HE HOUSE – A LABOUR OF LOVE
We completed the construction of our ‘dream’ house in the Dordogne in the summer of 1999, after 4 years of endeavour. We designed the property ourselves and were personally involved in all stages of the building work.
HOLIDAY IN SPACE
The first thing noted by visitors is a feeling of spaciousness from the long and wide entrance hall to the main upstairs bedroom with ensuite shower room and separate sitting/dressing room. And, plenty of car parking. We believe that Les Bouleaux provides everything that visitors need to just settle in and enjoy their holiday even when the weather is not at its best. Our REVIEWS page demonstrates how we are doing!
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
The balcony has proved to be a haven for ‘rest and recuperation’, with views over the surrounding countryside, and perhaps a good book (from our own well stocked library) a glass of wine and the strong possibility of an afternoon doze!
SOUNDS GREAT – LOOKS GREAT
If at any time you would like to leave the great outdoors for the great indoors perhaps to relax in the spacious lounge, there is a 46″ television with a Humax freeview (UK) TV receiver, Bluray DVD player with 100+ films to choose from, and a CD deck. Feel free to bring your own games console which can be hooked up to the TV.
COOK A GOURMET MEAL
The kitchen is superbly equipped, with a table and 4 chairs, fully fitted with solid oak units a fridge freezer and separate drinks fridge. There is a microwave oven and a dishwasher. A toaster, even an electric hand blender and a wok. Then there is the utility room with washing machine and ironing facilities.
Why Guests Love Les Bouleaux
Private 10×5m Pool
Exclusive use, heated May–Sep
Sleeps 8 Comfortably
4 bedrooms (incl. master suite in the tower)
Wheelchair Accessible
Flat site, wide doors, ground-floor bedrooms
Free Wi-Fi + UK TV
46″ TV, Humax Freeview, 100+ DVDs
Inside & Outside
The House – Sleeps 8
Ground Floor
- 2 large bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin)
- Bathroom with shower over the bath
- Further WC on the ground floor
- Superbly equipped kitchen with table and 4 chairs
- Utility room with washing machine and ironing facilities
First Floor – The Tower
- Main bedroom with its’ own sitting room, doors to the balcony, and ensuite shower room
- 4th bedroom which has bunk beds
Special Needs
The property is very accessible to the elderly and wheelchair users. The whole site is flat and the exterior doors are wide – plenty of room to manoeuvre. 2 of the 4 bedrooms are on the ground floor.
Facilities
General
- Ceiling Fans
- Internet
- Ironing Board
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Satellite/Cable
- Children Welcome
- Table Tennis
- Suitable for Elderly/Infirm
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Parking
- Barbecue
- Bicycles
- Garden & Private Pool
Local Attractions, Activities & Services
- Caves
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Forests
- Library
- Museums
- Playground
- Recreation Centre
- Restaurants
- Bird Watching
- Horse Riding
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Centre
- Groceries
- Laundrette – Serviced
- Medical Services
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Tennis
Other Facilities
- Bedlinen – Beds are made up with fresh linen and a supply of towels is provided.
- For Baby – there is a high sided cot with mattress protector, please supply your own bedlinen for the cot. Also a high chair and a stairgate.
- Telephone – is installed and at your disposal to make free local, national and calls to the UK and to receive any incoming calls. Free wi-fi broadband internet is also provided.
- Health & Safety – the house is equipped with Smoke Alarms, Fire extinguisher, a fire blanket and a first aid kit. We also supply clear instructions on what to do if you are faced with a medical emergency.
Outdoor Living
The ‘exclusive use’ 10 x 5 metre SWIMMING POOL is surrounded by ½ acre of enclosed, lawned gardens. Between the pool and the house is a paved terrace and parterre full of aromatic plants such as rosemary and thyme. A recently installed 5 mtr x 3 mtr gazebo on the terrace provides shade and an ideal venue for outdoor dining. Sun loungers, parasols and a barbecue are all there to ensure outdoor living is a reality under the Dordogne sun. After years of maturing, the garden now offers a great deal of privacy. The house is situated on the edge of the village with neighbours to the left and opposite the front aspect. To the right and rear of the garden are fields of crops and in summer you may well be surrounded by a glorious display of sunflowers. The rear garden is ideal for children, safely enclosed by a fence, gates and laurel hedge on all sides. There is a childrens swing, a badminton net, and in the garage, table tennis, 4 adult and 2 young childrens bikes, available for your use.