Loups d'Or
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The house
Gîte Loups d'Or has 4 large bedrooms, 2 modernised shower-rooms and 2 toilets. The spacious and cosy lounge with airco has exposed wooden beams, wooden floorboards and high ceilings and is decorated with original artwork, both modern and contemporary. There are 3 three-seater-couches, 2 armchairs, a Godin Colonial wood burner, a Smart-TV and a piano.
Our 4-star gîte Loups d'Or is rented out to larger groups with 4 bedrooms, but it is also possible to rent our gîte as a down-sized option with either 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms:
> 4 bedroom option sleeps 6 adults and 3 children and 1 infant
> 3 bedroom option sleeps 6 adults and 1 child and 1 infant
> 2 bedroom option sleeps 4 adults and 1 child and 1 infant
This way you can enjoy all the luxury and privacy. Please contact us for more information.
The kitchen diner has a terra-cotta tiled-floor and a large dining table, induction hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, micro-wave, toaster, kettle and a Nespresso CitiZ. From the kitchen, you step onto the 16 sqm balcony with a large table for alfresco lunches and dinners and peaceful views over the ever-changing countryside.
The 1st and 2nd bedroom are on the first floor. From the balcony, you walk down the steps to the 3rd bedroom with shower room and toilet and is not internally connected with the upstairs. Outside, you have your own private terrace with a couple of chairs and a table and has beautiful views over the rolling hills of the Dordogne and a mini fridge in easy reach, just inside your room.
The 4th bedroom, which is in the small cottage opposite, sleeps 2 and has to share one of the other shower-rooms and toilets. From its large west-facing private terrace, you have a spectacular view over the hills, where you can have your afternoon tea, a lovely G&T or a glass of wine. A garden lounge-set offers space for all of you. Loups d'Or offers everything you expect of a modern and luxury lifestyle, in a characterful and fashionable atmosphere.
The house also comes with free Wi-Fi, a washing machine, DVD player, PlayStation (in consultation with a parent or supervisor), air-conditioning and central heating by means of a sustainable heat exchange system.
Our Roman style, heated, eco-friendly pool, has an easy access and exit. The pool comes with sunbeds, parasols and an outdoor shower, with pool towels in your room. In accordance with French law, our in-ground pool has an approved security device. The pool is for your private and exclusive use so there will be no other guests during your stay, neither are we, except for cleaning purposes.
The garden has beautiful panoramic views over the rolling hills of the Green Périgord and has many private spots in which to relax and enjoy the sun or shade. A BBQ is available to gather the clan outdoors for alfresco lunches and dinners. If you don’t like playing ping pong or darts, you can always dive into our ‘potager’, the raised vegetable garden. The organic vegetables and herbs will come in handy for preparing your lunch or dinner.
The great thing of self-catering in another part of the world is, browsing local produce on the lovely markets in all the villages and towns. You are also not restricted to designated times so you can choose to eat your breakfast, lunch or dinner at a time that suits you best. Another great thing of a self-catering holiday is that you can do everything at your own pace.
If you want to treat yourselves, we can easily arrange a private chef or a caterer, just let us know. A fortuitous coincidence is that she or he does the clearing as well! Life is too short for the ordinary.
Facilities
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Suitable for large groups
- Safe for small children
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Airconditioning
- With swimming pool
- Private pool
Availability of 'Loups d'Or'
Surroundings
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You'll find Loups d'Or in the rural and unspoiled Périgord Vert. It is in the north and north-west of the Dordogne, and the least touristy part of it. This part is characterised by its meadows, rolling hills, fast moving streams and verdant valleys. The Regional Natural Parc of Périgord and Limousin also falls partly in this region.
Lusignac is a rural commune in the west of the Dordogne department, 3 km east of the river Lizonne, which forms the border with the Charente, 5 km south-west of Verteillac, 17 km north-east from Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and 12 km north of Ribérac. The village is situated at an altitude of about 135 metres, in a hilly limestone region of Cretaceous* type. It is also situated between the valleys of the river La Sauvanie to the east and the La Cendronne, a small stream, to the west, both tributaries of the Lizonne, or Nizonne.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
- In or near a town
Restaurants, food & wine
Personal Chef & Catering
Cooking together, can be great fun, but why not give yourselves a treat and have a personal chef that done for you, he or she does the clearing as well! We can easily arrange that for you.
Markets
A chance for locals to meet locals and to buy the best possible local produce available, is on the Dordogne markets, an important part of daily life in France. Vegetables, wines, cheeses, colourful fruits, pastries, bread and other seasonal delights like nuts and mushrooms/truffles, to eat and cook when you get back to your gîte. If you’re not vegetarian, fresh meats, homemade sausages, pâtés and the speciality of the Périgord Vert, the foie gras and there is certified organic foie gras available on all the markets. Especially in summer, try to get there early as it can get very busy. Most market are open from early morning until 12.00 or 13.00
Restaurants
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
> Crêperie de la Source
> Au vin d’abord
> La Taverne
> La Tapazzeria
Ribérac
> Bar du Midi
Salles-Lavalette
> L’Envie Gourmande
Activities
This is a selection of different activities you can do during your stay at Loups d'Or. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Cycling
> We have teamed up with Bike Hire Direct who delivers and collects their bikes directly to Loups d’Or without any extra costs.
> There are tens of cycle routes in the area. The Dordogne is a cyclist’s dream. Whether you simply jump on your bike to get a coffee in the village or spend the day exploring medieval villages with your friends or family. Remember, you are in the GREEN Périgord after all!
> The nearby Charente has something for all cyclists as well, basically the same as in our part of the Dordogne. The gently rolling countryside, shattered with lovely villages, castles, small streams and the vineyards of the Cognac region.
Geocaching
There are millions of geocaches hidden around the world, and there are more than one million in France. Two of the near hotspots are near Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Ribérac. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational treasure hunting game where you use a GPS or mobile to hide and seek the caches, the containers.
Geocaching is an exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family. It’s an activity for the digital generation, where you can enjoy the freedom of being outside and discovering new places. Once you’ve found the treasure box, you leave a message in the logbook. Often you will also find a strange array of trinkets that people have left to swap. If you take a treasure out of the box, you should leave another trinket in its place, so come prepared. 'Geocache' is derived from 'geo', which means earth, and 'cache', which means a hidden item or treasure, a bit like Letterboxing.
Golf
There are golf courses in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (16 min), 9 holes, Angoulême (50 min) and Périgeux (45 min), both 18 holes.
> Manoir de Longeveau, Golf d’Aubeterre, is set within the grounds of the Longeveau estate. The nine hole course offers a challenge to golfers for all abilities, within the scenic setting of the Charente / Dordogne countryside. The club is approved by the FFG, the Fédération française de golf.
> Golf de l’Hirondelle near Angoulême, is an 18-hole Parkland course in a lovely setting, where some of the holes are cut through the woods.
> Périgueux Golf Club is an 18-hole course suitable for all levels, demanding for good players and fun for beginners. A 9-hole compact course, a chipping zone and a driving range complete the playing facilities.
> Miniature golf course at Golf Bohème, Saint-Paul-Lizonne, a 5 min drive
Horse riding
> There are stables in Villetoureix, Bors-de-Montmoreau and Verteillac for lessons and rides in the surrounding countryside.
Tennis
> Tennis courts in nearby Saint Séverin, Saint-Martial-Viveyrol and Ribérac
Walks
> Forêt de la Double is a 5km route located south of St.-Martin-de-Ribérac and is rated as easy.
> La Rizonne is a 12km route located near Siorac-de-Ribérac and is rated as medium.
> Laurier Road is a 27.5km route located near Saint-Méard-de-Drône and is rated as hard.
> Allée de la Martinie is a 13km route located near Segonzac and is rated as hard.
> Des Vergnes Creek is a 12.5km route located near Montagrier and is rated as medium.
> Passage of the Washerwomen is a 11km route located near Saint-Astier and is rated as hard.
Water sports
> The rivers Dronne and Lizonne are great for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and rafting. The river Dronne is one of the loveliest rivers in France. Its clear waters are a delight for canoeists and swimmers.
> Sandy river beaches near Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Saint Aulaye.
> A 25 min drive south, is the Grand étang de La Jemaye, a large lake and nature reserve set amidst 210 ha of unspoilt forest, with a lakeside beach, bars and restaurants.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Water sports
- Flying and gliding
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Bed linen and towels
We provide all bed linen, tea towels, bath towels and pool towels and upon arrival, you will find your beds made and towels ready.
Cleaning products
As much as we can, we provide eco-friendly cleaning products for things like washing-up, detergents, the dishwasher and washing machine.
Electricity
In France, there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. France operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Aircon / Heating
The house is central heated through a sustainable heat exchange system and there is also a wood burner in the lounge. Electric fans are in all bedrooms.
The reversible air conditioning of gîte Loups d’Or is partially for your own account, our ecological approach for a rational use of an aircon. The unit is equipped with a separate electricity meter which will be read on arrival and departure but can be read any time upon request.
The first €10 are included in a weekly rent and if you use more than this, it’ll be calculated separately. To give you an idea: the running cost of the aircon is €0.44 per hour (€0.22 per KWh) and if you keep it running for 24hrs, the running cost is €10.32
Pets
We regret that due to allergy considerations of future guests, pets (like dogs and cats) are not permitted.
Piano
Listening to piano music improves social connections, often has a calming impact that can help to relieve and reduces negative emotions, while increasing the positive ones, and piano music improves the mood. In the lounge, we have a piano for you to play on and if you need sheet music, we have got some for you.
Pool
Our eco-friendly salt water pool has Roman in-built steps, which allows easy access and exit. The pool comes with sunbeds, parasols and an outdoor shower, all for your private use. In accordance with French law, our in-ground pool has an approved security device.
Toiletries
In our bathrooms you’ll find a set of toiletries.
Water
Our tap water is softened and there is a Brita filtered water jug in the kitchen.
We....
....live on site in our own private accommodation, so we are always available in case you need any help.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 500.00
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