Canard

Superb gite in tranquil location just 30 mins from Bergerac airport 

La Maison de Canard is a beautifully renovated tobacco barn sleeping up to 10 people with a self contained pigeonnier annexe sleeping 2 people adjacent.  With an exclusive pool and sun terrace the convenient countryside location makes this a great place for a family holiday. 

Total 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.  The double bedroom in the pigeonnier is air conditioned. 

Fibre internet (500mb download)  . Pets welcome with Owners consent. 

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The Main house has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.  All bedrooms are on the Ground floor. 

 - 1 x Ensuite Double bedroom

 - 2 x Double bedrooms

 - 2 x bedrooms that can either be double or twin rooms making the accommodation flexible. 

Beside the Ensuite there is one bathroom with bath and shower and another Shower room. 

An excellent spacious kitchen has a good range of storage units and workspace and a good range of whitegoods including microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and a large American style fridge freezer with ice machine. 

The adjacent Pigeonnier annexe offers air conditioned self contained accommodation for 2 with a double en suite bedroom, kitchen and downstairs sitting room. It has its own washing machine and a separate garden from the main house.  
There is an air conditioning unit in the bedroom. 

Internet is by fibre with excellent speeds to run the Smart TV and there are a range of other indoor entertainments.  

Please note there is no baby equipment at Maison Canard

An exclusive pool with sun terrace is the major feature at La Maison de Canard. 
Outdoor furniture includes a large dining table and chairs, sunloungers and parasols. 

There is a gas barbecue for al fresco cooking and a table tennis table. 

A good garden area is available for ball games and other excercise. 

The area around the Lot-et-Garonne / Dordogne border has much to offer guests: Many interesting towns and villages with unique features, and attractive medieval squares with bars, restaurants and weekly markets. 

Within easy travelling distance, Villereal, Issiegac, Monpazier and Monflanquin are all recommended.  

Shopping and supermarkets are a couple of miles away at Castillonés, as is the nearest boulangerie - the most essential ingredient to any family holiday! 

Between La Maison de Canard and Begerac to the north is a major wine production area. and a visit to the Chateau and wine museum / tasting centre at Monbazillac, about 5km from Bergerac airport is recommended.  Also recommended is the nearby Chateau Bridoire - the 'Castle of Games 'with a maze and lots of family orientated games and activities 

The area is gently rolling and criss crossed with quiet country roads. ideal for exploring by foot or by bicycle and bicycle and e-bike hire is available locally. 

Language is not a problem, with a strong expat population locally meaning you will hear English spoken fairly widely - although the French do appreciate it if you at least try to speak in their language. 

Markets are a popular attraction, and you will find markets locally on every day of the week - even Sundays. A very large Saturday market is held in the centre of Bergerac.  In summer evening markets are also held: Please see local tourist information for details. 

  

A few miles to the east there is a remarkable number of castles to visit: Pictured above are Biron and Bonaguil, and there are also the spectacular ruins of Gauvadun and also Fumel castle to visit. 

River trips are available on both Dordogne and Lot rivers for a pleasant cruise, and other water based activities including fishing, canoeing and kayaking are available.