La FOUN de TOURLIAC
Holiday farmhouse in Périgord, France
40km south-east of Bergerac    

6 km from Monpazier

Sleeps 8-10

Ideal for large family holidays

Holiday lets availability for 2012 - see below at foot of page
     

La Foun - a holiday farmhouse

La Foun is a large, ancient and secluded farmhouse in south-west France, on the edge of a small village in lovely Lot countryside, between the historic bastide towns of Beaumont, Villeréal and Monpazier. The hour-long walk to the village of Monpazier is a stroll through as beautiful a landscape as you will find in Europe.

The house is part of a large historic property - for your exclusive use - which over the centuries has been a farm, a forge and a prunery. Step out of the kitchen on to the terrace next to the 17th-century pigeonnier and enjoy 180-degree panoramic views of farmland, woods and distant hills beyond.

The beautifully-restored kitchen-diner seats eight comfortably, with a cooker (gas hob, electric oven), dishwasher, fridge-freezer and microwave. 

The large salon still has its original fireplace and Evier sink, and is equipped with ADSL/Broadband, a DVD-player, CD/radio-player, games and books.

Three large twin bedrooms and one double with superb views over the valley (there are additional guest beds).

Upstairs bathroom, with bath, basin and WC.

Also downstairs: a modernised wet-room with shower, WC and basin; a walk-in supplies cupboard with washing-machine.

The terrace at La Foun has wonderful panoramic views over the Dordogne/Lot countryside.

Within the garden is the swimming pool, which is regularly maintained, a barbecue and a fishpond with over fifty fish (not for the barbecue!). The two fields below the garden belong to the property.

There is a games barn with table-tennis and boules, and other stone barns including one for parking.

 

Rental costs (2012)

One week: Up to four persons £1480

                    Five persons £1540

                    Six persons £1600

                    Seven persons £1660

                    Eight persons £1720

Two weeks:

                    Up to four persons £2830

                    Five persons £2900

                    Six persons £2970

                    Seven persons £3040

                    Eight persons £3110

Three weeks:

                    Up to four persons £4300

                    Five persons £4390

                    Six persons £4480

                    Seven persons £4570

                    Eight persons £4660

 

Airports:

Bergerac (30 mins),

Toulouse and Bordeaux (2 hours)

 

Contact:  Sarah Sharpley
01452 731113   sarah.phillips@lingua.co.uk

 

What previous tenants said:

A simply fabulous fortnight – glorious weather with temperatures ranging from 27-37c. Did the usual activities such as canoeing down the Dordogne, but also recommend the tree-top climbing at La Capelle-Biron. Loved the local wildlife – roe deer in the fields, barn owls in the roof, golden oriole in the trees and a black redstart nesting in the garage. All in all a perfect holiday.

                     Ambler family, Scotland.

Perfect holiday! Such fun to be back. I had forgotten how relaxing it is. Fantastic vista for just sitting out.           
                     Mclure-Fisher family, England

We had a very memorable holiday in a beautiful house!  
                            T
atham family, England

We’ve had a fabulous time in this lovely location, enjoying the views, peace and wildlife. My pingpong has improved and we’re all as brown as berries!    

                            Lewis family, England

Activities

If you're feeling more more energetic and adventurous there's much to do and see:

  • local bastide towns
  • medieval châteaux
  • boating, canoeing and fishing on the local lakes and rivers (Dordogne 25mins). 
  • walks, cycling or horseriding through the beautiful Lot and Dordogne countryside and ancient villages.
  • golf  (Castelnaud - 25mins). 
  • markets - the Périgord is famous for tiptop cuisine and wines.
  • July and August is the season of fêtes and bodegas in the local bastide towns.

 

Rental availability 2012

Weeks available in white

Weeks booked in red

Weeks provisionally booked but unconfirmed in orange

Saturday 30 June - 7 July

Saturday 7 - 14 July

Saturday 14 - 28 July (fortnight)

Saturday 28 July - 11 August (fortnight)

Saturday 11 - 25 August (fortnight)

Saturday 25 August- 1 Sept

Saturday 1 - 8 Sept

Saturday 8 - 15 Sept

For dates outside those listed, please contact 01452 731113.

Prices include all bedlinen, towels and pool towels, and standard use of electricity, water and gas, tourist tax, pool-servicing twice weekly.

For three-week bookings we provide a mid-stay change of linen and clean of the house.

A damages deposit of £200 is payable with the final instalment of rental.

 

  This page was last updated: 27th December 2011


La Foun de Tourliac - Large French holiday house for rental near Monpazier, Villeréal and Beaumont