Holiday House in Lalinde, France

The property is set in the beautiful town of Lalinde, a 'bastide' town that still retains its original charm. Today it boasts a bustling market every Thursday and Saturday. This is not a small village; Maisonneuve is located in a thriving town which allows visitors to really immerse themselves in the local culture.The property is very central, and yet the river itself is a 200m walk through the town square. Lalinde has all the shops to provide you with your day-to-day needs, butchers, bakers, banks, post office, garage,train station, several supermarkets, as well as many hotels and restaurants.

Back garden	From the street
Dining room	Kitchen

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Ground floor:
Sitting room 1 (6m by 5m) with two sofas, desk and coffee table.
Sitting room 2 (6m by 5m) with one sofa, two chairs and a sofa bed. This room also has a wood burning stove, a television (satellite broadcasts from UK) and VCR.
Corridor with plentiful supply of books.
WC and shower.
Large kitchen, fully equipped with microwave, coffee maker, kettle, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.
Large Dining room, with large table and 8 chairs.
Upstairs:
Bedroom 1 (6m by 5m) with double bed, armchair, coffee table, dresser, and wardrobe. This room opens out onto the balcony.
Bedroom 2 (6m by 5m) with double bed, an additional single bed, dresser, and wardrobe. This room also opens out onto the balcony.
Bathroom, with shower and toilet.
Outside:
Large secluded garden equipped with garden furniture and a stream running through it.

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Guests may settle their accounts in either Pounds or Euros. The minimum period of a let is 1week. Special pricing for lets of one month or more is available on request.

Linen, electricity, water and gas are included in the above prices. A deposit of £100 (110€) is required to confirm the reservation. The total amount due is payable at least 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the let. Payments can be made by cheque, bankers draft or bank transfer. Details of payment options will be provided on confirmation of the reservation. Special pricing for long-term winter lets (minimum 1 month) is available on request.

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Lalinde has a good variety of shops that will provide everything the visitor needs. These include 3 good supermarkets (Intermarche, Casino and Netto); 2 bakeries; 2 butcheries and a good selection of clothing, stationery, gifts, hardware, estate agents, banks, a centrally situated Post Office and a well-equipped Tourist Office staffed by pleasant and knowledgeable English-speaking advisors. Most of the above are less than a 5 minute walk from 11 Rue Montaigne, with Intermarche and Netto being a little further – about a 12 minute walk.

The “French Morning Market” is thankfully still thriving throughout France. Every town and village in the Dordogne has its own market day. In Lalinde the big market day is Thursday, with a mini-market, selling mainly fruit and vegetables, on a Saturday. In the spring, summer and early autumn the big market day is indeed very big with vendors selling a mouth-watering selection of cheese; fresh and processed meat; fish; vegetables; fruit; nuts and traditionally prepared French delicacies and specialities. Other stalls include clothing; books; gifts; home improvement and regional specialities.

Several good restaurants are within a few streets of the house. These include a traditional French restaurant (Le Petit Loup); 2 good Italian restaurants and others. As is traditional in France, most restaurants offer a variety of “Plat de Jour”, which can be anything from 2 to 5 courses, at prices ranging from 7.00€ to 30.00€. These usually represent excellent value and are highly recommended.

For the more energetic Lalinde offers a range of activities including walking; cycling; canoeing and horse riding – all of which are available and accessible within a few minutes walk of 11 Rue Montaigne. For those who want to do as little as possible, gentle walks along the canal; painting; photography or just chilling out with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine on the banks of the Dordogne can fill endless hours of pleasure.

If you enjoy driving through spectacular scenery then having or hiring a car is a very good idea. Generally roads are quiet, distances are short and the scenery is every landscape photographer’s paradise. Within a 35 mile radius of Lalinde you can enjoy a vast variety of landscapes ranging from Neolithic caves through forests, farmlands, hills and valleys to quiet spots of serenity and beauty.

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