Name: Mounicat
Brand: Pure France
SKU: 2397

Introduction

A superb restoration project completed to an exceptionally high standard.

The property forms part of an ancient priory, standing in open countryside and has been renovated in a very contemporary fashion, yet sympathetically with the original building materials of the construction.

The original and stylish interior design offers a very welcoming and spacious interior with high ceilings and beams and exposed stone walls. Accommodation is one main floor with one first-floor bedroom.

The main living area comprises open-plan dining area, kitchen and living space. Doors lead out to a large walled courtyard and on the opposite side, open to the garden, pool area and wonderful exterior 'summer' living room.

Three ensuite bedrooms and large children's room with 4 single beds.

Private grounds of 3.5 hectares and includes a very large lawned garden.

Superb 'summer' living room with table and chairs and couches overlooking the private heated pool 12m x 4m with full-width steps and sun loungers and poolside shower.

Private, off-road parking.

Catering available upon request.

All amenities in Duras, 3 km. Further shops, restaurants, café bars, supermarkets in Marmande.

Duras itself is a charming medieval town with an impressive château perched high on the edge of the town from where there are magnificent views across the valley. There is a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and shops in the town including a chemist, several boulangeries, a butchers and a newsagents. Every Monday morning there is an excellent market full of local produce plus an amazing night market once a week during the summer months. There is also a supermarket on the outskirts of Duras with a great selection of fresh food and wine and just about anything else you could possibly need.

Further night markets in Lévignac (Friday) and Monségur (Wednesday).

Only 35 minutes to the famous wine-producing (and stunningly beautiful) village of Saint-Émilion.

Also, 10 minutes to the wine regions of Entre-Deux-Mers and Bergerac.

Pool is heated from May to September and included in the rental rate.

Out of season Pool heating cost € 275 per week.

Accommodation details

Entrance via courtyard or garden;

Open-plan living area with high ceiling, couch and chairs, dining table and chairs, iPod dock and 3 bluetooth speakers.

Kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge freezer.

Wi-Fi internet.

Door to courtyard and garden.

TV room with flat-screen TV, DVD and UK channels.

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower and separate walk-in shower and hand basin.

Bedroom 2, double with ensuite bath / shower and hand basin.

Door to garden and terrace.

Separate WC.

Bedroom 3, double with ensuite WC, bath / shower and separate walk-in shower and hand basin.

Stairs up to;

Bedroom 4, four children's single beds.

EXTERIOR;

3.5 hectares of private grounds.

Large private, walled courtyard with table and chairs.

Large lawned garden.

Poolside living and dining area with dining table and chairs, conservatory-style furniture. Shower.

Private heated pool 12m x 4m (max depth 1.4m) with loungers.

Private, off-road parking.

Table tennis, 'pétanque' court complete with 'boules', croquet, dart board and a foldable golf practice.

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Rental Rates

Dates	Changeover dayChg. over	Minimum stayMin. stay	Daily	Weekly
17 May 14 Jun	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,625
14 Jun 28 Jun	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 3,095
28 Jun 30 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 4,990
30 Aug 27 Sep	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,625
Refundable security bond			€ 1,000

Prices are for the rental of the entire property, payable in Euros.
25% deposit due at the time of booking. 75% balance and refundable security bond due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings run from 5:00pm on your day of arrival to 10:00am on your day of departure.
No smoking in the property.
Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (including pool towels).

Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.

Location

The property is located in open countryside 3 km from the lovely village of Duras.

Duras is situated between Bergerac (40 minutes) and Marmande (the A62 motorway 20 minutes) and 70 minutes from Bordeaux.

All amenities in Duras. Further shops, restaurants, café bars, supermarkets in Marmande.

Duras itself is a charming medieval town with an impressive château perched high on the edge of the town from where there are magnificent views across the valleys. There is a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and shops in the town including a chemist, several boulangeries, a butchers and a newsagents. Every Monday morning there is an excellent market full of local produce plus an amazing night market once a week during the summer months. There is also a Carrefour supermarket on the outskirts of Duras with a great selection of fresh food and wine and just about anything else you could possibly need.

Only 35 minutes to the famous wine-producing (and stunningly beautiful) village of Saint-Émilion.

Also, 10 minutes to the wine regions of Entre Deux Mers and Bergerac.

Ideal base for visits to the Dordogne valley with its world famous pre-historic cave paintings, caverns and pre-historic cliff dwellings as well as the romantic medieval châteaux of the Dordogne and the 'Bastide' towns (fortified market towns) which remain largely as they were 600 years ago.

The area surrounding Duras has almost 200 small, independent or cooperative vineyards (72 independent vignerons et 118 cooperated vineyards) over 1800 hectares of vines which welcome visitors most days for wine tasting and purchases. These wines form the appellation 'Côtes de Duras'. Red wines form 65% of the locally produced wines, they are made with le Merlot, le Cabernet Sauvignon, le Cabernet Franc et le Malbec grapes. The white wines are grapes; le Sauvignon, le Sémillon, le Muscadelle, l'Odenc, le Chenin, le Mauzac and l'Ugni Blanc. The area is particularly renowned for its organic wine which constitutes over 20% of the total production.

The river Dordogne is 20 minutes to the North where it is possible to hire canoes and kayaks to explore the river by the hour or for the day. The smaller river Dropt is just a few kilometres to the South of Duras where it is also possible to hire canoes and kayaks.

Along the Dropt you can enjoy visits to the medieval bastide towns of Monségur, Eymet, Villeréal, Castillonnès, Monpazier, Sauveterre and Miramont.

The Historic towns of Bergerac, Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux, are all less than an hour away and the Atlantic coast with Arcachon and Cap Ferret just an hour and a half.

Endless local activities / events during the summer.

Night markets from July to end of August;

The night markets are becoming more and more popular. You can always buy food but but it's a more nice opportunity to meet people and eat on huge common table.

Baleyssagues, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Customer Reviews [7]

Clare W. , UK
What a wonderful, characterful holiday home you have created. Comfortable, modern where necessary but full of historical character. And lovely to have the space all around. Just the tonic we needed after months of "lockdown". Thank you!

The F. Family, UK
We have at last found paradise in a place we could all share. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, peaceful house.
The countryside for early morning sun, endless swim day and night. The bird watching and the lazing in the shade.
We had great fun wine tasting locally and having been blessed with stunning weather we have had long al fresco meal every day.
I think we have made the most of all the games and puzzles inside and out and no TV! À bientôt!

Line C., UK
Wonderful family holiday, beautiful house and grounds and so much entertain for our 2 years old daughter. The highlight of our two weeks included a wine tour, visiting local markets, eating out and relaxing by the pool. We look forward to our return one day.

The L. family, UK
George, 8 years old
The Villa and the pool are amazing.
I can get my wheelchair everywhere. Thank you.
PS: The villa was the highlight of our holiday.

Parents
Thank you for a wonderful week. The children loved the pool and the grounds. Horse riding and canoeing were also very enjoyable.
Thank you!

Caroline G., UK
We have had a wonderful week. The pool and garden are wonderful for the kids, whose week was made by a night swim!
We have been to the rope climbing, canoeing and night market.
The house really does have everything one could need or want. For the adults, the peace and calm and the location is brilliant.
Merci!

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Jean François L, UK
A wonderful first week to our holidays.
The house is wonderfully renovated and has everything a family can wish! We also had the chance of a very warm weather which gave us plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great terrace and had al fresco dining every day.
Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful property.
PS: The Auberge St Jean is a must eat in the area!

Mia B., UK
Mia, 7 years old
We have had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful house. I loved playing in the swimming pool with my nanny, grandad, sister and my 2 cousins. The market in Duras is definitely worth a visit with lots of lovely things to see and buy.
I hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we have.

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Holiday home in South West France with private heated pool

Private heated pool