Les Bourgézies Hautes

This 16th century stone farmhouse has been restored and perfectly equipped to the highest standards and is set in its own extensive grounds. An ocean of unspoiled nature surrounds an island of lawns, gardens and centuries-old low stone walls, creating a uniquely quiet and serene atmosphere.

The house has been lovingly restored over thirty years. It is fully-equipped with all modern appliances and centrally-heated throughout. A constant aim has been authenticity and sober excellence (e.g. much of the furniture is period and the pool and garden furniture are devoid of all plastic!).

There is sleeping accommodation for ten adults and two children with ample privacy and quiet for all but thanks to its configuration it is also ideal for a couple, a small family or small parties.

All conceivable modern conveniences, including technological ones ( internet, wifi, fax, printer, satellite TV, etc) are provided . Committed cooks have complimented the owners on having all utensils necessary for the successful practice of their skills.

The much-admired, heated pool (11m x 5m) set high in a leafy setting, although only yards from the house, is positioned in such a way as not to spoil the magic of the original setting of the house and its surrounds. The pool is for the exclusive use of tenants and is equipped with teak furniture and two parasols. It is protected by an alarm and is fully enclosed.

The house is set over two stories and is comprised of:

Downstairs

• A large lounge/dining room with open fire (wood supplied)
• A good-sized kitchen fully-equipped with all modern appliances
• Entrance Hall
• One large family room with double bed, two singles and en-suite bathroom
• 2nd bathroom
• Small double bedroom a few metres from the main house

Upstairs

• A double bedroom
• Two twin-bedded rooms (convertible to double in one room)
• 3rd bathroom

Note: All three upstairs bedrooms have mobile air-conditioning units.

Garden

• Heated pool
• Teak dining table and chairs for ten people
• Barbecue
• Six sun loungers, two parasols, deckchairs
• Other garden tables & chairs

Features

• 5  bedrooms ( 1 family sized room; 2 double bedrooms; 2 twin-bedded rooms)
• 3 bathrooms: 2 with shower, basin and toilet (downstairs) and 1 with bath, basin and toilet (upstairs)
• Large lounge/dining room
• Full equipped kitchen
• Dishwasher, washing machine, drier, fridge/freezer, electric oven, microwave oven, expresso coffee machine
• Two baby cots, a highchair are available (please enquire if you have other specific equipment needs for babies/childre)
• Mobile air-conditioning units in three upstairs bedrooms
• The house is centrally-heated throughout making it exceptionally comfortable in the mid-seasons and winter
• There is a fireplace in the lounge and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen (wood supplied)
• Heated swimming pool (11m x 5m)

Inclusions

• Bed linen and towels
• Internet broadband access (Wi-Fi connection possible), telephone, fax, answer phone
• DVD recorder/player, radios and radio/CD player
• Free to Air satellite offering BBC 1 2 3 4 , ITV 1 2 3, Channel 4, Film 4, More 4, BBC News 24, Sky News, CNN, Al Jazeera English, and lots more in various languages. French digital TV also available.
• A good quality upright piano is available for use by tenants

Slideshow

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Rental Rates

(Tariffs quoted in Euro, 2011 rates)

• 14 May - 27 May 1500 Euro
• 28 May - 24 June 1600 Euro
• 25 June - 22 July 2600 Euro
• 23 July - 26 Aug 3000 Euro
• 27 Aug - 2 Sept 1800 Euro
• 3 Sept - 30 Sept 1300 Euro
• 1 Oct - 14 Oct 1200 Euro
• 15 Oct - 16 Dec 1000 Euro
• 10% discount for stays of 3 weeks or more.
• Minimum stay 5 days in low season; 2 weeks for end of July and first three weeks in August; one week all other times.

Location

The farmhouse is situated near the village of Saint Chamassy which is in the very heart of the Périgord Noir, being the commune which fronts both of the great Dordogne rivers, the Vézère and the Dordogne. Almost all the best villages and famous sites (architectural, gastronomic, historic, prehistoric or scenic) of this remarkable area are within a 30 to 40 minute drive.

Le Bugue, the nearest small town is charming and just a 7 minute drive away. You can have your coffee overlooking the river and with a view over the village and the surroundings hills. It has four supermarkets, an excellent DIY store, a full range of shops and services and a good medical centre with a doctor always available outside surgery hours. Its 800 year-old Tuesday market is also an exceptional attraction.  

There are excellent train connections within 10 minutes, west towards BERGERAC and BORDEAUX ( 2 hours away and well worth a visit), north towards PERIGUEUX (40 mins, worth a visit.) east towards SARLAT (30 mins and very much worth a visit,) and south towards AGEN (1 hour) The view from the trains is remarkable.