The owners of Joli Champ 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. Joli Champ is a detached and elegant restored barn with a private heated pool with electric security cover as well as a gated play area, patio with barbecue and lovely dining area. Indoors there are three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/lounge as well as a mezzanine with children’s toys including a doll’s house and a pirate ship. The kitchen is well-equipped and has the added bonus of offering a view over to the pool and fields. Joli Champ benefits from a peaceful countryside setting with vineyards and small farms ideal for exploring by car or bike. Yet a village with amenities is only five 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 Joli Champ, so it’s no wonder that many guests return year after year. Good news! For a little extra, this property can be booked 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: Villa Interiors - Open plan kitchen/lounge area. The kitchen is equipped with electric range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, American fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and toaster - Dining room - Bedroom 1 - Master with King size bed and en-suite bathroom including shower and bath. Balcony doors overlooking the fields. There is plenty of space for a wooden cot which can be made available. - Bedroom 2 - Lovely French Oak King size bed and stone feature wall, double doors and balcony  - Bedroom 3 - Delightful twin bedroom with single bed and pull out trundle bed underneath. A charming third single bed on a mezzanine level is suitable for older children. “The Birdsnest” is accessible via fixed steps. - Family bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. - Charming mezzanine play area with a selection of children’s toys including a dolls house and pirate ship. - Downstairs Toilet Outside Grounds - Private heated salt-water swimming pool (size: 5m x 8m - depth 2.4m) with electric safety cover. Open approximately mid-May to end-October - Sun loungers - Patio dining space with outdoor garden furniture and barbecue - Outdoor gated play area Facilities - DVD player - Wi-Fi - Heating - Fans - BBQ - Children’s toys - Fireplace - Iron and ironing board - Clothes horse/airer - Washing machine - Hairdryers - Dishwasher - Free-view digibox 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. Linen & towels included? Yes and 2 week mid stay linen and bath towel change included. Pool towels are also provided. 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? Yes. Pool heating charge? Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and oustide temperatures. 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. Minimum stay? 7 nights during Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term, Christmas and New Year / 3 nights outside these periods. Smoking Allowed? Outdoors only. Pets welcome? No. Other Ts and Cs? Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are 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.