A 200 year old Perigordian stone farmhouse near Bergerac

Le Perroquet is a 7 bedroomed property which can sleep up to 15, with private pool. It is ideal for holidaying with friends or family, as it consists of 2 independent (adjoining) gites. Being set in 3.75 acres of grounds, including mature gardens and grassland, with the river Dordogne flowing along the bottom of the garden you have plenty of space. The farmhouse has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored to reveal original stonework and large oak beams. Le Perroquet is in the commune of Saint Germain et Mons, just 11km east of Bergerac.


The ground floor has a large open plan kitchen/dining area, which is nicely equipped and furnished with country style furniture. In the lounge there is a traditional wood burning stove and plenty of comfortable seating. An exotic wood staircase leads to the landing on the first floor. Also on the ground floor there is a shower room with toilet and wash basin. First floor: This has three bedrooms and a shower room with toilet and wash basin. All the bedrooms are furnished with antique furniture, have chestnut parquet flooring and original large oak beams.

Ground floor: Kitchen/dining room: The large kitchen/dining room gives you plenty of space to prepare and eat your meals in comfort. It is nicely equipped and has antique pine country furniture. In the Napoleonic marble style fireplace stands a wood burning stove.

Entrance hall: The French doors bring you into this tiled, light and spacious area which has French furniture, the old wooden staircase takes you to the landing on the first floor. Also there is a separate toilet and hand basin. Lounge: On entering this room your first sight is of a large inglenook fireplace, with it's original brick and stonework it is quite a feature. Set inside is a wood burning stove.

First floor: This has four bedrooms. Master bedroom: This is a large en-suit bedroom, full of character with all it's beams and original brick chimney breast. Bedrooms two and three: These both have a double bed. Bedroom four: This has one double bed and one single bed. Shower room: The shower is spacious and multi functional. There is also a toilet and wash basin.

Outside: The front of the house has a nice mature garden. The rear has a 10x5 swimming pool with a large terraced area. A barbeque is provided.

The grassland stretches some 230 metres to the river bank, making it large enough for all types of ball games. A boules set and skittles are available.