Joli Champ
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Overview
The owners of Joli Champ had a clear and simple plan: to create family friendly holiday homes in the heart of the Dordogne where castles, caves, market towns, vineyards and restaurants offer endless delights for the young and old.
The result is three simple yet charming stone houses made with families in mind, plus a host of handy and thoughtful services, designed to make guests’ holidays easy and carefree.
Joli Champ is a detached and elegant restored barn with a private heated pool with electric security cover as well as a gated play area, patio with barbecue and lovely dining area.
Indoors there are three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/lounge as well as a mezzanine with children’s toys including a doll’s house and a pirate ship. The kitchen is well-equipped and has the added bonus of offering a view over to the pool and fields.
Joli Champ benefits from a peaceful countryside setting with vineyards and small farms ideal for exploring by car or bike. Yet a village is only three minutes’ drive away and there is easy access to the Dordogne’s many attractions, like its pretty villages, night markets, châteaux and vineyards. Eymet is only 10 minutes away, a fun aqua park 15 minutes and Bergerac, Duras and Issigeac are all under 30 minutes away.
Relaxing and fun family holidays are guaranteed at Joli Champ, so it’s no wonder that many guests return year after year.
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What you should know…
- Joli Champ is the main house and sits at the top end of the drive, and it can also be booked with the other two cottages at the bottom end of the drive, Pear Cottage and Peach Cottage to accommodate larger groups
- Joli Champ has three bedrooms sleeping six guests plus one additional guest using the pull-out trundle bed or the single bed on the mezzanine (see ‘Features’ tab for full details)
- The security deposit is paid via bank transfer one month before the arrival - please refer to the T&Cs tab for full details
Property Features
Villa Interior
- Open plan kitchen/lounge area. The kitchen is equipped with electric range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, American fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
- Dining room
- Bedroom 1 - Master with King size bed and en-suite bathroom including shower and bath. Balcony doors overlooking the fields. There is plenty of space for a wooden cot which can be made available.
- Bedroom 2 - Lovely French Oak King size bed and stone feature wall, double doors and balcony
- Bedroom 3 - Delightful twin bedroom with single bed and pull out trundle bed underneath. A charming third single bed on a mezzanine level is suitable for older children. “The Birdsnest” is accessible via fixed steps.
- Family bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
- Charming mezzanine play area with a selection of children’s toys including a dolls house and pirate ship.
- Downstairs Toilet
Outside Grounds
- Private heated salt-water swimming pool (size: 5m x 8m - depth 2.4m) with electric childproof cover
- Sun loungers
- Patio dining space with outdoor garden furniture and barbecue
- Outdoor gated play area
Facilities
- DVD player
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Fans
- BBQ
- Children’s toys
- Fireplace
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes horse/airer
- Washing machine
- Hairdryers
- Dishwasher
- Free-view digibox
Location
About the surrounding area of Joli ChampThe nearest village with all the basic amenities you need for your stay is just 3 minutes away. Here you will find a boulangerie, a minimarket, a pharmacy, a bank and a post office. A vibrant wine tasting fair takes place around mid July, gathering more than 30 wine-makers from Bergerac and surrounding areas.
The bastide town of Eymet, sitting on the banks of the Dropt River, is just 10mins away. It is dotted with old buildings, alleyways, shops, bars, restaurants and a weekly market every Thursday to delight locals and tourists alike.
The charming medieval village of Issigeac is 25 minutes away where you will be impressed by its fascinating architecture, winding streets and its colourful Sunday morning market selling local produce. There are also boutiques, excellent restaurants and night markets in summer. Very popular events are the 'Foire aux Paniers et à la Vannerie' in July and the Medieval Day in August!
The old town of Bergerac (25 minutes) has kept its architectural heritage from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries that can be seen in the half-timbered houses and narrow streets, full of local boutiques and good restaurants. Here, you will also find the unmissable 'Maisons de Vins' and will have the opportunity to take a tour along the 'Route de Vins'. Bergerac is also the starting point to discover the castles of the region such as Duras and Montbazillac.
For fun days out, there is an Aqua Park just 15 minutes away. It has swimming pools, water slides, beach volley, jacuzzi, sauna, spa, snack bar and evening entertainment. Moreover, the Bergerac Karting is also close by.
The nearest airports are Bergerac, Brive la Gaillarde and Toulouse, with Limoges, Rodez, Carcassonne and Bordeaux being further convenient options, all within a 3 hours' drive.
Although flying is the quickest way to get here, driving is a lovely way to travel and see other parts of France en route: get on a ferry and cross the Eurotunnel! The journey from Calais to the property is just 8 hours. Alternatively you can choose to travel by train, with the closest railway station being in Bergerac.
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| Nearest Airport |
Bergerac/Brive la Gaillarde /Tolouse
(25mins/1h/1h 30mins) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Bergerac
(13km-20mins) |
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| Nearest Village |
(3mins) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Sigoules
(5km-10mins) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
(in the village) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Eymet
(5km-10mins) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Chateau de Vigiers
(19km-25mins) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Le Grand Fougueyrat
(5km-10mins) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Eymet
(5km-10mins) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Eymet
(5km-10mins) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesBaby and Toddler Equipment
- Pushchair
- Baby bath
- Booster seat
- Changing mat
- Bottle steriliser
- Potty
- Food blender
- Night lights
- Plastic crockery
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Board games
- Children's books
- Child-Safe Pool
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Games
- DVD
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- Complimentary welcome hamper
- Beauty Treatments (available at extra cost)
- Wine and cheese tastings available (at extra cost)
| Good news! This property is available as a Vill’otel |
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With a vill’otel holiday, you can enjoy all these services throughout your stay: Interested? |
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help.
Extras available at this property:
We are able to organise a range of extra services during your stay, to really make it a special break. Please do let us know if you would like us to arrange any of the following.
Services (except where noted otherwise) must be organised and are payable in advance. You will be invoiced once the extra has been confirmed and this must be paid for in by the time of your stay.
Fridge-Stocking
Arrive at your property to find a stocked kitchen ready for you to enjoy! Cost of the service €40 plus cost of shopping. Either give us a list or let us surprise you with local food and other delicacies for a set budget (minimum spend €100).
Catering
Meals cooked and delivered ready for you to serve by one of our local chefs. Especially useful on your day of arrival. Menu available upon request.
Private Chef
Price upon request depending on availability. Fees include a weekly rate plus cost of ingredients. Weekly rates are from €1300 to €6000 depending on number of guests, style of cooking and experience.
Wine & Cheese Tasting
By local specialists, from €25 per person (around four wines, and accompanying cheeses, allowing approximately one glass of each wine per person). Price depends on the number of wines and selection of cheeses to go with them. Wine or cheese tastings also available separately.
Bike Hire
We will put you in touch directly with the lovely local renters. Bikes will be delivered to the property in time for your stay.
Beauty Treatments
We have a wonderful therapist who speaks great English and provides a variety of beauty and massage treatments. Minimum 2 treatments per visit. Please email us for details and prices.
Daily Housekeeping
If you would like a daily (Monday to Friday) visit from our housekeepers (making beds, emptying bins, sweeping and tidying common areas etc) the cost is €150 for the week. If you are staying for two weeks we are happy to come and do a full weekly change over for a cost of €50.
Babysitting and Nannies
Babysitting by our amazing housekeeper who runs our properties and still finds time to be a mum of four. €15 per hour payable directly to her. We trust her with our own children! 24 hours notice is required.
We also know a number of UK nannies who can be booked on a weekly basis, stay at the property and be flexible on hours with your children throughout the day. You will also pay for their travel.
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | Please note that access to the property is subject to the payment of a security deposit of £200, to be paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before the arrival. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | Please note that access to the property is subject to the payment of a security deposit of £200, to be paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before the arrival. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes and 2 week mid stay linen and bath towel change included. Pool towels are also provided. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | yes |
| Energy costs included? | yes |
| Heating costs included? | yes |
| Pool heating charge? | No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and oustide temperatures. |
| Changeover day | Saturday only changeover days applicable to Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term, Christmas and New Year. Outside these periods other arrival days are on request only and subject to agreement. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights during Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term, Christmas and New Year / 3 nights outside these periods |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outdoors only |
| Pets welcome? | No |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not allowed. |
| Other Ts and Cs | The pool is open approximately beginning of May to end-October. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
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| Oct 16th 2019 - Oct 19th 2019 | £860 | £995 | £1,129 | £1,434 |
| Oct 19th 2019 - Oct 26th 2019 | - | - | - | £1,935 |
| Oct 26th 2019 - Dec 14th 2019 | £839 | £970 | £1,101 | £1,398 |
| Dec 14th 2019 - Jan 4th 2020 | - | - | - | £2,079 |
| Jan 4th 2020 - Apr 18th 2020 | £839 | £970 | £1,101 | £1,398 |
| Apr 18th 2020 - Apr 25th 2020 | - | - | - | £1,649 |
| Apr 25th 2020 - May 2nd 2020 | £839 | £970 | £1,101 | £1,398 |
| May 2nd 2020 - May 23rd 2020 | £860 | £995 | £1,129 | £1,434 |
| May 23rd 2020 - May 30th 2020 | - | - | - | £1,935 |
| May 30th 2020 - Jun 27th 2020 | £989 | £1,144 | £1,299 | £1,649 |
| Jun 27th 2020 - Jul 11th 2020 | £1,161 | £1,343 | £1,524 | £1,935 |
| Jul 11th 2020 - Aug 29th 2020 | - | - | - | £2,079 |
| Aug 29th 2020 - Sep 26th 2020 | £989 | £1,144 | £1,299 | £1,649 |
| Sep 26th 2020 - Oct 17th 2020 | £860 | £995 | £1,129 | £1,434 |
| Oct 17th 2020 - Oct 24th 2020 | - | - | - | £1,935 |
| Oct 24th 2020 - Dec 12th 2020 | £839 | £970 | £1,101 | £1,398 |
| Dec 12th 2020 - Jan 2nd 2021 | - | - | - | £2,079 |
| Jan 2nd 2021 - Apr 17th 2021 | £839 | £970 | £1,101 | £1,398 |
| Apr 17th 2021 - Apr 18th 2021 | - | - | - | £1,649 |
Please note that prices may not be 100% accurate for dates outside of the current calendar year. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Perfect stay!
Exactly as described - superb accommodation, great location with a fantastic pool. Everything needed was to hand; good WiFi, satellite TV, even portable aircon - a saviour in last weeks heat wave!
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Relaxing stay!
Joli Champ was beautiful, our family spent 4 nights here over the New Years and it was just what we needed. A quiet, homely villa with all the facilities you need for a enjoyable stay. We spent a lot of our time just relaxing in the living room with the fire going and the views of the fields.
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Relaxing stay
Joli Champ was beautiful, our family spent 4 nights here over the New Years and it was just what we needed. A quiet, homely villa with all the facilities you need for a enjoyable stay. We spent a lot of our time just relaxing in the living room with the fire going and the views of the fields.
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5*
Everything was of the highest standard. The furnishings, the pool, the wonderful welcome pack, the support of Helen the property manager and the location of the property. The tiny details all made the property excellent.
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Very Nice Stay!
House, location, furnishings and cleanliness all amazing. We stayed for two weeks.
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Amazing Holiday!
We have travelled a very long way were not for a moment disappointed! From markets, wineries, chateaux’s and vineyards - all fairy tale perfection!
It’s a shame we didn’t know about this magical spot when our children were small! -
Such A Great Time!
We have had the most magical holiday! Very special!!Loved visiting Monpazier, Issigeac, Dommey Sarlat! Children loved the pool and the Netflix was great to have too! The house was so comfy and cosy with every comfort! The Neom products was a surprise and fabulous! Thank you so much for such a lovely family holiday! We plan to come back soon!
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A fab holiday!!
We had a truly wonderful 10 days at Joli Champ, so much so that our youngest son cried himself to sleep the night before we had to leave! The house was very well stocked & there was nothing that we needed that wasn't already there. The play area & dressing up clothes were wonderful for our young daughter, a really lovely thought. We all loved the pool & the children spent hours each day splashing about. The furnishings were of a fantastic standard & we all loved chilling out on the Loaf sofas?? The area was great, with so much going on that we had plenty to do, the night markets were wonderful & plentiful. The property was far enough away from everything though that it was really peaceful & we had a wonderful view of the stars every night. We'll definitely be back. P.S. Helen was lovely too & it was lovely to know that she was on the end of the phone if we needed anything. A fab holiday!!
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Outstanding!
A superb holiday rental, absolutely faultless. We had a fabulous time, wonderful accommodation, stunning location, lots to do. Outstanding!
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