Dordogne and Lot holiday cottages, find holiday cottages and apartments in Perigueux, Dordogne, Dordogne and Lot, France. Le Grand Claud

Le Grand Claud
Perigueux. Dordogne

This charming stone barn is set in a beautiful and peaceful hamlet. It has been sympathetically restored and combines good modern amenities with attractive period features. West facing, it enjoys superb sunsets. The owner occasionally occupies the adjoining wing. French doors lead to a spacious garden with barbecue and paved terrace. The large fenced swimming pool has a terrace and covered pool house. Excideuil, dominated by its imposing ch&acirc;teau, is very close by. Here you will find small streets with a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and a lively Thursday market. The historic village of Hautefort with its magnificent ch&acirc;teau is within 15 minutes&rsquo; drive. A little further afield is Sorges, truffle capital of the P&eacute;rigord, and St. Jean-de-C&ocirc;le, one of France&rsquo;s prettiest villages. The whole area is dotted with historic houses, pretty churches and magnificent ch&acirc;teaux. An ideal holiday base._Ground floor: Living/dining room with woodburning stove and pool table (children must be supervised). Kitchen with French doors to terrace and garden. Bathroom/WC with over-bath shower. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Bathroom/WC with shower attachment and bidet. Four bedrooms; one double, one twin, two single. Open tread stairs to second floor: Double bedroom (sloping ceiling)<ul><li>Large lawned garden with pond (take care with children) </li><li>Terrace</li><li>Courtyard</li><li>Private swimming pool (10 x 5m, depth 1.5m) with Roman steps</li><li>W/machine</li><li>D/washer</li><li>F/freezer</li><li>M/wave</li><li>Freeview TV</li><li>DVD</li><li>CD</li><li>Cot</li><li>H/chair</li><li>Parking</li><li>Garden furniture</li><li>Sun loungers</li><li>Barbecue</li><li>Bed linen only included.<br /></li></ul>_<strong>Location:</strong> 3km from Excideuil (market, bars, restaurants, shop, supermarket), 14km N of Hautefort (ch&acirc;teau and gardens), 26km E of St. Jean-de-C&ocirc;le (historic village), 16km E of Sorges, 35km E of P&eacute;rigueux (cathedral, market, all facilities), 36km N of Montignac (riverside town, canoeing).