La borie dordogne - lot, france - Holiday Rental Accommodation in South-West France
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la borie
dordogne - lot, france
Holiday Rental Accommodation in South-West France
www.laboriegites.com | contact@laboriegites.com
Introduction This brochure provides information about the gites at La Borie, a 17th century property on the border be- tween the Dordogne and Lot regions of France. Our accommodation consists of a large converted barn housing up to 14 guests in total. Main Features • Two attached gites, together accommodating 14 • Fully-equipped kitchens and large living areas • Outdoor seating areas for both gites, with private grassed space and table tennis • Exclusive use of large swimming pool • Set within the grounds of an old 17th century farm, with a large field, orchard and children’s play area for guests’ exclusive use • A bakery, a restaurant and a café all within walking distance of the gites • Located in one of the most beautiful regions of France, with dozens of historic sights and a wide selection of outdoor activities close by
The Accommodation The gites at La Borie can accommodate up to 14 guests within two attached properties, making our accommodation perfect for large groups or families. Both gites have fully-equipped kitchens, large living spaces and outdoor covered seating areas. Guests have exclusive use of a large swimming pool during their stay. La Borie has plenty of outdoor space, which guests are free to use during their visit. There is a grassed area with table tennis next to the gites, a large orchard, a field, and a children’s play area with a large trampoline and swings. Both gites have covered, fully-lit outdoor dining areas. The Location Set within the grounds of a 17th century farm, the gites at La Borie sit on high ground above the village of Frayssinet-le-Gélat on the border between the Lot and Dordogne regions of South-West France, one of the country’s most attractive rural areas. The region benefits from excellent weather from spring through to early autumn. Frayssinet-le-Gélat is set amongst forested hills at one end of the Thèze valley, and is typical of the region’s small medieval settlements. Dating back to the 12th The Swimming Pool century, the village is contemporary with many of the Guests at La Borie have exclusive access to the swimming pool for the area’s oldest castles and towns. Frayssinet-le-Gélat duration of their stay. The pool measures a large 11m x 5m, with plenty has an excellent bakery and a café/restaurant; there of surrounding space for relaxing in both the sun and shade. Lighting is also a small village lake with a popular informal out- within and around the pool area is available for late-evening swim- door restaurant. ming. We also provide plenty of pool inflatables for children.
Gite 1 Details Gite 2 Details
• Spacious, fully-equipped kitchen • Spacious, fully-equipped kitchen
with dishwasher, washing machine, with dishwasher, washing machine,
fridge-freezer, cooker, hob, micro- fridge-freezer, cooker, hob, micro-
wave, coffee machine, etc. wave, coffee machine, etc.
Ground • Large open-plan lounge/dining • Large open-plan lounge/dining
Floor area with sofas and table to seat 8 Ground area with sofas and table to seat 6
people people
• HD TV with UK Freeview and media
Floor • Door leading to rear lawn area with
inputs; DVD player with selection table tennis
of DVDs
• HD TV with UK Freeview and media
inputs; DVD player with selection
• Staircase (with child-safety gates) of DVDs
from ground floor
• Two double en-suite bedrooms • Staircase (with child-safety gates)
First with built-in showers from ground floor
Floor • One family bedroom sleeping 4 • One double en-suite bedroom with
people with 2 single beds and bunk First built-in shower
beds
• Family bathroom
Floor • One family bedroom sleeping 4
people with 2 single beds and bunk
beds
• Covered patio area with table and • Family bathroom
seating for 8 people (14 combined)
• Large gas BBQ • Covered patio area with table and
• Table-tennis table, play area * seating for 6 people (14 combined)
Outside • Private access to swimming pool • Large gas BBQ
area * Outside • Table-tennis table, play area *
• Parking area for 4 vehicles * • Private access to swimming pool *
* Shared between the two gites • Parking area for 4 vehicles *
• WiFi throughout whole property
and much of the grounds, including • WiFi throughout whole property
the pool area and outside, including pool area
Other • Electricity, water and gas included Other • Electricity, water and gas included
• Bed linen, hand towels, bath towels • Bed linen, hand towels, bath towels
and pool towels included and pool towels included
Outdoor Space Guests staying at La Borie have exclusive use of sev- eral outdoor spaces, including a large field and an or- chard overlooked by the old farm’s tower; near to the pool is a children’s play area with a large trampoline and swings; just beyond is a small area of woodland if some shade is needed. There is also a private grassed area next to the gites with table tennis. Outside the property, there are excellent local hiking and cycling paths that can be accessed from the gites, and one of France’s long-distance Grande Randonnée footpaths passes very close to the property. La Borie is also situated next to one of the region’s best horse riding schools, offering high quality tuition and excursions into the local forests.
Gites Floor Plan: Ground Floor Gites Floor Plan: 1st Floor
Gite 1 Gite 2 Gite 1 Gite 2
En-Suite En-Suite
Dining
Stairs Kitchen Kitchen Stairs Stairs Double Double Stairs
Table En-Suite
Bed Bed
Double
Bed
Hallway Hallway
Sofa Sofa
Single Bed Single Bed
Bunk
Sofa Beds Family Family
TV Dining TV
Sofa Sofa Bathroom Bathroom Bunk
Area Table Area
Beds
Single Bed Single Bed
Dining Table Dining Table
Covered Outdoor Area
Covered Outdoor Area
Scale: 1cm = 1m Scale: 1cm = 1m
Sights and Activities
The Dordogne Valley The Dordogne and Lot departments are among the most scenic
and historical places in France, with hundreds of sights to visit
The Dordogne River gently winds its way through
and many activities to do throughout the region.
South-West France, where many of the country’s most
attractive villages and castles line its banks.
With activities including kayaking, swimming, boat
Castles and Medieval Villages
touring, cycling, walking and hot-air ballooning, the The Dordogne and Lot regions have many of France’s most im-
Dordogne Valley is one of France’s best locations for pressive historical buildings, including some of its finest castles,
outdoor pursuits, set amongst some of Europe’s most such as Castelnaud and Château de Beynac. There are dozens
attractive and historic scenery. of Europe’s most attractive villages within the region, such as
Sarlat-la-Canéda and Domme, characterised by their medieval
The region also has many vineyards and small farms, streets, independent shops selling local produce, ancient town
producing some of Europe’s best quality food and drink. walls and buzzing market squares.
Prehistoric Sites
The Dordogne and Lot regions have some of the world’s most ar-
chaeologically-important prehistoric sites, including hundreds
of impressive cave paintings at Lascaux and at other locations
throughout the beautiful Vézère Valley – several of which are
UNESCO World Heritage sites. Many sites have impressive recre-
ations of prehistoric life alongside displays of artefacts.
Outdoor Activities
The area’s rivers provide some of Europe’s best canoeing &
kayaking on gentle, safe rivers, along which boat tours are also
popular. Safe roads through stunning scenery making the area’s
cycling routes among the finest in France; the region’s gorges are
excellent for climbing; well-marked footpath networks provide
scenic hiking routes; and clear rivers & lakes offer some of the
country’s best swimming and fishing locations. Hot-air balloon-
ing is also popular within the Dordogne and Lot valleys, offering
a particularly special way to experience the region.
Places and Activities for Children
The area is also excellent for children and young people, with
waterparks, zoos, aquariums and theme parks throughout the
region. Many of the area’s castles and prehistoric sites have
child-friendly activities and displays. Sporting activities within
the region are particularly family-friendly, with kayaking along
the gentle Dordogne river and cycling along quiet roads being
especially popular.
The Landscape La Borie is situated on the border between the Dordogne and Lot regions of South-West France. The area’s landscape is among the most beautiful in Europe, characterised by rolling forested hills, deep river gorges dotted with dozens of historic villages, and many picturesque vineyards producing some of the world’s best wines. The region’s landscape offers a stunning location for discovering and exploring the character of France, whilst providing dozens of opportunities for outdoor pursuits and activities.
Information, Booking and Enquiries
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La Borie
46250 Frayssinet-le-Gélat
Occitanie, France
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