Le Perchoir
Gîte
Le Perchoir, 'the roost' in French, is a beautifully renovated, simple stone building that has been restored using as many locally sourced products and ethical materials as possible. Originally it was the home of ducks, chickens and rabbits. Now, Simon and Jill have created a peaceful and unique holiday home with many original character features.
Set in the middle of rural South Western France in the heart of the countryside, if you yearn for nightlife and parties then this is not the place for you! It's a place for lazy days; to chill out, relax and wind down among the fields and orchards that provide the plums, hazelnuts, walnuts, honey, duck and of course, the wine the area is famous for.
Your private terrace is a place to watch the beautiful sunsets with a glass of something cool in hand.
Or perhaps you prefer an evening dip in the large pool after a sunny day or to challenge each other to a table tennis tournament?
Whatever your preference, if you seek simple peace and tranquility then look no further.
Le Perchoir is waiting for you.
Living space
Renovated to a high standard throughout using local and recycled materials where possible, the living area consists of a large kitchen and dining area. Included in the kitchen is an under counter fridge with small freezer area, a dishwasher, a cooker, a washing machine and dining table and chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots and pans and serving dishes along with tools and utensils in the traditional dresser unit. Two comfortable sofas are provided along with a chest full of board and card games, table tennis equipment and jigsaws.
Bedrooms and Shower/Toilet
Our two bedrooms echo the recycled and repurposed ethos of the restoration. One has a comfortable double bed and the other two singles. There is additional storage space underneath all of the beds. The shower room housing the toilet is finished in Moroccan tadelakt plaster giving a very unique appearance. In keeping with our ethos and to save water, the toilet is a modern composting toilet, despite it looking almost the same as a conventional WC.
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Our services
BBQ
BBQ available for your use. Sun loungers supplied plus family sized table and chairs and a separate smaller breakfast/coffee/apéro-time table and chairs.
Free Starlink Wifi
Wifi code is available in the Gite.
Welcome hamper
On arrival you will find a couple of bottles of our favourite wines plus a selected few items of locally sourced, or seasonal produce.
Bed linen
Freshly laundered quality ‘White Company’ bed linen, plus hand and bath towels included for your stay.
Pool
Above ground private pool (10mx5m) outside the Gite. Pool towels supplied.
Vegetables for sale
Seasonal organic vegetables are grown by Jill herself available to purchase in season.
Things to do
Bakery
Fresh artisan bread is available from a nearby farm and other ranges from local bakeries in Cancon, Monflanquin, Castillonnes and Villereal.
Leisure Activities
There are plenty of quiet cycle routes through the surrounding rural roads and tracks, and beautiful walks throughout the bastide towns and countryside. Canoeing is possible on both the rivers Dordogne and Lot which are a thirty-minute drive from the gite, in Bergerac and Villeneuve-sur-Lot respectively. Locally artists often run courses on painting and drawing. During the summer months there are many art exhibitions and music concerts.
Local area
Local towns of Villereal, Castillonnes, Monflanquin and Cancon provide further shops, restaurants and excellent markets. All are a ten minute drive away.
Markets
There is a market a short distance away in one of the local towns on every one of the seven days of the week. In the summer you can visit the weekly night markets, which allow you to sample all kinds of local produce, eating and drinking under the stars on long trestle tables with locals and tourists alike. The Saturday morning Villereal market is one of the best in the area.
Eating out
Local eateries with everything from pizzerias to Michelin-starred restaurants, are a short drive away. Agen prunes are local to this area, as are foie gras, duck, walnuts and hazelnuts. Oh! and wine too! Along with the grand Chateau Monbazillac there are plenty of smaller vineyards and many provide tastings.
Cultural sites
Visits to Chateau Biron and Chateau Bonaguil provide history-filled dramatic locations and architecture. Chateau Le Bridoire is an excellent choice for those with young children. Chateau des Milandes, once the home of Josephine Baker provides a fabulous day out with something for all the family in a beautiful setting. La Roque Gageac is the site of a 15th century troglodyte fort and is another worthwhile outing.
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