Dream Properties Dordogne

chateau of Hautefort  - Roman Temple and amphitheatre in Perigueux  - World famous cave paintings at Lascaux -  Horse racing at nearby Pompadour  - Romanesque churches - Exceptional walks and bike rides -  Abundant wildlife - Fishing - Canoeing on River Auvezere - Lake with beach, boats and water-skiing - Horse-riding - Tennis  - Quad biking - Golf - Skate board park - Limoges porcelain - Snail farm - Good inexpensive restaurants - Local Markets

Local specialities: Duck, Foie Gras, Caviar from the Dordogne River, Truffles, Walnuts, Wild boar, Local cheeses,  Wines from Bordeaux, Bergerac, Pecharmant and Duras.

The Farmhouse

3 bedrooms, large garden, terrace, central heating, old fashioned and comfortable

The Farmhouse has all accommodation on the ground floor. La Ferme was the original farmhouse to the Domaine and retains its attractive typical Perigord roof of terracotta tiles. It is cool, spacious and airy with terrace and a garden big enough for cricket and football!

Large salon/dining room, stone fireplace, log burner, Fitted kitchen,  Larder  Double bedroom with wash-basin. Two twin bedrooms (one with washbasin)  Bathroom (bath, separate shower, wash-basin, wc), Second wc. Central heating throughout  Large gardens.

The Cottage

3 bedrooms, attractive interior, large garden, popular with guests

Independent although attached to the manor house, La Petite Maison was once the gatekeepers house. Sympathetically renovated it has a friendly ambience and is bigger than appearances.

Comfortable sitting room open plan with kitchen and dining area. Large garden. Double bedroom, wash-basin, beams. Two twin bedrooms (downstairs)  Bathroom with bath, shower, wash-basin, wc. Second wc. Electric heating throughout

Both houses, comfortably furnished, have cool airy interiors with books, pictures, comfortable chairs and some painted furniture.

The gardens and grounds of Domaine de Tabary have quiet shady corners in which to relax, daydream and perhaps sip an excellent Bordeaux wine while serenaded by nightingales, golden aurioles and chirruping crickets. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will be delighted by the rich diversity of wildlife on our doorstep.

Domaine de Tabary is ideally placed for exploring the Perigord, an area rich with prehistoric, Roman and mediaeval remains

Nearby: Excideuil, with its Xth century fortress, is a charming small market town with a host of mediaeval buildings. Much fought over by Richard, Coeur de lion, the town was also the home of troubadour Giraut de Borneil (1160—1219) and also saw Henri 11 (of Navarre), and Talleyrand.

To see: Fine examples of Romanesque architecture are found in many nearby towns and in Perigueux, where the cathedral was built by the same architect who designed the famous Sacre Coeur in Paris.

To do: For the energetic there is an outstanding network of cross-country tracks providing wonderful walking and cycling in unspoilt countryside. Some of these form parts of the pilgrim roads to Santiago de Compostela. These routes were studded with religious statues some of which still mark the way today.

To eat: The gourmet has a wide choice of many local markets and restaurants. Perigord is famous for good food. Our local restaurant offers a five course lunch with wine at 11€.

Excideuil itself is a picturesque, thriving market town with church, doctors, tennis courts, restaurants, supermarket and all necessary shops just 1km from Tabary. The town nestles in an area of rolling wooded hills, walnut groves, orchards and small farms.

Bookings: Call now to reserve your weeks - summer holidays always book up early! Prices from 250€ per week off season to 930€ /wk peak season.

Richard and Luisa Copeland   Domaine de Tabary, 24160 St.Martial d'Albarede  Tel: 0033 (0)553 62 44 79