Labarthe Cottage (Gite) is situated in a very quiet and secluded position on a south facing hill side, with beautiful views over the gently rolling hills of Aquitaine in South Western France. The solar heated swimming pool is one of the largest private pools in the area (13.5m x 7 m max), and is set in a large garden. Although very secluded, Labarthe Cottage is only 1 mile from the small town of Duras with its' imposing Chateau, which has a full range of shops, A Carrefore Supermarket,Chemist, Doctors, Dentists, Bars and Restaurants. Although this area is close to the popular Dordogne area, it is generally quieter and restaurant prices a little lower. The Cottage sleeps six in comfort, with one double and two twin bedrooms and two shower rooms. The kitchen area is very well equipped, and the living room has (UK) Satellite TV, Video and CD player. Free WiFi is provided, and if you cannot bring your own computer you can have limited use of ours..
The 13.5 x 7 m. Solar Heated pool
View over sunflower crop from the front garden
The solar heated [13.5m x 7m max.] swimming pool, is situated in a very quiet position next to the terrace. Sun loungers, deck chairs a sun blind, parasols and other garden furniture are provided, together with a gas barbecue. The property covers 3 acres, so there is plenty of room for everyone!
The house will accommodate six in comfort. It is fully equipped including washing and dish washing machines, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee percolator satellite TV. and video [takes U.K. tapes and we have a library of over 100 tapes]. We supply bed linen and towels during the high and mid. seasons. At other times these are charged as an extra, or you may bring your own. Please refer to the booking form. A cot and high chair are available, and baby sitting can be arranged.
The ground floor has a large open plan living room and kitchen area. WC / shower room.
The first floor has three bedrooms: one double and two twins. A further WC / shower room.
Part of the living room
View looking East
LABARTHE COTTAGE
HOLIDAY HOME IN FRANCE
We commenced letting in 1993, but only thought of a visitors book a year later. To date we have welcomed 275 sets of guests to Labarthe, including those who have returned many times. Here are some of the comments made by our guests.
We had a great holiday and the swimming pool was a great success. We hope to return again to this lovely place.
B&T July 2007
Finally returned to Labarthe. We won't stay away so long again. Wonderful hosts and friends.
R&M USA May 2007
Gordon & Shelaigh. We’ve had a wonderful holiday and you’ve made us feel very welcome. Thanks for everything. You also have the best pool in Duras!
P&E August 2006
What a great choice we made, picking this lovely villa. A beautiful place to bask in the sun, enjoy the pool and the picture postcard countryside.
E&T B July 2005
Any hosts who offer guests wine on the patio at 2 am (late arrival) must be special! Thank you S & G for making us feel so welcome. We had a great time in this beautiful place, and hope to return.
August 2004
Our 4th visit! Another wonderful holiday with S & G. Looking forward to the next.
D&G M August 2003
Best pool we’ve ever had. Relaxation at its very best. Altogether a brilliant Holiday.
J,R,D&C August 2000
Holidays never live up to your expectations. This one surpassed ours. A wonderful, peaceful place to escape to!
S&A H April 2000
We have enjoyed our fortnight tremendously. The weather has been excellent, the pool essential and warm and the house every bit as good as our expectations. Shelaigh and Gordon's help and advice was much appreciated, and they left us “space” for an enjoyable holiday. We hope to return.
September 99
We said last year that we would be back, and we are. Still the same wonderful place. Hope to make it next year.
A&F D August 99
We have had a wonderful two weeks with beautiful weather and lots of fun. Shelaigh and Gordon have been wonderful hosts, making us welcome and still respecting our privacy. If only all holidays were like this!!
J,M,N&O August 98
The children loved the pool and we enjoyed the wine on the terrace in the late evenings. Thank you Shelaigh and Gordon for your warm welcome and then leaving us to get on with it. Would like to come again with friends.
C&M Jones July 98
Our third visit and loved it just as much. We shall return.
M&V July 98
Smashing pool with beautiful views. Thanks to Shelaigh and Gordon for being such kind hosts. We shall remember our evenings with wine on the patio.
D&M May 97
Very warm and kind hosts. Will return with others from the USA to show them a great time at Labarthe. Your care and warmth are appreciated.
RL February 97
Absolutely superb. More than just a holiday. Genuine kindness shown to us all.
J&H Harris August 96
Excellent holiday. Hope to return. Lovely position, super wine
KK July 95
A most enjoyable holiday, thank you for your hospitality.
M&V Bowker June 95
Our second wonderful visit. Looking forward to the third!
DM August 94
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Our second visit, and just as enyoyable. The pool was brilliant to cool off when it was too hot, and the view is still magnificent. Thank you for your excellent hospitality. E. A. M. K G. August 2008
Wow!!! What a wonderful time we had. The weather has been fantastic, and we have all come away with sun tans. We will be returning, hopefully later this year S. L. & K T April 2008
Two weeks of rest and relaxation was what we wanted and was what we got. Peace and quite. A lovely Cottage and Hosts. A. & J. September 2007
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. We are so relaxed we are nearly horizontal. Stunning views, a joy to behold. T. & V. H. June 2006
We have enjoyed this break so much, a great place to relax and just spend time as a family. Much more than we ever thought it would be. Hope to visit again. D & D H April 2006
If you want a "lager lout" holiday, don't come here! If, however you want excellent accommodation, superb views, super pool and most of all, the warmest of welcomes, then where else could be better.
H & J September 2005
We've had a splendid holiday, peaceful, relaxing. Don't want to go home!!! July 2003
For the 4th time! An absolutely superb holiday, Fantastic people and place. A & F D July 2001
Mavellous holiday. Superb views pool etc. Would throughly recommend Labarthe to others and hope to return. M & S B September 2000
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Double Bedroom
One of the twin Bedrooms
Comfortable Lounge area
