Nearest bakery and bar at St Priest-les-Fougères 3 min drive. More shops, supermarket, and one of the best restaurants in the area in La Coquille, 5 min drive. Thiviers, the 'capital of foie gras' is 21 km south and has many good restaurants and shops selling regional produce, also a good Saturday market. Ideally placed in the North Dordogne, 1 hour drive from historic Périgueux and its famous cathedral with cupolas, pretty shopping lanes and thrice-weekly market. Don't miss a visit to the prehistoric caves at Villars, 35 km and attractive towns and châteaux of the Dordogne valley. International airports Limoges 45 km/ Bergerac 105 km.

Set in an elevated position at the end of a quiet lane, this pretty cottage is full of character and has lovely views over rolling countryside to La Coquille. Attractive secluded gardens with rough-mown grass, lots of room for children to play, both shaded and open terraces for outside eating. Swimming pool 10 x 5 x 1.5m overall depth with security immersion alarm, bordered by large paved terrace, fairly steep grassy bank, and pool house with refrigerator for refreshing poolside drinks. Boules and BBQ.

Attractively furnished, the accommodation offers comfort and tranquillity and superb views from most windows.

• Entrance into fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, large breakfast area with table and 6 chairs, and beautiful open fire.
• Step up to dining room with refectory-style table and benches, then 3 steps down to sitting room with comfortable sofa, armchairs, TV/DVD/hi-fi.
• Bath with shower over, washing machine.
• Sep WC.
• Bed 1: king-size double, french windows to side terrace and views.
• Stairs from the breakfast room to mezzanine sleeping area/Bed 2: double sofa-bed.
• Bed 3: 2 singles.
• Bed 4: 2 singles, ensuite bath/WC. Additional TV/VCR.

Cot, highchair and babygate on request.