Carlux holiday Gite Rental with Shared Heated Pool in Stunning Area, Dordogne - Eglantine

Carlux Holiday Gite Rental with Shared Heated Pool in Stunning Location, Dordogne, France

Eglantine is a spacious and extremely comfortable Dordogne holiday home situated on a small complex of 12 privately owned cottages. With magnificent views of the medieval village of Carlux, the cottage has access to a shared heated pool and boasts a dual aspect dining terrace with bbq and sun terrace. The complex also offers 3 children’s playgrounds, badminton court, table tennis, table football and a boules court. Set in an area of outstanding beauty, the house achieves the impossible by offering its guest a peaceful rural retreat amongst one of the busiest tourist areas in France. Sleeping up to 6 guests, there is a spacious double bedroom on the ground floor with French doors that lead onto the terrace. The first floor offers a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a travel cot and high chair. There are two shower rooms with hand basins and toilets on the ground floor. The living/dining area opens onto the terrace and includes an open fire, lounge seating and dining for 6. The well equipped corner kitchen includes a 4 burner hob, microwave, refrigerator and freezer and dishwasher Outside you can enjoy the dining terrace seating 6 and the sun terrace which has sunbeds.

On site there is a shared heated pool and 3 children’s playgrounds, badminton court, table tennis, table football and a boules court all available on the complex.

The village of Carlux is a pleasant walk from the gite by road or through a woodland path. Dominated by the ruins of a 13th century chateau which is lit up in the evening the village holds fetes and concerts throughout the summer months. We highly recommend the local bar/restaurant with its delicious menu offering locally produced products and the best fish and chips in the region. The Hostellerie de Bequignolle is an excellent gourmet restaurant and is located just a 5 minute walk from the cottage, renowned in the area for its excellent cuisine. Please note you will need to book in advance. The nearby town of Sarlat is just a 15 minutes’ drive away. This wonderful medieval town has a selection of exciting shops and restaurants, the twice weekly market happens on Wednesdays and Saturdays. At a similar distance, larger supermarkets, banks, ATMs and a fantastic Friday morning market can be found in Souillac. A cycle and walking path along with kayaking & canoeing can be enjoyed just 2km from the property along the Dordogne River. There are also several river beaches which are ideal for picnics and swimming all along the river. The closest is beside the bridge at Rouffillac where you will also find the riverside cafe. For water sports the swimming lake at Grolejac is a 15 minute drive away.