Les Grandes Vignes de Litout

« Back to our properties A lovely, comfortable converted barn forming part of a large old farmhouse full of charm and character with exposed original oak beams and private pool.

Set in a tranquil location amidst some of the most beautiful countryside of the region, yet only 6 minutes away from the town of Montpon Menesterol with supermarkets, butchers, bakers, restaurants and all local shops, and within easy reach of Bordeaux, Bergerac, Libourne, Saint Emilion, Castillon La Bataille, Sarlat, Les Eyzies and a lot more of the tourist attractions in the Dordogne.

Location

Litout, Minzac 24610, Dordogne, France

Sleeps

Up to 8 (+2 on sofa bed & cot available if required)

Car Recommended

Yes

Swimming Pool

Yes (Private)

Internet Access

Yes (Wi-Fi)

Pets Allowed

No

Wheelchair Access

No

Amenities & Facilities

Private Swimming Pool
Private Children's Play Area
BBQ
Wood burning Stoves
Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

Large Private Garden (3½ acres)
Large Private Woodland (4 acres)
TV - Satellite (UK) & Terrestrial (FR)
Hi-Fi
DVD Player

Accommodation

Bedrooms

One double bedroom with king size bed, en-suite shower, basin and WC. One double room with double bed and en-suite shower, basin and WC. One double room with up to four single 3ft beds available (dependant on your booking numbers)

Kitchen/Dining

The kitchen is well equipped with AGA type cooker & oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils and cutlery. 2 dining table seat 6 dinners each.

Utility Room

Washing machine & sink.

Lounge

The grand lounge has 2 comfortable sofas, a television with satellite (UK) & terrestrial (FR), a DVD player and Hi-Fi.

Outside

The property is set in 7½ acres of grounds and private woodland that backs on to some vineyards. Families of deer have been known to take a walk in the back garden! The grounds are mainly grass and woodland and the property is private and gated. The Swimming Pool is alarmed for your children's safety and your peace of mind. There is a children's play area and a barbeque for you to enjoy.

Bathrooms

A family bathroom is available on the ground floor which has sink, bath with shower attachment and a WC.

Linen & Towels

Bed linen, bath and hand towels provided and included in price.

Local Area & Places of Interest

Les Grandes Vignes is situated in the quiet and peaceful hamlet of Litout. There is a post office in Minzac, and 4 mins away in Soubie there is a very popular boulangerie and tea shop. The town of Montpon Menesterol is only a 6 min drive away where you will find supermarkets, restaurants and banks. There is a swimming lake, horse riding, canoeing and fishing, all can be reached within 10 mins.

Local places of interest & activities:

English owned bar & restaurant
Boulangerie Patisserie
Supermarket
Local village with shops & restaurants
Watersports

Canoeing
Fishing
Horse riding
Golf
Tennis

Some of the nearby places of interest:

Lac de Gurson (12mins)

Lac de Gurson is a wonderful enclosed lake with sandy beaches, beach front bars & restaurants, a huge water chute, and a children's play area. The lake provides safe swimming and is perfect for children of all ages.

Castillon-La-Bataille (19mins)

This historic town on the Dordogne is well worth a visit. Castillon La Bataille is famous for the hundred-year war which ended in 1453 when the French finally defeated the British. Every summer the people of Castillon La Bataille conduct a fantastic spectacular to commemorate the historic victory.

Saint Emilion (30mins)

Saint Emilion is famous for it's red wine. There are free tours and guided tours of the vineyards. The town of Saint Emilion is fantastic and waiting to be explored.

Libourne (35mins)

Libourne is just over half an hour's drive and has lovely shops and street markets.

Les Eyzies (1½hrs)

Les Eyzies is one of the most frequently visited villages in France. This is the first site where Cro Magnon (ancestor of Homo Sapiens) was discovered. Many journey on the river, either by canoe or kayak start here.

Hautefort (1½hrs)

To the north of the Périgord blanc, on the border of the Périgord noir and perched high on a rock is the castle Hautefort. This castle was once a medieval fortress and probably built on an original Roman encampment. One of the most prestigious chateaux in the south west of France, and classified as a historical monument, it is surrounded by a park and gardens of exceptional beauty designed à l'Anglaise.

Rocamadour (2hrs 10mins)

Just over the border in the Correze is one of the most gravity defying cliff clinging villages in this part of France. Many of the village buildings are built on the face of a vertical cliff. Rocamadour has a massive fort at the foot of the cliff, which once housed visiting pilgrims. There are wonderful views of the valley and the rooftops of Roacamadour from the summit of the cliff. (You can either climb the steps or take the lift).

La Roque Gageac (2hrs 10mins)

La Roque Gageac is a beautiful riverside village, where the solid houses cling to the vertical bank of the valley of the river, with access up staircase streets.

Travel

By Air

Local airports include Bergerac (50km, 50mins), Bordeaux (77km, 60mins), Limoges (175km, 2½hrs), La Rochelle (204km, 2¼hrs), Toulouse (240km, 2¾hrs).

By Car

Litout lies south of the Trans European Motorway, La Transeuropéenne (A89 or E70), and can be accessed via either exit 11 (west - 16km, 20mins) or exit 12 (east - 15km, 17mins).

By Train

Motorail (carries cars, motorbikes, 4x4s & people carriers) available during summer months from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde, the latter being 143km, 1hrs 30mins from Litout.

By Ferry

From the UK, all northern France ferry terminals offer options. Check with your favoured operator.