French Connections
About the home
This house has been newly renovated in keeping with the old French way. The stone has started to be stripped back to it's original glory and gives the house that amazing old charm feel. The house has three bedrooms with stunning views of the village and sounding area out of the main bedroom window, a pull out sofa bed for those unexpected guests, bathroom with toilet and shower, lounge, dining and full kitchen. Downstairs is the laundry with washer and dryer another toilet and full lock up garage.
You can enjoy a wine on the terrace overlooking the village and beyond, hot air balloons fly over in the late evening, which makes for a great photo.
The local Cenac markets are on a Tuesday morning and the market in Domme are on a Thursday - pick up some local produce and products direct from the farmers and business owners.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 1 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details outdoors:
The Dordgone river is 2 min walk down the road - this had a wonderful swimming hole for swimming in in the warmer months. Cenac has a number of canoe hire places also lining the bank of the Dordgone river.
Conditions
Full details of property can be found on our website below
Payment to be paid in Euro (or equivalent) into Australian Bank Account
Deposit of 25% of the full payment is required at time of booking with balance due within 50 days of start date.
Security deposit of 200euro prior to start of holiday
If more then four people stay at one time a extra 40 euro linen/cleaning charge is to be paid
Holiday start and finish dates flexible. Short stays available with 100 euro supplement. Mid week start available with a 150 euro supplement. In peak season(June-August) - we do not have mid week starts - the booking days are Saturday to Saturday, we charge in weeks during this time.
Cleaning charge of 60 euro per stay
Heating charge of 60 euro a week during cooler months if central heating used. (October-mid March)
Full terms and conditions on our website below or available at time of booking.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region


"The Dordogne is for many people the picture-perfect image of the French countryside, a gentle landscape of patchwork firels, hiltop towns, turreted masions and jade-green woods. The Dordogne is famous for its stunning cave paintings as well as for its many fortified chateaux and bastide towns, reminders of the bollody battles waged her during the middle ages and he hundred years war"
The Cenac / St Julien de Cenac area
Cenac/Domme is well positioned for exploring the chief sights of the Dordogne valley, with its amazing castles, stunning gardens and breathtaking views all within a 5 mile drive. This beautiful town is at the top of the hill from our picturesque village house.
About Domme :
"On the edge of a cliff, Domme offers a vast panorama over the Dordogne valley. Enclosed by walls, this bastide village founded by Philip the Bold in 1283, tells of its glorious past through its fortified gates and towers, where Knights Templar were once imprisoned. The visitor will also discover the consuls’ and the goldsmiths’ houses, the old covered market and the governor’s hotel. Domme offers the green luxury of its suspended gardens above the Dordogne valley.
“Domme is a dream. It is a perfect little town, beautiful at first sight, even more beautiful when being visited and explored. Anyone would wax lyrical about it and for beauty it beggars description. It stands like a jewel in golden stone, on a tall hill, overlooking a switchback, winding road that heaves itself up through a just wide enough gateway and into the outer square of the town.” (Neal Lands “History, People and places in the Dordogne”).
The village has two bakeries a butcher, cave (wine bar), fresh fruit and veggie shop and a cake and sweets shop. So a quick stroll every morning will get you your fresh croissants and baguettes, meat, fruit and veg and treats for the day
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 40 km |
| Railway: | Sarlat: 6 km |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Cenac
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 25 Jun 2011 |
if you have a little car, especially with a GPS, this is the fabulous location, comfortable, cosy and right in the middle of everything you want to see without feeling crowded. |
![]() 25 Feb 2011 |
We loved everything about staying here, the house is beautiful from the street and this is what attracted us to it. Inside we were not disappointed either, the owners have thought of everything,... more |
Guestbook for French Connections
Hi Graeme & Lisa,
We had a wonderful time in France and really enjoyed our time in Cenac and the surrounding Dordogne area. The information you gave us about market days and things to see nearby was invaluable. Thanks so much. Attached is a photo we took the morning we left the house. It is the view from your front gate.
Kind regards,
Michelle & Greg. Brisbane, Australia
Hi Lisa. Your house is beautiful!, so is Cenac. I loved the Dordogne, Thanks Carrie, Canada
Hi Graeme & Lisa
Many thanks again for having us last week. I think it was the best part of our whole time in France. We luckily arrived the day before the Cenac Grand Fete, so we had a great day & night there. It was a really good insight into the people around town, especially later on in the evening! We spent quite a lot of time at the pub/restaurant at the end of the street. The girls there have really got the place moving well.
Wendy was especially helpful. I'd left my passport in the house we stayed the week earlier and she was instrumental in making sure we had it sent on correctly. She's a great asset to your business. I think we'll be back again sometime.Kind regards, Tony & Kyle, Tasmania, Australia
Hi Graeme and Lisa
Ben and I really enjoyed our visit to Cenac. The experience, the food and the weather were all great.
Thanks Alison, Australia
Hi - The house is great, we're having a fantastic time in Cenac and walking up to Domme, and visiting all the sights there are around this lovely area. I wish I'd listened more in French class at school. Thanks for the tip re the internet access at the TABAC and pub down the road. Thanks Taryn, Canada
We had a fantastic holiday and loved our time in Cenac. What a gorgeous location (Cenac) and such a unique house in a great location in Cenac. We enjoyed the proximity to Domme and the additional opportunities that it offered food-wise. Liz Jericho, South Australia
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 4 Nov 10 | 2 Oct 11 | € 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Oct 11 | 7 Oct 12 | € 680 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The price of the house is for 4 people only additional guests will incur a 50euro fee each per week
A 60 euro heating charge will be charged from October till mid March
In peak season - we do not have mid week starts - the booking days are Saturday to Saturday, we charge in weeks during this time.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Lisa & Graeme Mcgrath
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Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in Australia and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |

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