Gites Le Peynau, gite rental with swimming pool in Dordogne, France

At Le Peynau we provide self-catering holiday accommodation in two luxury French country cottages or 'gites'.

Our guests tell us that it's both the setting and the attention to detail inside the gites that makes our holiday accommodation so special. Both of our gites have been sympathetically converted from former wine-making buildings and retain much French character and charm. The grounds consist of a 2½ acre estate nestled among vineyards and sunflower fields in the Dordogne region of SW France.

Le Peynau is situated just 20km SW of Bergerac and the Dordogne River and only 6 minutes from the medieval market town of Eymet where, along with an excellent range of restaurants and cafe-bars, you will find a choice of three boulangeries for your fresh croissants each morning.

Our Gites

Le Chai, with stunning open views, is our largest gite (Sleeps 6) with three bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. and has been sympathetically converted from a 200 year old, former wine-making barn with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and tiled floors. The property has French doors leading to a large, private terrace with hardwood furniture, parasol and chef's barbeque

Our other property is a beautifully renovated, traditional Pigeonnier. The stunning, 200 year old, Perigordian tower can comfortably accommodate up to five people in 2 bedrooms. Le Pigeonnier retains much charm with exposed stone walls and ceiling beams. Fully equipped and comfortably furnished, the self-catering accommodation is on three levels. All rooms are south facing, with lovely views over the vineyard So too has the terrace, which is equipped with table, chairs, parasol and barbeque.

Facilities

For guests wishing to simply kick back and relax, our 2½ acres of mature grounds are surrounded by the tranquil, unspoilt, wine-making countryside of the Perigord Pourpre, where wildlife and particularly birds of prey are in abundance. Le Peynau sits on its own, our nearest neighbour being about half a mile away, in the pretty hamlet of Ste Eulalie d'Eymet.

On-site facilities include a swimming pool, terrace for poolside dining, games courtyard with boules, ping-pong and pool table plus an area designated for ball sports.

The local area provides a wealth of interesting activites, all within easy reach..

Partake in wine tasting at some of the numerous vineyards and caves on our doorstep, follow Bergerac's wine route, or choose to explore the fascinating hill town of St Emilion only a 40 minute drive away.

Visit local Chateaux including the Chateau de Duras and the Chateau de Monbazillac

Canoe or take a boat ride in Les Garbarres, traditional vessels, along the Dordogne River ·

Enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful 18 hole (par 72) course at Chateau des Vigiers, only a 10 minute drive away. The Chateau also offers a beauty spa, gym and dining in their brasserie or more formal restaurant

The region offers anglers a host of rivers, waterways and lakes, the River Dropt and Lake Escourroux to name just two spots for a peaceful days fishing near Eymet

Traditional and Farmers' markets provide the perfect occasion to sample the delights of the land, such as duck, goose, truffles, porcini mushrooms, walnuts and strawberries, direct from the source

Splash around in Bergerac's Aqua Park Junior Land, ideal for younger children

Visit the educational Aquarium park at le Bugue where you will learn about nature - 6,000 fish inhabit 3,000,000 litres of water

Chris and Rachel Jones, resident British owners, look forward to welcoming you to Le Peynau and this wonderful region of France in the near future.

Golf nearby:

Château des Vigiers, the internationally renowned Golf & Country Club, is just 10 minutes drive from Le Peynau. 18 hole course set in stunning countryside, in the heart of the wine districts of the Dordogne.

Also close-by is Château les Merles, on the edge of the beautiful Liorac forest and the Bergerac vineyards. The forty five acre estate includes a three thousand meters, nine hole golf course par 35. The challenging andcompact golf course provides excellent training for players of all standards.

A little further a field at Golf de Barthe near Tombebouf, situated amongst beautiful countryside, the clubhouse and terrace overlook the 9 hole golf course.


Contact us:

Mrs R Jones
Le Peynau Dordogne
24500 FRANCE

Tel: 00 33 553 248376 or +44 (0)7802 575019

E Mail:  rachel@gites-le-peynau.co.uk

Website: www.gites-le-peynau.co.uk