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Le Val du Goth is a traditional stone farmhouse situated in extensive parkland within 90 hectares of woodland. From the terrace there are beautiful views over to the swimming pool and across to the fishing lake and countryside beyond.

The quality of interior decoration and furnishings is excellent and the property offers a very high standard of accommodation, equally comfortable in both low and high seasons with the provision of full central heating (no extra charge) and large open fireplaces.

Accommodation Detail

• Open plan Kitchen/Dining room with steps up to the sitting room. The fully fitted kitchen has oak units, tiled worktops and floor, gas cooker, large fridge/freezer, microwave, sink, dishwasher, table and chairs. The dining area has a huge fireplace, table, chairs and natural wood flooring.
• Sitting room, with two doors onto the terrace. There is another large fireplace, sofa, chairs, TV corner with satellite TV, video, DVD and CD player.
• Utility room with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and freezer. 
• "Library" Bedroom, now the master bedroom with double bed and single divan, en-suite shower room, door to terrace.
• Bathroom, with twin basins, bath with shower attachment and WC.

First Floor - Fully carpeted

• Double Bedroom
• Twin Bedroom
• Spacious Landing Bedroom, with single bed (only suitable for a child).

The owners, Monsieur and Madame Pez, have converted the adjoining barn for their own home and we would stress that they fully respect the privacy that holidaymakers require. They have a small terrace at the back of their accommodation but the grounds, pool and fishing lake are for your own exclusive use. Over the past 20 years many families have re-visited this lovely property.

During low season central heating is available throughout the house at no extra charge. 

External Features

There is a paved terrace to the front and side of the farmhouse with garden tables, chairs and parasol and barbecue. The extensive grounds of Le Val du Goth comprise of woodland and  parkland giving a lovely area for children to play.   A very attractive "Playroom" built of stone is situated between the terrace and pool (see photo).   Also table tennis, volley ball net and children's swing.     

Swimming Pool - a 12m x 6m, 2.20m deep, pool with diving board, surrounded by a terrace with sunbeds, is situated just below the house.   The pool  is fitted with a safety alarm and is open from mid May to the end of September.

Fishing lake - do bring some rods if you would like to use the lake - there is a rowing boat for your use.   Typical fish in the lake:  carp 2kg+,  pike 2kg, zander 2kg, perch 1/2kg, small roach and tench.

How to Get There

Le Val du Goth is an easy drive down the motorways from the channel ports.

By plane: Ryanair or Flybe to Limoges (40 mins), Ryanair to Angouleme (1 hr), Ryanair or Flybe to Bergerac (1.5 hrs), or slightly further to Bordeaux and Poitiers.

By train: Excellent train links - Angouleme to Lille or Paris for connections on Eurostar to St Pancras, or Limoges to Paris/Lille and then St Pancras.

About the Location

The property is situated in the tiny hamlet of "Le Vansanaud" just to the north of the village of Marval on the borders of the Dordogne and Haute Vienne. Local shopping is at Cussac and St. Mathieu (a large leisure lake here). Lively markets are held each week at nearby Piegut and Nontron, both good towns for shopping. There is an excellent choice of local restaurants to suit every budget - "Chez Jules" at La Chapelle Montbrandeix and "Les Feullardiers" at Marval are both 5 minutes away and "Hostellerie St Jacques", a gourmet's feast, at St Saud Lacoussiere, just a 15 minute drive.

This is an unspoilt region of rolling wooded countryside interspersed with numerous rivers and lakes. This beautiful area has been designated a Regional Park - the Parc Regional de Perigord Limousin - you will find plenty of interesting information at the house and local Syndicat d'Initiative.   For young children, the lake at St Estephe with its beach and supervised swimming area will give hours fun.   Older children can hire pedaloes or canoes on one of the many lakes in the area.   

The area is full of fascinating market towns - you can choose a different market practically every day to browse around.  Brantome is a beautiful town on the River Dronne, sometimes called the "little Venice" of France - after exploring the town hire a canoe for a half day trip down the river and negotiate the "cascades" but be prepared to get wet !  

Interesting Chateaux and a range of cultural activities are nearby with the larger centres of Limoges, Perigueux and Angouleme all within an hour's drive. For a day out try wine tasting at  vineyards between Bergerac and Bordeaux,   visit more vineyards around   Cognac  for brandy, explore the Dordogne Valley or even a trip to the coast of the Charente Maritime.

Activities Nearby

Badminton, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Kayaking, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring