Le Bos
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Overview
This villa in the Dordogne may just change your perspective. Set on top of a hill in the rolling French countryside, just outside of Sainte Alvere, here you can escape completely if you wish. You’ll enter beneath a picture-perfect arbor, and inside the home exudes that same sense of rustic, holiday villa comfort.
The open first floor includes the kitchen, dining room, and living room, all with the same old stone walls. Take the wooden spiral staircase up to the bedrooms, where the farmhouse feel is even more apparent. Here you can hide away and read under peaceful, age-old wooden beams.
If your family holiday takes you exploring, the Dordogne region hides tiny villages everywhere, tucked between the hills. For more metropolitan pleasures a trip 40 minutes north to the Périgueux Market is worth it. Here you’ll find stunning variety of fresh produce, bread, cheese, even foie gras. While you’re there, visit the Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum, where you can learn about archaeology in action.
The best part - you're in the Bergerac wine region! 35 km away you'll find not only dozens of wineries, but also the region's conveniently located airport. And don't worry - Bordeaux isn't far either!
What you should know…
- Watch your head! Upstairs the ceilings are sloped, look out for low beams.
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
This home is a part of our Sustainable Collection!
To be part of the collection, homes must meet a minimum of four criteria from our sustainable checklist, or three from the checklist and have a daily carbon footprint of 5kg or lower, based on full occupancy per bedroom. View the full collection here >
This home meets the following criteria from our sustainable checklist:
- Supports the local community (locally owned)
- Supports the local community (promotes local businesses)
- Promotes Sustainable Living (Recycling)
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Entrance into open-plan kitchen
- Living and dining room
- WC
- Spiral staircase to upper floor
Upper Floor
- 1 bedroom with queen size bed
- 1 double bedroom
- 1 twin bedroom
- Bathroom with separate shower
- Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Pool with roman steps (size: 13x6.5 m / depth: 1-2 m) and alarm system.
- Pool terrace with sunbeds and umbrellas
- Garden
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- BBQ
- Satellite TV with English channels
- Stereo
- Video
- High chair and cot
- Gas hob
- Electric hoven
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Table tennis
- Lovely countryside views
Location
About the surrounding area of Le BosThe Dordogne area of France is one of the most beautiful and one of the most popular. It has lovely countryside interspersed with medieval, bastide towns where fairytale châteaux rise from the morning mist - it is also a great region for food lovers: all the Perigordian specialities such as Foie Gras, confit d'oie, canard and mushrooms of all types are in abundance.
The villa benefits from a strategic location in a gorgeous hamlet in the heart of the exclusive Dordogne valley. The closest villages are Saint Alvere (4 km), and Tremolat (8 km).
Here, you will find a plethora of excellent restaurants and lively cafe's as well as sport facilities ranging from tennis and basketball courts, to golf courses, horse-riding centres and swimming pools.
The whole area swarms of tourist attractions and entertaining activities including wine-tasting tours, cruises down the Dordogne river, public gardens and many others.
The Bergerac airport is also conveniently located at approximately 34 km.
Local Activities and Amenities
- Public tennis court: St. Alvere
- Golf: Golf Club Chateau les Merles, Mouleydier (22km)
- Water sports: Aqua Parc Juniorland, Bergerac: 4 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, solarium, VTT, mini-moto et quad etc. Tel : 055 358 3300 / Sport Nautique de Bergerac, Tel : 055 357 8502 / Bassin Nautique de Tremolat at 8km.
- Water skiing: Tel : 055 308 5994 / Les Etangs de Bos, Audrix, Le Bugue sur Vezere (28k's approx.) Aquatic games and trampoline, 4 toboggans, pedalos, snack bar etc. / Parc de Loisirs Neufont, St. Amand, 11 hectares of woodland, 4 hectares of lake, fishing, safe swimming, cafe, beaches. Tel : 055 354 9390
- Beach: Lac de Neufont, St. Amand de Vergt (21km). Lac de Tremolat
- Fishing: River Dordogne. Permits are available in local bars, shops etc.
- Horse riding: Centre Equestre la Cavale, Haras de Valences, Eyrenville. (39km), Tel : 055 324 3091. Club Hippique de Bergerac, 118 Rte. Ste. Alvere, Creysse. Tel : 055 357 7716. La Jumenterie Equitation, Rouffignac de Sigoules, (42k's), Tel : 055 358 4298
- Local markets: Vergt - Friday. Tremolat - Tuesday. Bergerac - Wednesday and Saturday. Perigueux - everyday, but bigger markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Restaurant: Bistrot d'en Face, Tremolat, Tel : 055 322 8069.
Vieux Logis, Relais Chateaux, Tremolat, Tel : 055 322 8006.
Or for wonderful views as well (in fact you'll probably want to eat here everyday of your holiday!)
Ferme Auberge de Tremolat, Tel : 055 322 8384.
'Chez Cathy', Ste. Foy de Longas, Tel: 055 322 7631 (must book)
- Pharmacy: Ste. Alvere, Tel : 055 322 7011
- Doctor: Group Medicale St. Luc et Damien, Chemin Sadrots, Ste. Alvere Tel : 055 322 7334/323 9791
Bank: Ste. Alvere
- Cash machine: Ste. Alvere
- Tourist information: Ste. Alvere, Tel : 055 327 5999
- Boulangerie: Tremolat (5km) and Ste Alvere (5km)
- Vineyard: Perigord
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Bergerac
(34 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Sainte Alvere
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Sainte Alvere
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf Club Chateau les Merles (Mouleydier)
(22 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Lac de Neufont (St. Amand de Vergt)
(21 km ) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Tremolat
(8 km) |
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| Nearest Shop |
St Alvere
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket | Bergerac | ||
| Nearest Bar/Pub |
St. Alvere
(4 km) |
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Region
The pace of life in the Dordogne is languid, laid back and positively infectious. Relax in bucolic beauty as you drift along the Dordogne River, or wander among the forests and hillside of the Périgord Natural Park.
The foodie scene too, is a relaxed affair. Take your time over your lazy lunches of local duck, black truffles and goats cheese. If you’re feeling energetic, you can even hunt for them yourself. The wine here is second to none, with infamous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin Blanc all having a huge presence here.
The Dordogne is also brimming with history. Castles and chateaux are scattered throughout the region, among the enchanting medieval villages. History of an altogether more ancient sort can also be explored in the incredible prehistoric cave drawings of Lascaux and Grotte de Rouffignac.
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesBaby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Onsite Facilities
- Table Tennis
- DVD
Services Available
- Babysitting Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Babysitting Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Oliver’s VIP Concierge Team (by clicking on the link in the blue Oliver’s Extras box above) who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following:
- Maid service
- Cook/catering
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Taxi / Car rental
- Babysitting provided (10 euros/hr - to be requested at time of booking)
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Oliver’s VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | €500 per week charged to clients’ credit card prior to arrival. |
| Arrival time | between 16:00 and 18:00. (If you are unable to do so it is imperative to contact the owner to advise estimated time of arrival) |
| Departure time | before 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €500 per week charged to clients’ credit card prior to arrival. |
| Arrival time | between 16:00 and 18:00. (If you are unable to do so it is imperative to contact the owner to advise estimated time of arrival) |
| Departure time | before 10.00 a.m. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, excluding pool towels |
| Insurance | Adequate travel insurance is required. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. |
| Pets welcome? | on request |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note the ceiling beams on the top floor are low in the shower and bedrooms. |
| Changeover day | Saturday |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 5th 2024 - May 3rd 2025 | £1,056 |
| May 3rd 2025 - May 24th 2025 | £1,056 |
| May 24th 2025 - May 31st 2025 | £1,056 |
| May 31st 2025 - Jun 7th 2025 | £1,056 |
| Jun 7th 2025 - Jun 21st 2025 | £1,135 |
| Jun 21st 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £1,497 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Jul 5th 2025 | £1,813 |
| Jul 5th 2025 - Aug 23rd 2025 | £2,128 |
| Aug 23rd 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 | £1,813 |
| Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 6th 2025 | £1,340 |
| Sep 6th 2025 - Sep 13th 2025 | £1,135 |
| Sep 13th 2025 - May 9th 2026 | £1,056 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
How long have you owned the property?
20 years
What was it about the property that you most fell in love with?
The calm and the view from the swimming pool.
Have yo...
Owner Profile
How long have you owned the property?
20 years
What was it about the property that you most fell in love with?
The calm and the view from the swimming pool.
Have you had anyone famous stay?
A European Member of Parliament and his family.
For anyone coming to stay is there anything in the surrounding area they should...
Really do?
Canoeing down the Dordogne
Really see?
The caves at Lascaux, the Chateau de Monbazillac, the aquarium in Bugue, Jacquou park.
Really eat?
Foie Gras, local nuts, truffles, potato sarladaises.
What insider tip would you pass on about the area?
Local delicacies from La Ferme du Lac Noir, Fresh goats cheese from Florence in Fouillouze.
Reviews
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A wonderful holiday in a beautiful home
We’ve had a wonderful holiday in your beautiful home. Our children have thoroughly enjoyed the pool (as have we) and the views are amazing! It’s such a peaceful and relaxing location to spend a week away – although a week is not long enough!
We enjoyed trips to Beynac (the Chateau and Gabarres de Beynac were favorites), Gouffre de Proumeyssac and the village of Domme. We will definitely return! Thank you for the Champagne, wines and treats they were very much appreciated. -
Our 3rd time here!
This is our 3rd time here and has to be one of my favorites. This house is a lovely place to stay, totally recommend it (lovely bedrooms), the pool is my favorite bit and we realty enjoyed it.
Out of all 3 holidays here, this one has been the greatest one yet! -
A lovely stay
Thank you for a lovely stay. We have very much enjoyed exploring the local area and lots of lazy, sunny afternoons by the pool.
Our girls loved the waterpark and rides at Park Jacque. We recommend a trip to Limeuil - beautiful hilltop village, panoramic gardens and a lovely restaurant/cafe on the banks of the Dordogne. Georges gite and view from the pool. Thank you! -
Luxurious and comfortable in a beautiful peaceful area
Perfect peaceful extremely comfortable clean and luxurious accommodation.
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A wonderful and relaxing week.
Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing week.
Le Bos has everything we could possibly need, and we made the most of the pool and the view!
The girls loved visiting “Le Bois des Lutins” and the pizza restaurant at Tremolat.
My favorite was a trip to Le village de la Madeleire and Les Eyzies.
My supermarket – loving husband was happy with the Intermarche at Le Bugue and both bakeries at St. Alvere.
Canoeing was a highlight for us all.
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A delightful week in this lovely villa
We’re thoroughly enjoyed a delightful week in this lovely villa with so many thoughtful touches and excellent views.
The area is really beautiful and we enjoyed the market in St. Alvere (which we cycled to - phew!), kayaking down the Vezere and the night market ar Paunat (toptip – get there well before 7pm if you want a table!).
But above all – we’ve loved The peace and tranquillity of “home” with it’s fantastic pool and outstanding vista. -
Amazing view, perfect family holiday.
Beautiful and picturesque exactly as shown in the listing of the property, it has an amazing swimming pool which is positioned perfectly to admire the most amazing view. You definitely need a hire car as it is very remote. Our favourite meal of the week was in the local village which was so delicious and well priced and the staff were so friendly.
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Lovely stay
Thank you for our lovely stay. We really enjoyed the food especially pizza in Tremolat great recommendation.
We also enjoyed canoeing on the Vezere with canoe family. The aquarium was amazing.
Hope to be back next year.
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Such a relaxing holiday in such a beautiful location
Thank you for such a relaxing holiday in such a beautiful location. We have loved exploring the surrounding area – walking, cycling and visiting the villages. Pizza in Tremolat was a great recommendation, we went a couple of times.
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The setting is beautiful
Lovely welcome from the host when we arrived yesterday. The house is comfortable with everything we could need. The setting is beautiful and we are looking forward to exploring the area over the next couple of weeks.
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Fabulously tranquil.
A great country house with a fantastic large pool with beautiful views of the local countryside. The owners are extremely welcoming and give total privacy.
The local area is extremely tranquil. We loved every minute! -
Lovely
The owner was very welcoming and explained everything very simply but then left us to enjoy our holiday which was lovely.
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Beautiful home
Thank you so much for your warm welcome. You have a beautiful home. An amazing place to stay. So peaceful. We have been cycling all week, wow! Stunning scenery, quiet roads, spectacular chateaux, bastides, villages, rivers, caves, unbelievable. What an amazing time we have had.
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Lovely
Lovely holiday. Everything we needed and very relaxing. Visited La P'tite factory in Sainte Alvere and the food was amazing. Thank you for providing such beautiful, clean, quiet and homely accommodation.
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Fabulous
This is our second stay here and we loved it even more! It is a tranquil home and we felt very welcome and looked after. Loved the pool and view is stunning. I am certain we will be back again. Thanks for taking care of us and making it such a fabulous stay.
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Loved it
The owner made us so welcome. Thank you for having us in your lovely gite. We love playing and being lazy by the pool. Loved the markets and enjoyed using our French. We've loved every minute and all of us are sorry to have to leave.
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Stunning
WOW what a stunning location! So so quiet and tranquil, we have enjoyed family time by the pool, and the undercover eating area is just wonderful for a lazy afternoon or evening. The towns and markets are so buzzy and the surrounding areas beautiful. We have had a great stay, and hope to return one day soon.
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Wonderful holiday
Fabulous house. We spent every afternoon in the pool during a heat wave! We have had a wonderful holiday with many memories. We would definitely recommend the pizzeria in Trémolat and enjoyed the market in Issigeac. Paddling in the river at Limeuil was also a highlight.
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Wish that we could stay longer!
Thank you so much for our stay in your lovely home. We loved it and wish that we could stay longer. Your home is beautiful and well equipped for all our needs. Very grateful for our time spent here.
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Truly amazing!
We loved it!!!!
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Beautiful & authentic
Thank you for a lovely stay, the accommodation is just beautiful and so authentic. The champagne and grapes from the garden were a lovely surprise on our arrival. Merci!
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Beautiful house in fantastic surroundings
Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday in your beautiful gite in fantastic surroundings. The pool was just what you needed to keep cool in the heat. Weather couldn't have been better. Thanks for the supplies from your garden. Wish we didn't need to go as we are so relaxed. Hope to come back again.
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Terrific week
Thanks for an amazing week and for being most helpful when the ball got stuck under the planks! Thanks for the lovely tomatoes and we loved exploring the area! Cracking house, fine wine, and excellent pool!
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The week went too quickly!
Thank you for an amazing week in the Dordogne. The week went to quickly with so much to do; we wish we were here for another week! Loved Canoeing at Le Bugue and the Rocque de la Christoph was fascinating. Lovely, comfortable accommodation too. Merci beaucoup!
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Excellent restaurants and days trips
Thank you for hosting us in your charming house. The children loved the excellent pool. Our tips for eating out: the garden party in Limeuil; La Petite Tounelle in Beynac et Cazenac; the Pizzeria in Tremolat. Fun days out include: Aquafun Canoeing in Limeuil (English speaking); the market in Issigeac on Sunday mornings; Castle Castelnaud.
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We've had such a lovely holiday!
Great kitchen for cooking the beautiful products we bought in the local market and we loved bbqing by the pool. Sensational walking days too. Absolutly beautiful views.
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We don't want to leave!
We love the holiday house, especially the swimming pool (which we've been playing in every day).
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Wonderful Property!
The house was the so peaceful and set in a tranquil surroundings made it so easy to relax. The pool was amazing.
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Perfection!
Fabulous setting and gorgeous owners.
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Perfect villa!
Perfect location, scenic house, big pool and other games to keep the children occupied. Fantastic outdoor living area and fully equipped kitchen.
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Un agréable séjour dans votre parfaite maison!
Nous voulions vous laisser un petit mot pour dire que nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour dans votre belle maison, a tel point que nous revenons en septembre pour deux semaines! La Dordogne est magnifique, tout le monde est très sympathique, et nous avons hâte d'y retourner pour explorer un peu plus la région sans nous précipiter pour tout faire en une semaine.
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We Loved It!
Very nice location, lovely property!
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So Nice!
Beautiful villa, large private pool with lovely views over countryside
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We Loved It!
We are just back from our first holiday using Oliver’s Travels and we have been so impressed, that we wanted to drop you a quick line. Having trawled the internet for holiday ideas we’re delighted that we went with your company. From start to finish the service has been excellent and the holiday property: Le Bos in the Dordogne was an absolute delight. We loved it! The owner was fantastic. The villa had absolutely everything that one could hope for and the setting is idyllic. The weather was quite mixed with some big storms, but it did not curtail our enjoyment of the region.Having been so impressed by Oliver’s Travels I’m already searching for our next villa!!
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Just Outstanding!!
Outstanding! Beautiful property. Amazing view. Everything you could possible need. Wonderfully relaxing and pleasant
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A Great Holiday Home
A beautiful home in a stunning and peaceful location, with great facilities.
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Wonderful
Our stay in this wonderful house was the perfect way to relax and re-charge our batteries.
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Beautiful Villa
Thanks to Annick & Alain and Oliver’s Travels for the wonderful stay in this beautiful villa. Baby Matilda loved her first holiday and we will definitely be back! The wine and gifts were a real treat.
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We'll Be Back
We have had a lovely peaceful holiday. The house is beautiful. We had lots of fun in the pool! As well as this, we really enjoyed the Pezols Fete. Thanks to Annick and Alain for a fabulous holiday. We will be back soon!
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A Peaceful Holiday
We had a lovely, peaceful time. Great fun in the pool and had some interesting trips.
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Excellent
We had an excellent trip here. The house and pool are incredible. We hope to have many more holidays here.
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Wonderful!
Thank you for such a wonderful house. We had a great holiday with lots of sunshine!
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