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PIERROT
is situated near the village of Pardaillan (the childhood home
of author Marguerite Duras) in the heart of the Guyenne, the ancient
name for a region, which now comprises parts of the departments
of Gironde, Dordogne, and Lot et Garonne. We are also in the Cotes
de Duras AOC wine producing area and near the historic market
town of Duras with its imposing mediaeval chateau.
THE PROPERTY, set in 15 acres of parkland,
woodland and pasture, is built round a courtyard, some of the
buildings dating back to the 14th century but one local history
puts the origins as Gallo-Roman, the name Pierrot being a corruption
of Pierre Haut - probably a stone table or alter. The property
is reputed to have been fortified against brigands in the 15th
century. Pierrot looks across a fertile valley to the ruined 10th
century chateau de Pardaillan of which only one tower and the
perimeter walls remain standing.
ACCOMMODATION IN PIERROT COTTAGE: The stone built cottage
forms part of one side of the courtyard and has been sympathetically
restored to a comfortable standard. The kitchen has a traditional
fireplace with wood-burning stove, exposed beams and tiled floor
and is equipped with gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave oven
and dishwasher. Use of the washing machine is available in a separate
building. Also included are: electric kettle, coffee maker, toaster,
iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
The attractive and spacious living room has a stone
fireplace, satellite television (BBC & ITV channels) and DVD
player and a cupboard full of games, toys and children's books.
There is plenty of reading matter
for adults too!
There are three bedrooms, one small bedroom with two single
beds on the ground floor and two above the kitchen, one with a
double bed and hand washbasin, the other with two single beds.
Electric fans are provided in the bedrooms for hot weather.
There are two bathrooms, one with WC and shower and the other
with WC and bath, constant hot water being provided by a boiler,
which also serves the kitchen.
A cot and highchair are available on request.
Because
of the stairs in Pierrot we do not recommend it for the elderly
or toddlers.
THE 12.5m SWIMMING POOL OF THE COURTYARD COTTAGE is
fenced to keep small children safe, has a shallow end of 60cm
and deep end of 2m.
You can play badminton, boules or table tennis on the covered
terrace. There are also children's swings.
Locally there are TENNIS COURTS, CANOEING, and a PONY CLUB.
Within about 20 - 40 minutes drive there are two 9 hole and three
18 hole GOLF COURSES. CYCLING is very popular as
the countryside is ideal - quiet country lanes and rolling, picturesque
country. There are several shops locally where you can hire bicycles.
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