city of Perigueux (35km), heading east to the exquisite town of Sarlat or simply exploring some of France's Plus Beaux Villages along the Dordogne such as La Roque Gageac, Beynac and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. Not forgetting the beautiful city of Bergerac with its unmissable Maisons de Vins.
Le Coucou offers charm, comfort and tranquillity in one of France's most captivating regions to explore.

#### Features
House Interior
Ground Floor
- Living room with doors leading to courtyard
- Kitchen-diner/breakfast room, well equipped including dishwasher and microwave plus large open fire-place
- Summer room with sofas
- Double bedroom with doors leading to courtyard
- Shower room and WC
- Laundry room (lower floor) with freezer, washing line and dryer
First Floor

- Office (via separate narrow staircase) with a printer, a scanner and a computer
- One double bedroom
- One twin bedroom
- One single bedroom
- Shower room with WC
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (12mx6m) with alarm security system and cover
- Courtyard
- BBQ
- A swing
- Large gardens
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Telephone (payable locally)
- Flat screen TV with some English channels
- Radio/Stereo
- DVD + CD
- Freezer
- Washing line
- Washing machine and dryer

#### Location
The Dordogne is known as the valley of 1000 chateaux with endless pretty medieval villages, fine wines, truffles, local markets and spectacular valleys and rivers. Both the Vezere and the Dordogne rivers offer great kayaking, canoeing and unparalleled views of the countryside. Nearby is Le Bugue (7km), a charming market town on the Vezere riverside with narrow winding streets to explore and beautiful buildings to admire. Visit on a Tuesday to experience the bustling market day, then hire canoes on the river or enjoy lunch in one of the many lovely restaurants. The pretty Dordogne village of Tremolat is also within a short drive and another enchanting place to visit.

The Dordogne and Vezere rivers host a wealth of beautiful villages and towns, many of them classed as France's Plus Beaux Villages such as glorious Monpazier, a bastide town dating back to the 13th century. To the north you have the sophisticated small city of Perigueux, famous for its amazing black truffles and to the east should visit Sarlat with its maze of medieval narrow streets, lovely squares and amazing restaurants. Not forgetting beautiful Bergerac to the west with its medieval architecture, narrow streets of boutiques and great restaurants as well as the unmissable Maisons de Vins.

Other magical day trips include the Lascaux caves, just outside Montignac and beautiful Limeuil, where the Vezere meets the Dordogne and you can paddle by the river beach or enjoy some fine views from Parc Limeuil after wandering through the delightful village. In addition, head to as La Roque Gageac, Beynac and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle for a remarkable day out in the Dordogne.

The whole region is a true haven for nature and sport lovers alike offering a wide array of outdoor activities, from horse-back riding, to tennis, mountain-biking, golfing and watersports, not to mention the number of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area. Children will love the nearby waterparks, visiting the Aquarium du Perigord Noir, exploring prehistoric caves and historic castles or even a magnificent hot air balloon ride across the stunning region. The more adventurous may enjoy go-karting just south of Perigueux or tree-top activities in the forests near Sarlat.