(FVB) Villa Belvedere. Views, Pool, Walk to restaurants. Near Bordeaux, Bergerac in SW France

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£1095 to £3190

Far-reaching valley views, just 5 minute's walk to shops, restaurants, cafés and weekly farmer's market of the 13th-century bastide town of Duras. Private alarmed swimming pool. Short drive to other historical towns with restaurants and weekly markets. Centrally located near Bordeaux, Bergerac and the Dordogne SW France.

Country: France

Regions: Bordeaux, Bergerac, Dordogne, Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine region of SW France, Duras town, France, Monsegur (Gironde), Duras (Lot et Garonne), France

Attributes: Air-conditioned

£1095 to £3190

Private 8m x 4m pool
Stunning views
Satellite TV
High-speed Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Charcoal BBQ
Dishwasher
Laundry room
Private garden
Off road parking
Table tennis
Table football
Golf courses nearby
Tennis nearby
Private catering available
Cafe Bars 5 min’ walk
Shops 5 min’ walk
Restaurants 5 min’ walk
Supermarket 2 min’ drive
Boulangerie 3 min’ walk

Villa Belvedere is a detached contemporary home with a private pool and air conditioning. located in the historic town of Duras with a selection of restaurants and shops all within easy walking distance.

Important note:
Due to the raised terrace area in the garden, Villa Belvedere is not suitable for children under 14 years old.

Villa Belvedere, situated on the outskirts of Duras just a 3-minute walk to the best boulangerie in town which sells lovely fresh croissants for breakfast or French patisserie for elevenses; and 5 minutes walk to the ancient town centre which is dominated by the magnificent Chateau and has a selection of restaurants, shops and café bars as well as a weekly Monday morning market which runs all year. In July and August, there is a popular weekly night market on a Thursday which has a great atmosphere with entertainment and street food.

A wonderful location to explore the famous wine regions of Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion.

Villa Belvedere’s location on the edge of Duras means that cafes, bars and restaurants can be enjoyed with no need to drive. The town location can also mean some traffic noise at times, so may not be ideal if you are seeking absolute quiet and rural isolation. Yet the views from the property down the Dropt valley are spectacular so you have the best of both worlds.

The ancient Bastide town of Monsegur (Gironde) is 10km away and also has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants and a weekly Friday morning market and night market on Wednesdays in July & August. There is also a community-run cinema which shows films in French and English.

A Carrefour supermarket and petrol station are located on the other side of Duras (1 mile) or Monsegur (6 miles).

The house

Set over two levels. Enter from the driveway to the upper floor, stairs leading down to the ground floor, the living areas and the garden.
Air conditioning is on the ground floor which comprises bedroom 1 and the open-plan living area.

Kitchen and living areas (Ground floor)

The contemporary open-plan kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, cafetiere, oven and induction hob. The breakfast table and chairs have views over the pool and garden through double-opening doors.

Laundry room with washing machine. Separate wc ideal from the garden and the pool.

The living space is open-plan and air-conditioned. It has two seating areas, a TV area (50-inch TV with UK Freesat and French terrestrial) plus a dining area which seats up to 8 people. Patio doors open onto the alfresco dining terrace with wonderful far-reaching views of the valley below. There are electric shutters and an electric sun awning on the living room windows. Please note, whilst there is a wood-burning fire this is not for guest use. Unlimited super-fast broadband with average download speeds exceeding 200 Mbps. There is also a good 4G mobile reception.

Bedrooms and shower rooms

3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.

Bedroom 1: Ground floor. Super-king size bed (180cm wide 200cm long). Walk-in wardrobe, full-length mirror and space for suitcases. Air conditioning, insect screen on the window and electric shutters. En-suite walk-in shower room, washbasin and separate wc.

Bedroom 2: Upper floor. King-size bed (150cm wide x 200cm long). Chest of drawers and bedside tables. Large built-in wardrobe on the landing opposite this room. Electric fan. Insect screen on the window and electric shutters.

Bedroom 3: Upper floor. Two single beds (90cm wide x 200cm long). Chest of drawers and bedside table. Built-in wardrobe. Electric fan. Large ceiling window with electric shutters. Sliding windows with views over pool, garden and rooftops. Insect screen.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a shower room with a washbasin and a wc, located next to these bedrooms.
There is a separate wc next to the kitchen which is also conveniently located for the swimming pool and garden.

Garden and Exterior

The kitchen and living room doors open onto the patio overlooking the good-sized garden and private pool with wonderful views. There is a charcoal BBQ, exterior table and chairs under a pergola for shade.

On the other side of the pool, there is a storeroom and a garage with parking for one car. There is also off-street parking for a second car in a carport at the front of the house. There is table tennis and table football in a room opposite the house and by the pool.

Private swimming pool

The private chlorine swimming pool is 8m x 4m and 1.4m deep and has an alarm. The corner steps into the pool measure 12cm, 35cm, 60cm, 80cm and 110cm. All measurements are approximate. There are 6 sun loungers and 3 parasols.

Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours

Private catering at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard can be arranged. English and French spoken. www.lovingaquitaine.com

Cycle hire is available and can be delivered to the door with all safety equipment supplied, electric cycles are also available in the area.

Activities and what to do in the area

There is an abundance of towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep. There is always a market, fete or festival going on somewhere, celebrating anything from music to food and wine.

Located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine region where there are plenty of vineyards for tastings and tours.

Weekly farmers markets, summer night markets, restaurants, cycle hire, local adventure park and many more activities and places to visit – more information on what’s on locally is in the ‘Local Area’ tab above, a few places of interest just to give you an idea below.

Duras Castle

Just 450 metres away is the famous Chateau de Duras. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.

Coast, Beach and Water park

A freshwater lake with a sandy beach at Blasimon is just 30km away and is a popular attraction to take children for a day out. The gently shelving sand provides a fun environment for splashing around and cooling off in the heat of the summer sun. Blasimon lake.

Aqua Park is 34km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.

Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 47km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, a man-made sandy beach, water sports, and a kids’ play area…. great for adults as well.

Visit Europe’s largest sand dune 133km, the Dune du Pilat where both the climb and the views will take your breath away! Reward yourself with fresh seafood from the Bay of Arcachon or take the ferry to Cap Ferret.

Chocolate

Yes, we believe chocolate is also an activity, we often have to visit to make sure the quality is up to standard… Maison Guinguet 2km. A nice shop to visit, selling chocolate, gifts and offering guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.

Tea room with gardens

Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Known for their teas and delicious cakes. 4km.

Zip wire adventure and climbing park

8km. Playground and snack bar. Des chênes toi Aventure

Boat trips

Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 40km.

Travel

Airports

Bergerac 40km
Bordeaux 96km
Toulouse 196km

Train

Bergerac 48km
Bordeaux station (TGV) 73km
Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 41km
Gare de La Réole (Bordeaux) 25km

Car

Calais 578 miles
Le Havre 430 miles

Use of car essential. Car hire quote with the best price guarantee, click here.

Private pool and far reaching valley views

The building opposite is another part of the house

The shaded exterior dining table with views

Views from Villa Belvedere, Duras looking towards Monsegur

Open plan living area, dining table looking through to a seating area with wonderful views

Open plan living area with 2 sitting spaces and a dining table

Wonderful far reaching views accross the valley

The kitchen is the right, looking through to the breakfast table

The television is now larger, with freesat english speaking channels

Wonderful valley views, perfect for the sunset

Modern fitted kitchen, there is a separate laundry room

From the kitchen looking to the breakfast table to the right and the dining table to the left

Bedroom 1, the door to the left is to the walk in wardrobe, middle door is the wc, walk in shower to the right

Bedroom 1 with air conditioning, fly screen on the window and an electric shutter

Bedroom 1 walk in shower and a wash basin

Shower room with wc next to bedrooms 2 and 3

Traditional weekly farmers markets in many local towns

Popular summer night market in Duras and many local towns around the region

Historical towns and villages to explore throughout the Aquitaine region

Discover medieval streets in Saint Emilion

Discover the pretty, ancient towns and villages around the region

Dates	Price for 7 nights from
	6 persons	Shortbreaks from
01 Apr 2023 - 16 May 2023	£1,095.00	£1,095.00
17 May 2023 - 26 May 2023	£1,350.00
27 May 2023 - 02 Jun 2023	£1,495.00	£1,495.00
03 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023	£1,395.00	£1,395.00
24 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023	£1,695.00
01 Jul 2023 - 07 Jul 2023	£1,850.00
08 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023	£2,095.00
15 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023	£2,450.00
22 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023	£2,750.00
29 Jul 2023 - 04 Aug 2023	£2,950.00
05 Aug 2023 - 11 Aug 2023	£3,190.00
12 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023	£3,095.00
19 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023	£2,595.00
26 Aug 2023 - 01 Sep 2023	£1,995.00
02 Sep 2023 - 08 Sep 2023	£1,395.00
09 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023	£1,295.00	£1,295.00
16 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023	£1,295.00	£1,295.00
23 Sep 2023 - 03 Nov 2023	£1,095.00	£1,095.00

Changeover day: Saturday

Important note:
Due to the raised terrace area in the garden, VVilla Belvedere is not suitable for children under 14 years old.

Reservation Information:

No booking fee. A 25% deposit secures a reservation with the balance payable 8 weeks before rental commencement.

A refundable security deposit of £500 is payable 7 days before arrival and is refunded within 7 days of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection of the property on departure.

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Arrival from 4pm. Departure by 10am

Included in the price:

Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the price.
A complimentary extra supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
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Villa Belvedere, the local area and what to do in Duras, Monsegur, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, south-west France

Villa Belvedere is situated on the outskirts of Duras but is still a very easy walk into the centre of town. Duras is a small historical town with shops, Café bars and restaurants. Weekly farmers’ markets and weekly summer night markets.

Near the historical bastide town of Monsegur (6km) in the region of Aquitaine within the Bordeaux wine region and on the borders of the Dordogne, Gironde and Lot et Garonne, France.

Bordeaux city centre is a 75km drive to the west and Bergerac is 40km to the east, St Emilion is 43km north.

Duras is the ideal base from which to explore South West France. Located in the region of Aquitaine on the 3 borders of Gironde / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne and is considered to be one of the most picturesque areas of France.

The region is famous for wine and wonderful gastronomy. Whether you are in St. Emilion, Pomerol, Blaye, The Médoc, Entre Deux Mers, Bourg, Graves, or Sauterne the wines of the region are without doubt some of the very best in the world! There are local producers nearby that offer excellent quality wines at very reasonable prices through to the higher end of the market.

Perfect walking and cycling country, the rolling countryside is a pleasure to explore, with excellent roads winding their way through fields and vineyards.

Monsegur and Duras are ancient Bastide towns set around a market square which are host to weekly markets and also a weekly night market during the peak summer season. There is a good selection of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and excellent boulangeries in both towns, our favourite being La Choco-Latine in Monsegur who were runners up in the French TV show “La Meilleure Boulangerie de France” in 2019.

We love the volunteer-run Cinema Eden in Monsegur, they show some international films in their original language version (VO) with French subtitles.

The market squares host a variety of festivals and events throughout the year including in Monsegur the famous 24 Heures de Swing at the beginning of July every year.

Wine and Gastronomy

There is an abundance of vineyards in the area.
The Bordeaux wine region has 21 appellations. Visit some of the many local Chateau that offer free tastings and tours while you choose a bottle or two.

Not to be missed is the world-famous Saint Emilion 43km. A designated world heritage site and is truly stunning. Explore characteristic narrow lanes lined with wine merchants, cafes, restaurants and interesting independent shops. A guided tour of the monolithic church is highly recommended.

Vineyard tours, picnics in a vineyard, cheese and wine pairing evenings are available with a local couple, Sylvie and Pascal. Loving Aquitaine.

Vineyard tours in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 7 people to hidden chateaux in the world-famous St Emilion region. Off Piste Wine Tours.

Bordeaux

This designated world heritage site is a must for all visitors. This cosmopolitan city offers a diverse range of attractions. The golden triangle has a fabulous range of shops for those shopaholics.
A rich variety of architecture forms the backdrop for the street cafes, restaurants, bars and not forgetting the superb Grand Theatre.

Dordogne

The Dordogne is just one of the many places to visit for day trips. Anything from canoeing or boat trips on the Dordogne river at Bergerac to exploring the wonderful and pretty ancient villages.

Activities

Coast, Beach and Water park

Aqua Park is 34km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.

Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 47km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, a man-made sandy beach, water sports, kids’ play area…. great for adults and kids of all ages.