Les Oliviers – Holiday Home with Private Pool near Duras, between Bordeaux & Bergerac

Les Oliviers is a pretty 3-bedroom holiday home with a private swimming pool, a ground-floor bedroom and a peaceful countryside setting near Duras in Southwest France.

Set on a hilltop in a peaceful rural position, Les Oliviers enjoys a tranquil countryside setting with easy access to historic towns, restaurants and weekly markets.

The property has been carefully renovated to a high standard and is well-maintained, offering a comfortable and welcoming base for guests exploring Southwest France. The owners live discreetly on-site in a separate property within the 17-acre estate.

The private swimming pool and surrounding garden are exclusively for guests staying at Les Oliviers.

There is also a neighbouring holiday home within the estate, Les Rosiers, which has its own separate private pool and gardens.

A small grocery shop, boulangerie, post office, doctor, dentist and pharmacy are located in the village of Lévignac-de-Guyenne, just 1.6km away. Further amenities, including restaurants, shops and café-bars, can be found in the historic town of Duras, 7.5km away.

We also stay in the property when in the area and find it a relaxing and comfortable base during our time there.

3 Bedrooms and 2 shower rooms

All are equipped with a hairdryer and a room fan.

Upper Floor
Bedroom 1: King-size bed (150 x 200cm).
Bedroom 2: Either  (80 x 200cm each) or a large king-size bed (160 x 200cm).
Both rooms share a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. Shower gel and shampoo are provided.

Ground floor
Bedroom 3: Either twin beds (90 x 200cm each) or a large king-size bed (180 x 200 cm).

There is a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. Shower gel and shampoo are provided.

Cleaning, towels, and linen

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.

Baby and toddler package

A cot (linen provided), high chair, baby bath and stair gates can all be provided free of charge. Please request at the time of booking.

Open-plan living and kitchen

The ground floor is open-plan, with a spacious, modern kitchen and a sitting room.

51” TV with French channels and UK Freesat channels.

Kitchen facilities include an electric oven and an induction hob with 4 rings, a microwave, a fridge and a freezer, a dishwasher, a kettle, a toaster, a hand blender, a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board, a filter coffee machine, and a cafetiere.
A dining table and chairs for 6 guests.

A pack of ground coffee, salt, pepper, oil, and herbs, a supply of dishwasher tablets, and all cleaning materials are provided. A welcome basket with a few goodies is also offered to welcome guests.

The owners offer a meal service for an additional charge on an occasional basis, bookable in advance.

Hi-speed fibre WiFi

Hi-speed fibre broadband with typical download speeds over 200 Mbps and upload speeds over 100 Mbps. This property has its own router and mesh network. There is also a 4G mobile signal.

Outside and the garden

A covered al-fresco dining area with a table and chairs is conveniently located just outside of the kitchen, along with a gas BBQ. The private garden is approximately 1 acre and provides a tranquil, relaxing space.
A Boules area and a badminton set with racquets & shuttlecocks are provided.
There is a public tennis court in Levignac-de-Guyenne (1.5km). Tennis racquets are supplied at the house.
The 2 holiday homes share the private driveway and parking area.

Private swimming pool

The chlorine pool has an alarm and measures 7m x 3.6m plus the steps, with a depth of 1 m across the entire pool. Two Roman end steps lead into the pool in a semi-circle and measure 1.9m x 0.9m (all measurements are approximate).
There are 6 sun beds, 3 parasols and noodle floats. Mature trees in the garden provide further shade if required.
The pool is open from the beginning of April until the beginning of November.

What to do in the area and beyond

There are many towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep. The local towns and villages host weekly markets, summer night markets, and various festivals throughout the year. Further information about local activities, places to visit and events can be found in the Local Area.

The nearby village of Lévignac-de-Guyenne has public tennis courts and hosts several festivals throughout the year, as well as a weekly night market on a Friday night in the peak summer months. The local night markets are a fun evening out, with food and drink served along with entertainment, usually live music, to dance the night away.

The very nearest historical towns are:
7.5 km from the historical town of Duras (47120) with restaurants, shops, cafes, and weekly markets.
12 km from the historical town of Monsegur (33580) with restaurants, shops, cafes and weekly markets.
9 km away is the pretty village of Allemans-du-Dropt. Situated on the river with a hotel/restaurant and a cafe bar.
7 km away is Monteton, with hilltop views, 2 restaurants and regular events throughout the year.

Travel

Airports

• Bergerac 47 km
• Bordeaux 100 km
• Toulouse 190 km

Train

• Bordeaux station (TGV) 40 km
• Bergerac 46 km
• Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 29 km
• Marmande 18 km

Car

• Calais 952 km
• Le Havre 720 km
• St Malo 584 km

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