Petit Galice

Petit Galice with a shared heated swimming pool in a beautiful countryside setting, accommodating up to 6 guests over 3 bedrooms.

A relaxing, peaceful location with lovely rural views, the grounds surround the properties with walks around the garden and the lake.

The pool is shared with the welcoming and discreet owners, Catherine and Laurent, who live on-site with their lovely collection of animals, including Jango, their friendly Collie dog, a cat, chickens and goats. Catherine and Laurent are on hand to assist if required during your stay and are very respectful of guests’ privacy. The pool is also shared with the other 3-bedroom gite (Grand Galice), a great way to make friends on holiday.

Located in the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine region, where vineyards are abundant for tastings and tours. A short drive away are the picturesque towns of Duras (6km) and Monsegur (15km), and the local Chateau and countryside are perfect for exploring. Weekly farmers’ markets are held in most towns and villages, as well as popular night markets in the peak summer months. Petit Galice is situated in a tranquil countryside location in the Aquitaine region, within the Bordeaux wine appellation, on the borders of the Dordogne, Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne.

Dogs are not accepted at this property.

Petit Galice is a renovated farmhouse offering 85 m2 of modern accommodation whilst retaining the charm of the original building.

3 Bedrooms and 1 bathroom

A hairdryer is provided in the bathroom.

Bedroom 1: Spacious room with a wood-panelled feature wall. Large double bed (160cm wide). Electric radiator.

Bedroom 2: Cosy twin room (each bed 90cm wide) with a wood-panelled feature wall. Electric radiator.

Bedroom 3: Spacious room with a wood-panelled feature wall. Large double bed (160cm wide). Electric radiator.

Shower room: Walk-in rainfall shower and a washbasin. The washing machine is located in this room.

Separate WC.

Children Facilities

A cot and high chair can be provided upon request. Please provide your own bed linen for the cot.

Kitchen

Modern kitchen with facilities including:
Countertop mini-oven, 4-ring halogen hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, Cafetiere, Krups Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

(Note: The washing machine is located in the shower room)

Living/dining room

Cosy living room with a feature stone wall. Sofa, armchair, TV with TNT Satellite TV with French and some English channels. Dining table and chairs for 6 guests. Electric radiator.

Outside space

A covered terrace with a dining table and chairs, offering views over the grounds; lovely for alfresco dining.

Games barn

Shared by the 2 gites, the games barn has plenty of seating, table tennis and table football.

Garden and lake

A pleasant walk leads you to the lake, hidden in the woods, with seating areas to watch wildlife. If you are still and very quiet, you might be lucky and see deer. The lake has many fish species for fishing.

A purpose-made boules court is good fun for adults and children.

Heated swimming pool & hot tub

The 11m x 5m heated chlorine pool is shared by the 2 gites and with the owners, an excellent way for families to make friends whilst on holiday. A straw hut and parasols provide shelter from the summer sun.
The pool is open and heated from 1st May to 30th September.

Complimentary use of the hot tub is included in the price as follows:
The hot tub accommodates up to 4 people and is open year-round except in July & August, it’s just too warm this time of year.

Pool towels are available on request.

Cycle hire

Cycle hire and electric cycles are available to hire in the area. Cycle hire information page.

What to do in the area and beyond

Situated near the towns of Duras (6km) and Monsegur (15km) in the region of Aquitaine within the Bordeaux wine region and on the border of the Dordogne, Gironde and Lot et Garonne.

These picturesque bastide towns are home to weekly traditional French markets where villagers shop for local produce, meet friends, enjoy a coffee and croissant, and watch the world go by. A popular night market is also held each week during the summer months, where street food and entertainment are the backdrop for the evening. Each town offers a good selection of restaurants, cafés, bars, pharmacies and banks, as well as the all-important boulangerie for fresh croissants, crusty bread, handmade chocolates and gifts.

A comprehensive Carrefour supermarket and petrol station can be found at Duras (6km) or Monsegur (15km). Larger hypermarkets are available in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, 18km away.

More information on what’s on locally is in the “Local Area” tab above.

Travel

Airports

• Bergerac 35km
• Bordeaux 108km
• Toulouse 200km

Train

• Bordeaux station (TGV) 88km
• Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 18km
• La Reole (Bordeaux line) train station 30km

Car

• Calais 872km
• Le Havre 690km

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