Beynac holiday cottage rental, Le Bourg with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Petite Maison (cottage)

Home description

Nestled in the tiny hillside village of Beynac, La Petite Maison invokes a timeless sense of charm and beauty. Catch a glimpse of medieval life in this 500 year old home and explore the most scenic and breathtaking villages of Southwest France.

La Petite Maison is one of the most picturesque homes in Beynac. Situated on a footpath leading to the Chateau, your medieval adventure awaits. Step inside into a quiet retreat and enjoy the charm of its thick stone walls and heavy chestnut timbers. Many of its furnishings date back to the 1700's. The wonders of old Perigord are at your doorstep!

No one will have to draw straws for the kids bedroom because this cottage has two full sized master suites each with its own private en suite bathroom. La Petite Maison is perfect for couples and small families. With two master bedrooms, it sleeps 4 very comfortably but may also sleep 1 additional guest. There is a convertible single bed suitable for a child in the bedroom upstairs..

Picturesque Petite Maison	Relax in the comfy sitting room
La cuisine is fully equipped	Louis XV Bedroom, new in 2008!

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

Nowhere have we found a more tranquil, beautiful, and romantic setting than here in the Dordogne. Whether you are exploring fairy tale castles, strolling a local market, wandering through cobblestone streets, studying prehistoric cave art, or simply taking in the unspoiled countryside, you will come to understand why this is one of the most endearing regions in all of Europe.

Beynac / Le Bourg area

The village of Beynac consists of a cluster of golden-stone houses beneath a dramatic 500 foot cliff. Perched at the top stands the 12th century Chateau Beynac, rising from the sheer cliff face along the most historic and scenic section of the Dordogne River. La Petite Masion makes for an ideal home base for visiting all the picturesque villages in the Perigord Noir, including Domme, La Roque-Gageac, Castelnaud, Monpazier, and Sarlat, the most historically preserved medieval city in all of France.

Beynac is situated amidst the most spectacular and historical stretch of the Dordogne River. With its formidable Chateau, rows of charming houses, and the gentle river below, the setting is simply captivating. Beynac castle is renowned for being one of the best preserved medieval castles in France. It was painstakingly restored last century using only the tools of the medieval craftsman. The castles of Marqueyssac, Fayrac, and Castelnaud are all within view across the verdant tapestry of this beautiful valley. Designated as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Beynac never fails to impress.

How to get there

Most likely you will fly to Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, or Bergerac from your departure point. You can fly Ryan Air (www.ryanair.com) direct from Stansted airport in London to Bergerac. If you choose to begin your trip with a visit to Paris, you should take the train to Brive-la Gaillarde. From there you can rent a car at the Europcar agency which is very close to the train station. You will need a rental car to get around the countryside. Prices are best when booked from home.

From Bordeaux (2 hrs): Take the A89 to Perigeux, then follow signs to Sarlat, then Beynac
From Toulouse (2 hrs): Take the A20 north and exit at Souillac, then follow signs to Sarlat, then Beynac
From Bergerac (1 hr): Take the D-roads east towards Lalinde, St. Cyprien, then Beynac
From Paris by car (5 hrs): Take the A20 south, exit at Souillac, follow signs for Sarlat, then Beynac
From Paris by train/car (5 hrs): Depart at Gare d’Austerlitz train station, disembark at Brive-la Gaillarde. Europcar Rental Agency is one block downhill from the Brive Station. Follow D-roads to Sarlat, then Beynac.

Activities near Beynac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Central village setting close to all amenities, shops, and restaurants.
Large chestnut wood beamed ceilings in living/dining room with fine antique and leather furniture.

Massive stone fireplace with stove insert
and antique copper accents.

Romantic period-style bedrooms with crisp white bed linens and antique furniture.
In the upstairs bath you will find a fully modern step-down bathroom fitted with handmade Italian tiles, an ultra relaxing shower cabin, vanity and a Napoleon III armoire. The downstairs bathroom is fitted with a luxury spa shower featuring 8 shower heads, an extra large sink, heated towel warmers and beautiful Italian marble tile.

Free Long Distance: New in 2009 - FREE long distance telephone service to all of Western Europe, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more.

Further details outdoors:
Medieval stone house, fully renovated. La Petite Maison is pictured in a Beynac postcard as one of the beautiful homes on the path to the Chateau. Petite Maison is so photogenic, passersby to and from the Chateau can't resist taking a photo.

Further details

English speaking agent on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

No pets allowed
Smoking not allowed

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	17 Oct 09	14 Nov 09	690£ 616	120107	140125	4 Nights
Off Season	14 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	450£ 402	10089	120107	4 Nights
Holiday Season	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	500£ 446	0-	0-	1 Week
Off Season	2 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	450£ 402	10089	120107	4 Nights
Low Season	27 Mar 10	22 May 10	700£ 625	120107	140125	4 Nights
Mid Season	22 May 10	3 Jul 10	800£ 714	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	3 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	900£ 804	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	28 Aug 10	9 Oct 10	800£ 714	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	9 Oct 10	6 Nov 10	700£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We accept Visa/Mastercard via PayPal, plus personal checks in Euros and wire transfers.

Rates are for 4 guests, add 25 euros for additional guest.

**If the week you want is booked, please ask for another property in the village that we recommend!!

Guestbook for La Petite Maison

We immensely enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home.The house is clean,quiet, well-equipped and convenient to the town without being on the main road.It is close in proximity to the hotel,the pharmacy, restaurants, and town offices, but off of the main thoroughfares enough to be quiet.We appreciated it's proximity to the bakery and the wine shop!Beynac is a beautiful, storybook French village with old stone buildings and fantastic views of the river valley below.The Dordogne River itself is lovely and peaceful with loads of boating, canoeing, and kayaking. We were even privy to some hot air ballooning and some musical concerts in the town square. Market day in Sarlat is not to be missed and daily excursions to other picturesque river towns are a must.The house was a wonderful base for daytrips or a quiet place to rest when one wanted to spend a quiet day at home.Truly a fantastic property! -Michael Doty, Middleton, CT, USA

My husband and I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary while staying in this romantic little cottage! It was heaven. The house is so pretty and well maintained that many people stopped and took pictures as they walked by. The town is beautiful, with lots to see and the people friendly. There are many places to visit near by, so it is the perfect base to tour the Dordogne area. The owners made us feel so welcome, and their local representatives were great! We highly recommend La Petite Maison to anyone who wants a clean, well maintained, beautiful place to stay in the Dordogne area. -Merideth Hendry, Fullerton, CA USA

Our family had a wonderful stay in La Petite Maison. The very clean, well-furnished cottage was filled with thoughtful touches to make our stay pleasant. We loved the location of the cottage in the village and were able to explore the many sights in the Dordogne region. We highly recommend La Petite Maison, and can't wait to return. -Eileen, Lafayette, CA, USA

Our time in Beynac was clearly a highlight in a memorable trip to Europe. We saw as much as we could from: the castle where Richard the Lionheart was Baron for 10 years; canoeing down the Dordogne; visits to lovely medieval towns; pre-historic wall paintings; the market at Monpazier and so on. The stay in your charming medieval cottage (with its very pleasant modern amenities) greatly enhanced the experience. My wife and I had no idea how beautiful this region is - and what a rich variety of experiences it has to offer the visitor. Thanks again for your very helpful advice regarding hire cars and local booking arrangements. Also Christophe and staff at the hotel did a great job in coordinating local arrangements - in addition to their marvelous 4 course meals. –Michael Tierney, Melbourne, Australia

Our stay in your beautiful cottage remains a highlight of our recent trip to France.The friendly village of Beynac was a perfect location for exploring the magnificent Perigord area. It was a pleasure to return to La Petite Maison at the end of the day. We appreciated your travel books and DVDs, the well equipped kitchen and the cosy fire on those chilly April evenings. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We will happily recommend it to others and hope to return some time in the future. -Maree & Russell Littlepage, Melbourne Australia

Beynac is idealic as it combines a working medieval village with a magnificent location. The French say that a genie flew over France with a sack full of castles but a hole developed over Dordogne and all the castles fell out. From the village you can see 5 castles.We left our car in the car park for most of the time as there is plenty to do in this valley without it. The cottage is very comfortable but also gives the true feeling of being in a medieval village. –Brian Williams, Paris, France

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