Traditional Country Farmhouse Gite with Pool

Location
Allemans du Dropt:- is our local village and here in the pretty village square with its ancient plum market can be found the family run Hotel L’Etape Gasconne, here you can enjoy excellent food and local wines at lunchtime or during the evening at very reasonable prices. In the village there is also a bakers, post office, pharmacy, small supermarket, tabac, craft shop and tourist information office.

In the area there are also many good restaurants ranging from local good food to haute cuisine.

Miramont:- with a good range of shops is just 8 kilometres away, and has a lively market on Mondays which is well worth a visit and there is a major supermarket on the outskirts of the town although you can buy your morning croissants at Allemans just a short 2 kilometres bike ride away.

Marmande:- just twenty minutes by car in the other direction, is the large local town, it has a very interesting market on Saturdays and others during the week, the town has two cinemas, a museum and many good quality shops and restaurants and mainline railway station.

Activities
From Les Hirondelles you can visit the many chateaux and bastides of the western Dordogne region, the vineyards of Bergerac, Duras and St.Emilion and the many attractions of the central Dordogne, Sarlat, Lascaux and Domme all of which are under a two hour drive.

Gastronomy
For pure "value", restaurants here are difficult to beat. Cooking is usually simple, fresh and delicious. Many menus include local produce such as duck, goose, plums cepes and of course foie gras. At the top end of the scale, internationally acclaimed restaurants will test the appetite of anyone, whilst for those who wish to enjoy good and affordable meals, there is an excellent choice of family restaurants and auberges of character that will be well within the budget. For wine, a look at the map of the region will reveal a wide choice of wonderful, famous names and wine regions. North is Bergerac, St Emillion and Cote de Duras, South is Buzet and East is the Cahors region and the dark red wine known as "Cahors Noir".

Weather and Landscape
Normally the area has a moderate climate with long Spring and Autumn seasons and Summers that can be very hot! Essentially it is the heart of farming land and you can expect to see lush landscapes with spectacular fields of sunflowers, maize and tobacco and all through the year a wonderful variety of changing colours and hues. This superb variety of seasonal changes provides an ideal holiday location. Geographically predominant the Lot, Garonne and Dordogne rivers are major landmarks and around these you can explore an enchanting, little known countryside of undulating hills with breathtaking and inspirational views. Dotted with small hilltop villages built in the lovely white stone of the Quercy, a simple drive or cycle ride will bring endless pleasures.

Travel details
Driving - From St Malo: 400 miles (7 - 8 hours) From Calais: 600 miles (10 - 12 hours)
Airports - If you prefer to fly/drive then Les Hirondelles is approximately 30 minutes from Bergerac,1½ hours from Bordeaux or 2½ hours from Toulouse.

Many low cost airlines now fly direct to Bergerac and offer good value fares if booked well in advance alternatively the major airlines operate scheduled flights to Bordeaux and Toulouse from most major UK airports.

Most of the major car hire companies operate from these airports.

Suitability- Sorry, no pets allowed. No smoking allowed inside the Gite.
Essential information- Sleeping capacity: 2 to 6 persons. Number of Bedrooms: 2
One Double Bedroom-One Twin Bedroom.-Convertable Sofa bed in Lounge
Swimming pool 10m x 5m- Owners on site for information-Nearest village with shops, bar & restaurant 2 km- Guests are asked to arrive after 4pm, and depart by 10 am.
Additional price information:
April and November - Please enquire for prices.Prices are per week and include the cost of gas, water and electricity. Booking deposit of 20% of the total rental cost (or 100% if within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday) is required to secure booking. Security deposit required, notified on the confirmation of booking and due with final holiday balance. Travel, cancellation and personal liability insurance strongly recommended. Heating is not normally required in summer although a portable gas heater is available for use by prior arrangement (heating gas at additional charge) Mountain bikes are available for hire at reasonable daily or weekly rates. Welcome pack available on request, please ask for details and prices.
Linen hire:
Bed linen and towels ( 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, 1 tea towel per person per week) are provided and are included in the rental price.
Pool towels are not provided but may be hired at a charge of €5 per towel per week.
All extra costs involved for services provided during your stay must be paid for ( in Euros) prior to your departure ..
Features- Activities nearby include Walking, Cycling, Canoeing, Fishing, Golf, Wine tasting, Tennis, Boules & Fishing. You can fish in the lakes and reservoirs, as well as the rivers. Lists are available at the local tourist office or tabac, where you can also obtain a fishing permit.
External features- Private terrace, Gas barbecue (gas provided), Swimming pool (shared with owners) Garden, Scenic views.