Private swimming pool and riverfrontage : two major water attractions
A diamond-shaped swimming pool built in the style of a roman bath
It occupies the centre of a former barn, which lost its roof one night in 1953 – neighbours still remember the horrendous noise. The barn has been turned into a walled garden adorned with a flowerbed of roses, climbing plants, box trees, geraniums, oleanders and yews.
It really is a pure oasis of happiness which traps the sun from morning to evening and offers the utmost privacy.
The pool measures 10mx6m with a single depth of 1,40m. It has a 40cm deep shallow area for children and a paved surround. It can also be heated (at extra charge).
At dusk, the walled garden and pool come alive. A series of up-lighters illuminate the stone walls and the flowerbed, whilst the underwater lights truly bring out the best of the blue water.
The union of magic and romance.
A stunning river frontage
There is private access to the river Côle which flows at the rear of the grounds.
The grassy bank is ideal to laze by and listen to the water, observe ducks, herons or moorhens, watch children swim or play in the river, try and catch trout, gudgeon, roach, pikes, perch (fishing permit highly recommended).
Security
In the pool area security is of primary concern. Facing the kitchen, the living room and the terrace, it is easy to keep an eye on the older children. As for younger children and toddlers, access from the terrace is totally fenced-off including a three-point-locking gate. Another lockable gate prevents access to the grounds and the river (ca 40m away). And lastly the pool is constructed above ground level, again preventing access by toddlers.
Table tennis – badminton – boules – piano
A table tennis table set under the covered terrace
A badminton net set up in the grounds between the walled garden and the river
A set of boules, to play “pétanque"
A regularly tuned piano
At your disposal in the house
A large choice of books
board games, toys
DVDs, CDs, videos
Facilities
Garden furniture, 6 sun lounges. Built-in stone barbecue near the covered terrace.
Outdoors you’ll enjoy a romantic riverside setting, a built-in stone BBQ, 2 terraces and the utmost privacy of a walled garden with a pool set in the style of a Roman bath; when lit at night, it becomes magical!
Nearby Activities
Walking : several rambles starting from La Borderie de la Côle (registered hiking trails nearby)
Canoeing : a favourite activity for holidaymakers in the Green Périgord. More info on: www.brantomecanoe.com
Climbing : on local cliffs, with a group or individually, with a state-qualified instructor. More info on : www.brantomecanoe.com
Biking : Large choice of bikes rental with Spad’Zone, route d’Angoulême (just before Aldi supermarket. More info on : www.spadzone.com Contact : Jean-Paul CLUZEAU. Tél.: 05.53.05.83.80 - 06.82.42.11.91.
Discounted rates for residents at La Borderie.
Bikes delivery to La Borderie possible.
Microlighting : To discover Brantôme and the area from the air, for pure pleasure. More info on : www.brantome-ulm.fr Contact : Michel Vigier. Member of Fédération française d’ULM (French Federation of Microlighting) Tél: 06.15.15.42.38
Tennis : at Tennis Club Brantôme. Tél : 05.53.05.85.63, 3 courts, Yearly tournament held on first 2 weeks of August.
Karting : At Karting Center in Teyjat ; 11100m, international norms. More info on : 05.53.56.36.11www.tourismorama.com -
Tél: 05.53.56.36.11
A diamond-shaped swimming pool built in the style of a roman bath