There is also a children's picnic bench on the patio below. 

The large laundry room is equipped with a washing machine, iron, ironing board and drying area.

There are six tastefully decorated bedrooms (one with a large en-suite shower room) all have linen in soft
restful shades to help you relax and enjoy your stay and lots of little added features. to help you feel
at home : The millstream king size bedded room, En-suite family bedroom with a pine double bed and has
two art deco armchairs, Twin millstream bedroom, The Owl House bedroom with a double French antique
wooden bed and Victorian/Edwardian furnishings.

                             

There is also another double bedroom with a French style bed and a bunk (and/or twin)
bedroom room which look out over the pool and rear garden.  The beams, exposed stone and
brickwork all adds to the charm and character of the bedrooms rooms.

      As well as the en-suite shower room there is also a large family size
      bathroom and another shower room.

      Your own floodlit private pool (8m x 4m) is set in the lawned garden,
      with a new covered pergola area for wining and dining - sun loungers,
      chairs, parasols and more candles.

      We only ask that you bring your own 'waterproof' sun cream - pool towels are provided.

Laze in the sun with only the sound of birds and the millstream to disturb you.

A two large barbeques have been built under the shade of the trees for ‘al fresco’ dining
on those long hot summer evenings, a drinks trolley, two wooden tables, benches, chairs,
large parasols and yes - candles are provided.

A wooden garden swing under the shade of the hazelnut tree.

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About the Village and surrounding areas

The village of St Germain du Salembre is just a few minutes walk away and there you will find the post office, boulangerie (where they still cook in a wood burning oven) and an epecerie store, the local bar/tabac which serves meals on a lunchtime.

The millhouse is ideally situated for exploring many of the local attractions. The Périgord Blanc’s many beautiful towns and villages - Brantôme, Bergerac, Auberterre, Périgueux etc. Its history, wines and gastronomic specialities are all close at hand.

• Bara Bahan Cave - cave paintings.

• Bergerac - on the River Dordogne - timberframed houses, pavement cafes, museums and wine estates.

• Bordeaux and the coast - 90 kms - one hour on the auto route.

• Brantôme - old town surrounded by water - old Abbey and many fine restaurants.

• Foret de La Double - Les Espaces Naturels du La Jemaye - beautiful natural wooded areas for walks and picnics, restaurant/bar, beach areas and swimming, watersports, disco and vast children's play area.

• Grotte de Villars - near Brantôme - Prehistoric caves.

• Le Bugue - Children's Aqua Park and Aquarium.

• Neuvic - chateau and gardens.

• Périgueux - historic town with a magnificent cathedral - capital city of the Dordogne on the River L'Isle - and don't miss close by the largest shopping area in the region at Trelissac/Boulazac.

• Ribérac - for the Friday morning open-air market - the largest in the area.  Supermarkets and excellent restaurants and local bars.

• Village Bournat - re-creation of a Dordogne village 100 years ago - with local craftsmen and a funfair.

• Wine estates - to sample the local specialities - St Emillion also Monbazillac, Pécharmant, Bergerac, Bordeaux etc.

• Local towns and villages - for example - Aubeterre sur Dronne - pretty village in the hills, St Astier's - restaurants, street markets and outside concerts, Montpon.

• Canoeing - at Neuvic, St Astier and Riberac.

• Sunday Vide Greniers - (car boot sales) in one of the local villages.

• 1001 Châteaux of the Périgord.

• Enjoying driving down the quiet country roads surrounded by trees, fields of sunflowers and maize.
   

Or just come and relax

St Germain du Salembre

   
The Post Office               The Chateau

August - Sunflowers around St Germain du Salembre
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Bordeaux
 
Neuvic Chateau 

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Soirac village
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Aubeterre
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Bergerac
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Riberac Market
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Lake Jemaye
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St Emillion
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Summary:

• 'Superior quality' 18^th Century fully renovated and refurbished millhouse full of charm and character set in a typical French village location
• APARTMENT BOOKING OPTIONS - Out of main season
• Mill stream, with trout in season, meadowland and trees
• Tastefully furnished - combining English and French antiques and modern furnishings
• Large open plan ground floor family lounge with separate seating areas
• Fully equipped large first floor kitchen
• Laundry room facilities
• Wood burning stoves in the lounge and kitchen
• Pool area with pergola, eating areas, loungers and parasols - floodlit at night
• Easy access and close to local attractions
• Close to Bergerac, Angouleme and Limoges airports
• Choice of outside eating and sunbathing areas
• Large French style Barbeque
• Six bedrooms (4 doubles and two twin) - linen provided
• Three bathrooms - one family, two shower rooms (one en-suite)
• Personal touches to make it feel just like home
• Shops within a few minutes short stroll
• We are also able to supply a package of groceries tailored to your exact needs. You select all your required items and we will ensure the house is stocked accordingly for your arrival - account settled on arrival cost
• Broadband Internet access via can be arranged if you need to contact home/business
• Large book library, games etc
• DVDs Videos and CDs available on request
• Bikes and Games area
• Cot available
• Babysitting service
• Welcome Pack and a Welcome Drink
• 75 minutes from Bordeaux International Airport.
• Bergerac (35 mins) and Limoges Airport (1 1/2 hrs) Angouleme (1 1/2 hrs) - serviced by Ryanair (Stansted/Southampton/Liverpool East Midlands/Bristol Exeter) and FlyBe (now also from Birmingham and Leeds Bradford) offering cheaper flight options - click below to check their websites for further information and flight times
• Access from new A89 motorway exit at St Astier junction 14
• Open all year round
• Chambres d’Hotes - low and mid season only
• Long Weekend/Short Break holidays
   

FLIGHT INFORMATION

• www.ryanair.com   It is now possible to fly Ryanair into Bergerac, Limoges and Angouleme
• www.FlyBe.com 

If you require any further information or to check on availability please do not hesitate to call us
Joyce Sheard and Malcolm Robey
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Tel :   France  (0)5 53 82 45 69
E-mail  latanneriefrance@sfr.fr    or joyce.sheard@sfr.fr