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La Gilardie is set in the beautiful Forêt de la Double, and is surrounded by woods, countless lakes and fields. It is a place to relax, to enjoy the sounds and sights of a fairly untamed countryside, to watch the buzzards circle the sky or the hen harriers hunt across the fields.
Accommodation
The cottage has a large, beamed living room with a comfortable three-piece suite, a dining table with upholstered chairs and a TV (French), VCR, Radio and Hi-Fi. We have a large selection of videos and CDs.
The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, fridge (with a small freezer), coffee-machine, 4 ringed gas cooker with oven, washing machine, toaster, electric kettle and iron and board. Even the most demanding cooking enthusiast would find everything in our kitchen to produce a memorable meal.
There are two bedrooms, one has a king-size bed, the other has two singles. A very comfortable put-you-up could provide a bed for a fifth person, specially a third child. A cot and/or highchair could be provided if necessary. The bedrooms are comfortably furnished, very bright and have low windows.
The good sized bathroom has a shower, hand basin and WC. There is a hairdryer in the bathroom, so no need to bring one.
The cottage has a private terrace with BBQ, garden furniture, a swing, an electrically operated sun roof and a small garden. The large, 1 acre garden with its mature trees, lawns and natural pond is shared with the owners. It is a paradise for butterflies, birds and all sorts of wild animals. There is plenty of shade for an afternoon's siesta and enough space for your children to kick a ball about.
Car is essential, own or hired.
Suitable for wheelchairs, but not equipped for all needs.
Smoking in moderation is ok.
No pets, sorry.
LOCAL AREA
St. Aulaye has a supermarket, post office, bank, doctor, dentist and all the other amenities.
For swimming, there is a river beach, public swimming pool in Ribérac or the beautiful lake at La Jemaye, about 12 km away. There are several water sport facilities at La Jemaye during the summer.
In St. Aulaye are tennis courts, play areas and horse riding is just outside St. Aulaye. A golf course is a 5 minute drive away by car.
We have several good restaurants within easy reach - the Périgord is one of the foremost gourmet areas of France.
Exploring this part of the Dordogne with its many wonderful sights will be very interesting and rewarding. Places to visit include:
Market towns of Ribérac, Angoulême, Périgueux, Bergerac.
Aubeterre: one of the most beautiful villages of France with the largest monolithic church in Europe.
Local markets in Chalais, St. Aulaye, Montpon, Ribérac has the largest market in the Dordogne.
Roman churches: St. Privat des Près, St. Aulaye, St. Quentin.
Bordeaux is a beautiful, lively city (about 1h30 away).
Brantôme: beautiful town on the Dronne with an old abbey and nearby caves.
Bourdeille nr Brantôme has a typical French castle.
Saint Emillion with its Chateaux and vinyards, great for wine tastings!
Périgueux: beautiful, old city with several museums, especially the Vesunas Museum.
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