Lagland 24340 La Rochebeaucourt
A romantic barn conversion in 7 acres with private swimming pool located on the Charente and Dordogne border.
The barn, which was converted three years ago, is situated in a peaceful hamlet on the edge of the Perigord and Limousin Nature Park. Open plan living-room, three bedrooms, shower-room/w.c., bathroom/shower/w.c.sleeps 6.

   

   

   

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You will find Lagland in the Perigord Vert, (Green Perigord), between Angouleme (30km) and Brantome (30km), on the edge of the Perigord and Limousin Natural Park, the property is ideal for experiencing the richness and diversity of each region. The Charente famous for its cognac, pineau, melons and slippers! The Dordogne renowned for its truffles, the Perigord cep, walnuts, foie-gras and preserved duck cuisine as well as castles and stunning landscapes.
The property offers comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people and has its own (8m x 4.5m, 1.5m deep) private pool which is fully enclosed. The grounds are quite extensive - about seven acres in all. You can wander at your leisure through the hay meadow full of butterflies and then continue on into the little wood where you can join the woodland path that runs down to the tiny village of Fieux with its small privately owned chateau. There is no through traffic at Lagland as the road becomes a track into the woods after the hamlet of four houses.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor - Spacious, light living/dining room with sofa, armchair, TV, radio/CD player and three French windows to furnished terrace, BBQ area and grounds. Kitchen corner with dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. Shower room with w.c. Washing machine and tumble dryer and side door to pool terrace.

First floor - Two double bedrooms. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bidet and w.c. Door to furnished balcony with stone staircase to side terrace and pool area. Bed linen and towels included. Heating. Sun-loungers and barbecue. No Smoking property.

THE AREA
North-east takes you into the Charente famous for its cognac and pineau. Angouleme with its cathedral and ramparts is the capital. Nearby is the region of the Horte Tardoire . Visit the old watermills or go canoeing on the Tardoire river. Going south-west you enter the Dordogne or Perigord region renowned for its truffles, walnuts and cep mushrooms as well as its many castles and the famous Lascaux prehistoric cave paintings.
The protected nature site at Argentine is part of the Perigord and Limousin Natural Park. Why not take a stroll up to the limestone plateau, (20mins), and listen to skylarks and nightingales singing.There is a signposted walk which points out different features of the plateau including rare orchids, old quarry caves, the elusive green lizard and an old ruined chateau which has a legend of its own!
Other sites of interest include the ancient peat bogs at Tourbieres with the Eco museum and the wild orchid garden Limadore at Cercles.

medieval garden Dignac

Lots of different gardens to visit. Wild or formal its your choice. I like the little medieval garden at Dignac with all the herbs and medicinal plants of yesteryear. Information on gardens in the area will be available in the property.
Nature parks - spend the day relaxing by the many lakes and woodland parks in the area such as the Lakes at Jemaye and St Estephe.
From early April orchids start to flower at Argentine which is a protected site set in the Perigord and Limousin Nature Park, 1km from property.
What seems like a million Orchis Morio spread a purple carpet across the limestone plateau. There are 24 different species of orchid recorded at Argentine.
In the second week of May you can usually see Lady, Pyramidal and Fly orchids coming into flower all along the hedgerows on the road to Lagland.
In the grassland at Lagland you can find Orchis Morio (green-winged), a few Pyramidals and the Burnt orchid which is one of my favourites.

TOWNS & VILLAGES
Angouleme - capital of the Charente. Comic strip museum. Paper making. Cathedral, river trips and the chocolate factory! Classic car rally in September with races round the ramparts.

Perigueux - Capital of the Perigord. cathedral, roman remains, markets with foie-gras, truffles, duck and goose products etc

Cognac - Tour the brandy houses and learn about the happy accident that became the Charente aperitif - pineau!

Villebois Lavalette - chateaux, ancient market place with small Saturday morning market. Restaurant Le Lavalette, supermarket, bank etc

Brantome - set on two rivers hence it’s name the Venice of the Perigord has an abbey, watersports, glass blowing and brocante shops and lots of restaurants - try out the perigourdine cuisine.

Bourdeilles - chateau and canoeing.

Mareuil sur Belle - chateau, restaurant and supermarket. Small local market Tuesday. Very good fresh veg shop in the square and excellent boulangeries.

Verteillac - art gallery, restaurants. Merlauds - the shop where you can find just about anything!

Riberac - large market Friday, - a circle of romanesque churches in surrounding villages.

Aubeterre - said to be one of the prettiest villages in France. River beach, underground church, butterfly museum. Lovely restaurant Hostellerie du Perigord.

further afield are - the famous Lascaux caves and the medieval town of Sarlat.

- the wine regions of Bergerac and Bordeaux including the lovely town of St Emilion.

- the Futurescope , Park of the Moving Image at Poitiers

Brantôme

ACTIVITIES, Perigord/Limousin Regional Nature Park.
Discover a range of walking, horse riding and cycling trails through this unspoilt rural area. There are lakes for fishing and swimming and the Park also organises activities for young families such as bird-watching, and workshops on chestnuts and apples. Ask at local tourist offices for programmes. Within the area, traditional arts and crafts have been revitalised. Watch ‘feuillardiers’ (chestnut woodworkers) now making modern garden furniture.
At the end of a busy day you can return to this peaceful rural retreat set in its own meadows to swim and barbecue and take a glass of wine on the balcony as the stunning sunsets paint the horizon.

HOW TO GET HERE
Fly -
The nearest airport is Angouleme.(40 minute drive) Ryanair from Stansted.
Other airports nearby are Limoges and Bergerac. (1hour 30 mins drive) .
Check Ryanair and Flybe sites.
Easy Jet , British Airways , and Air France fly to Bordeaux (2 hour drive).

Ferry -
Lots of different ferry options. A short crossing but a longer drive from Calais or long crossing with a shorter drive form Cherbourg, St Malo or Caen. Checkout Brittany Ferries and P&O etc.

Train -
Eurostar from St Pancras and then TGV to Angouleme from Paris or Lille. Let the train take the strain. Car hire available in and opposite station area at Angouleme