2 Bedroom Cottage in Issac

PROPERTY: “Au Pied de la Cheminee” has been recently carefully restored to a very high standard, retaining its charm and many original features including a stone window basin, large wooden beams and original fire places. Equipped to a high standard this beautiful cottage offers spacious, comfortable accommodation comprising of fantastic, fully equipped kitchen (fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher,gas hobs, and electric (self-cleaning) oven etc.), dining room with table and chairs, lounge with 2 sofas (incl. 1 double sofa-bed), satellite TV, CD/DVD player, surround system and a lovely, stone fire place. On the first floor you will find 2 bedrooms (one with king size bed, second with two singles) and a bathroom with a bath/shower. There is also a fully equipped gym (hi-fi, bike, rowing machine, stepper, trampoline, punch bag etc.)and a massive library/play room with table tennis, games and books for all ages. Free Wi-Fi. Outside there is a large swimming pool with a little stone beach, private patio with tables and chairs, parking for several cars, all surrounded by 1.5 ha of beautiful garden. A perfect getaway for everyone.

LOCATION: The property is situated near Issac - a little, charming, historic village in a beautiful part of the Dordogne, surrounded by lush, green countryside and many places of interest to visit nearby. It is worth taking “10,000 years historic path”, a guided tour of the local area. It takes several hours to complete. Very popular with trekkers, bike and horse riders, it includes visiting “remains” of the first wooden settlement in Europe, natural water reservoir and few local Chateaux, one of which is Château de Montréal built in 12th century by Pontbriant family and although it remains a private residence it is possible to visit between June and September. The tour begins by visiting the gardens overlooking the stunning Crempse Valley. Next, the chateau with its charming library in the round tower. The chapel is a classified, historic monument and shelters the reliquary of la Sainte-Épine, taken from the body of the British general John Talbot, killed in the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Talbot's heroic death was described by Shakespeare in his play Henry IV. There are beautiful stables and servants quarters, where you'll find the entrance to an underground section. One part still has lots of the original 12th century arches. It is very atmospheric. The next section is a large cave, which has been in use since pre-historic times. There are two tunnels hewn out of the rock here-one to the church and one to the village of Issac (original escape route for the chateau's inhabitants).




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"Au Pied de la Cheminee" offers spacious accomodation (approx. 180m2). This superb property combines all the beauty of a traditional Perigordine stone house and the modern facilities for maximum comfort. The house has many features such as stone, marble and wooden flooring, beautiful oak beams and a large stone open fire places. We have lots of wild life around. Hare, dear, wild boar are frequent visitors. Many species of birds make it also a perfect place for bird watchers. Sometimes we organize star gazing by the pool. On a clear, summer night the sky is truly amazing. Surrounded by dozens of tee lights we stretch out on the blankets looking for constellations – magic.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES: There are plenty activities for adults and children alike: wine tasting, canoeing, pottery making, painting lessons, go-karting, fishing just to name few. There are Aquarium, Museums, Prehistoric sites, Aqua park, Parc-en-ciel (Adventure park - zip wires), pony clubs, golf courses etc. Nearby medieval town of Bergerac, on the banks of the river Dordogne, offers excellent selection of cafes and restaurants found in the little, charming side streets.

• Nearest Airport : Bergerac at 20 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Mussidan at 10 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Bergerac at 17 kilometers distance