About this property
This farmhouse style villa in Aquitaine is perfect for a peaceful family holiday. The house is a casual, comfortable converted barn, full of beautiful old stonework and wooden beams. From this perch above the Sainte Alvère Valley the green countryside stretches out before you, full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
On the Dordogne River you’ll find dozens of wineries near Bergerac, just a 35 minute drive away. Here you can visit the Maison des Vins, where you’ll see an exhibition of the history of the 13 appellations of the Bergerac wine region. Or drive a little farther to experience famous Bordeaux region.
After a long day touring you can easily cook dinner in the updated, economical kitchen, but we recommend dining at Chez Cathy in Ste. Alvère (4 km).
If you love the outdoors, this villa holiday will be heaven. Public tennis courts can be found in Sainte Alvère, or golf is outside of Bergerac (30 km) at Chateau les Merles. A 20 minute drive will take you to Camberoux, and the nearest horseback riding stable. And if the kids are in tow, take them to the alligator show at Aquarium du Périgord Noir (18 km).
The villa is located in the Sainte Alvere valley and with easy access to the major destinations in the Dordogne department such as the historical towns of Bergerac, Sarlat and Periguex.
Just 4 km from the village of Ste Alvère with some shops, cafés and restaurants. Also near to the riverside town of Le Bugue (the drive there is full of breath-taking scenery).
The area offers a wide array of outdoor activities, from horse-riding centres to tennis, mountain-biking, golfing and water sports. Lake and fishing opportunities are also available.
On top of it all, several local villages with lovely weekly markets, excellent restaurants and historical attractions are all located within a short driving distance.
The renowned wine tasting along the Route de Vins de Bergerac is also a must.
Local Activities and Amenities
- Public tennis courts:
Arnouil, Jean-Michel, Pecharmont Tel : 055 357 0676.
Tennis de Bergerac Millet Barrage, Tel : 055 357 1010.
Ste. Alvere, 4k's
- Golf:
Marsac sur l'Isle, Perigueux, Tel : 055 353 6590.
Golf Club Chateau les Merles, Mouleydier, Tel : 055 363 1342
- Watersports :
Aqua Parc Juniorland, Bergerac ( 4 swimming pools, jacuzzi, solarium, VTT, mini-moto et quad etc.) Tel : 055 358 3300
Sport Nautique de Bergerac, Tel : 055 357 8502
Bassin Nautique de Tremolat at 15k's, Tel : 055 308 5994, Tel : 055 308 5994.
Aquafun, Tremolat, Tel : 067 718 6646
Parc de Loisirs Neufont, St. Amand de Vergt (20k's approx) pedalo, mini-golf,
snack etc. Tel : 055 354 9390
- Beach:
On the River Dordogne, the Bassin de Tremolat, 15k's
Parc de Loisirs, Neufont. 20k's. Tel : 055 354 9390
-Lake Fishing
Parc de Loisirs Neufont, St. Amand at 20k's.
Le Moulin de St. Pierre, Fouleix. Tel : 055 382 9109
- VTT/bicycle hire:
The Mountain Bike Hire Co., Bergerac. Tel : Malcolm +33553 630 891
- Horse riding:
Ste Foy de Longas, Les Ecuries de de Camberoux, (10k's).
Centre Equestre la Cavale, Haras de Valences, Eyrenville. (14k's) Tel : 055 324 3091.
Club Hippique de Bergerac, 118 Rte. Ste. Alvere, Creysse. Tel : 055 357 7716. ' P', Campagne, Le Bugue/Vezere, Tel : 055 307 2366
Poney Club Arc en Ciel
- Local produce market:
Vergt - Friday.
Tremolat - Tuesday.
Bergerac - Wednesday and Saturday.
Sarlat - Wednesday and Saturday.
- Restaurants:
Ste. Alvere. 'Chez Cathy' Ste Foy de Longas, (10k's approx). Tel : 055 322 7631 (must book)
- Pharmacy: Ste. Alvere
- Doctor: Group Medicale St. Luc et Damien, Chemin Sadrots, Ste. Alvere Tel : 055 322 7334/323 9791
- Bank: Ste. Alvere
- Cash machine: Ste. Alvere
- Tourist information:
Bergerac, Tel : 055 357 0311.
Perigueux, Tel : 055 353 1063
Accommodation
Villa Interior (sleeps maximum 4 adults + 2 children)
Ground Floor
- Entrance into separate kitchen with table and chairs
- Living and dining room
- 1 double bedroom with queen size bed
- Bathroom with separate shower and WC.
Upper Floor
- 1 double bedroom with a queen size bed
- 2 single bedrooms
- Sitting room
- Shower
- Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated pool with ladder steps (size: 8x4m / depth: 1.1-1.8 m) and alarm system
- Pool terrace with sunbeds
- Garden (slightly sloped, not fenced but with hedge border)
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Portable BBQ
- Astra Satellite TV with BBC channel
- DVD
- Stereo
- High chair and cot
- Electric hob
- Electric oven
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Table tennis
Reviews (6)
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Bob W.
We had a very enjoyable week at Robin where the accommodation is very comfortable. It is an interesting house with a lovely pool and grounds. The only points we would add is that the arrival details were not 100% clear and there is no sign at the entrance to the drive showing the house name. Also, while the pool chairs are fine for younger people they can be difficult for anyone older or with disability issues.
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Mark
If you are looking for a lovely area, a lovely villa and a lovely owner then you have found it in Robin, can't fault the villa at all and the surrounding area is lovely to explore
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Raj F.
We booked a lovely villa through Oliver's Travels in St Alvere in the Dordogne region of France and we decided to drive there from Eastbourne, England. We were shown around when we arrived and the villa was breath taking. The 4 bed home was in a small cul-de-sac on a hill with nothing around for miles - The nearest place was St Alvere which was about 4km away. We had access to an outdoor pool, games room, kitchen, lounge, dining area, 2 bathrooms and a lot of space. We spent time cooking, eating, swimming, playing table tennis, reading, talking, etc. The local markets were great and we had great local coffee and wine each day. The local villages were places of beauty and history. In the villa we had all the amenities we needed to cook, eat and play and we spent a lot of time in the pool - the weather was perfect most days, interpersed by the odd thunderstorm and a couple of cooler cloudy days. During the week we visited St Alvere, Limeuil (River beach village), Arcachon (largest Sand Dune in Europe) and Bordeaux - visiting markets, kayaking down the Dordogne, sunbathing and swimming in the sea, looking around historic places, taking the tour of one of the homes of one of Napoleon's only living relatives, etc. were all amazing things to do and added greatly to personal and family experiences. We all tried our hand at French and by the end of the week I was starting my conversations in French. Overall, we had a jam-packed holiday which felt a lot longer than 8 days and we forged a greater understanding of France and each other during our time there.