Couples accommodation in the Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region

Property Description

Located near the borders of the Dordogne, Haute Vienne and Correze, ROUFFIAGUET is ideally placed for exploring the many places of interest in the locality, be they archaeology sites, historic chateaux, surprising gardens, unique events or simply picturesque villages and countryside. ROUFFIAGUET offers all the tranquillity needed for a restful holiday and an ideal base from which to explore or simply soak up the sun and relax.

Accommodation details

Contained within the sympathetically restored Grange, ROUFFIAGUET provides a spacious one bedroom apartment, referred to as Gite Noix,  and having a southern aspect. Even on the hottest of days the rooms stay cool as they have thick stone walls, double glazing and shutters to shade the interior from the sun. The apartment comprises a comfortable Salon with integral kitchen facilities, and large bedroom with either a double or twin single beds and en-suite shower room facilities. Television sets (French and English tv channels) together with CD/DVD players are provided as well as a range of English (three pin) and French (two pin) electrical sockets. The gite also provides all necessary bedding and towels but we would ask that visitors bring their own towels for use around the swimming pool. Immediately to the south east of the Grange, in a sheltered part of the site but with a tantalising view of the Chateau de Rouffiac, is the 12m swimming pool in which to lounge, exercise or simply float whilst soaking up the sunshine. Gite Noix faces southeast with a view over the swimming pool and is situated on the ground floor with a private entrance.

Local area

For those occasions when touring the area and sightseeing must take second place to quiet relaxation, we can offer a choice of the following.
For exercise: Swimming, Walking, Cycling (Lady's and gentleman's mountain bikes are available on request).
For competition: Petanque (boules), Table tennis, Darts, Various board games.
Barbeque facilities are available for your use if required.
Lac de Rouffiac - Leisure lake with supervised sand beach, teli-ski, canoes, pedalos, wind surfing, restaurant, fishing, pleasant to walk or run round and just a short 10 minute walk away. In the local town of Saint Yrieix are tennis courts (15 minutes by car). There is horse riding in nearby La Chalard (5 minutes) and the National Stud is based in nearby Pompadour (see below). River canoeing is available in a number of locations: at Cherveix Cubas (R. l’Auvezere - 25 mins) and Cornac sur l’Isle (R. l’isle - 25 mins), Montignac (R. La Vézère - 45 mins), or at 60 minutes away Brantome or Bourdeilles (both on R. La Dronne). There are also plenty of places on the Dordogne river. On the third weekend of September, Angoulême hosts the renown classic car festival known as Le Circuit des Ramparts.  This unique event features cars and bikes dating from between 1900 and 1970 on show, touring and racing - all in full public view, accessible and exciting. Quad bikes are available with escorted countryside rides operating from Saint Agnen which is approximately 30 minutes away.  Riders will need to show their driving licences so if this is for you, remember to bring them with you. For those with an interest in golf, there are courses at Brive Limoges and Perigueux which are each approximately 50 minutes away

Other details

The market town of St Yrieix (famous for the fine white clay used in the production of the renown porcelain of Limoges) is 9 miles north with a delightful old centre. Larger market towns are Limoges to the north, Brive to the south east, south west is Perigueux and Sarlat to the south. Combining history, picturesque beauty and a thriving market is the town of Montignac approximately 40 minutes car journey away and en-route to Sarlat. The region immediately around ROUFFIAGUET is known for it’s cattle (Limousin), apple orchards, chestnut and walnut plantations and the Perigordine gourmet delights of foie gras and confit de canard. Situated in gently rolling countryside adjacent to the Lac de Rouffiac, the Dordogne’s largest such lake, and secluded in 4 hectares of woodland and meadows.

Rental prices/Changeover day

The rental price is  £345 - £380  per apartment per week. £50 - £60 per night, min 2 nights, 6 night min in July/Aug. A 5% discount is available on all bookings made greater than 6 weeks ahead of the reservation dates.
Bookings may start on any day, except in high season (Saturday only) check-in is from 4pm and check-out is before 10 am

Travel times & Directions

Low cost flights (from as little as 1p + tax) are available flying into Limoges airport (1 hour to the north) and Bergerac airport (2 hours south west) with Ryanair and /or Flybe.  Current flights available are: Limoges (Bellegarde) to/from: East Midlands, Stansted, Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton with Ryanair and Flybe. 
Bergerac to/from: East Midlands, Stansted, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Exeter, Southampton with Ryanair and Flybe. Car hire is available at either airport.  Web links are available from both the Ryanair and Flybe web sites.
It is a day’s drive from the English Channel assuming you arrive in France at Calais.  There are a number of alternative routes south and routes are being improved all the time. Detailed directions will be given upon booking.

Contact details

Chris & Alexandra Billing
Rouffiaguet
24270 Angoisse
Dordogne
France
Tel: 0033 553 628611