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Le Chataignier - 5 bedroom Luxury Gite located close to Domme and Sarlat (10- 12 people)

Weekly Rental:From GBP 1680 to GBP 2310

Property

Cottages / Gites

Sleeps

12

Single/Double

3-7 / 4

Bathrooms

3

Pets

Not Allowed

Pool

Yes

LE CHATAIGNIER

5 bedroom Luxury Gite located close to Domme and Sarlat (10- 12 people) 

A truly beautiful and historic stone farmhouse, part of which dates from the 16th century, complete with a fantastic stone inglenook fireplace (or ‘cantou’ as it is called locally).  This expertly restored house has everything to make your stay in the Dordogne both fabulous and memorable with its fully equipped breakfast kitchen, fantastic sitting room ‘salle cathedrale’ which is open to the rafters and a marvellous raised patio with lovely rural views - just perfect for a glass of wine or a relaxed lunch with family and friends…  The house has WIFI throughout.

Le Chataignier gives our holiday makers access to an old authentic farmhouse with all its historical features but with the comfort and amenities of a modern,stylish home and all this in a location which is calm and peaceful but yet close to all the Dordogne's most famous sites and activities:- the Medieval town of Sarlat, Le Chateau de Castelnaud, Canooing on the Dordogne, Tree Top Climbing ....are all just a short drive away!

Le Chataignier has its own private terrace with barbecue. In the large, shared garden there is a heated swimming pool (shared with Le Noyer) and superb pool deck with stone barbecue and summer seating/dining area.

Full Description

Size: 190 m², this beautiful house comprises:

GROUND FLOOR (tiled floors):

Entrance – with doorbell and guest toilet
Second Entrance – with cupboards and access to the Utility Room, hairdryer
Utility room with washer, dryer, ironing equipment, a second large frige/freezer, sink unit, boiler
Bedroom  1 (with en suite) : King size bed (150cm), bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, large wardrobes with mirror, lamps, door leading to the garden terrasse, cooling fan
En Suite Bathroom : a spa bath, Walk-in shower, double vanity unit with cupboards, toilet and bidet,  heated towel rail
Bedroom 2- Adult (90x190cm) Bunk beds, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers, cooling fan
Guest WC

 

FIRST FLOOR  (wooden stairs with handrail)- tiled floors

Living Space- very beautifully decorated, very light with lots of windows on all sides, old wooden beams, rafters and stone has been left exposed
Sitting Room with three sofas, one pouf, coffee table, side tables, lamps, flat screen television with programmes in French and English.  There is an old Inglenook stone fireplace (‘locally known as a ‘cantou’) and the room is open to the rafters.  The Dining Room is in this same space and has a lovely large oval table with 8 dining chairs.

A Raised Terrace leads from the sitting room and overlooks the pool and surrounding countryside- it is fully equipped with dining and lounge furniture plus barbecue. 
Kitchen : separate breakfast kitchen with large limestone table & 6 chairs, Smeg cooking range (electric oven and gas hob), extractor fan, integrated fridge/freezer, microwave, sink unir, cupboards and shelves, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle.  Outside a small raised terrace
Bedroom 3 (with en suite):  King size bed (150cm), built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, chairs, lamps, cooling fan
En suite Bathroom : a bath with shower over & shower screen, double vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail

SECOND FLOOR (wooden staircase, part hand rail) wood flooring

Bedroom 4 – Double bed (135cm), single bed, bed side cabinets, wardrobe, easy chair, 2 windows, open to the rafters, stone wall, cooling fan(this room can be used as a twin
Bathroom – Corner bath with shower over and shower screen, vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail, mirror- Between Bedrooms 4 and 5
Bedroom 5  (Free-standing Slipper Bath & Vanity Unit in the bedroom)– Super King bed (180cm), bedside tables, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, 2 windows and open to the rafters, stone wall., mirror, cooling fan(NB This room can be made up as a twin)
NB> TWO EXTRA Z-BEDS & TWO COTS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE PLACED IN THE BEDROOMS AS REQUIRED

OUTSIDE

  • Private terrace available to Le Chataignier
  • In addition there are large shared gardens with flower shrubs, trees and grass area for ball games.  This space is available to both gites
  • Shared Swimming Pool:  11m x 5m  Roman steps. Heated by heat exchange pump and with a motorised cover.  The swimming pool and poolhouse are both available to both gites
  • Swimming Pool Surround is tiled and complete with loungers, tables and parasols
  • Poolhouse 12m x 4m with summer kitchen and sitting room, stone BBQ, fridge with freezer compartment, rattan sofa sets
  • Car Parking.

PHOTOS

Kitchenware Appliances

Cooker/Hob Fridge Freezer Microwave Toaster Kettle Dish Washer High Chair Washing Machine Tumble Dryer

Fixtures & Equipment

Hairdryer Iron Central Heating TV Satellite DVD Player Internet Access Games Room Table Tennis

External Features

Shared Pool - Heated Pool Barrier/Alarm Fitted Shared Garden BBQ Sun Loungers : Yes Suitable for Children

Other Interior Facilities

Fireplace
Wifi
DVD player
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Ironing equipment
Spa bath
Satellite TV (English and French)
Smeg Cooking range
Nespresso Machine
Adult size table football
Child's table tennis

Local Attractions

LES CABANES, NABIRAT is so well located with many of the Dordogne’s most famous sites just minutes away.

Diabolo Fraise - not to be missed! Our local restaurant in Nabirat open just for lunch Monday-Friday. Fantastic if you want to try the local, rural food! (5mins)
Plan d’eau du Roc Percé - man-made lake- bathing, play beach & fishing Grolejac (5 mins) La Table du Marais restaurant is on the edge of the lake & has a children's play area
Dordogne River at Grolejac – with its kayaks and its canoes for rent (5 mins)
Domme – a high up medieval bastide with spectacular views. Also belongs to ‘Les plus beaux villages de France’ (15 mins)
La Roque Gageac- on the Dordogne river, built into the rock face also ‘un des plus beaux villages de France’ (15 mins)
Beynac et Cazenac – on the Dordogne river with a fantastic château also ‘un des plus beaux villages de France’ (20mins)
Château de Castelnaud- superb collection of Medieval weaponry & military re-enactments (15 mins)
Sarlat – the medieval town which is the jewel in the crown of the Perigord Noir (25 mins)
Lascaux Caves Version 4 – state of the art facsimile of the caves & exhibition (55 mins)
Jardins de Marqueyssac- Beautiful gardens- but much, much more- great for kids- beginners rock climbing- lots of activities - Fantastic candlelit evening with music and entertainment every Thursday during the season- not to be missed- Vezac (20 mins)
Chateau des Milandes-Fabulous chateau to visit, Parisian inspired gardens, fantastic costumes, falconry and endangered bird species- let the kids feed the birds! - Castelnaud (15 mins)
Cenac Perigord Loisirs- A great way to see the Dordogne and its spectacular, surrounding countryside- Cenac St Julien (15mins)


TRIPS WITH CHILDREN
Château de Castelnaud. (15 mins) The Château de Castelnaud was held predominantly by the English during the 100 years war and was in direct conflict with the occupants of Château de Beynac on the opposite side of the valley. The chateau has been beautifully restored and contains a large collection of medieval weaponry. During the summer, the Château de Castelnaud has costumed re-enactments. Visit both châteaux and the stunningly beautiful and recently renovated village of Beynac-et-Cazenac for a very full day out. Followed by a walk by the Dordogne river in nearby Roque Gageac- also recently renovated.
Stay local and have a swim in the Plan D’eau du Roc Percé in Grolejac (5 mins) or visit the Insectorama museum at the same place.
Canoes & Kayaks can be hired also in Grolejac near the bridge or Cenac St Julien (5-15 mins)
Horse riding. Horse riding is available at L’Etrier de Vitrac near Sarlat or Le Centre Equestre de Sarlat (both 25mins away) or Centre Equestre de Gourdon (15 mins)
La Foret des Ecureuils- great activities: tree climbing, paintball and Via Ferrata (rock climbing trails for non-climbers). Fantastic day out just outside Sarlat (25 mins)
Visit Le Bugue (50 mins) for the water park, Aux Etangs du Bos (swimming pools and lake with lots of slides and inflatable pontoons etc), the Aquarium du Périgord Noir (the largest privately owned aquarium in Europe) and the wonderful, underground 'Crystal Cathedral' of Gouffre de Proumeyssac.
Visit the lovely 19th century living village 'Le Bournat'. This is also in Le Bugue (50 mins) but is a full day on it's own- the children will love all the activities and entertainment.
Forest adventure park at L'Appel de Forêt. This park is much bigger than many we have experienced elsewhere: 10 courses (ranging from relatively easy to hard enough to challenge dad!), 110 stations and 25 zip slides. You can stay on the park as long as you like and there is a picnic area with tables so you can make a day of your visit. The park is at Thenon, which is about 50 minutes from La Balade au Bois.
Visit the prehistoric trail along the Vézère Valley between Montignac (45-50 mins) and Les Eyzies: the cave paintings at Lascaux 4 (pre book tickets - enquire at the Office de Tourisme at Montignac), the prehistoric dwellings at the Roque St Christophe and then Forte Reignac* (the mysterious fortress built into the rock face). If you still have time, then there is always the prehistorc museum at Les Eyzies. All the sites are equally spectacular for grown ups. (*For older kids there is an exhibition of devices of torture at the Forte Reignac!) There is probably enough here to keep the prehistory enthusiasts busy for two or three days.
Quad Biking at Rev'Quad at Badefols sur Dodogne and Belves (both about 45 mins)


GREAT VILLAGES AND TOWNS TO VISIT
Sarlat-la-Canéda - Sarlat is a beautifully preserved medieval town with more listed buildings per square kilometre than anywhere else in Europe. Sarlat's wonderful architecture and medieval style buildings and stone roofs have made a backdrop for a score of many top motion pictures since 1968, which has added to itS fame an its fortune. So, it's no surprise to learn that only Nice and Paris have had more films shot in their locales than Sarlat. Also, every year in November the town actually has its own film festival with comedians, film stars, producers, and film technicians arriving to host an informational get-together for 500 students.In addition, there's a theater festival here mid-July to the end of August.
Saint Léon-sur-Vézère - Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Saint Léon-sur-Vézère is peacefully located in a loop of the Vézère river. Dominated by the Côte de Jor, it has the typical charm and authenticity of the medieval villages of Black Périgord, with their warm golden stone and their maze of narrow streets set alongside the meandering river.
Saint Amand-de-Coly - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Its 12C abbey is considered as the most beautiful fortified church of Périgord and keeps a watchful eye on the typical houses made of Sarlat's stones and “lauze” tiled roofs in a well-matched contrast of ochre and grey colours.
Domme - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Unusually among the bastide towns, Domme retains part of its original fortified walls and the gateways into the town. The ramparts are extremely thick and there remain three of the original doors. The Porte des Tours is perhaps the most impressive, with its round towers but the Porte de la Combe and the Porte del Bos are both very pretty and are reached by walking down really lovely streets lined with a mixed array of houses and cottages all in the lovely honey-coloured stone distinctive to this region. The towers of the Porte des Tours were converted into prisons in 1307 when the Knights Templers were arrested by the king, and it is still possible to see the engraved crucifixes they carved whilst they were imprisoned. The prison is open throughout the year. You can walk round the ramparts on the south side of the town between the Port del Bos and the Porte de la Combe. There are some great views across the countryside (and glimpses of some very impressive houses and gardens built just inside the ramparts).
La Roque-Gageac - La Roque-Gageac is one of France's most beautiful villages. In a stunning position on the north bank of the Dordogne River, and backed by a steep hill / cliffs, with little to suggest that much has changed there in the last 300 years, La Roque-Gageac is truly the perfect picture postcard village. It is about 8km from the historic town of Sarlat. While in La Rocque Gageac take one of the traditional Gabarre boats for a memorable trip along the Dordogne river.
Beynac-et-Cazenac - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. The village of Beynac is set in the "Grand Site of Aquitaine" area, together with 6 neighboring villages awarded for their peculiar architecture. But Beynac has a character of its own: more defensive that Roque Gageac though more open than Domme, each step rewinds the time machine and offers a glimpse of a true simple medieval village life. Nested between cliff and river, the walk up on tiny paved streets to the Château's doors is steep but truly rewarding.
Belvès - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France.
Monbazillac - producers of the famous sweet dessert wine (free tasting for visitors to the Chateau).
Monpazier - a gorgeous 'bastide town' and designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Monpazier is labelled a "Grand site national", it has no less than 32 listed buildings and is regarded as the prime example of a "bastide" among the 300 in South-western France. Monpazier has had countless awards to salute, but also to protect, the outstanding heritage of this fortified village that was founded by Edward I of England in 1284. The Cèpe mushroom market every afternoon from August to October (depending on growth).
Limeuil - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France and overlooked by the wonderful Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil set above the village with one of the most spectacular views in the region: over the conference of the Dordogne and the Vézère rivers.
Segur-le-Chateau - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Combine with a visit to Saint Robert and the horse stud and chateau in the beautiful town of Arnac-Pompadour
Turenne - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Combine with Collonges-la Rouge another village with the same designation.
Carrenac - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France.
Rocamadour - stunning village perched on a cliff top and one of the stops on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim trail.


OTHER FANTASTIC TOURIST SITES
Eyrignac Manor Gardens

Maison Forte de Reignac Tursac

Vesuna Gallo-roman museum

Les Jardins d’eau

Jardins Exotiques

Grotte de Rouffignac

Cloitre de Cadouin

St Leon sur Vezere

Brantome

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Property Exterior

Shared Pool (Heated):
Yes
Pool Barrier / Alarm Fitted:
Yes
Shared Garden:
Yes
BBQ:
Yes
Sun Loungers:
Yes
Safe for Children:
Yes

Local Attractions

LES CABANES, NABIRAT is so well located with many of the Dordogne’s most famous sites just minutes away.

Diabolo Fraise - not to be missed! Our local restaurant in Nabirat open just for lunch Monday-Friday. Fantastic if you want to try the local, rural food! (5mins)
Plan d’eau du Roc Percé - man-made lake- bathing, play beach & fishing Grolejac (5 mins) La Table du Marais restaurant is on the edge of the lake & has a children's play area
Dordogne River at Grolejac – with its kayaks and its canoes for rent (5 mins)
Domme – a high up medieval bastide with spectacular views. Also belongs to ‘Les plus beaux villages de France’ (15 mins)
La Roque Gageac- on the Dordogne river, built into the rock face also ‘un des plus beaux villages de France’ (15 mins)
Beynac et Cazenac – on the Dordogne river with a fantastic château also ‘un des plus beaux villages de France’ (20mins)
Château de Castelnaud- superb collection of Medieval weaponry & military re-enactments (15 mins)
Sarlat – the medieval town which is the jewel in the crown of the Perigord Noir (25 mins)
Lascaux Caves Version 4 – state of the art facsimile of the caves & exhibition (55 mins)
Jardins de Marqueyssac- Beautiful gardens- but much, much more- great for kids- beginners rock climbing- lots of activities - Fantastic candlelit evening with music and entertainment every Thursday during the season- not to be missed- Vezac (20 mins)
Chateau des Milandes-Fabulous chateau to visit, Parisian inspired gardens, fantastic costumes, falconry and endangered bird species- let the kids feed the birds! - Castelnaud (15 mins)
Cenac Perigord Loisirs- A great way to see the Dordogne and its spectacular, surrounding countryside- Cenac St Julien (15mins)


TRIPS WITH CHILDREN
Château de Castelnaud. (15 mins) The Château de Castelnaud was held predominantly by the English during the 100 years war and was in direct conflict with the occupants of Château de Beynac on the opposite side of the valley. The chateau has been beautifully restored and contains a large collection of medieval weaponry. During the summer, the Château de Castelnaud has costumed re-enactments. Visit both châteaux and the stunningly beautiful and recently renovated village of Beynac-et-Cazenac for a very full day out. Followed by a walk by the Dordogne river in nearby Roque Gageac- also recently renovated.
Stay local and have a swim in the Plan D’eau du Roc Percé in Grolejac (5 mins) or visit the Insectorama museum at the same place.
Canoes & Kayaks can be hired also in Grolejac near the bridge or Cenac St Julien (5-15 mins)
Horse riding. Horse riding is available at L’Etrier de Vitrac near Sarlat or Le Centre Equestre de Sarlat (both 25mins away) or Centre Equestre de Gourdon (15 mins)
La Foret des Ecureuils- great activities: tree climbing, paintball and Via Ferrata (rock climbing trails for non-climbers). Fantastic day out just outside Sarlat (25 mins)
Visit Le Bugue (50 mins) for the water park, Aux Etangs du Bos (swimming pools and lake with lots of slides and inflatable pontoons etc), the Aquarium du Périgord Noir (the largest privately owned aquarium in Europe) and the wonderful, underground 'Crystal Cathedral' of Gouffre de Proumeyssac.
Visit the lovely 19th century living village 'Le Bournat'. This is also in Le Bugue (50 mins) but is a full day on it's own- the children will love all the activities and entertainment.
Forest adventure park at L'Appel de Forêt. This park is much bigger than many we have experienced elsewhere: 10 courses (ranging from relatively easy to hard enough to challenge dad!), 110 stations and 25 zip slides. You can stay on the park as long as you like and there is a picnic area with tables so you can make a day of your visit. The park is at Thenon, which is about 50 minutes from La Balade au Bois.
Visit the prehistoric trail along the Vézère Valley between Montignac (45-50 mins) and Les Eyzies: the cave paintings at Lascaux 4 (pre book tickets - enquire at the Office de Tourisme at Montignac), the prehistoric dwellings at the Roque St Christophe and then Forte Reignac* (the mysterious fortress built into the rock face). If you still have time, then there is always the prehistorc museum at Les Eyzies. All the sites are equally spectacular for grown ups. (*For older kids there is an exhibition of devices of torture at the Forte Reignac!) There is probably enough here to keep the prehistory enthusiasts busy for two or three days.
Quad Biking at Rev'Quad at Badefols sur Dodogne and Belves (both about 45 mins)


GREAT VILLAGES AND TOWNS TO VISIT
Sarlat-la-Canéda - Sarlat is a beautifully preserved medieval town with more listed buildings per square kilometre than anywhere else in Europe. Sarlat's wonderful architecture and medieval style buildings and stone roofs have made a backdrop for a score of many top motion pictures since 1968, which has added to itS fame an its fortune. So, it's no surprise to learn that only Nice and Paris have had more films shot in their locales than Sarlat. Also, every year in November the town actually has its own film festival with comedians, film stars, producers, and film technicians arriving to host an informational get-together for 500 students.In addition, there's a theater festival here mid-July to the end of August.
Saint Léon-sur-Vézère - Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Saint Léon-sur-Vézère is peacefully located in a loop of the Vézère river. Dominated by the Côte de Jor, it has the typical charm and authenticity of the medieval villages of Black Périgord, with their warm golden stone and their maze of narrow streets set alongside the meandering river.
Saint Amand-de-Coly - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Its 12C abbey is considered as the most beautiful fortified church of Périgord and keeps a watchful eye on the typical houses made of Sarlat's stones and “lauze” tiled roofs in a well-matched contrast of ochre and grey colours.
Domme - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Unusually among the bastide towns, Domme retains part of its original fortified walls and the gateways into the town. The ramparts are extremely thick and there remain three of the original doors. The Porte des Tours is perhaps the most impressive, with its round towers but the Porte de la Combe and the Porte del Bos are both very pretty and are reached by walking down really lovely streets lined with a mixed array of houses and cottages all in the lovely honey-coloured stone distinctive to this region. The towers of the Porte des Tours were converted into prisons in 1307 when the Knights Templers were arrested by the king, and it is still possible to see the engraved crucifixes they carved whilst they were imprisoned. The prison is open throughout the year. You can walk round the ramparts on the south side of the town between the Port del Bos and the Porte de la Combe. There are some great views across the countryside (and glimpses of some very impressive houses and gardens built just inside the ramparts).
La Roque-Gageac - La Roque-Gageac is one of France's most beautiful villages. In a stunning position on the north bank of the Dordogne River, and backed by a steep hill / cliffs, with little to suggest that much has changed there in the last 300 years, La Roque-Gageac is truly the perfect picture postcard village. It is about 8km from the historic town of Sarlat. While in La Rocque Gageac take one of the traditional Gabarre boats for a memorable trip along the Dordogne river.
Beynac-et-Cazenac - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. The village of Beynac is set in the "Grand Site of Aquitaine" area, together with 6 neighboring villages awarded for their peculiar architecture. But Beynac has a character of its own: more defensive that Roque Gageac though more open than Domme, each step rewinds the time machine and offers a glimpse of a true simple medieval village life. Nested between cliff and river, the walk up on tiny paved streets to the Château's doors is steep but truly rewarding.
Belvès - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France.
Monbazillac - producers of the famous sweet dessert wine (free tasting for visitors to the Chateau).
Monpazier - a gorgeous 'bastide town' and designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Monpazier is labelled a "Grand site national", it has no less than 32 listed buildings and is regarded as the prime example of a "bastide" among the 300 in South-western France. Monpazier has had countless awards to salute, but also to protect, the outstanding heritage of this fortified village that was founded by Edward I of England in 1284. The Cèpe mushroom market every afternoon from August to October (depending on growth).
Limeuil - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France and overlooked by the wonderful Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil set above the village with one of the most spectacular views in the region: over the conference of the Dordogne and the Vézère rivers.
Segur-le-Chateau - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Combine with a visit to Saint Robert and the horse stud and chateau in the beautiful town of Arnac-Pompadour
Turenne - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France. Combine with Collonges-la Rouge another village with the same designation.
Carrenac - designated as one of the 300 most beautiful villages in France.
Rocamadour - stunning village perched on a cliff top and one of the stops on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim trail.


OTHER FANTASTIC TOURIST SITES
Eyrignac Manor Gardens

Maison Forte de Reignac Tursac

Vesuna Gallo-roman museum

Les Jardins d’eau

Jardins Exotiques

Grotte de Rouffignac

Cloitre de Cadouin

St Leon sur Vezere

Brantome

In the area

This Property is situated in Dordogne, Aquitaine

Nearest Airport: Brive La Gaillarde Airport 42 km Bergerac Airport 80 km Limoges and Toulouse Airports 160 km

Nearest Station: Gourdon 9 km

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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.


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