Enjoy sumptuous food and wine during your stay at the Villa Des Arbres, a stone-built villa in Dordogne. The property boasts panoramic views of the Dordogne river valley in the middle of a quiet clearing. Swim in a sparkling pool with an expansive terrace, and then dine al fresco in a covered side terrace with built-in barbecue.
Villa Des Arbres is close to the hillside town of Tremolat and its many excellent restaurants. You can go back in time with the prehistoric paintings of Lascaux, and adventurers will enjoy spelunking in the area’s many caves.
You’re also in the Bergerac wine appellation area, with its numerous chateaux ready for visitors. Foodies will want to search out the region’s famous truffles, cepes, and foie gras, available at the Metairie adjoining the estate or the many bustling farmers’ markets nearby.
This classic French villa sleeps 8 adults and 2 children comfortably, with 5 bedrooms, a shower room or bathroom on every floor, and a Jacuzzi-style bathtub under the eaves in the en-suite master bathroom.
Just 2.5 km from Tremolat and 36 km east of the Bergerac airport, this villa is the ideal family holiday rental in Dordogne.
Features:
Villa Interior (sleeps maximum 10 adults)
Ground Floor
- Entrance into well-appointed kitchen with breakfast table and chairs
- Living/dining room with wood-burner with access to covered terrace and garden/pool area
- 1 Bedroom with kingsize bed (with air conditioning)
- Shower room
- WC
- Main entrance with French terrace to the front garden
- Stairs to basement
First Upper Floor (new wing, with separate outdoor stairs to garden)
- Master bedroom with king size bed, en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi-style bathtub (with air conditioning)
- Separate shower and WC
- Twin bedroom with own sink (with air conditioning)
Second Upper Floor (old wing, with ceiling fans and separate stairs from the living area)
- 1 twin bedroom with own sink
- 1 twin bedroom
- Joint bathroom with shower and sink
- Joint separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated Pool with alarm system (12m x 6m, max depth: 1.6m). Open approximately 1st May to 1st October
- Outdoor shower near pool
- Pool terrace with sunbeds, umbrellas and benches
- Covered terrace with table and chairs
- Built-in BBQ
- Garden with atmospheric lighting
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating (reversible air-conditioning)
- Air-conditioning (except in 2 bedrooms in the old wing)
- Electric car charging
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Hi-Fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Microwave
Location:
Overlooking the Dordogne river is Tremolat, a gorgeous hillside town with lovely bridges crossing the tiny stream which runs through it.
The 12th century church of Saint Nicholas, which in ancient times had a defensive role, lies at the centre of the village. Here, you can find a plethora of excellent restaurants serving traditional food as well as local shops.
Close by is the famous "Cingle to Tremolat", a bend in the river offering magnificent panoramic views of the Dordogne valley.
The medieval town of Lalinde (14 km), with its little lake ideal for picnics and lively Thursday market is also worth a visit.
Sarlat (44 km) bustling narrow streets and medieval buildings steeped in culture and history, is a must visit for all.
The region boasts the world renowned Bergerac appellation wine area which covers 12,700 hectares. Wine has been produced in the region for well over 400 years. Wine enthusiasts will find similar grapes to those found in the Bordeaux region including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec reds; Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet whites.
Many vineyards welcome visitors and offer tastings. The formal ‘route de vin’ maps out a plan of the vineyards in the area.
The Dordogne is the supplier of almost half of France’s fine produce including truffles, cepes and foie gras, which are available at the Metairie adjoining the estate.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
€500 charged to client’s credit card by Oliver’s Travels as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time?
Between 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.
Departure time?
Before 10.00 a.m.
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.
Pets welcome?
Not allowed.
Minimum stay?
7 nights.
Pool heating charge?
The pool is heated free of charge up to a maximum of 25 degrees and is open from 1st May to 1st October. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures
Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.
Heating costs included?
Yes. A wood burner is also provided.
Changeover day?
Friday in July & August. Saturday during all other periods.
Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately May to October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Pool towels included?
Yes.
Linen & towels included?
Yes.
Energy costs included?
Yes.
Tax?
French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
Smoking - not allowed
