Holiday Home Le Chasseur For Rent in the Dordogne with Swimming Pool and Tennis Court

The Domaine de Maziéras is a 250 acre estate with a 4 bedroom holiday home, a 1-bedroom gîte, a large heated swimming pool, private tennis court and equestrian facilities with a 20 x 40 manège and an 18 meter round-pen. 

 

This is a working arable farm situated in the Perigord Poupre with a beautiful view over the valley of the Crempse located in Issac, between Périgueux and Bergerac.  The houses are surrounded by forests and orchards with chestnut, walnut and fruit trees and sunflower and maize fields in the summer.

 

The Holiday home, Le Chasseur accommodates 4/9 people and the Gîte, La Tour two adults (and two children).  The accommodation can be rented separate or together for up to 13 people.  Both houses have been restored tastefully to a very high standard and come with all necessary comforts including Wi-Fi internet connection, DVD player, dishwasher and access to games and tennis rackets etc.

 

Le Chasseur

 

This house which is approx. 140m2 has 4 bedrooms sleeping 4/9 people and is situated on the east-side of the Chartreuse of the estate.  You enter through the courtyard, completely private from the owners' home and cars can be parked in one of the barns. 

 

Ground Floor: a spacious living room (60m2) with a sitting area with large corner sofa, two large dining tables and a fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a freezer with drawers.  There are both charcoal and electric barbecues available.  There is also a central heating system and a large wood-burner in the living room.  2 bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a double bed of 160 x 200 and another with twin beds of 90 x 200.  A bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasin and separate toilet.  A  2nd bathroom with a shower, separate toilet, double washbasin and a washing machine.  There are dryer and ironing facilities in a room off the main living room. 

 

First floor, attic with sloping roof in timber: 2 bedrooms, each with twin beds of 90 x 200. 

 

The beds have duvets and are made on arrival.  All beds can be pushed together if necessary.  The rental rates include bed linen and towels.  On the back of the Chartreuse is the private courtyard with garden furniture.  There is a cot and high chair also available.

 

Outside: Through the basement you arrive at the front of the Chartreuse with a large heated swimming pool (14 x 6 metres) with large terrace and garden over-looking the valley.  The pool is fully fenced and is heated to 24 degrees from the end of April until the end of October.  There is a solar shower and plenty of loungers, chairs and parasols on the terrace.  In front of the house is a private tennis court with basketball and volleyball facilities.  There is also a play area with swings and climbing ropes. 

 

Activities: The area is both wooded and with open fields to enjoy long walks, bike rides or for riders with some experience, see the Equus Nature page for more details.  You may encounter deer and wild-boar especially in the twilight when these animals come to the Crempse to drink.  In the summer on your walks, you can pick blackberries, figs, hazelnuts, apples and pears.  Outside of the Domaine, you can visit  nearby Château de Montréal or the many other castles in the area, also markets, brocantes and antique fairs.  There are canoe trips on the Dordogne, boat hire, golf, museums, a zoo, a theme park, canoeing, pedal-boats, gardens, wine tasting and local product tasting.  Local restaurants are of a very high standard, serving perigordine food and wine.

 

Surroundings: The Domaine is situated just outside of Issac with Post Office, bar/cafe, restaurant and bakery.  A 10 minute drive away is the market town of Mussidan with shopping, supermarkets, Tourist Office, restaurants and banks etc. 

 

The farm is situated between Bergerac on the River Dordogne and the River Isle to the north.  The Isle Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times and traces have been found of cave paintings near Sourzac as well as dolmens and standing stones. 

 

The Normans are reputed to have sailed up the Isle and ransacked the valley in the 9th century.  To the north of the Isle lies the 50,000 hectare forest of La Double, a haven for wild life and with a large lake at Le Jemaye which has an artificial beach, water sports, nature trails, children’s play area, picnic tables, snack bar and restaurant and is truly worth a day out. 

 

To the south lies Bergerac with its medieval town centre and charming timber framed stone houses, quaint alleys and old squares.  Here you can take a boat trip on a traditional flat bottomed Gabare from the ancient port on the banks of the Dordogne, take the little train on a guided tour of the town or simply enjoy lunch and a stroll about. 

 

Perigueux is also a 30 minute drive.  A town in the same medieval style with a beautiful cathedral, shops and many outside restaurants for lunch and dinner in the summer.