Les Oliviers — Private Pool & Peaceful Countryside 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.

Les Oliviers is also one of the properties we sometimes choose to stay in ourselves when we are in the area, so we know the house and surroundings particularly well.

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.

All windows at Les Oliviers are fitted with insect screens.

Bedrooms and shower rooms

There are 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. All bedrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and room fan.

Upper floor

Bedroom 1: King-size bed (150 x 200cm).

Bedroom 2: Twin beds (80 x 200cm each) or a large king-size bed (160 x 200cm).

Bedrooms 1 and 2 share a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, washbasin and WC. Shower gel and shampoo are provided.

Ground floor

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

There is a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, washbasin 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 additional supply of bed linen and bath towels is provided for bookings of 2 weeks or more.

Baby and toddler facilities

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

Open-plan living and kitchen

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

There is a 51-inch TV with French channels and UK Freesat channels.

Kitchen facilities include an electric oven, 4-ring induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, hand blender, washing machine, iron and ironing board, filter coffee machine and cafetière.

A dining table and chairs seat 6 guests.

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

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

High-speed fibre Wi-Fi

High-speed fibre broadband is available with typical download speeds exceeding 200 Mbps and upload speeds exceeding 100 Mbps. The property has its own router and mesh network.

There is also a 4G mobile signal.

Outside and garden

A covered al-fresco dining area with a table and chairs is conveniently located just outside the kitchen, together with a gas BBQ.

The private garden is approximately 1 acre and provides a tranquil space for relaxing.

A boules area and badminton set with racquets and shuttlecocks are provided.

There is a public tennis court in Lévignac-de-Guyenne, approximately 1.5km away. Tennis racquets are supplied at the house.

The two holiday homes share the private driveway and parking area.

Private swimming pool

The private chlorine pool has an alarm and measures approximately 7m x 3.6m, plus the steps, with a depth of 1m throughout.

Two Roman end steps lead into the pool in a semi-circle and measure approximately 1.9m x 0.9m.

There are 6 sun loungers, 3 parasols and noodle floats. Mature trees in the garden provide further shade when 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 nearby. 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 tab.

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 Friday evenings during the peak summer months. These local night markets are a popular evening out, with food, drink and entertainment, usually including live music.

The nearest historic towns and villages include:

Duras 7.5km, with restaurants, shops, cafés and weekly markets.

Monsegur 12km, with restaurants, shops, cafés and weekly markets.

Allemans-du-Dropt 9km, a pretty riverside village with a hotel/restaurant and café-bar.

Monteton 7km, with hilltop views, 2 restaurants and regular events throughout the year.

Travel

Airports

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

Train

• Bordeaux station (TGV) 95km
• Bergerac 46km
• Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (Bordeaux/Bergerac line) 29km
• Marmande 18km

Car

• Calais 952km
• Le Havre 720km
• Saint-Malo 584km

Use of a car is essential. See our Car Hire & Travel Guide for further information.