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La Cloche

Prats-du-Périgord, South West France

FROM £ 1,234 PER WEEK

At A Glance

SLEEPS 8
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Air Conditioning*
WiFi
Heated & Fenced Pool
Table Tennis
Flexible Stay Durations

Accommodation

Lower Ground Floor: Double bedroom with door to garden and en suite shower room.
Ground Floor: Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine)/dining room with door to terrace. Steps up to: Living room (TV, DVD, CD, WiFi). Double bedroom (A/C). Shower room (no WC). Cloakroom (WC).
First Floor: (Open tread staircase leads to) Mezzanine bedroom (sloping ceiling, A/C) with four single beds and en suite WC and basin.
Outside: Garden mainly laid to lawn. Open and covered terraces. Barbecue. Table tennis. Private parking.
Private heated and fenced swimming pool (8m x 4m) with Roman steps.

Surrounded by a patchwork of fields and forests in the picturesque Périgord Noir area, the charming village of Prats-du-Périgord, with its honey coloured stone buildings topped with pitched roofs of deep red tiles, is most typical of the region. Follow the lane from the village square and you arrive at La Cloche, a pretty stone cottage, lovingly restored, and now complete with a private pool.

Stylishly decorated and furnished in harmonious natural shades, the interior has a contemporary feel with traditional elements: a modern bathroom basin sits atop a hewn piece of wood, steel coloured kitchen appliances contrast with a retro sideboard. And with a bedroom on each floor, there is space for everyone. The lower ground floor double room benefits from direct access to the garden, whilst teenagers and children will enjoy the bedroom under the eaves.

Outdoor living at La Cloche is easy. Directly accessed from the kitchen, the dining terrace overlooks both the pool and garden, allowing easy supervision. Step down to the garden where the lawn wraps itself around three sides of the pool area. This enclosed space encompasses the heated pool, a sunbathing terrace and covered seating area, a spot for everyone whether you prefer the sun or shade!

The delightful bastide towns of Villefranche-du-Périgord (10km), Belvès (15km) and Monpazier (16km) are all within a 20 minute radius of La Cloche. All offer amenities, restaurants, a weekly market, with evening gourmet markets during the summer (July & August). The meandering Dordogne river is also a 20min drive away. Enjoy the stunning scenery from a different perspective by spending an hour or two canoeing down the river or taking a trip on one of the traditional 'gabarre' boats. Along this stretch of the river you will also find a number of magnificent châteaux, towering above the villages and visible from afar. They are well worth a visit for a glimpse into times gone by.

Additional Pricing Information

All Prices are per property, not per person.

Please note: A local tourist tax of £0.70 per person per night is payable for each party member aged 18 or over. We will add this amount to your booking.

*Please note there is A/C in the bedrooms on the ground and first floors. There is no A/C in the bedroom on the lower ground floor but the ambient temperature remains cool in this room.
Any day arrival outside of July and August.

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Great Things to Do Near La Cloche

Impressive Chateaux

There are plenty of these to visit along the Dordogne river, including the Chateau de Beynac, the Fortress of Castelnau and its medieval war museum, the garden of the Chateau de Marqueyssac that overlooks Laroque-Gageac and the Dordogne valley and the nearby Chateau de Biron, set in a beautiful village.

The famous town of Sarlat,

jewel of the Dordogne is about 45 minutes' drive away. If you like a bustling atmosphere head there on Saturday morning when the market is in full swing. Perhaps combine with a visit to the Lascaux caves a little further north to see the famous paintings?

The fortress of Bonaguil (24km)

Elevated above the oak woods it appears to have no strategic reason for being there except for our magical pleasure. You can enjoy a tasty meal followed by a long walk in the surrounding countryside. In summer this chateau is a venue for theatre festivals and classical music concerts.

Go canoeing or kayaking

on either the Lot or the Dordogne. Usually you will get dropped off upstream and can enjoy a downstream paddle back to base. The gradients are generally very low here and suitable for all ages.

Children will love Parc-en-Ciel

in Lacapelle-Biron (25km) - 14 hectares of trees and fields where you'll find mini golf, a farm of baby animals, a snail museum, and an adventure playground through the trees with different courses suited to the age of the children.

Enjoy a day at Le Bugue

This small and attractive market town with little winding lanes and some lovely houses is about 40 minutes from the house by car. It has two specific attractions: an aquarium; and the 'Village du Bournat', a reconstitution of a 19th century village.

Visit the vineyards

around Puy l'Eveque (30km) and try the dark Cahors wine, a largely undiscovered great wine of the region. You will see many 'caves' selling the wine and most will offer the chance to taste it first. Don't forget to stop in the little villages en route as well - there are many dotted along the River Lot down to Cahors (50km)

Golfers

can enjoy a game at 2 courses in Siorac (20km).

Views from the sky

The aeroclub in Belvès (20 minutes drive) offers plane trips above the famous sites and chateaux of the Dordogne.

Not to be missed

is a visit to the remote hamlet of Les Arques (30 minutes) in the Lot. Visit the Zadkine Museum, with exhibitions by the Russian sculptor who made this tiny village his home. Whilst there you must enjoy a delicious meal in the much-acclaimed 'La Recreation' restaurant converted from the old school house.

Belvès Markets

On Saturday morning, a farmers’ market is held on the top square of the medieval Bastide of Belvès, around and under the 15th century covered Halle. There, you can find many local and seasonal fruit and vegetables – strawberries, apricots, peaches, melons, grapes, etc..depending on the season. Asparagus, artichokes, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and aubergines, green beans, etc. Everything grows well in south-west France. There are also local cheeses, honey, beers, wines and many other more local specialities. Markets like this with lovely food and atmosphere can be found in most villages around, and one could visit a different market in a different village every day. No need for supermarkets except for bananas!

Game set match!

There is a tennis court in the village, in walking distance, for budding tennis players to hone their skills.

Prats-du-Périgord

Take a stroll around the centre of the village to admire the church, Eglise Saint Maurice, with its unusual flat bell-tower (known as a ‘bell-wall’ in French) over 20 metres in height. Inside the church is a beautiful and unusual wooden carving of Christ whose clothes are painted in vibrant red and gold colours. Or head just outside the village to the special 'Nordic walking' park which was created in 2009, which has marked routes of differing lengths to follow.

The 13th century bastide towns

were mostly built around the Lot valley and the Dordogne. They are generally buzzing places, with lively markets and little cafes, excellent restaurants and pretty shops all around. You will find many bastides near La Cloche, including Villefranche-du-Périgord, Monpazier and Belvès.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Villefranche-du-Périgord	10 mins
Monpazier	15 mins
Belvès	20 mins
Sarlat-la-Canéda	45 mins

Airports

Bergerac	55 mins
Brive	1 Hr 25 mins
Toulouse	2 Hrs
Bordeaux	2 Hrs 20 mins

Train Stations

Villefranche-du-Périgord	10 mins
Agen (TGV)	1 Hr 20 mins

ports

Bilbao	5 Hrs 40 mins
Santander	6 Hrs 30 mins
St Malo	7 Hrs 10 mins
Caen	7 Hrs 20 mins
Le Havre	8 Hrs
Dieppe	8 Hrs
Cherbourg	8 Hrs 20 mins
Roscoff	8 Hrs 30 mins
Calais	9 Hrs 30 mins