La Mezet
£300–£530 / week
About the home
For the perfect get away holiday a stone cottage situated on the top of a hill not far from the river Dordogne. Easily accessible for canoeing and riding
Two bedroom old stone cottage with traditional wood beams. Large garden and woodland. Suitable for a family of 4 to 5 but can sleep up to six people. Also suitable for up to 2 Adult couples. Pets welcomed.Updated kitchen and bathroom with dish washer and washing machine.
Sky terrestial tv available. Wood burning fire.
A quiet get away within easy access of Dordogne river and historical chateau. Ideal garden for dogs or kids to run and play in with a small wood at the end of the garden. The sheltered porch offers ideal opportunities to relax after an adventurous day to sample the local cheese and wines.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lake Beach, 7km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region


With more than a thousand and one castles, and numerous villages classed as being the most beautiful in France, The Dordogne is a major tourist attraction.
Saint Mondane is also near to the ancient city of Sarlat which is registered as being within a remarkable cultural environment due to its proximity to some of the most prestigious sites – Lascaux, Beynac, Domme, La Roque, Gageac – as well as chateaux, abbeys and some breathtaking public gardens.
Dordogne is the 3rd largest department in France. It enjoys a varied and temperate climate, even though the winters might be a bit colder than in the UK.The average temperature during summertime is 30°C and the first frosts usually appaer at the end of October.
Sarlat, a town of art and history, is part of a European network. The town is engaged in heightening public awareness of both inhabitants and tourists towards its environment, to initiate an appreciation in the young for architecture and urbanism. The organisers in charge of the town’s heritage, in association with the future museum’s curator, have set up an action programme for the year : themed visits, development of guides, competitive games, heritage days and nights, exhibitions. The town is not only appealing : its history is fascinating.
Since over a thousand years, the town has developed around an important Benedictine abbey, built during the roman period, in the 12th century, erected as a diocese in the 14th century. The town of consuls, nobles and tradesmen, became one of jurists and clerks who surrounded the bishop.
After the wars of 100 Years’, Religion and the Fronde, from the 14th to 17th century, the town rediscovered its golden age, thanks to the “noblesse de robe” and their high magistrates who exercised royal justice for the Presidial. They smartened up Sarlat with new and grand dwellings built with towers, symbols of the noblesse. This was also the period of the Humanists.
La Boetie was born here and was initiated very early to the spirit of the Renaissance. Jean Tarde, the bishop’s right-hand man, met Galilee in Florence and remained in contact with him for his astronomical experiences. Fenelon, a private tutor, was employed as priest in Sarlat, by his uncle, bishop of the diocese.
More recently, the creation of the “Festival des Jeux du Théâtre” in 1952 gave a new momentum to the town. Personalities became conscious of the interest raised towards its heritage, rediscovered by performers of stage and film. Sarlat was the first town to apply the “Loi Malraux” (Mulraux Law) voted for in 1962 to restore the historic centres, “the protected sectors”. It was a second rebirth.
The Sainte Mondane area
Saint Mondane is a small quiet hqamlet situated in the shadow of Chateau Fenelon, close to the River Dordogne.
Chateau Fenelon is an attractive castle in an attractive location - among the most lovely in the whole Dordogne region. It is set on a raised rock platform near the village of Saint Modane between Sarlat and Souillac in the eastern Dordogne region, and has far reaching views across the countryside.
The original construction of the castle was around the 13th century, but it was substantially refurbished and modified during the 16th century by a local landowner. In the meantime the castle had passed to the English, and been regained during the Hundred Years War. After the revolution the chateau was used as a factory for silkworms.
The castle is modest as castles go - more 'luxury manor house' than 'medieval fortress' - and looks fine in the local yellow stone typical of the Dordogne region. It retains aspects of medieval defensive design in parts, while other sections are more Renaissance 'good living' in style.
The chateau has three towers with pretty turreted rooves, with tiles in lauze (stone) - unusual and attractive. The castle is further surrounded by double walls and terraces, has a grassed internal courtyard, and a couple of smaller buildings associated with the castle. The terraces accentuate the views from the raised position the chateau holds.
Particularly noteworthy is the well, still to be seen on a visit, and carved 90 metres deep through the rock - a fine achievement in the 13th century!
Within the chateau there are collections of furniture, armour and weapons from the 15th to the 18th centuries. There is also a curious collection of oddities such as a 'giant's tooth' that will amuse the children.
Nearby are a multitude of cycle ways and guided walks. In addition there are plenty of Canoeing centres locally.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Brive: 40 km |
| Railway: | Sarlat: 15 km |
Flights to Bergerac (1hour drive) With Flybe from locations in the U.K.
Limoge (2 hour drive) With Flybe from locations in the U.K.
Brive (1/2 hour drive) With Air France from London City Airport
7 Hour drive from most French ports
Activities near Sainte Mondane
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays

Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 530 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Oct 12 | 30 Dec 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Dec 12 | 31 Mar 13 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Arrivals - Saturday afternoon after 4.00 o’clock, departures - Saturday morning by 10.00 o’clock.
Changeover day is Saturday during the high season other days considered during mid and low seasons
Guests are requested to leave the property in a clean and tidy condition ready for the next guests. A cleaning service is available, if required, at a cost of 70 Euros which would be payable locally to our agent.. Please advise when booking if you require this service.
25% deposit with booking.
Remainder to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. with a breakage deposit £150 (200 euros) to be supplied by post dated cheque. (cheque will be destroyed after satisfactory house check by agent at time of departure)
Payment by credit card is available via PayPal or cheque.
Long winter lets available from October - March by negotiation.
Short breaks by arrangement
Linen and towels are included in the price.
Welcome pack is included in price.

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