Property for rent in Dordogne Dordogne Aquitaine France.
In La Lande Sud there are 6 double bedrooms all with bathrooms in the main house and 2 double ensuite bedrooms in the annexe. Each bathroom comprises either bath or shower, basin and wc.

You enter the front door under a covered porch into the hall. On the left there is a twin bedded room and bathroom opposite. The hallway leads into a large dining room with French doors opening onto the covered outside dining terrace with barbecues. An archway from the dining room leads to the kitchen which is fully equipped for large groups, with built in oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Rayburn stove. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in a separate laundry room.

The dining room leads into a large sitting room with beamed ceiling, satellite TV/DVD and video player, and wood burning stove for winter accommodation (the house is also centrally heated). Two sets of double doors open out onto the terrace and garden with superb views overlooking the main swimming pool, valley and countryside.

Stairs from the sitting room lead to stunning new master bedroom and bathroom, with panoramic views on 3 sides.

Also from the dining room, a doorway leads into the other part of the house with second kitchen/utility room with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave, and TV/games room with pool table. Off this room is a twin bedded room with bathroom and separate wc. A spiral staircase leads to stunning dual aspect double bedroom with balcony and bathroom. Downstairs is a sunroom with access to twin bedded room with bathroom, and a double room with bathroom and French doors to a covered terrace. From the sunroom there is also a glazed door which leads to steps up to the second pool and terrace.

In a separate single story building near the front door there is one double room with bathroom, and a twin bedded room with bathroom. There is a small covered terrace outside this annexe.

La Lande Sud is a lovely spacious house offering modern living with character. The 2 acres of grounds are mainly mown grass with mature trees and shrubs, and childrens' play area at the top of the drive from where there are panoramic views.

Both pools are fenced for safety, and are on different levels separated by high hedges.

New for 2009 was a stunning new main pool and terrace, with separate toddlers' pool which is also fitted with hydro massage jets for the not so young. The pool has underwater lighting and the terrace is illuminated for evening relaxation. There is also a second 10 x 4 metre pool with sun terrace so that everyone can enjoy a quiet swim.

New for 2010 - we have converted 2 upstairs bedrooms into one large new master bedroom with new en suite bathroom, and panoramic views on 3 sides. Total capacity therefore is reduced to 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, but with upgraded facilities. Also new for 2010 is a full size pool table in TV/games room, and air hockey and table football in poolside games room.

Situated in a perfect setting on a hillside with panoramic views of the valley and hills beyond (see below), the property is close to the small hamlets of Bouteilles St Sebastien, St Paul Lizonnne and Palluaud which have restaurants and bars. It is also 5 kms from St Severin and Verteillac, which have a wide range of shops and amenities. The old market towns of Riberac and Aubeterre are approximately 15 minutes away - the Friday market in Riberac is reputedly the largest
Dordogne Area Information
The Dordogne area offers beautiful countryside, rich meadows, pine forests, undulating countryside and meandering rivers, together with underground caverns and caves decorated with the paintings of pre-historic man. In the area close to our estate at Bouteilles St Sebastien, lovely lanes and country roads lead through a meandering valley to the picturesque small towns of Bourdeilles and Brantome where you can wander through peaceful lanes and cobbled streets which overlook the river.

It is a region of widely varying and dramatic scenery, the setting for Rocamadour, a remarkable village built on the side of a cliff. There are many castles to visit along the valley which also provides wonderful places to relax and spend time swimming, canoeing, paddling and eating a picnic of french bread, meats, cheeses and local wines. The Dordogne is rich in castles, from the small renaissance castles such as the Chateau des Milandes (below, where Josephine Baker lived) to the mighty fortress of Biron and there are wonderful gardens to visit such as Les Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac.

Perigord is described as the capital of pre-history and there are many prehistoric sites and caves in the area, the most important of which are located in the Vezere valley of which Lascaux at Montignac is the most famous followed by the caves at Les Eyzies. It is difficult to describe the Perigourdine cooking but duck, geese and poultry are the priorities on the menu together with mushrooms, cepes and truffles which go extremely well with the local wines of Bergerac and Montbazillac.

La Lande Sud is close to the lovely old towns of Riberac, Verteillac, Aubeterre and St Severin where local markets bring a very lively atmosphere to everyday living. There are many activities in the local area such as swimming, golf, tennis, riding, lakes, windsurfing and fishing, and the Atlantic coast with lovely beaches