Ste Foy La Grande holiday gite rental - French self catering Aquitaine gite

Les Granges are a small group of 300 year old, fully restored Bordelais stone farmhouses (which used to be a working farm) with lots of character and charm, set in a small, pretty farming hamlet amongst vines and woodlands. There are walks and bike rides in all directions with only the occasional farm vehicle to disturb you. Your first sight of Les Granges is from a quiet country lane with views over the vines and woodlands. You arrive at Les Granges driving straight into your own parking space. At the front of the property is an enclosed garden and pathway leading you into the beautifully restored gites overlooking the 12m x 6m pool and paddling pool (fenced and gated). The other side of the property there are panoramic views over the countryside. Les Granges is full of character and charm offering spacious accommodation with many exposed oak beams and original features.

Views:Overlooking vines and fields

Floor Area:398 sq meters

To the south about 12 minutes drive is the pretty little town of Duras perched high on an escarpment above the valley of the River Dropt. Here there are local shops, bars and restaurants, a good Monday market as well as the old Chateau of the Ducs de Duras which is now a museum and well worth a visit. During the summer months the chateau is used for concerts and other spectacles including a wine fair in late July. There are many leisure activities to be found in the vicinity. Canoeing, boat trips and tennis at Ste. Foy, horse-riding at Les Leves, children’s aqua park, crazy golf, bowling alley, quad bikes etc. are all within 20 minutes drive providing you with a variety of activities for the more energetic. Nearby places to visit include St. Emilion with its famous 12th century monolithic church. Here you can tour the famous vineyards on a motorised train and take in the delights of the surrounding countryside. Climb the bell tower, visit the catacombs.

Rental notes: Violette £250/£480/£750 c/over Saturday sleeps 7 Clematite £170/£275/£450 c/over Saturday sleeps 3 Jonquille £200/£400/£690 c/over Sunday sleeps 5 Marguerite £190/£350/£595 c/over Sunday sleeps 5 Campanule £200/£400/£690 c/over Weds sleeps 5 Final 8 weeks before arrival. £150 security deposit. Repayable 7 working days after departure. Arrival not before 17.00 hours Departure 09.30 hours

Clematite (1 double, 1 single and ensuite) and Violette (one double, one twin and one triple bedroom, 2 shower rooms and dishwasher) are entered from an east facing pretty terrace with doors leading into the lounge and dining room with stone walls and exposed beams. Marguerite (one double and one twin bedroom and shower room), Jonquille (one double, one triple bedroom and shower room) and Campanule (one double, one triple bedroom and shower room) are entered from the poolside with their own private terrace with doors leading into the lounge and dining room with stone walls and exposed beams. All with TV all BBC channels, phone, books, games and pictures on display and ample subdued lighting making a homely atmosphere.

Outside Area:Ancient Roman tiled roof with stone walls, shuttered windows and doors. Each gite has its own private patio with furniture. The pool (gated and fenced) is 12m x 6m x 1.5m plus paddling pool. Grassed area by pool with loungers and parasols. BBQ area, outside toilet for pool, utility room with 2 washing machines, microwave and internet access. Opposite there is a playing field. Covered allocated parking off road.