Le Bourg

Le Bourg is a beautiful traditional French house which sleeps 4, situated at the heart of a pretty French village. The house was formerly the village post office so has always played an important role in village life. It sits with a commanding view over the surrounding countryside both to the front and to the back. In front of the house there is one of the village squares with the community hall just across the road. Entering the house through the large recently installed French doors you find yourself in the bright kitchen dining area. The fully-equipped modern kitchen is brand new and has everything you’ll need for creating some delicious meals with the local ingredients. There is dining furniture with enough room for 6 and also a small closed-in stove in the fireplace, which you may want to light as the sun goes down on autumn evenings. At the back of the house on the ground level there is also a small WC. Next to the kitchen there is a large bright living room which also benefits from large French doors which look out to the front. The living room can comfortably seat 6 and there is a television and dvd player as well as some books for your use. On the first floor there is a large landing area where we have put a fold down couch. This could be used to sleep a fifth person. Next door is the master bedroom where all the furniture is new and you can enjoy beautiful views of your surroundings. Also on the first floor there is a large family bathroom with separate bath and shower. When you climb the spiral staircase from the landing you find yourself in the newly renovated attic bedroom. This has twin beds and a television and has been decorated with children in mind. Full linen is provided and is changed once a week. Electricity is included in the rental. The village itself, Limeyrat, is a pretty and quiet village in the Dordogne. Despite the tranquillity the house is next door to the village bakery so perfect for picking up the morning croissants. The shop also stocks most of the essentials so if you forget something at the supermarket it is ideal. The village also has a post office, a restaurant and a bar. The village is big enough that you could spend some time walking round; in particular the old church which is still used is worth a visit. A five minute drive from Limeyrat will bring you to the village of Ajat. It is worth noting for two things. One is the castle which dominates the village and the second is the restaurant in an old school. We cannot recommend the food in this restaurant highly enough. It really is worth the visit and of course during the summer you can sit outside in the evening sunshine. The nearest town in Thenon, about 15 minutes drive away. This is a market town where you can find local produce as well as many bars and restaurants. It also has the closest petrol station, supermarket and bank. Montignac is a larger town about 45 minutes from the house but with enough to see and do that you could visit several times. There are a whole host of bars and restaurants, particularly pretty are those situated along the river. It is at Montignac that you will find the Lascaux cave UNESCO world heritage site. This opportunity to see the prehistoric are works should not be missed. Montignac also boasts a network of narrow streets with some interesting shops. There is also a market every Wednesday and Saturday. We would also encourage you to visit any of the towns in the Dordogne, for example Perigueux, which is only half an hour away. It has a beautiful centre with ample parking, lots of shops and a cinema. Depending on how much you want to drive you may wish to visit Bordeaux. The house is situated very close to the A89 autoroute so making the trip fairly simple. It takes a little over an hour to get there but once you do it is easy to reach the city centre, just follow signs for the park and ride and the tram will take you right to the heart of the city. The parking and the tram ride is only one cheap ticket. Bordeaux has a beautiful old town centred around rue St-Catherine, reputed to be one of the longest shopping streets in Europe. There is also some beautiful architecture to see and plenty of pavement cafes perfect for relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere. ,