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Serious about your Swimming

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, table tennis
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Lanquais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChateau de Lanquais9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoulin de la Rouzique4 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Les Merles Golf Course9 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serious about your Swimming

We can offer you a heated, salt treated Infinity swimming pool with a constant depth of 1.2 metres and 16.7 metres long. So if you want to keep up your lap swimming when on holiday then every 6 lengths of our pool equates to 100 metres. This will be one of the longest private pools in the area solely for your use, apart from myself as a regular swimmer. I was still swimming into November last year when we still maintained water temperatures of over 20 degrees, though in the warmer months 26 to 28 degrees can generally be expected. The pool will be closed November through to April.
We have ground source geothermic under floor heating for the main house and this also heats the pool, so if a September / October holiday suits you better then please check our calendar for availability. For safety reasons the pool will be closed between 10pm and 7 am.
Your main accommodation is a generous 1300 sq metres of contemporary living space over two floors, comprising of a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge on the first floor, with views to the small lake of Lanquais, the Chateau de Lanquais and your swimming pool. Two generously sized bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms are situated on the ground floor with hallway and internal stairs to the first floor.
Our home has been newly built by local Stone Masons, Carpenters in the village and other local tradesmen, all designed in a local style, though it has all the benefits of modern methods of construction for your comfort. If you look at a picture of the front view of the house then your accommodation is to the left hand side and has an independent entrance at first floor next to the swimming pool. Access is by stone stairs to a small first floor terraced area where the principal door is located. You may wish to consider if this is suitable for small children or those less mobile.
We will be living in our part of the house during your holiday in order to maintain the pool and grounds and facilitate any other needs you may have, but rest assured that we will keep ourselves as discreet as possible during your stay.
You can get to us within 20 to 25 minutes from Bergerac airport which is only 11 miles away, and if you are hungry when you arrive we have a very popular restaurant in the village which is a casual 15 minute walk from your accommodation. We can pre-book a table for you if required.
There are numerous places to visit including the busy Sunday market at Issigeac, which is 8 miles from Lanquais, and we love the small 'Shabby Chic' café in the backstreets. Our all time favourite restaurant is the 'Belle Etoile' at La Roque-Gageac though this is 32 miles and a 53 minute drive, but it is a beautiful village built on the side of the cliffs by the river Dordogne and well worth the visit.
Other facilities include table tennis at your accommodation and fishing is possible in the small lake facing our house at 10 euros a week (licence from the post office), though fishing in the other rivers and waterways is more expensive..
The village of Mauzac is just 9 miles away and sits on a particularly wide section of the river Dordogne where I regularly go open water swimming, and there are also small sailing yachts, canoes and stand up paddle boards for hire. Mauzac almost seems undiscovered as it is not on the main tourist trail, we love to sit and watch the world go by with a flask of coffee as it is usually very quiet even in season.
For those who like horse riding we believe that there are riding stables within 3 miles from Lanquais and we can check these for you if you have an interest.
Unfortunately we do not have a charging point for electric cars, but we plan to provide this facility at a future date

Property manager

Brian and Helen Tate

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Serious About Your Swimming Lanquais
Serious About Your Swimming Private vacation home
Serious About Your Swimming Private vacation home Lanquais

About the neighborhood

Lanquais

This vacation home is located in Lanquais. Chateau Les Merles Golf Course and Chateau de Tiregand are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Planbuisson Bamboo Garden and Jardins Panoramiques de Limeuil.

What's nearby

  • Chateau de Lanquais - 9 min walk
  • Moulin de la Rouzique - 4 min drive
  • Chateau Les Merles Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Bergerac Maison des Vins - 20 min drive
  • Chateau de Monbazillac - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Lalinde Couze Station - 5 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Coulobre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Bastide Capraise - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪All' Olivo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Au fil de l'eau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Coin - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serious about your Swimming have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serious about your Swimming pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serious about your Swimming?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serious about your Swimming?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serious about your Swimming located?

This family-friendly Lanquais vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chateau de Lanquais and Moulin de la Rouzique. Chateau Les Merles Golf Course and Chateau de Tiregand are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Miller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Our family had a fantastic stay with Brian and Helen. The property is beautiful, excellent standard and we quickly relaxed into our holiday. Lanquais is lovely and quiet and located well for day trips in the Dordogne. Brian and Helen are so welcoming and considerate, they booked dinner reservations, told us about local markets and provided towels for our canoe trip. Truly lovely people, five star accommodation and would highly recommend to anyone with or without children.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Accomodation in Beautiful Rural Setting
Our family had a wonderful week staying with Brian and Helen in their fabulous home in Lanquais. They were tremendous hosts being both attentive and at the same time discrete allowing us to enjoy our time as a family. The accomodation is simply perfect with an attention to detail I’ve rarely seen outside higher end hotels. The beds were incredibly comfortable and Brian kindly facilitated 2 singles for our daughters in their room. The bathrooms were as with everything else superb. The kitchen was very well served with every utensil one could wish for. Externally there are various lovely seating areas with shade and a gas BBQ we used extensively. The saline pool is a uniform depth of approx 1.2m and as with everything else was spotlessly clean and a joy to do endless lengths in. Helen also lent us towels and Brian a map so we could do some river swimming in the Dordogne. Lanquais itself is a small quiet rural commune. We ate at the restaurant Les Marrionniers and had a great meal which we also are happy to recommend. The nearest boulangerie is in the next village and the nearest supermarket is in Lalinde although we preferred the hyper market in Creysse near Bergerac. Issigeac market on Sunday is worth a visit but go early to get parked. Overall can’t recommend highly enough if you desire a quiet relaxing few days in a rural setting
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer holiday
Brian and Helen are fantastic hosts and have thought of everything to make your stay fantastic. (Including the kids choclatines -Helen) The accommodation and facilities are absolutely first class and we can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds
A wonderful location in rural Dordogne with an absolutely fantastic pool, kept in perfect condition.Brian and Helen are kind,considerate and friendly hosts, on hand for help whenever needed but never intrusive.If you enjoy beautiful views,a stroll to an extremely good restaurant and a swim at least 5 times a day,this is the place for you.One week simply wasn't enough in this high standard accommodation.We really appreciated our hosts attention to detail.Thank you for looking after us so well.Jo and Nick
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goede vakantie
Het was heerlijk. We zijn helemaal in de watten gelegd door Helen en Brian. Een prachtige lokatie met heerlijke faciliteiten. Echt een aanrader !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle prestation et de haute qualité
Propriétaires sympathiques, aux petits soins mais très discrets. Propriété somptueuse décorée avec goût et qualité. Tout est parfait, a recommander sans aucune hésitation
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine Wohlfühloase im Perigord
Wir waren im September zu Besuch bei Helen und Brian. Das Ferienhaus ist ein absoluter Geheimtipp, den man eigentlich nicht verraten sollte. Da wir aber auch anderen Urlaubern dieses Glück nicht verwehren wollen, machen wir dies hier gerne publik. Helen und Brian sind sehr liebenswerte und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Die Unterkunft ist hervorragend und geschmackvoll ausgestattet und blitzsauber. Service wird hier großgeschrieben! Wir mieten seit über 20 Jahren Ferienhäuser in Frankreich, aber diesen Komfort haben wir noch nie erlebt. Der Wohnbereich mit offener Küche ist ausgesprochen großzügig und mit qualitativ hochwertigem Mobiliar eingerichtet. Die Küche ist hervorragend ausgestattet und das Wohnzimmer sehr gemütlich. Beide Schlafzimmer verfügen über ein eigenes Bad, TV und ausgezeichneten Boxspringbetten. Die WLAN Verbindung ist in allen Räumen ausgezeichnet. Die Fenster sind mit Fliegenschutzgittern ausgestattet. Der Salzwasserpool bzw. die gesamte Poollandschaft sind ein absoluter Traum und ebenfalls mit hochwertigem Mobiliar bestückt. Wir haben die 27 Grad Wassertemperatur sehr genossen. Morgens wird sämtliches Equipment gründlich gereinigt und auch der Pool ist immer perfekt sauber. Hier wird auf jedes Detail geachtet. Angrenzend steht ein sehr schöner Grillplatz zur Verfügung, der ebenfalls sehr luxuriös mit professionellem Gasgrill und vielen Extras ausgestattet ist. Helen und Brian haben immer ein offenes Ohr für die Wünsche der Gäste und versorgen einen mit hilfreichen Tipps. Um es zusammenzufassen: Wer Erholung, Komfort und herzliche Gastfreundschaft sucht ist hier genau richtig. Uns ist die Abreise nach 14 Tagen sehr schwer gefallen. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen und sicherlich länger verweilen. Wir haben bei Helen und Brian ein zweites Zuhause gefunden!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa with fantastic pool and garden
We have spent an excellent 2 weeks in this very beautiful house, which looks like a castle. We felt very welcome by the hosts Brian and Helen who are really nice. We had the feeling of staying in a 6 star hotel with no other guests. The whole day we relaxed in and outside of the pool, played table tennis and made our dinner on the BBQ (which functions perfectly on gas!). Thank you Brian and Helen for our wonderful holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison irréprochable avec un accueil chaleureux.
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable dans cette grande maison avec une piscine majestueuse chauffée à 25°C minimum. La maison est très spacieuse et d'une propreté irréprochable. Elle est décorée avec beaucoup de goût. La literie est très confortable avec un linge de maison de qualité. Helen et Brian sont très charmants et font tout pour que le séjour soit réussi. Ils s'occupent de l'intendance sans être trop présents. Encore merci pour tout Helen et Brian. Au plaisir de vous revoir.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monsieur e., Pont L’évêque

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradis à Lanquais
Magnifique propriété dans laquelle nous avons passé une excellente semaine. Brian et Helen nous ont choyés ; ils sont au top ! On recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021