May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
La Croix cottage nestles in a delightful hamlet named Le Pech, 1 mile from Beynac and 5 miles from Sarlat.
Le Pech, perched on one of the most beautiful edges of the Perigord Noir, offers a panoramic view of the Dordogne valley, dotted with the medieval castles of Beynac, Les Milandes, Feyrac and Marqueyssac. La Croix cottage and the other 2 cottages (adverts 7449 & 16082) are recently and traditionally restored with old stone-tiled roofs, stone built walls, exposed beams and original fireplaces,...
If you're a group friends, the cottages (50 meters part) can be rented jointly allowing everyone to be together whilst remaining independent. For nature lovers and for those who appreciate the authentic rural life, Le Pech is a peaceful place where the sound of goats’ bells or a donkey braying in the Pêcheur Cottage’s field will tempt you out for a long walk along the nature trail running through the hamlet (see our website for more photos and information & fully descrption hereafter).
Welcome to La Croix cottage
The exceptional view from the pool area
The style of the living room
The open-plan kitchen with its turn-of-the-century bar
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16081
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The Dordogne, or the Périgord as it is known by the French, is one of the most beautiful regions in France. The Périgord Noir, which derives its name from the black truffles found here and its walnuts, is to be found in the triangle of Sarlat, Domme and Les Eyzies, cut through by the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. The Périgord Noir is a stunning mixture of prehistoric caves hidden in tree-covered valleys and medieval castles dating from the 100 years war. You cannot fail to be impressed by the number and variety of castles that there are to visit, as well as the multitude of cavemen dwellings and underground sites.
The Périgord Noir is also famous for its cuisine. You can expect some form of duck on every menu, either the famous duck or goose liver (foie gras) or “confit de canard” or the lighter “magret de canard”. You should try the truffles, whose farming grounds are kept a very close secret by the truffle hunters, and also the cèpes, a very tasty form of mushroom. And to accompany it all, wine from the nearby Bordeaux or Bergerac regions, preceded by a walnut wine to get the juices flowing. Don’t expect to go home lighter than when you set off…
Beynac area
The medieval village of Beynac is dominated by its spectacular castle, which overlooks the Dordogne valley, giving an unrestricted view over many miles of countryside, dotted with castles. The village itself clings to the steep hillside below and is an extraordinary sight to behold. You will find restaurants, antique shops, a post office, a bread shop and, more recently, a small grocery store at the foot of the hillside, beside the river, and you can also take a traditional boat along the Dordogne from Beynac to discover the other castles that line this part of the river. Given its location, halfway between St-Cyprien and Sarlat, Beynac is an ideal departure point for exploring the many tourist attractions of the Périgord Noir.
How to get there
Access by air (www.ryanair.com) - direct flight from London to Bergerac then Bergerac to Beynac = 30 miles (car journey)
Access by motorway - Paris to Beynac = 330 miles of which 300 by motorway (journey time approx. 5.30 hours)
Access by rail (www.sncf.com) - Paris TGV to Libourne = 3h + 2h car journey (90 miles) - Paris to Souillac = 4h + 1h car journey (25 miles)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bergerac (for London Stansted): 55 km
Railway:
Souillac (for Paris): 40 km
Activities near Beynac
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Further details indoors: 1000 sq.ft. - 2 bedrooms - sleeps 5 - swimming pool - unlimited high speed Internet access - flat screen TV 16:9 - DVD player - international TV channels
This fully restored (in 2004) barn offers :
on the ground floor - a large living room with original wood-fuelled stove, - a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen (with a turn-of-the-century bar) diving onto a dining area,
on the first floor - 1 triple bedroom (with 3 single beds), - 1 double bedroom (with 1 cot), - a shower room & toilet.
Further details outdoors: A pool area, situated for you comfort 100 meters from the 3 houses, is available to the occupants of La Croix (advert 16081), Les Terraces (advert 7449) & Le Pecheur (adver 16082). It includes :
- a salt-water 12x6 swimming pool : for your safety, the pool is surrounded by a fence and equipped with an alarm, - a pool house with a summer kitchen with a BBQ, 4 hobs, a sink & a fridge, - a shower room & WC, - a spectacular view over the Dordogne valley & Les Milandes castle.
Further details
The swimming pool is available from the baginning of June to the end of September.
Conditions
- minimum of 2 week bookings in July & August
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
High season with pool
11 Aug 07
1 Sep 07
920£ 742
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2 Weeks
Mid season with pool
1 Sep 07
29 Sep 07
640£ 516
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1 Week
Mid season
29 Sep 07
10 Nov 07
480£ 387
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1 Week
Low season
10 Nov 07
22 Dec 07
390£ 315
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1 Week
X-mas & New Year
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
640£ 516
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1 Week
Low season
5 Jan 08
5 Apr 08
390£ 315
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1 Week
Mid season
5 Apr 08
24 May 08
490£ 395
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0-
1 Week
Mid season with pool
24 May 08
5 Jul 08
650£ 524
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0-
1 Week
High season with pool
5 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
950£ 766
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0-
2 Weeks
Mid season with pool
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
650£ 524
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1 Week
Mid season
27 Sep 08
15 Nov 08
490£ 395
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1 Week
Low season
15 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
390£ 315
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0-
1 Week
X-mas & New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
650£ 524
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Local taxes included Electricity included from beginning of June to end of September
Optional & additional services - bed linen and towels = 20 € per person - end of stay cleaning = 50 € for the cottage - cleaning during the stay = 12 € per hour - unlimited high speed Internet access = 15 € per week - baby sitting = 7 € per hour - cooking = 15 € per hour
- damage security deposit required on arrival : 400 €uros - minimum of 2 week bookings in July & August
Guestbook
From UK, January 2004 – La Croix (see other testimonials on our website (guest book section)
Dear Didier,
I am sorry it has taken me so long to write and say how lovely your cottage was - it was just perfect for our long weekend visit to our daughter. It was only 15 minutes away from her school and ideally situated for all the local attractions (even if many of them were closed during the winter).
The cottage was so cosy and the view from the garden was spectacular - we were delighted. Stephanie and her friends thought it was 'pretty cool' as well!
Liliane was most helpful, as was her husband who arrived very promptly to unblock the shower outlet, when we phoned them on Friday morning for advice. Apparently Liliane knows one of the ladies who works at the school (Virginie B.) - what a coincidence !
Didier, your parents were delightful and they were so kind to invite us to their house for an aperitif. My French is not up to much but we all 'got buy' and it was lovely to sample real French hospitality.
I have taken the liberty of passing the details of Le Pech to the couple who run Downe House at Veyrinnes and hopefully they will be putting your gites on their recommended accommodation list for parents visiting their daughters in France. Which weeks would you be prepared to do long weekend rentals?
Most parents like us will be visiting from Thursday pm to Monday midday.
Obviously in the summer you get longer rentals but I think that La Croix would be ideal for parents visiting in the Autumn and Easter terms. You may have forgotten Caroline how English terms work - the Autumn term runs from around Sept 5th to Dec 12th, with a week's break for half term in the last week of October, when the girls in France fly home for the week. The Easter term runs from about Jan 5th to the end of March (depending on when Easter falls) and the half term break is usually about the 3rd week in Feb (i.e. Stephanie is home now). The summer term starts 1 week after Easter and runs until the 1st week of July with a break around the end of May for half term.
Unfortunately we are not able to visit France again this term while Stephanie is at Veyrines as I have to travel to the USA next weekend on business, otherwise I would definitely want to return to La Croix very soon - perhaps we will return for a longer break some time.
Regards, Pepe S.
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