The owners of Pear & Peach Cottages had a clear and simple plan; to create family friendly holiday homes in the heart of the Dordogne where castles, caves, market towns, vineyards and restaurants offer endless delights for the young and old. The result is three simple yet charming stone houses made with families in mind, plus a host of handy and thoughtful services, designed to make guests’ holidays easy and carefree. Pear & Peach Cottages are two adjoining cottages which can be booked separately or together, making them ideal for families and groups of friends travelling together. They share a large garden with swimming pool with easy access steps for all ages and a lawn area for children to play. The garden contains an abundance of fruit trees including peach, pear, apple, cherry and plum. In front of the cottages is a large shared patio area with a dining table and a large barbecue for each cottage. Pear Cottage has two double bedrooms. The downstairs bedroom has twin double beds, lovely exposed limestone walls and an original Perigordian fireplace and original tiled floor. Upstairs there is a bathroom with shower and the master bedroom with a king size bed plus a single bed. Peach Cottage has a main double bedroom upstairs with an en-suite WC and hand basin and downstairs there is a twin bedroom with direct access to a fully tiled wet room style bathroom with shower and toilet. These cottages benefit from a peaceful countryside setting with vineyards and small farms ideal for exploring by car or bike. Yet a village is only 5 minutes’ drive away and there is easy access to the Dordogne’s many attractions, like its pretty villages, night markets, châteaux and vineyards. Eymet is only 10 minutes away, a fun aqua park 15 minutes and Bergerac, Duras and Issigeac are all under 30 minutes away. Relaxing and fun family holidays are guaranteed at Pear 7 Peach Cottages, so it’s no wonder that many guests return year after year. Good news! For a little extra, this property is available as a Vill’otelYey! Wait… what is that? It’s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What can be arranged? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details. Features: Pear Cottage + Peach Cottage: 9 guests/4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms Pear Cottage (semi-detached cottage - 5 guests/2 bedrooms/1 bathroom) Interiors Ground Floor - Well equipped kitchen with under counter oven and hob, two under counter fridges, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine. - Bedroom 1 with two double beds and room for a cot if required. It features exposed limestone walls, a superbly restored tapered Perigordian fireplace and original tiled floor. Upper Floor - Master Bedroom with a king size bed and a single bed - Bathroom with shower Peach Cottage (semi-detached cottage - 4 guests/2 bedrooms/1 bathroom) Interiors Ground Floor - Well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, stainless steel oven, Nespresso coffee machine, integrated fridge and washing machine. - Twin bedroom with direct access to a fully tiled wet room style bathroom with a shower and toilet. Upper Floor - Master bedroom with comfortable double bed with en-suite W.C. and wash hand basin. Outside Grounds - Rectangular swimming pool with safety cover (8m x 4m, depth: 1.45m) open approximately mid-May to end-October - Sun loungers - Patio dining space with outdoor garden furniture - 2 Barbecues (one for each cottage) - Play Area - Garden Facilities in each cottage - Wi-Fi - TV with Free Sat channels - DVD player - Central heating (Peach Cottage only) - Wood burner - Microwave - Washing machine - Dishwasher Location: The nearest village with all the basic amenities you need for your stay is just 5 minutes away by car. Here you will find a boulangerie, a mini-market, a pharmacy, a bank and a post office. A vibrant wine tasting fair takes place around mid July, gathering more than 30 wine-makers from Bergerac and surrounding areas. The bastide town of Eymet, sitting on the banks of the Dropt River, is just 9km away. It is dotted with old buildings, alleyways, shops, bars, restaurants and a weekly market every Thursday to delight locals and tourists alike. The charming medieval village of Issigeac is 25 minutes away where you will be impressed by its fascinating architecture, winding streets and its colourful Sunday morning market selling local produce. There are also boutiques, excellent restaurants and night markets in summer. Very popular events are the 'Foire aux Paniers et à la Vannerie' in July and the Medieval Day in August! The old town of Bergerac (25 minutes) has kept its architectural heritage from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries that can be seen in the half-timbered houses and narrow streets, full of local boutiques and good restaurants. Here, you will also find the unmissable 'Maisons de Vins' and will have the opportunity to take a tour along the 'Route de Vins'. Bergerac is also the starting point to discover the castles of the region such as Duras and Montbazillac. For fun days out, there is an Aqua Park just 15 minutes away. It has swimming pools, water slides, beach volley, jacuzzi, sauna, spa, snack bar and evening entertainment. Moreover, the Bergerac Karting is also close by. The nearest airports are Bergerac, Brive la Gaillarde and Toulouse, with Limoges, Rodez, Carcassonne and Bordeaux being further convenient options, all within a 3 hours' drive. Although flying is the quickest way to get here, driving is a lovely way to travel and see other parts of France en route: get on a ferry and cross the Eurotunnel! The journey from Calais to the property is just 8 hours. Alternatively you can choose to travel by train, with the closest railway station being in Bergerac. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? Please note that access to the property is subject to the payment of a security deposit of £200, to be paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before the arrival and and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? 4.00 p.m. Departure time? 10.00 a.m. End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Energy costs included? Yes. Heating costs included? Pear Cottage: there is no central heating but a large wood burner stove is provided. Peach Cottage: central heating included. Smoking Allowed? Outside only. Pets welcome? Not allowed. Pool opening dates? The pool is open approximately mid-May to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. Minimum stay? 7 nights during Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term, Christmas and New Year / 3 nights outside these periods Other Ts and Cs? Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not allowed. Changeover day? Saturday only changeover days applicable to Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term, Christmas and New Year. Outside these periods other arrival days are on request only and subject to agreement. Linen & towels included? Yes. Mid-stay linen and bath towel change included for stays of minimum 2 weeks. Pool towels included? Yes.