rental in Nerac area, France - Spacious Villa in secluded gardens with private pool and scenic views - Property 412279

House Layout: The three-storey house is set on a hillside with access at each level. Top level: Three bedrooms - ceilings sloping into eaves. Two rooms with twin beds and one with a double bed. Shower room - with wash hand basin Separate toilet - with wash hand basin Middle level: Sun room - with panoramic views Kitchen - fully fitted kitchen containing oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a breakfast bar seating 2 and dining area for 6. Dining room - seats 8 plus. Double bedroom Bathroom - newly-fitted with shower bath, washbasin and toilet Lower level: Lounge - with sofas and easy chairs, table football, TV with English and French channels, VCR, DVD and Hi-Fi. Bar with bar stools, fridge and sink Double doors from the lounge lead out to a decking terrace with brick barbecue and the gardens. Utility Room With washing machine, clothes-airer, wash basket & pegs. There is a washing line in the garden.

Outside: Double doors from the lounge lead out to a decking terrace with dining furniture for 8 and a brick barbeque and garden. The gardens can be accessed from every level of the house. They run down from road level to the riverside and are totally enclosed. There are 4 gates, 2 at road level (one for cars), one at the side and one at the bottom of the garden which opens onto the riverside path where restaurants are only a short stroll away. There are many areas in which to relax, eat or play and ample garden furniture. The gardens are south-facing and offer both sun and welcome shade under the many mature trees. Guests can pick cherries, figs and walnuts when ripe. There are lots of birds to be spotted as well as red squirrels. Just imagine throwing open the double doors from the lounge, pouring a chilled glass of wine or beer from the bar, then walking out onto the adjoining terrace ready to cook fresh local produce on the BBQ in the remains of the day's sunshine. C'est la vie!

The Pool area : The sunny, good-sized swimming pool is 10m x 5m, 1.5m deep, with Roman end steps. It has a motorized safety pool cover which means that the area is safe for children when its closed. There is also a solar heated pool shower for rinsing before and after swims and an automatic robot pool cleaner called Arthur who is strangely fascinating to watch when he's operating. The pool is close to both sunny and shady terraces, ideal for keeping an eye on the action in the pool or for lunch and a chilled glass of the local Buzet wine. There are 6 or more pool loungers with cushions around the pool and a bistro table and chairs on the terrace. The pool and terraces can be illuminated for nigh-time eating and bathing.

Other Activities: canoing, boat-hire, boat trips, aquapark, wine-tasting, chateau tour, arts & crafts