Maison Medievale Region: Sleeps: 4 - 10

Overview

This characterful 18th century Périgourdine style home is both historic and contemporary, close to the Dordogne river and not far from the market towns of Saint Cyprien and .

The sensitive renovations at Maison Medievale have created a fascinating combination of the traditional and modern. The sleek kitchen happily shares space with the rustic stone walled dining area and the new wooden staircase curves upwards to the promise of more comfort and charm in the upstairs bedrooms with their large shower room, original wooden beams and pretty turreted windows.

More beams and a stone fireplace welcome you into the living area - it will be hard to decide where to take your meals when the interior so easily reveals the pleasures of the outdoors, such as the covered dining area and summer kitchen at the rear of the house and the wide porticoed terrace running alongside the front. Outside lighting guarantees a romantic atmosphere for evening al fresco dining in the spacious gardens or by the pool.

The Dordogne is a very special place to visit, characterised by its fairy tale châteaux, exquisite medieval villages, prehistoric cave drawings as well as the wonders of its two rivers. It is synonymous with some of the most acclaimed food and wine in - black truffles, foie gras, goat’s cheese and walnuts are on the menu here. For the adventurous there is a range of outdoor activities such as canoeing, riding, tennis, hot air ballooning, hiking, mountain- biking, golfing and fishing.

There are some lovely places nearby - call into medieval Belvès “the town of seven bell towers”, designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France or to peaceful Saint-Chamassy with its many castles and hiking trails in deep forests. is yet another exquisite cobble stoned village on the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers with its own swimming beach.

Take a day trip to one of the famous towns and cities of Le Périgord Noir - visit the famous Maison de Vins in Bergerac, the Vesunna Museum in Périgueux or be astounded by the medieval marvels of .

Page 1 Facilities Private Pool • Child-Safe Pool • Ideal for Babies & Toddlers • Ideal for Kids • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • <1hr to Airport • BBQ • Ground Floor Bed & Bath • Table Tennis • Heating • Cot(s) • High Chair(s) • Canoeing/Kayaking • Rural Location • Walking/Hiking Paths • Wine Tasting • Golf Nearby • Cycling • Horse Riding • Fishing • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages • Historical Sites

Page 2 Interior & Grounds

Villa Interiors

Ground Floor

- Open-plan living room with fireplace and door leading to al-fresco dining area and summer kitchen - Open-plan kitchen-diner, well-equipped including breakfast bar, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and dining table by stone fireplace - Double bedroom (accessed via exterior courtyard or other double bedroom) - Double bedroom - Shower room with WC (between bedrooms) - Separate WC

First Floor (sloping ceilings and wood beams, via open-tread stairs)

- 2 x double bedrooms - Twin bedroom - Shower room with walk-in shower - Separate WC

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (10x5m) with lightweight fence, self-closing gate and safety alarm - Pool house with covered terrace, fridge and shower room with WC - Al-fresco dining terrace - Summer kitchen with oven and hob - BBQ - Table tennis - Gardens - Outside lighting

Facilities

- Wi-Fi - TV - Table tennis - Ironing facilities - Washing machine

Page 3 Location & Local Information

Maison Medievale is in a little hamlet, just under a 5-minute drive from a small village with a handful of shops and a couple of restaurants, very close to the Dordogne river.

A supermarket and a selection of other shops can be found in nearby Siorac En Perigord, a short drive away, whilst there are further facilities in the nearby market towns of Saint Cyprien (8km) and Le Bugue (13km) on the banks of the Vézère.

There are many exquisite villages and towns in this wonderful part of France. Don’t miss nearby medieval Belvès, “the town of seven bell towers”, designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Also, head to the peaceful village of Saint-Chamassy which has many castles and fortified houses with views across both rivers as well as hiking trails in its dense forests.

Limeuil, about a 10-minute drive away, is another one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ with ancient cobbled streets winding upwards past lovely houses and gardens. This picture postcard village lies on the confluence of both the Vézère and Dordogne and its beach is an idyllic spot for swimming.

Explore eastwards along the wonderful Dordogne river to reach Domme, half an hour away, yet another delightful village, perching high over the water with a network of caves beneath the main square. For more prehistoric treats visit the caves and drawings at Les-Eyzies in the Vézère valley and the famous Lascaux caves in Montignac.

Don’t forget to take a day trip to one of the famous towns and cities which boundary the region of Périgord. Visit the famous Maison de Vins in Bergerac, the Vesunna Museum in Périgueux or be astounded by the medieval marvels of Monpazier, all within an hours drive or less.

The Dordogne offers so many outdoor activities such as riding, tennis, hiking, biking, golfing, hot air ballooning and fishing. Canoeing along the rivers is very popular – join the colourful flotilla of canoes on the Dordogne near Buisson-de- Cadouin or hire kayaks along the Vézère at Le Bugue, both within a short drive.

Local Amenities

Nearest Airport Bergerac Airport (45km)

Page 4 Nearest Airport Brive–Souillac Airport (65km)

Nearest Train Station Gare de Siorac en Périgord (4.5km)

Nearest Village (5-minute drive )

Nearest Restaurant Local village (5-min drive )

Nearest Supermarket Siorac en Périgord (4.5km)

Nearest Town/City Bergerac (46km)

Nearest Golf Golf de la Forge (4.5km)

Page 5 What Oliver loves… What you should know…

A traditional Périgourdine style house full of character with its own turret, yet Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only still enjoying modern day comforts and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. Spacious gardens with swimming pool, pool house and the opportunity for Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property summer kitchen and dining manager. There is a village under a 5-minute drive away and the banks of the Dordogne Due to the nature of the stone walls in many houses across the Dordogne, Wi-Fi can be patchy in some rooms and should are also close by only be used for holiday use rather than streaming etc. The beautiful Dordogne region has wonderful stretches of rivers as well as There are lots of steps in and around the house, including open-tread stairs leading to the first floor. countryside dotted with charming medieval villages and fairytale châteaux The 10-person price includes all five bedrooms, the 6-person price includes three bedrooms whilst the 4-person price is for two bedrooms only.

Page 6 Terms & Conditions

- Security deposit: €850 charged to client’s credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

- Arrival time: 4.00 p.m.

- Departure time: 10.00 a.m.

- Minimum stay: 7 nights. All other durations on request.

- Changeover day: Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

- Energy costs included?: Yes.

- Heating costs included?: Yes. Included in low season. From end of May to end of September, heating is on request and at extra charge.

- End of stay cleaning included?: Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

- Linen & towels included?: Yes, including pool towels. For stays of over 7 nights, a change of linen can be arranged for a supplement of €25 per person. This must be requested in advance.

- Pool towels included?: Yes.

- Pets welcome?: Not allowed.

- Smoking Allowed?: Outside only.

- Other Ts and Cs: High chairs and cots are available for hire at a cost of €25 for each item per week (limited availability, to be pre-booked).

- Other Ts and Cs: Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are not permitted.

- Other Ts and Cs: Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.

- Other Ts and Cs: Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.

- Other Ts and Cs: Please note that this home has thick stone walls - Wi-Fi signals may not travel to every room.

- Other Ts and Cs: The 10-person price includes all five bedrooms, the 6-person price includes three bedrooms whilst the 4-person price is for two bedrooms only.

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