La Chartreuse du Maine
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About the home
La Chartreuse du Maine and our passion for the genuine beauty of the Dordogne will make your stay a truly memorable Perigordine experience.
Constructed during the reign of King Louis XIV, Le Maine is an 18th-century Chartreuse set in the countryside at the edge of the tiny village of Cubjac. At Le Maine, in harmony with nature, everything breathes peace, serenity, and happiness of life. You will enjoy simple 'art de vivre' in an authentic property run by locals!
The estate is situated in 63 acres of gardens, terraces, meadows, and woods with plenty of walking trails to explore the surrounding nature. Within 5 minutes walk you will find local shops, a café and even a weekly market in the village.
The swimming pool is in the middle of a meadow filled with wild flowers and offers a magnificent view of the hills in the distance. The openness of the area allows the pool deck to benefit from sunlight from dawn to dusk making it an ideal spot to relax.
In this romantic setting, the property boasts three unique vacation homes as well as the main house where we live. The manor house and holiday homes frame the large landscaped courtyard. The three holiday houses may be rented together or separately. Each house benefits from complete independence, and has its own private garden with furniture to enjoy a coffee, a meal, or a quiet moment with good book.
If you can tear yourself away from Le Maine, its location in the centre of the Dordogne region makes it the ideal base for getting to know all the area has to offer the visitor.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Arcachon/Cap-Ferret, 200km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 18, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
In every house there is a stereo, a DVD player and an HDTV that receives a satellite signal for stations in English, German and Spanish as well as French.
Beds and bedding are all new and of the highest quality, made with finest linen.
The kitchens are fully equipped with all the appliances, utensils and tableware you will need to prepare gourmet "Perigordine" meals.
Further details outdoors:
The 3 houses are detached, not facing each other.
They all have a private garden with dining furniture, lounge chairs and outdoor grill.
In addition the estate offers you:
- Private woods with many footpaths to enjoy walking, footing, bird and wild life watching
- A kitchen garden with rose-trees on ancient arches. Our guests are welcome to pick herbs for cooking
- A pasture where Zebulon the donkey and Rothschild the sheep are happy to socialize with (not only) children
- A meadow on the Auvezere river banks ideal for fishing
- Bicycles for adults are at your disposal at the property
The large swimming pool is to be shared with a maximum of 8 other guests. It has
- A large teak deck with lounge chairs and parasols
- Modern chlorine-free purifying system (slightly salt water not aggressive for eyes and skin)
- An automated security cover to protect non swimming children
- It is located some 80 meters away from the houses, so as children can play without disturbing nap enthusiasts
Further details
We provide an exceptionally high-standard of accommodation and service with everything included:
- Welcome pack on arrival
- Cots and high-chairs available on request
- All finest quality linen including bed linen, bath and toilet towels, pool towels, table cloth, serviettes and dish towels
- Beds are made before arrival
- Free Wifi
- Wood for log fire
- All cleaning materials
- End of stay cleaning is included (except if the property is not left in a reasonable state)
We are your French English speaking hosts and are on-hand to help you on any aspect of your stay with suggestions regarding:
- What to see and what to do
- Best itineraries through wonderful scenery
- History of the region
- Shops, restaurants, wineries and vineyards
- Restaurant bookings
- Organic farmers' markets
- And so much more…
Conditions
1/ The rental period commences at 5pm on the day of arrival and finishes at 10 am on the day of departure (negotiable in mid-season and low-season).
2/ A 30% deposit is required in order to confirm provisional bookings and the booking will remain provisional until the deposit is received.
3/ Balance of the rental rate is due 8 weeks before the day of arrival.
4/ Cancellation charges:
More than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 30% of total rental rate
4-8 weeks prior to arrival: 50% of total rental rate
2-4 weeks prior to arrival: 75% of total rental rate
Less than 2 weeks prior to arrival: 100% (no refund).
All customers are advised to organize appropriate travel insurance which includes a cancellation clause.
5/ If the balance is not received we reserve the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.
6/ For payments we accept bank transfers, personal euro cheques drawn on a French bank (payable in France) or credit card via PayPal (secure online payments).
7/ A security deposit of 500 € is payable on arrival. This will be refunded in full within two weeks less the cost of any damage, breakage or heavy cleaning charges (subject to satisfactory property inspection)
Our guests are responsible for any damage or breakage of their occurrence.
They are requested to check if they have a specific insurance policy
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The Aquitaine region in the South West of France is one the most beautiful areas of the country and has much to offer visitors: unspoiled scenery, important architectural heritage, Bordeaux wines, an agreeable climate all-year-round, and it is a renowned gastronomic paradise.
The jewel of the Aquitaine is the Dordogne region of which the name itself evokes a way of life and an authenticity that has disappeared elsewhere, but remains true here. Although it has been inhabited since prehistoric times, its numerous valleys, dramatic cliffs and high limestone plateaus covered in dense oak forests have made it historically difficult to access the area, thus explaining why the region has changed very little and speaks of stories long since passed.
After Paris area, the Dordogne has the most historical monuments. At each turn of the road, you will be amazed by romantic landscapes offering views of small medieval villages, castles, fortresses perched on hilltops, and cliffs inhabited from prehistoric times. Not visible from the roads, but also noteworthy, are the caves covered in paintings dating back 17,000 years.
There is magic in the air throughout the region, but there are certain places that should not be missed while visiting Perigord. The medieval town of Sarlat has a very unique historic city center from the 15th century. The valley of the Dordogne River meanders peaceably below castles, seeming to not have moved for centuries. This valley is known for the fortress of Beynac, which has served as the backdrop for several films, the castle of Castelnaud; the village of La Roque-Gageac where the houses are built into the cliffs, and Domme, a “bastide royale” town of the 13th century.
The Valley of the Vézère River, also called the Valley of Prehistory, offers the original caves of Font de Gaume and Les Combarelles, in addition to the most famous painted cave of Lascaux, and the Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies. Also nearby are the cliffs of La Roque Saint Christophe which were inhabited until the end of the Middle Ages. Many castles are open to the public like Hautefort, which dominates in the middle of French formal gardens, one of the most beautiful in the Aquitaine region. The tour of the geological cave of Tourtoirac is an extraordinary visit to an unusual area which was formed by an underground river. Brantôme, named the green Venice of Périgord, is a city with Medieval and Renaissance influences, especially known for its abbey and an angled bridge of the 15th century.
The Perigueux / Cubjac area
Le Maine benefits from its unique location in the center of the Dordogne region, close to Sarlat and any major attraction the area has to offer, whilst being in the peaceful countryside, away from the crowds, a little off the beaten track. Guests really appreciate coming back to the peace and quiet of Le Maine after a day's visit around Brantome, Sarlat and along the Dordogne Valley. After the buzz and activity of the major sites, the tranquillity and authenticity of this corner of the Périgord are invaluable. From Le Maine you can walk or go bike riding amidst the surrounding countryside and villages. The Auvézère river, which runs through Cubjac, is perfect for canoe rides. Nearby, children will love tree walking and aqua parks.
Le Maine is located at the edge of the tiny village of Cubjac. You are a short walk away from the center of this typical Dordogne village which features a picturesque stone bridge and old houses. Here you will find a bakery, a butcher shop, a small grocery store, a post office and a pharmacy. There is also a café with outdoor seating and a pizzeria. On Fridays, there is a farmer's market with local produce, cheese, and more.
Perigueux, the vibrant capital of Perigord, only 20 km from Le Maine, is a city rich in art and history with much to see: a Roman villa housed by the magnificent museum designed by the architect Jean Nouvel, a medieval renaissance city center filled with narrow, cobbled streets, Romanesque churches and a byzantine-style cathedral which hosts a twice-weekly market with local products in its square.
Retaining its gastronomic traditions, this city offers a number of refined restaurants and wintners. In winter, the very special foie gras and truffles markets add excitement to the peaceful city. Some local producers are happy to invite you to hunt for truffles with them in their truffle fields...
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 60 km |
| Railway: | Périgueux: 20 km |
| Ferry: | Saint-Malo: 800 km |
There are many easy ways to get to Le Maine:
By plane : nearest international airports
• Bordeaux-Mérignac international airport : 160 Km easy drive by the highway (1.50 h) from Le Maine
• Limoges international airport : 90 Km (1.25 h) from Le Maine
• Brive-la-Gaillarde international airport : 60 Km (0.55 h) from Le Maine
• Bergerac-Roumanière airport: 72 Km (1.10 h) from Le Maine
• Roissy CDG (Paris International Airport) : 500 Km easy drive by the highway (5.30 h) from Le Maine
By car
• From Paris : 470 Km easy drive by the highway (less than 5.00 h)
• From Roissy CDG (Paris International Airport) : 500 Km easy drive by the highway (5.30 h)
• From Calais (Hoverport) : 770 Km easy drive by the highway (7.50 h)
• From Saint-Malo : 650 Km easy drive by the highway (6.30h)
• From Lyon : 420 Km easy drive by the highway (4.30h)
• From Toulouse : 250 Km easy drive by the highway (2.40h)
• From Bordeaux : 160 Km easy drive by the highway (1.50 h)
By train
• TGV from Roissy CDG (Paris airport) to Angoulême (3.15 h train + 1.50 drive)
• TGV from Paris-Montparnasse station to Angoulême (2.30 h train + 1.50 drive)
• Regular TEOZ train from Paris-Austerlitz station to Limoges-Benedictins (3 h train + 1.15 drive)
• Regular TEOZ train from Paris-Austerlitz to Périgueux (4.30 h train + 0.30 drive)
All these airports and train stations have car hire companies.
We are happy to help you finalize your travel plans.
Useful web site addresses :
• For train schedules and tickets : http://www.voyages-sncf.com
• For best itineraries by car : http://www.viamichelin.fr/web/Itineraires
Activities near Perigueux
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 26 Sep 2012 |
On our first visit in 2011 and for the first 2 days my daughter didn't like where we had bought her on holiday. Previously we had been to Spain staying in modern complexes with lots to do and... more |
31 Aug 2012 |
We stayed at Le Maine for the third time. Our stay at Le Maine is always in our best 3 places where we spent holidays in the last 10 years. Several reasons for that: the property itself is... more |
09 Jul 2012 |
We stayed at Chartreuse du Maine, near the charming village of Cubjac in the Dordogne, for four weeks, one week in “La Cuisine d'Alice” and three weeks in “Chez Colette et Mimi”. And, it was... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Truffles season | 1 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 1740 | € 348 | € 348 | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 2150 | € 430 | € 430 | 5 Nights |
| Roses time | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 2800 | € 560 | € 560 | 5 Nights |
| Summer | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 4295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 2788 | € 558 | € 558 | 5 Nights |
| Fall season | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | € 2150 | € 430 | € 430 | 5 Nights |
| Food-lovers season | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 1740 | € 348 | € 348 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 2600 | € 523 | € 523 | 5 Nights |
The property does not have weekend tariffs.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We provide an exceptionally high-standard accommodation and service with no additional costs.
A 30% deposit is required in order to confirm provisional bookings and the booking will remain provisional until the deposit is received.
Balance of the rental rate is due 8 weeks before the day of arrival.
Cancellation charges:
More than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 30% of total rental rate
4-8 weeks prior to arrival: 50% of total rental rate
2-4 weeks prior to arrival: 75% of total rental rate
Less than 2 weeks prior to arrival: 100% (no refund).
Payments are only accepted in euros (except for the security deposit).
For payments we accept credit card through Holiday-lettings or PayPal (secure online payments)bank transfers, personal euro cheques drawn on a French bank (payable in France).
A security deposit of 500 € is payable on arrival. For the security deposit we accept EUR, GBP, USD, CAD, AUD currencies, cash or with a check. This will be refunded in full less the cost of any damage or heavy cleaning charge.
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