Fantastic 10 bedroom Chateau with Large Heated Pool in Dordogne - Maison des Sarrasins

Fantastic 10 bedroom Chateau with Large Heated Pool in Dordogne, France - Maison des Sarrasins

A stroll through the steep winding streets of Beynac leads to the most stunning house in the village: la Maison des Sarrasins. Clinging to the cliff side, it overlooks the Dordogne valley and the meandering river below.

Its 18th century terraced gardens overlooking the Dordogne castles are amongst the most beautiful sites in the Périgord. The end of the property opens up on a 27 meters long infinity pool.

Once you pass the entrance door, you enter a luxurious and restful place, out of the village, out of time.

The Main House, with an area of over 550m² of usable space, is the largest house in the medieval town of Beynac. It comprises seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and exquisite reception rooms.
The Guest House provides an additional two bedrooms, a bathroom and a games room with a pool.
Both houses are centred around a charming pisé stone terrace, offering an idyllic setting. Two additional beds are also available in the Dovecote, near the pool area, ideal for a nanny or au-pair who might accompany you.

The dining room and lounge are decorated with large walnut wood fireplaces in the style of Henri IV, while three stone fireplaces provide heating for the other rooms. Lit by the stained glass of a mullioned window, the vast dining room was restored to its original rendering, in two shades of grey.

The large living room with marble floors opens onto a balcony facing west. The view extends over the wrought-iron volutes, over the dry-stone roofs of the old village houses, and beyond to the islands off Beynac, which lie untouched amidst the river for over a kilometre .

For the younger ones, a games room with table football and pool table is set up in the Ground floor of the Guest House.

Shaded terrace, with pisé stone floor, equipped with outside tables and chairs. Landscaped grounds with panoramic views, ancient trees, spring and well (completely fenced) Gorgeous private 27m long infinity pool.

The two adjoining gardens overlook the Dordogne River and offer a breath-taking panoramic view of the valley of the five castles. Our gardeners take care all year long of the outdoor maintenance, particularly of the trimmed boxwood and orchard. Yvette and Goton, our two goats, assist them from the inaccessible areas of the cliff.

There, you will be able to enjoy your outdoor meals, prepared on our plancha or in the nearby kitchen, on wide teak tables.

Toward the far end, a 27 metre long heated infinity swimming pool has been fitted into an 18th century fish basin. It is heated from early May until late September, and is arranged for the security of the smaller ones.