7 le Bourg Nord

Come and enjoy this atmospheric century-old house, with brand-new kitchen, spacious sitting room, swimming pool of 12 by 6 metres, large garden in the sun or under trees or umbrellas in the shade, the lovely weather and the coolness in the house thanks to the enormously thick walls. The house is said to be 16th century and the metre-thick walls are fortifications, indicating that the building originally served an important function.

On the ground floor is a 60 m2 living room with a piano with nice warm sound, (dining) table and antique cabinet on one side. The other side is a large sitting area of three sofas, with a TV (also Dutch channels). With large parties, the best place to sit is in the 30 m2 dining room at the large eight-person dining table, or in the garden of course at the extendable garden table under the 'shade tree'. Two pairs of sliding glass doors lead from the living room to terrace and back garden. The house has two fireplaces; not necessary in summer but very atmospheric. There are paintings everywhere, mostly Dutch scenes. Besides the necessary furniture, there is a CD player.

A brand new kitchen will be installed in autumn 2024. [The former (small) kitchen will then become a pantry for the time being. This will offer the usual conveniences, including a Miele dishwasher, a 4-burner butane cooker, an electric oven and two fridges. There is ample equipment for large parties, including (lots of) pans, crockery, cutlery and numerous additional items. In the hall is an extra cupboard with household items and microwave oven.

The antique staircase takes you to the next floor with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are summer duvets, pillows and flannel mattress covers for all beds. There are also woollen blankets for those who prefer. You should preferably bring your own bed linen and kitchen linen (i.e. bed sheet, duvet cover, pillowcase, hand and tea towels). If you really can't, please contact me and I'll see what I can do.

The pink bedroom has its own bathroom en-suite, with shower, sink and toilet. The double bed there is 180 cm wide and 2 metres long (two 90 cm mattresses), with twin-size duvet. The master bedroom was recently renovated and now has a wooden floor. Here there is also a balcony overlooking the back garden and pool and a double bed (made up of 2 single beds of 90 by 190 cm), with twin-size duvet. Next to it is a spacious (green) bedroom with 2 single beds of 90 by 190 and single duvets. From here you can see the back garden as well as the medieval church and the landscape beyond. These 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and a separate w.c. The master bedroom has a wardrobe/walk-in closet which is also storage space for blankets and pillows, 2 cots, high chair, ironing board and iron. (There is also a small area there that is for the owners and thus private).

The other wing of the first floor contains 2 smaller bedrooms, each with 2 single beds 190 cm long and 90 cm and 80 cm wide respectively. There are single duvets here. I myself also like to use the small room overlooking the church as a study. A simple shared bathroom belongs to these rooms, with shower, wash basin and a separate toilet. The attic is only used for the boiler and as private storage.

The shed contains a Miele washing machine and freezer, garden tools and lawnmowers. Use of the mower tractor only by arrangement.

We are always renovating. On the ground floor, all windows and window frames have been renewed with aluminium and double glazing. The bedroom windows are fitted with mosquito nets for a buzz-free night's sleep. The master bedroom has had a complete makeover. This spring, the balcony was renewed, the tiled floors (carreaux de gironde) were professionally cleaned and waxed, and transformation of the dining room into a spacious living kitchen will follow in autumn 2024.

Because of corona issues that are now only in the background, there is a small risk that you may not be allowed to go to France for a holiday. I have decided not to participate in the rebooking scheme" for which Gites offers the possibility. However, if you are not allowed to go to France as a tourist because of the corona pandemic, I will refund you the rent. You will then only pay a small amount to Gites. Gites has been informed of this.