Stunning Dordogne Holiday House in La Roque Gageac, France - La Malartrie

La Malartrie,

La Malartrie is a lovely traditional stone house perched above the Dordogne on the edge of La Roque Gageac with amazing views. It has unsurpassed, uninterrupted views of the river, La Roque Gageac and the valley beyond. The property boasts a spacious well equipped kitchen and 3 bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. The lounge/dining room opens onto a spectacular terrace with stunning views along the river to the famous village of La Roque Gageac and across the walnut groves in the valley to the bastide town of Domme on the skyline.

Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms
Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet, ensuite
Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, ensuite
Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, ensuite
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

Bedrooms:

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, Twin room overlooking the river and large en-suite bathroom

Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, overlooking the Dordogne, en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, Coombed ceiling, exposed beams, large en-suite bathroom.

Double bedroom on the ground floor with large casement windows overlooking the Dordogne. (4.3 x 3.1 m) En-suite shower room. 2 twin rooms (4.1 x 3.85 m) at first floor level overlooking the river, each with combed ceilings, exposed beams, and en-suite bathrooms.

The Dordogne is simply a glorious place to be - a paradise of beautiful tree-clad landscapes studded with medieval castles, ancient churches, bastide towns, and amazing caves. Pretty Perigordine houses abound, with their steep roofs and pigoniers. La Malartrie is on the edge of the famous village of La Roque Gageac - one of the most photographed places in France and designated by the French Government as one of the prettiest villages in France. From the house's position perched above the river, there are breathtaking views of the village clinging to the cliffs and across the valley to the bastide town of Domme. If you're visiting the Dordogne it doesn't get any better than this stunning stretch of the river between Domme and Beynac. No fewer than five castles - four of which are open to the public - are within a mile or two of the house. Castelnaud (1mile) has a fascinating museum of medieval warfare and Marqueyssac has beautiful topiary gardens to visit. Chateau des Milandes was famous as Josephine Bakers residence in the 1930s. The medieval bastide town of Domme which is well worth a visit lies about 3 miles away. Here among the cobbled streets are lots more charming shops and restaurants. The Dordogne is also a place of walnut groves and potagers where local people harness the rich soil and warm climate to grow produce for the wonderful local markets. We were delighted early in our time here to buy melons fresh from the field from a man with a trailer and earthy hands! Everyone has a walnut tree or ten and the nuts are taken to the local walnut mill to be pressed for oil.                  

La Malartrie is a really superb location for a holiday in the Dordogne. Within strolling distance of La Roque Gageac - designated 'one of the prettiest villages in France', it is set in the heart of the most celebrated part of South West France. No fewer than five castles are within a mile or two of the house and the famous medieval town of Sarlat is only 5 miles away. With the beautiful bastide town of Domme three miles away, Castlenaud just over one and Beynac around two, you won't find a more central location to enjoy the best of the Dordogne's 'golden triangle'. In the village itself, you'll find a boulangerie, gift, wine and ice cream shops and several lovely restaurants and cafes to enjoy. With the river only a short stroll away there is no shortage of places to swim. Canoeing is available just a few hundred yards from the house and guests can step out the door onto a network of beautiful walks. Countless lovely cycle routes are accessible from the house and bike hire can easily be arranged.