2 bedroom, 2 bathroom gite with private swimming pool and extensive gardens in the perfect village setting of Tremolat. This vibrant village has 4 restaurants, a village cafe with live music once a week, a shop with boulangerie and three Marche Nocturnes held in the village square. Within a 5 minute walk is the river where a range of canoes and pedalos can be hired.
This ideally situated gite has accommodation to suit couples or small families. The full and exclusive use of the solar heated swimming pool (open end May - Mid September) combined with the extensive gardens provides a beautiful, relaxing setting for those wishing to be in their own private space but close enough to walk to local amenities.
The gite has a double en-suite bedroom and a twin or superking en-suite bedroom , depending on your particular needs. All cleaning, bedlinen, towels and pool towels are provided free of charge. (Clean linen will be provided during the second week of a two week stay).
A fully equipped kitchen has all the comforts of modern day living with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, washing machine, cooker, microwave and is fully stocked with kitchen equipment should you wish to do your own cooking. A dining table and four chairs ensure you can eat your meals comfortably inside.
The lounge area has seating for four people, a large flat screen TV has both UK Freesat and all French tv channels. There is free Wifi and a DVD player. A large range of books and DVDs are available to borrow along with a small quantity of games and puzzles. For the more energetic there is a Games Barn with tabletennis, table football and darts.
During the summer months there is the added delight of an 8 x 4 metre pool solar heated swimming pool and an extensive range of reclining chairs. The large parasol or the beautiful white acacia tree provides shade for those who like to keep cool.
The property is in an ideal location. A 300 metre walk will take you into the attractive village square with its Michelin star restaurant, Le Vieux Logis, Bistro d’en Face, café/wine bar, La Tartine and pizzeria. In the same vicinity there is a small village shop which also acts as a boulangerie.
Another short walk will take you to Le Berge where during the summer months, there is the opportunity to hire a canoe or pedalo. A gentle paddle down the river will bring you to the beautiful village of Limeuil where the Dordogne and Vezere rivers meet.
The Dordogne is open for fisherman and daily and weekly licences can be purchased..
During the summer months many villages have a ‘ Marche Gourmand’ where visitors and locals are encouraged to join together for an outdoor feast. Tables and chairs are provided and a wide range of culinary specialities are offered for sale. The evening’s entertainment is usually concluded with singing and/or dancing. There are three of these in the square in Tremolat each year.
For those who wish to explore the area by car a few minutes’ drive will take you to the famous Cingle de Tremolat which offers breathtaking views over the meanders in the river.
The small towns or Lalinde and Le Bugue are just a 20 minute drive away and offer even more restaurants, supermarkets and shops as well as a market one day a week selling local specialities.
If history interests you then the world famous, ‘prehistoric capital of the world at Les Eyzie’ is just 30 minutes away. The area is also known to have over 100 chateaux and there are a number within a short drive, for example, Biron, Castelnaud and Beynac.
For the wine connoisseur a 40 minute drive to Bergerac will take you into the wine region where many of the local vineyards offer tastings.
Tremolat train station offers an opportunity for the traveller to sit back and just enjoy the scenery. There is a regular train service to the beautiful medieval town of Sarlat which is just a 40 minute train ride away. Alternatively, a longer journey of two hours will take you into the elegant city of Bordeaux, voted in 2015 as European best destination.
The Spring and Autumn are particularly attractive seasons to visit for those who prefer a more tranquil holiday. The landscape is alive with vibrant colours, the days are generally warm and sunny but the roads are beautifully quiet for driving or cycling. The area is a paradise for the keen rambler, with a host of well signposted scenic walks.
Whether you are a Rambler, Fisherman, Cyclist, Historian, Wine Connoisseur, ‘foodie’ or Sun worshipper, this part of France has something for you.
