Charming open plan cottage, nestled in the idyllic Dordogne countryside. Le Petite Maison offers peace and tranquility away from the chaos of modern living, with its gorgeous views over the 12th Century Château de Vieillecour with its sea of green fields and rolling hills.

We fell in love with the cottage on our first visit to Vieillcour, for us the cottage is a place for rest, outdoor pursuits and visiting the surrounding historical towns and hamlets. Evenings are spent dining outside the cottage, eating freshly baked bread from the local boulangerie, with good wine and french cheeses or dining out in the local restaurants with excellent food on offer. There is nothing better than rural France with its beautiful rolling green landscape and breathtaking scenery, with cool lakes to swim in when the weather gets to hot only a short 6 minute drive away. We travel all over the world, but our hearts remain in France :)

We have great views across open fields to Vieillecour Chateau, said to have been owned by Eleanor of Aquitaine, mother of Richard 1, Richard the Lion-heart. It is said that King Richard while laying siege to a castle in near-by Chalus was hit by an arrow and taken to Vieillecour Chateau where he subsequently died of his wounds. The area in the French countryside has deer, wild boar, birds of prey, dormice, pheasants and others in rolling hills with forest and many lakes, great for fishing. The nearest town, 2.5 kms away is Busierre Galant Gare, with a small Co-op (general store), Bakery, Grocery, pharmacist and one bar/restaurant. Two minutes drive north of the town is Eau de Ribieres, a lake with a man-made beach and sports facilities including a high wire circuit in the trees, a great day out . Chalus is approx 10 mins and 12kms drive away has a good sized supermarket, petrol station, Post office, pubs and restaurants, le Saxo is recommended, plus a host of other shops.