La Cuisine d'Alice au Maine
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£460–£912 / week
About the home
La Cuisine d’Alice is a gracious one-bedroom house on the grounds of the French country estate known as Le Maine. Newly restored in the most pure Périgord tradition, this very spacious home has kept, in addition to impressive vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, its carved stone sink and its large original fireplace.
From the garden, a few steps take you into inside the house. The beautiful limestone walls, the softly colored limewash tones, and the natural materials make for a unique and inviting atmosphere. In winter, the heated floor warms the room and makes it cozy.
La Cuisine d’Alice boasts an open-plan layout. In the main living space, there is a sitting room with a comfortable leather sofa in front of the fireplace, and a dining area to enjoy your meals. The modern kitchen is complete with high-end appliances.
The bedroom is a few steps up from the living space. The openness of this room allows you to see the fireplace from the bed, making it the most romantic getaway for couples. All bed and bedding and linens are new and of the highest quality. The ensuite bathroom has a heated towel rack so you can enjoy warm towels after your shower or bath.
The living space has windows overlooking the private garden, where dining furniture and lounge chairs invite you to sit in the sun or spend wonderful evenings al fresco.
We, Catherine and Maxence, live permanently on site and are more than happy to welcome you to Le Maine Manor House, our family home for four generations.
Discover another Dordogne than the one on the holiday brochures. Our passion and local knowledge will allow you an intimate, authentic and unforgettable taste of the real Périgord.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Arcachon/Cap-Ferret, 200km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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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: | 1 Bedroom, 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Towels provided, please check with the advertiser regarding linen Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
La Cuisine d'Alice has a very comfortable under-floor heating downstairs and large radiators upstairs.
The bedroom benefits from an electronic opening skylight with an automated shade.
Bed and bedding are brand-new and of the highest quality
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances, utensils and tableware you will need to prepare gourmet "Perigordine" meals.
Further details outdoors:
La Cuisine d'Alice's private garden has lounge chairs, dinning furniture and a Weber 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
La Cuisine d'Alice is let on a nightly basis (min 3 nights) at any season including July and August. There is no particular changeover day for this house.
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.
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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 of this traditional corner of the Périgord is 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. At any season, you can take advantage of a dedicated cooking class in a new and unique kitchen/restaurant, the only one of its kind in Perigord.
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
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 30 Apr 2012 |
We just spent a delightful two weeks in La Cuisine d'Alice. Catherine and Maxence clearly love what they do and it shows--the property is beautiful and well-maintained and the guest... more |
10 Apr 2012 |
This was our third time in Le Maine and this time we decided to stay our winter holiday in La Cuisine d'Alice. It turned out to be the perfect decision for a perfect, relaxed and cosy... more |
31 Mar 2012 |
Le Maine, in the heart of what may be the most beautiful region in Europe, was more than we have ever hoped for in a vacation home. This exquisite estate is home to three idyllic vacation rentals... more |
Guestbook for La Cuisine d'Alice au Maine
"Our stay in "la cuisine d' Alice" could not have been more perfect. From Catherine & Maxence's warm, friendly welcome to the luxurious towels and linens to the high speed wireless internet to the completely upscale kitchen -- everything was done perfectly to make our stay memorable. Maxence's "magic maps' guided us to interesting & beautiful Dordogne sights and Catherine's freshly picked heirloom tomatoes added the right touch to picnics in our private garden. Our expectations were exceeded and we will return!" Judith & Lawrence G. (Oakland, CA, USA) Sep. 6-12, 2011
This was our second and definitely not our last visit to Le Maine. (…) For us Le Maine really does tick all the boxes and we would strongly recommend it to anyone who is looking for somewhere which really is a cut above the rest.
Caroline S. (London, UK) Aug. 20-Sep. 5, 2011
"Zwei Wochen wohnten wir in der stilvoll und durchdacht restaurierten Cuisine d'Alice auf Le Maine, einem ehemaligen Weingut in Cubjac. Genug Zeit, um nicht nur die Dordogne mit ihren vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Schlössern, Gärten und der herrlichen Landschaft zu erkunden, sondern auch um ruhige Tage am Pool in der Sonne und im Garten zu verbringen. Le Maine in Cubjac ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für Tagestouren durch die Region - besonders mit den individuellen Tipps von Catherine und Maxence. Die beiden Gastgeber kümmern sich auch auf dem Hof liebevoll um jedes Detail und stehen für die Beantwortung von Fragen immer zur Verfügung. Die persönliche, aber dezente Gastfreundschaft schätzten wir sehr. Zum Kochen stand uns neben der hochwertig ausgestatteten Küche auch der Kräutergarten von Catherine zur Verfügung. Der Wein aus der Region ist dazu die perfekte Ergänzung. Gerne kommen wir wieder und genießen erneut Flair und Gemütlichkeit auf Le Maine." Kati H. & Holger B. (Deutschland) May 22- Jun. 3, 2011
The location is brilliant, within easy reach of all the fabulous Dordogne attractions, from the Lascaux and Les Eyzies cave paintings to the museums and markets at Perigueux and the charm of Sarlat. I can't speak highly enough of the Le Maine accommodations. Were were fortunate to make friends with the other guests and were able to inspect all three properties, and would recommend them all very highly. Catherine and Maxence are exemplary hosts - nothing is too much trouble for them. They are dedicated to the house and its grounds and can tell you everything about the locality. Both speak excellent English. They can organise a private cooking class, will take you to where you can get the best foie gras and show you local routes so you can avoid the autoroutes. Their charm and attention to detail make this a wonderful place to stay. Anne & Tom C. (Tasmania, Australia) Oct. 16-30, 2010
"Our four night stay in "la Cuisine d'Alice" was the highlight of our 23-day trip to Europe. Catherine and Maxence have created a "picture-postcard" setting full of French country charm. The property is stunning, and our accommodations could have easily been from the pages of architectural digest. The gardens were lovely, and the setting tranquil. Maxence and Catherine were extremely helpful, offering terrific sight-seeing and restaurant advice. They have obviously invested a significant amount of their love, time and energy in ensuring their guests have the best possible experience while staying on their lovely estate. The location is perfect for visiting the beautiful Dordogne-area highlights, including the Lasceax Caves, the Hauteford Chateau, the UNESCO heritage Sarlat market, the cliff-side village of Rocamadour, and roman ruins in Perigueux. It's the perfect location to enjoy the entire Perigord region, with it's winding roads, pastoral views and rolling hills. The village of Cubjac (a few minutes by foot) is charming and welcoming with an excellent bakery, and a terrific pizza restaurant. (…) I would highly recommend a stay at this wonderfully charming location, if only to meet Zebulon (the mule) and Rothschild (the sheep). My only regret -- we should have stayed longer than four nights." Trish C. (Ottawa, Canada) Sep. 9-13, 2010
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Truffles season | 1 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 575 | € 115 | € 115 | 1 Night |
| Spring | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 690 | € 138 | € 138 | 1 Night |
| Roses time | 2 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | € 860 | € 172 | € 172 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1140 | € 228 | € 228 | Flexible |
| Late Summer | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 860 | € 172 | € 172 | 3 Nights |
| Fall season | 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | € 690 | € 138 | € 138 | 1 Night |
| Food-lovers season | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 575 | € 115 | € 115 | 1 Night |
| Christmas & New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 840 | € 168 | € 168 | 3 Nights |
| Truffles season 2013 | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | € 575 | € 115 | € 115 | 1 Night |
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 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 bank transfers, personal euro cheques drawn on a French bank (payable in France) or credit card via PayPal (secure online payments).
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.
Availability
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Availability notes:
The property is available all year round.
There is no specific changeover day for this property, at any season.
Discount applies for stays of a month or more during the off peak season months. Please enquire for further details.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | You are contacting Catherine Lambert
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This farmhouse has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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