Pantouze Pouchou
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Holiday home Pantouze Pouchou is located against a hill overlooking the valley. The silence is indescribable and is best translated by the French saying "le bruit du silence".
PANTOUZE
Pantouze is an old tobacco barn converted into a modern, yet entirely in keeping with the style, single-storey loft.
In an open space of some 50 square metres is a bedroom separated by a low wall from the living room with open kitchen.
The bedroom has a double bed that can be partitioned and, if you want, made up as two separate beds.
From the bedroom, a sliding door leads to a separate room with a spacious, modern walk-in shower and toilet.
In the living room with open kitchen is an easy-to-use pellet (wood) stove, making it a lovely place to be even during winter.
The kitchen is fully equipped: dishwasher, oven, etc.
Through a large, sliding glass door you have access to a private terrace with barbecue and enchanting views over the valley.
Upon arrival, the bed is made!
At the front of Pantouze, it looks like the house is on a floor. However, via the outside door, which is at the back, you have direct access to the house. This is because Pantouze is built against a hill.
At the edge of the valley lies the swimming pool. A lovely place where you can enjoy a good book and a dip in the water. You feel like a god in France. Besides the other guests, we, the residents of Pouchou, also use the swimming pool every now and then.
Further on, in a quiet spot in the woods, there is a plateau you can use for yoga or meditation. To unwind, this is the place to be.
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Vegetable garden
- Playground
- TV
- Internet
- Hair dryer
- With swimming pool
Surroundings
Pouchou is the name of the domain on which the holiday house Pantouze is located.
It belongs to the village of Besse, which has 160 inhabitants.
Besse has a beautiful church from 1200 that is worth a visit.
Both in Cazals and in Villefranche du Perigord you can do your daily shopping.
For more information about Besse see: www.besse24.fr
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- At the farm
Reviews
Chantal en Jeroen Koppens from Son en Breugel,
We hebben met z'n tweetjes een heerlijke vakantieweek gehad in 'Pantouze'. De gite is sfeervol ingericht en het ontbrak ons aan niets. Het heeft een gezellig terras en we hebben ook op verschillende plekjes in de grote tuin gezeten. Het zwembad was heel fijn, compleet met ligstoelen. Het uitzicht is geweldig, inclusief de paarden, kippen en het ganzengezin die er ook wonen! Een betoverende plek om je terug te trekken om vakantie te vieren. Het contact met Gerry en Harriët was prettig en ze hadden handige tips en ideetjes. We hebben mooie wandelingen gemaakt in de omgeving en leuke plaatsjes bezocht. Wij geven het een dikke 10!
Comment from Gerry Kappen en Harriët van Wetten
Dag Chantal en Jeroen,
Dankjewel voor deze lieve woorden. En ook voor de mooie kaart die jullie nog stuurden. We zien jullie graag nog eens.
Lieve groet, Gerry en Harriëtjos & riny from arnhem,
In alle opzichten een verrassend weekje Pouchou.
Het was even wennen aan de overweldigende stilte, maar het blijkt weldadig voor alle zintuigen. Genoten van de natuur en de ruimte, de fraaie franse dorpjes, de schoonheid van een aantal prachtig oude kerkjes en de schoonheid in moderne ateliers, zoals Monpazier. Henriëtte & Gerry, bedankt voor een aantal onvergetelijke dagen en jullie gezelschap bij enkele verrassende uitjes. Ik denk geregeld met genoegen terug. Vriendschap voor altijd.Wil en Christel Janssen from Boekel,
Net terug van een heerlijke week vertoeven in de Pantouze. Ondanks Corona besloten om op vakantie te gaan.
Echter in het huis en omgeving heerst zoveel ruimte en rust dat afstand houden hier niet moeilijk is.
Vertoeven in de Pantouze alleen is al een feestje. Het appartement is heel ruimtelijk ingericht met alle comfort. Daarnaast het prachtige uitzicht. Vanuit je ontbijt de reeën spotten!
In de omgeving zijn genoeg mogelijkheden, o.a. wandelen, kanoën op de Dordogne, dorpjes bezoeken.
We komen zeker nogmaals terug!
Restaurants, food & wine
In the months of July and August, it is possible to visit a 'marché gourmande' or a 'marché des producteurs' in various towns in the area. In Besse this is every Friday evening. For the true lover of the food of this region, this is worthwhile: you can put together your own food from the region that is offered from different stalls, a true experience. The Perigord Noir is a rich area when it comes to food. It is particularly well known for its nuts, chestnuts, truffles, cèpes (mushrooms), honey-tasting strawberries, and duck dishes such as Magret de Canard and Confit de Canard.
And, of course, this region is not lacking in "good" wine. Pouchou is situated exactly between the much-praised Bergerac wine and the Cahors wine that has been gaining respect in recent years. The first wineries you can go and taste on location are already about twenty minutes away (the Cahors wines). For the Bergerac wines, you have to reckon on about three quarters of an hour's drive.
Do you like to visit a good restaurant?
We are happy to help you find and/or book a restaurant that suits you.
Activities
A stay in Pantouze is attractive for those who love nature, tranquillity, hiking and visiting picturesque villages and markets. Around Besse you can visit numerous characteristic villages where you cannot help but suspect that Anton Pieck got his inspiration here. The characteristic villages and towns such as Monpazier, Sarlat, Belves and Domme, to name a few, are definitely recommended. Or what about the prehistoric caves with ancient wall drawings and beautiful stalactites. Art lovers should definitely visit the museum of the famous artist Zadkin in the town of Les Arques, not far from here. The castles in the area are also worth a visit. Furthermore, for the hiker, there are beautiful hiking trails that are well marked and marked. And last, not least: Pouchou is located exactly between the two big rivers Dordogne and Lot, where you can see the country from a different perspective from a canoe.
ACTIVITIES IN POUCHOU
Fancy a yoga class?
You can in Pouchou, outside on the plateau or inside in the yoga room, with Harriët.
Harriët is a Yin Yoga and meditation teacher. She also works with Hatha Yoga in the soft form. With Mindfullness as the basis.
You can join a class, if there is still space.
Or you can make a separate appointment for yourself, with or without several guests of Pouchou.
Rates are available on request.
If you prefer to do yoga on your own, you can do so on the platform outside.
Outdoor yoga mats are available.
From time to time, we also organise a retreat week or a painting week.
See the websites for these:
https://retraitebienetredordogne.jouwweb.nl
https://schilderenindedordogne.jouwweb.nl
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Yoga
Further remarks
In the grounds of Pouchou is a second holiday home, 'Petit Pouchou', also a house for two people (see our separate ad at gites.co.uk or visit our site: www.pouchou.fr).
For those who find the journey by car too far:
You can also come and fly: Transavia flies from Rotterdam to Bergerac on Saturdays. You can rent cars at the airport in Bergerac. Bergerac is just under an hour's drive from Pouchou.
For those who want to get to know us a bit better:
You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.pouchou.fr
And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pouchou.fr
Still have questions?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us, we are happy to help.
Additional price info and offers
Please note that for every week you rent for longer than a week, there is a €50 discount.
And prices include energy costs in high and mid season, linen, tourist tax and final cleaning
In low season, except during school holidays, the periods are flexible, price on request.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen