About this property
A beautiful romance can easily flourish in this precious country cottage in the Dordogne. Everything a couple needs is within the four rough-hewn walls of the petit villa, but your honeymoon will truly bloom in the gardens, and the countryside beyond. You won’t believe your eyes as you swim in the small private pool, the rolling green hills stretching out before you, the flowers in the garden nodding their heads.
Use the villa’s bicycles to ride to Saint Méard de Gurçon (2km), a town full of flowers, gorgeous architecture, and award-winning wine. Indeed, you’re in the middle of wine country; don’t pass over the chance to taste your way through the Bergerac wine region (just follow the Dordogne river toward Bergerac, 30km away). In the opposite direction you can visit Château de Montaigne (15km), a wine-producing castle where French philosopher Michel de Montaigne was born.
An hour’s drive will take you to the architecture, gardens, and wine of Bordeaux - La Perle d'Aquitaine. The Bergerac airport is your nearest escape from the region (33km), but don't fret, this is just the beginning. Come write your love's first chapter in this simple, peaceful villa for two.
Villa des Anges is strategically set on the Montravel road, in between the towns of Saint Emilion and Bergerac.
The closest village is Saint Méard de Gurçon (2km), with its flower lined roads, a magnificent Gothic church and also renowned for its excellent wine producers.
Sainte Foy La Grande, a 13th century bastide town facing the Dordogne river is about 12km away as is Montpone with its lively Wednesday market.
A visit to the world heritage site of Saint Emilion is also strongly recommended.
The whole area swarms of tourist attractions and entertaining activities including wine-tasting tours such as the famous Route des Vins de Bergerac, cruises down the Dordogne river, horse-back riding, tennis and golf.
The international airport of Bergerac is only at a 40-minute drive, whereas that of Bordeaux (92km) can be reached in one hour.
Accommodation
Villa Interior
- Entrance with cloakroom
- Open plan lounge with sofa, armchair, TV, DVD player and fireplace (wood provided in winter)
- Open plan dining area with two doors leading outside
- Open plan kitchen, well-equipped including double sink, dishwasher, hob (x4), electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, Nespresso machine (bring your own capsules), coffee percolator and electric teapot
- Bedroom with king-size bed (180cm) and double doors leading outside
- Dressing area
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, two sinks, WC and heated towel rail (for winter)
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (7.5x3.5m, depth: 1.5m with three steps) with safety cover. Open approximately April to end-October
- Pool house with table and chairs
- Barbecue (subject to fire risk regulations at the time)
- Garden with flowers, lawns, meadows, orchards
- Table tennis (on request)
- 13-hectare estate (of which five hectares are enclosed)
- Parking (2 cars)
- Electric gate with code
Facilities
- Wi-Fi (for occasional use)
- Heating
- Fireplace (wood provided in winter)
- TV and DVD player
- CD and radio
- Hairdryer
- 2 "VTT" style bikes
- Ironing facilities
Reviews (18)
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Charlotte H
As other reviewers have said, the property is exactly like the pictures - well looked after and feels like a home just waiting for you. The pool looks out onto a large, beautiful field/meadow and there's lots of lovely trees and bushes with birds and butterflies. The kitchen had everything we needed utensil-wise and so we ate in most days, giving us ample time to rest and relax - inside and out depending on the weather. The wifi strength was enough for casual needs and we had 4G when far from the property. The host was warm and welcoming, a lovely person, and she recommended lots of places to eat and timings of towns to visit to see markets. We didn't have enough good weather to do so (unusual, we're assured!) but there are some long walking trails in the area that take you through the woods. The boulangerie in Saint Méard de Gurçon is fantastic. We highly recommend the "Restaurant Le Pressoir" in the village for a dinner, and we had a lovely lunch at "L'un des Sens" in Villefranche-de-Lonchat. Thank you again to the host and we hope to visit again :)
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Jeni
Lovely relaxing week spent in a wonderful setting. The weather has been glorious (if at times a little too warm!). We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Joya
We love this place! We were greeted very warmly and shown around with kindness and ease. Excellent start to our holiday.