Orchard Farmhouse
Authentic 18th-century farmhouse with a pool, orchard gardens and serene views, close to Lalinde and the Dordogne River.
Key Highlights
- Embrace the warm and characterful interiors with exposed stone and wood beams
- The elevated terrace is a stunning spot for al-fresco meals on warm summer evenings as the sun sets
- Help yourself to fruit from the orchards when in season – there’s cherry, apricot, plum, hazelnut and almond trees
- Families will love the table football, boules court, ping-pong and pinball machine
- The pretty village of Lalinde by the banks of the Dordogne is just a 5-minute drive away
- Such a perfect base for exploring the Dordogne – gems include Issigeac, Monpazier and the historic town of Bergerac within half an hour
Farmhouse Interiors
- Kitchen and dining room with fireplace and CD player, kitchen well-equipped including dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob, fridge-freezer and microwave. Door opens to dining terrace
- Bedroom 1 with two single beds and air-conditioning
First Floor (via kitchen stairs)
- Bedroom 2 with double bed and air-conditioning
- Bedroom 3 with double bed and air-conditioning
- Separate WC
- Shower room with shower and twin sinks
Lower Ground Floor (via kitchen stairs)
- Living room with TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi. Door opens to garden terrace
- Bathroom with large, corner bath, separate shower and twin sinks
- Separate WC
- Second living room
- Bedroom 4 with double bed and terrace access
- Utility room with washing machine and ironing facilities
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (10x5m, depth: 1.2-1.5m) with steps
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Elevated dining terrace with views over garden, pool and open countryside
- Covered areas with table tennis, bar football and weight bench
- Barbecue
- Boules court
- Private grounds (7000m2/1.75 acres) with lawns and fruit trees (cherries, almonds, apricots, hazelnuts, plums)
- WC (near pool)
- Private parking for 2 cars
Other Facilities
- Air-conditioning (three bedrooms only)
Orchard Farmhouse is an authentic 18th-century retreat where the rhythm of rural Dordogne life unfolds at its most charming. Steeped in heritage yet renovated for modern comfort, the house opens into 1.75 acres of lawns and fruit-laden orchards, where you can help yourself to cherries, plums or apricots. From the elevated terrace, evenings are spent watching golden light spill across the open countryside, glass in hand and the soft murmur of rural life just beyond the garden.
Inside, character beams and exposed stone walls evoke the building’s storied past, balanced by inviting interiors that flow from two relaxed sitting rooms to a sociable farmhouse kitchen and four generously sized bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms are air-conditioned for warm summer nights, and families will appreciate the flexibility of two bathrooms and ample communal space. From the kitchen, step straight out onto the terrace, ideal for alfresco breakfasts or lingering suppers with views over the garden and pool.
The grounds are a joy to explore, from the shaded boules court to the private swimming pool surrounded by loungers. There’s table tennis, table football and even a pinball machine, perfect for leisurely afternoons. It’s a place designed for shared moments, easy laughter and time that gently stretches.
Just five minutes by car, the riverside town of Lalinde offers shops, cafés and a twice-weekly market, while the wider region invites discovery. Glide down the Dordogne by kayak, visit medieval bastide towns like Monpazier or venture as far as Sarlat-la-Canéda. Bergerac’s historic harbour and celebrated vineyards are within easy reach, as are the château-dotted hillsides and storybook villages of the Périgord.
Whether gathering with family or seeking a restorative escape, Orchard Farmhouse captures the essence of relaxed French country living in a setting that is as timeless as it is welcoming.
- Air-conditioning is featured in three bedrooms only.
