Elegant Villa, Big Pool, 5 min walk to lively Dordogne village, amazing views

Villa Ste Therese is just 700 metres stroll from stunning Monpazier, an iconic Dordogne village, listed as "One of the Most Beautiful Villages of France". This Villa offers wonderful views & vistas from every terrace and bedroom window. Dive into the bustling weekly village markets, or simply laze by the large pool, or relax under a shady tree in the Villa's orchard. The Villa sits on four peaceful acres, so you feel completely immersed in the tranquil French countryside.with this beautiful active village right on your doorstep. Minutes from local attractions & major landmarks, ideal for families & groups. Two large upstairs double bedrooms can be converted to twin rooms, offering great flexibility. The kitchen is fully equipped to create any feast, with a large double oven and gas cook top. Each room is spaciously proportioned, with beautiful views over the rolling green valley to the south or the village to the west. The south terrace is a sunny breakfast spot, & the west terrace offers an ideal vantage point for sunset-watching or evening dining against the floodlit backdrop of Monpazier. Recent renovations have created a stylish, authentic, French country house offering all modern amenities. COVID SAFETY POLICY: Guests can be assured we follow strict cleaning & disinfecting protocols in accordance with local French Government guidelines, using recommended anti-viral and anti-bacterial cleaning products on all surfaces, ventilating the property between visits, and hot-washing laundry services. We also provide Contactless Access on arrival day. In keeping with French Govt travel restrictions, our property will only welcome fully vaccinated guests, for the safety of our team and other guests. We ask our Guests to download the French TOUSANTICOVID App and respect all public safety protocols & venue requirements during your stay. Thanks for your understanding! There's so much to see & do in this part of the Dordogne, it's hard to be brief! But here's a sample of activities within 30-45 mins drive: Chateau Biron (8km south); Chateau Monbazillac (25km west); Chateau Beynac (24km north); Chateau des Milandes (20km northeast); Chateau Bonaguil (19km southwest) Gardens: Marquessac or Eyrignac (both 35 & 50 mins drive north); Amazing prehistoric Caves: Grottes de Maxange (15km northwest) Grotte de Font-de-Gaume & Les Combarelles (38km north); Gouffre de Proumeyssac (25km north); Horseriding near Villereal (12km south) or Issigeac (20km west); UNESCO listed Cadouin Abbey & Cloisters (15 mins north); Treetop adventure park for children: Lacapelle de Biron (8km southeast); Canoeing, river beach & gabarre cruises: Limeuil, Bergerac, La Roque Gageac, Tremolat. Ancient Sarlat, Domme, Castelnaud: 45 mins northeast Monpazier has many fetes & festivals all year round, eg: May: annual flower & rose festival; July: Bastille Day bodega & fireworks at night; July: Medieval Fair; Summer: regular night markets in the central square; summer brocante market Autumn: randonees (guided walks) in nearby forests, cepes market; autumn brocante market Dec: Christmas market, truffle fete; Great weekly market each Thursday The Village is a treasure itself; Famous as the best-preserved bastide village in France, Monpazier may seem like a small, tranquil place, but it is a working village.which means a good choice of shops and restaurants for you! In fact the restaurants range from casual pizzerias, to family-run bistros, to elegant fine dining. There are two small supermarkets in the heart of the village, as well as an organic produce shop, two charcuteries, two patisseries, a boulangerie, a pharmacy, beauty salon with steamroom and masseuse, wine cellar & an ice-creamerie. Monpazier is the perfect village for browsing (and taking home an authentic local souvenir) as it offers a range of wonderful artisans galleries and showrooms. These include: an ostrich egg engraver, a ceramics showroom, a wood turner for bowls & decorative pieces, a traditional soap & perfume shop, a beautiful print & framing shop, a clockmaker, glassblower, artists' gallery and handmade leather goods.Or just relax around the Villa: The grounds of Villa Ste Therese were landscaped 50 years ago, in the French tradition of a gentleman's country house - hedging, shaped shrubs, established large deciduous trees, creating a vista in all shades of greens. A series of stone-walled terraces on the southern slopes lead down to the orchard below - a wonderful place to explore & enjoy.plums, figs, apples, peaches, walnuts, cherries. The northern lawn has plenty of room for petanque badminton or volleyball. Laze on a sun lounge on the terrace by the 10m x 5m pool, or retreat to the summer gazebo for midday shade. We love the fact that we can walk into the village in 5 minutes & relax with a coffee just to watch the world go by! Monpazier's accredited as 'One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France' so we never tire of its ancient beauty and gentle pace. The Villa also hosts regular small-group guided tours each year - more like a casual house party than a tour. So much to see, do and taste. The most recent Homeaway guest reviews can be viewed under the 'Owner Profile' section below ('About Rosemary V').