(FLA) Les Aubins
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- Private 10m x 5m saltwater pool
- Fenced and gated pool
- AC – master bedroom
- Ground floor bedroom
- Ground floor bathroom
- Hot tub
- Pool table
- Table tennis
- Cinema system
- High-speed fibre broadband
- Apple TV
- Charcoal BBQ
- Pizza oven
- Spacious gardens
- Countryside views
- Private off-road parking
- Covered veranda
- Wood burner
- Travel cot (1) Highchair (1)
- Golf courses nearby
- Shops/restaurants nearby
- Close to historical towns
- Cycle hire available
- Private catering available
- Boulangerie 4km
5 bedroom holiday home with private fenced and gated swimming pool set in a tranquil countryside location. Located between Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion and near Monsegur and Duras in southwest France.
Les Aubins is a spacious, extremely well-presented stone barn conversion surrounded by mature landscaped gardens and open countryside, offering total privacy in a tranquil countryside setting.
The owners have taken great care and attention to the design and decor which makes the house feel very welcoming and homely.
There is a public tennis court and a machine that produces fresh bread each day in the small, pretty village of Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur just 3.5km away through country lanes. Taillecavat (4km) also has a boulangerie. A larger selection of amenities/supermarkets can be found in the nearby historical towns of Monsegur (7km) and Duras (8km).
Bedrooms and bathrooms
All bedrooms are equipped with a room fan and a hairdryer. All bathrooms are supplied with hand wash and shower gel.
Bedroom 1: The spacious and characterful master bedroom has a super king-size bed (180cm x 200cm), ceiling fan, dual aspect windows with views over the surrounding gardens and a portable air conditioning unit.
Opposite the family shower room.
Bedroom 2: King-size bed (150cm x 200cm). Views over garden.
Next to the family bathroom.
Bedroom 3: Smaller room with double bed (135cm x 190cm). Views over the garden.
Next to the family bathroom.
Bedroom 4: Large twin room with 2 single beds (90cm x 190cm each). Please note the main beam in this room is low.
Opposite family bathroom.
Bedroom 5: Located on the ground floor. Large, light and airy room with a super king-size bed (180cm x 200cm). A door opens onto the garden.
En-suite shower room with small shower (68cm x 68cm), washbasin and WC.
Bathrooms: There are 2 bathrooms on the upper floor and 2 on the ground floor.
Family shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and WC, upper floor.
Family bathroom with bath and handheld shower, washbasin, WC, electric towel rail, upper floor.
Family bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and WC, ground floor.
Separate WC next to the utility room, ground floor.
Bedroom 5 has its own en-suite shower and wc, ground floor.
Baby and toddler facilities
A travel cot and high chair can be provided. Guests are to provide their own cot linen. Please request at the time of booking.
Kitchen
Farmhouse style kitchen with feature fireplace housing a wood-burning stove.
Large dining table (seats 10)
Single electric oven and grill
Gas hob (4 rings)
Dishwasher
Large fridge with small freezer compartment
Kettle
Toaster
Coffee percolator
Utility room
The useful utility room has a second fridge and dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and sink.
Living rooms
The snug: The comfortable snug is opposite the kitchen and has comfortable sofas and chairs set around a wonderful wood-burning stove. There is a TV (no channels) with an Apple TV box for streaming Netflix and Amazon.
The living room: The grand salon has a full-height oak-beamed ceiling and a large arched, glazed doorway that bathes the room in light. A great multifunctional room with a seating area around yet another wood-burning stove and a cosy study/office space.
The mezzanine: Above the sitting room is a fabulous mezzanine area with comfortable sofas, a home cinema system and a pool table.
Cleaning, towels and linen
Quality bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the price.
A complimentary weekly “refresh clean” and a change of bed linen and bath towels for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
Outside and garden
Mature gardens, including numerous fruit trees, wrap around the whole property and merge into glorious open countryside. A covered terrace provides a shaded alfresco dining area with a dining table and chairs, BBQ, pizza oven and rattan seating.
There’s also a hot tub for up to 3 – 4 people for a relaxing soak.
Private gated and alarmed swimming pool
The private 10m x 5m saltwater pool is 1.5m deep and has walk-in steps at one end. It’s particularly ideal for families with small children as it is walled/fenced and gated in addition to a pool alarm. A sun terrace surrounds the pool with loungers and an extra-large parasol for shade. There are lots of other shady spots around the pretty garden and under the covered terrace.
Activities and what to do in the area
Weekly farmers markets, summer night markets, restaurants, cycling, canoeing/kayaking, zip wire adventure park and many more activities and places to visit.
Located in the heart of the Bordeaux famous wine region where there are plenty of vineyards for tastings and tours. There are many picturesque towns in the region, the nearest are Saint Foy La Grande, Saint Emilion, Duras and Monsegur with restaurants, café bars, shops and the beautiful historical countryside for you to explore.
More information on what to do locally is provided in the Local Area tab above.
Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours
Private catering or a picnic in the vineyard can be booked with a local French couple. English and French spoken. www.lovingaquitaine.com
Cycle hire
Cycle hire delivered to the door with all safety equipment supplied. Electric cycles also available to hire in the area.
Travel
Airports
- Bergerac 50km
- Bordeaux 96km
- Toulouse 190km
Train
- Gare St Jean, Bordeaux (TGV) 72km
- Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 30km
- Gare de Bergerac 50km
Car
- Calais 952km
- Le Havre 700km
Use of car essential. Car hire quote with the best price guarantee from our recommended provider.
| Dates | Price for 7 nights from | ||||||||||
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| 10 persons | |||||||||||
| 03 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023 | £2,395.00 | ||||||||||
| 24 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | £3,050.00 | ||||||||||
| 01 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023 | £3,150.00 | ||||||||||
| 22 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 | £3,695.00 | ||||||||||
| 29 Jul 2023 - 11 Aug 2023 | £3,950.00 | ||||||||||
| 12 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023 | £3,695.00 | ||||||||||
| 19 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023 | £3,494.00 | ||||||||||
| 26 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | £3,150.00 | ||||||||||
Changeover day: Sunday
Flexible outside peak season.
Reservation Information
No booking fee.
25% deposit secures a reservation with the balance payable 8 weeks before rental commencement.
Security bond of £750 is held against a credit card.
Please view information about credit card and debit card charges.
Arrival from: 5pm
Departure by: 10am
Shops are open until lunchtime on Sunday’s. A basic shopping service or meal for the first night can be arranged with the house manager on request for an additional cost. The shopping service is charged at 20€ per hour.
Included in the price
Taxe de Sejour (Tourism Tax)
Quality bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided.
Toiletries in the bathrooms.
Provision of a change of bed linen and bath towels on a weekly basis for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
Swimming pool
The pool is open from early April to early November.
Our tips on what to do in the area, Monsegur, Duras, Bordeaux, Bergerac and the Dordogne.
Les Aubins is situated near the towns of Monsegur (7km) and Duras (8km) 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 91km drive to the west. Bergerac is 49km to the east and Saint Émilion 50km northwest.
An ideal base from which to explore southwest 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.
The gently rolling countryside is a pleasure to explore, with excellent roads winding their way through fields and vineyards. Perfect walking and cycling country!
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 also love the volunteer run Cinema Eden in Monsegur which shows some international films in their original language version (VOSTF) 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 offers free tastings and tours while you choose a bottle or two.
Not to be missed is the world-famous St Emilion 50km. 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.
Wine tours, a picnic in a vineyard and cheese and wine pairing evenings are available through local couple Sylvie and Pascal who run Loving Aquitaine.
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
A freshwater lake with a sandy beach at Blasimon is just 28km 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 43km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 44km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, man-made sandy beach, water sports, kids play area…. great for adults and kids.
Visit Europe’s largest sand dune 144km, 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 and feel the sand between your toes whilst you enjoy oysters and chilled white wine.
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 gourmet chocolate, 12km, near Duras, a nice shop to visit, also selling gifts and offers guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
Duras Castle
The famous Chateau de Duras, 8km away. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
Tea room with gardens
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Especially known for their teas and delicious cakes. 10km Baleyssagues near Duras.
Zip wire adventure and climbing park
13km. 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. 50km.
Cycling and bike hire
The French countryside around this property is perfect for cycling whether it’s just a gentle ride around to explore or if you are a keen cyclist, a long training ride on fantastic stretches of road to get the blood pumping whilst taking in the fantastic views.
Maybe cycle to a cafe bar for a cold glass of something local or the chocolate shop!
The Gironde and Lot et Garonne (Monsegur and Duras areas), guide and information Gironde bike information or Dordogne bike information
Bike hire can be delivered to your door, view prices and book – click here for details.
Bike Hire Direct, cycle hire
Electric bicycle hire from Eymet (25km) cycle hire
Carbon road bike hire is available, collected from Bordeaux train station and you can ride back to your holiday villa using part of the old railway line (Roger Lapebie) which is now dedicated to cycling and walking.
Public tennis courts
Tennis courts are located in Monsegur, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Duras and St Sernin de Duras, usually booked via the local tourist information office.
Canoeing and kayaking
Canoe hire is available on the rivers. The river Dropt winds through the valley with a slow flow on it,
whilst the Dordogne river at Sainte Foy La Grande has a faster pace and has plenty of canoe hire opportunities.
Canoe Kayak hire:
Allemans-du-Dropt 14km: Dropt river, information
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 33km: On the Dordogne river, information
Golf
There are pay and play golf courses within the area, the best being the beautiful Chateau Des Vigiers Golf and Country Club 27km. The chateau dates back to 1597 and is set in 450 acres of stunning countryside. Facilities also include a fine restaurant and a relaxing beauty spa. Golf Les Vigiers – Le Vigier – 24240 Monestier – Tel +33 5 53 61 50 00 – 18 holes superb golf.
Crazy Golf
Crazy golf and animals! Drinks and snacks. 10km. Facebook page link.
Wildlife park, animals
Parc du Griffon, animals, play areas and snack bar. 5km away.
www.parcdugriffon.fr/en.html
Ferme Exotique is a fun day out with lots of activities for children. 78km.
Zoo
Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac is 95km www.zoo-bordeaux-pessac.com
Horse riding
Centre Equestre des Millespieds – 47120 Savignac de Duras – Ph +33 6 12 72 30 83- Nice, family oriented horse and pony riding. English spoken.
Local markets and supermarkets
Markets
Most villages and towns hold weekly markets full of fresh and interesting local produce. An ideal place to pick up your holiday mementoes and gifts too.
Duras (8km): Every Monday from 8.30 to 14:00 (closes at 12:00 from September to June). Nice market with excellent organic fruit and veg, organic goats cheese, foie gras and a selection of other stalls.
Allemans du Dropt (13km): Every Sunday morning.
Sainte Foy La Grande (30km): Every Saturday from 8.30 to 12:00. Big market with excellent producers and winner of “Favourite French Market” in 2014.
Monségur (7km): Every Friday from 8.30 to 12. Is a nice small market with a particularly good fish stall.
Issigeac (46km): Every Sunday morning. Extremely popular. Top tip – arrive early!
Eymet (25km): Every Thursday morning. Medieval town.
Night markets
Both Monsegur and Duras also have vibrant night markets during the peak summer months grab a bite to eat from one of the stalls and enjoy your food with a drink at one of the bars. There’s usually musical entertainment which creates a lively atmosphere.
Duras (9km): Thursday evening
Lévignac de Guyenne (6km) : Friday evening
Monsegur (7km): Wednesday evening
Supermarkets
(Opening times may vary, especially on public holidays)
Carrefour Contact supermarket – just out of Duras on the direction of Sainte Foy La Grande. Small but very well stocked (includes English section). Open from 8 am to 8 pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. 9km. GPS: 44.678160, 0.189631
Carrefour Contact supermarket in Monségur has got an excellent butcher section!!! Open from 8 am to 8 pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. 7km. GPS: 44.650047, 0.087358
Butchers – Boucherie Evrard – Rue Paul Persil, in Duras. Good butcher, next to the Place du Marché.
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market plus other supermarkets and retail shops in Marmande 17km. GPS: 44.512165, 0.135597
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market in Pineuilh near Sainte Foy la Grande 28km. GPS: 44.826719, 0.219504
Tourist Information centres
Monségur (Gironde department) Tel: +33 5 56 61 82 73 – web www.entredeuxmers.com
Duras (Lot-et-Garonne department) Tel: +33 5 53 93 71 18 – web www.paysdeduras.com
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