petit pouchou
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The house
Holiday home Pouchou is located against a hill overlooking the valley. The silence is indescribable and is best translated by the French saying "le bruit du silence".
PETIT POUCHOU
Behind the red door of 'Petit Pouchou' is a large, well-equipped dining kitchen and a cellar. Upstairs you will find a romantic, cosy living room with an authentic fireplace where you can relax even in winter. The bedroom, bathroom with large walk-in shower and separate toilet are also located upstairs.
Upon arrival, the bed is made!
Because the holiday home is built against a hill, you can walk directly outside from both the kitchen (downstairs) and the living room (upstairs). Downstairs, the house is located in the courtyard enclosed by the owner's house and the large tobacco barn. For privacy, you can use a private terrace located upstairs, directly accessible from the living room. There is also a private covered terrace downstairs, with its own barbecue and views over the valley.
A little further from the house is the swimming pool. A lovely place where you have a beautiful view over the valley and where you can enjoy a good book and a dip in the water. You imagine yourself as a god in France. We, the residents of Pouchou, also use the pool every now and then.
Further on, in a quiet spot in the woods, there is a plateau you can use for yoga or meditation. To unwind, this is the place to be.
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Vegetable garden
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- With swimming pool
Surroundings
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Pouchou is the name of the house and is located in the village of Besse which has 160 inhabitants. Besse has a beautiful church from 1200 that is worth a visit. Both in Cazals and in Villefranche du Perigord you can do your daily shopping.
For more information about Besse see: www.besse24.fr
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- At the farm
Reviews
van Jan from SCHERPENZEEL,
Wat is het toch een heerlijk plekje. We hebben weer veel gedaan en gezien. Gezellig gegeten met zijn allen op de Marche de Producteurs in Besse. En de nieuwe badkamer is helemaal Top ! Gerrie en Harriet bedankt weer, A bientöt Jan, Riet en Monique
Comment from Gerry Kappen en Harriët van Wetten
Dag Monique, Riet en Jan,
Dankjewel voor jullie recensie.
Fijn dat de badkamer goed bevallen is :-)
En tot een volgende keer weer.
Lieve groet, Gerry en HarriëtTheo en Tanny from Helmond,
Wat een fijne, warme ontvangst bij aankomst, Harriët en Gerry zijn zeer gastvrij. Ze geven veel tips over de omgeving wat er te zien is en tips waar je lekker kunt eten. Petit Pouchou is een heerlijk huis, helemaal compleet je pakt nergens op mis. Het bed sliep heerlijk. Wat heerlijk om buiten te leven en op ons eigen terras te zitten. Daarnaast zijn er op het terrein veel plekjes waar je kunt gaan zitten en je kunt terugtrekken en mooi uitkijken over het dal er een boekje lezen. Het zwembad is een welkome afkoeling na een dagje op pad te zijn geweest. Ook heerlijk ‘s morgens vroeg om de dag te starten.
We waren gek op Doute, de hond van Harriët en Gerry, zo’n schat. Doute luistert heel goed en bleef goed op zijn eigen plek.
Kortom een plek om je echt als God in Frankrijk te voelen, daar is niets teveel mee gezegd. We komen graag nog eens terug!
Dank je wel Harriët en Gerry voor de superfijne week.Comment from Gerry Kappen en Harriët van Wetten
Dankjewel, Tanny en Theo.
Blij met jullie lieve woorden. Doute ook, die is er ook blij mee 😉
We zien jullie graag nog eens terug.
Lieve groet, Gerry en HarriëtJan van Boort from Scherpenzeel,
Ook wij kunnen alleen maar zeggen hoe fijn het huis was hoe mooi de omgeving en hoe gastvrij Gerry en Harriet zijn. Genoten van de aanbevolen restaurantjes en de leuke plaatsen in de omgeving. Daarna lekker afkoelen in het zwembad en heerlijk koken in een volledig uitgeruste keuken en eten op het terras.
Dank je wel we hebben genoten deze 14 dagen en hebben daarom alweer geboekt voor volgend jaar.
Monique Riet en JanComment from Gerry Kappen en Harriët van Wetten
Dankjewel Jan, voor deze mooie recensie.
En we zien elkaar volgend jaar !
Lieve groet, Gerry en Harriët
Restaurants, food & wine
In the months of July and August, it is possible to visit a 'marché gourmande' or a 'marché des producteurs' in various towns in the area. In Besse this is every Friday evening. For the true lover of the food of this region, this is worthwhile: you can put together your own food from the region that is offered from different stalls, a true experience. The Perigord Noir is a rich area when it comes to food. It is especially known for its nuts, chestnuts, truffles, cèpes (mushrooms), honey-tasting strawberries, and duck dishes such as Magret de Canard and Confit de Canard.
And, of course, there is no lack of "good" wine in this region. Pouchou is situated exactly between the much-praised Bergerac wine and the Cahors wine that has been gaining respect in recent years. The first wineries you can go and taste on location are already about twenty minutes away (the Cahors wines). For the Bergerac wines, you have to reckon on about three quarters of an hour's drive.
Do you like to visit a good restaurant?
We are happy to help you find and/or book a restaurant that suits you.
Activities
A stay in Pouchou is attractive for those who love nature, tranquillity, hiking and visiting picturesque villages and markets. But there is also plenty to do for children. Around Besse you can visit numerous characteristic villages where you cannot help but suspect that Anton Pieck got his inspiration here. The characteristic villages and towns such as Monpazier, Sarlat, Belves and Domme, to name a few, are definitely recommended. Or what about the prehistoric caves with ancient wall drawings and beautiful stalactites. Art lovers should definitely visit the museum of the famous artist Zadkin in the town of Les Arques, not far from here. The castles in the area are also worth a visit. Furthermore, for walkers, there are beautiful hiking trails that are well marked and marked. For children, you can visit a climbing forest nearby where climbing routes are marked at different levels for different ages. Last but not least: Pouchou is right between the two big rivers Dordogne and Lot, where you can see the country from a different perspective from a canoe.
ACTIVITIES IN POUCHOU
Fancy a yoga class?
You can in Pouchou, outside on the plateau or inside in the yoga room, with Harriët.
Harriët is a Yin Yoga and meditation teacher. She also works with Hatha Yoga in the soft form. With Mindfullness as the basis.
You can join a class, if there is still space.
Or you can make a separate appointment for yourself, with or without several guests of Pouchou.
Rates are available on request.
If you prefer to do yoga on your own, you can do so on the platform outside.
Outdoor yoga mats are available.
From time to time, we also organise a retreat week or a painting week.
See the websites for these:
https://retraitebienetredordogne.jouwweb.nl
https://schilderenindedordogne.jouwweb.nl
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Near theme park
- Fishing
- Water sports
- Yoga
- Other courses
Further remarks
In the grounds of Pouchou is a second holiday home, 'Pantouze', also a house for two people. See our second ad at gites.co.uk, or visit our site: www.pouchou.fr
For those who find the journey by car too far:
You can also come and fly: Transavia flies from Rotterdam to Bergerac on Saturdays. At the airport in Bergerac you can rent cars. Bergerac is just under an hour's drive from Pouchou.
For those who want to get to know us a bit better:
You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.pouchou.fr
And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pouchou.fr
Still have questions?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us, we'll be happy to help.
Additional price info and offers
Please note that for every week you rent for longer than a week, there is a €50 discount.
And prices include energy costs in high and mid season, linen, tourist tax and final cleaning
In low season, except during school holidays, the periods are flexible, price on request.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen