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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Saint Julien de Lampon in Sarlat

From £350 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

The cottage is a beautiful quality barn conversion full of original features and very comfortably equipped to a high standard. The cottage forms part of a private hamlet with three 3 bedroom cottages and two 4 bedroom cottages dating back to the Hundred Years War in the 15th century . The cottage and is set in two and a half acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with stunning views and a large enclosed alarmed pool and paddling pool surrounded by truffle woods.

Our beautiful site, with its high elevation and surrounded by valley views, offers a feeling of repose and tranquility yet gives superb acces to the regions numerous attractions of the Dordogne and Lot,the astounding towns of Sarlat, Dome, Beynac and Rocamadour to name but a few. Ideal for walking or cycling in the gorgeous oak forests surrounding the property and five minutes from the Dordogne river . Families and couples alike are welcome.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage is a beautiful barn conversion full of original features, exposed stone and ancient ship beams throughout. The downstairs living area consists of an open plan very well equipped kitchen, a dining area and a seating and tv area as well as two shower rooms. Upstairs houses the bedrooms complete with high ceilings and exposed stone and beams. All have built in wardrobes.

Situated just on the outskirts of the beautiful mountain top village of Nadaillac de Rouge, we are a five minute walk from a superb child friendly restaurant and a mere five minute drive from amenities of a local boulangerie, butchers and grocers with a weekly market.. Bread and croissants may be collected each morning from the local restaurant five minutes walk away

Cots, highchairs and baby bath available upon request
Freezer and washing machine are communal.

Further details outdoors:
Each of the five cottages in the hamlet has its own private terrace with patio chairs, table parasol and charcoal bbq ideal for al fresco eating.
The 2 and a half acre gardens offer a multitude of sporting facilities, a covered table tennis and darts area, a badminton and volley ball net, a football and basketball area, , two sets of swings one for younger and one for older children, a large boules area complete with Horseshoe games and a 12 foot trampoline with net.
Set in an old walnut orchard the grounds offer lots of shade or sun spots for tanning or snoozing depending on your mood.

The large pool area, alarmed and fenced, is set apart from the cottages in the corner of the grounds surrounded by oak forest and offers privacy of bathing whilst enjoying views over spectacular countryside.

Les Espioles is ideally situated for all types of vacation.

For those wanting a more active holiday we are minutes from abundant sports facilities including several local golf courses, canoeing (the Dordogne River is only 3.5 km away), horse riding, climbing centres,caving,tennis,parascending school, quad biking, paintball,hot air balloon trips, cycle paths and aquaparks

For those wanting to relax and enjoy the tastes of the region we are in the centre of the fine Perigordine cuisine.One restaurant is just a five minute walk away!

Wine lovers can find easy access to several local wine areas- Cahors is 30 minutes away, Bergerac an hour away and Bordeaux 90 minutes

Music lovers can enjoy the many music festivals throughout the summer.

Finally if all you want to do is chill and relax then our site offers two and a half acres of beautiful gardens to enjoy, whether it is a case of laying out on the lawns or terraces , enjoying the shade of our twelve walnut trees or for our younger customers enjoying the play areas.

Whatever your needs, the site is an ideal haven for families and couples alike.

Further details

Swimming pool available May to October
Wifi connection available
All bed linen provided and made up for your arrival
Baby cot, high chair and baby bath available

Conditions

Regrettably no smoking within the cottage itself , although you may do so in the gardens and on your terrace.
No animals - however small!!
Refundable breakages deposit of 200 euros payable on arrival and returned on departure
The property is part of a five cottage hamlet.Each cottage is individual with its own private terrace but the properties can easily lend themselves to group bookings and communal eating if requested.

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Garden paths

 

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the rouge gorge

 

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Messange Bleue

 

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Canard dodu

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

Centrally placed to explore the beautiful and historic Dordogne and Lot Regions with its world renowned chateaux,cuisine, wines and music festivals.We are 5 minutes from the Dordogne river with all the canooing bathing and fishing it offers.
The climate offers warm long Springs and Autumns and hot Summers whilst the countryside remains verdant.

The Sarlat / Saint Julien de Lampon area

We are within a 15 minute drive of Sarlat, Rocamadour and the Bastide towns of Domme and Gourdon.
We are 5 minutes from the Dordogne river, a superb water park with 3 pools 2 slides and innumerable bouncy castles, canooing , horse riding, tennis and an 18 hole golf course.
There are two forest climbing centres and a paintball centre within easy reach.
We are central to the magnificent caves at Padirac, Lascaux , Cougnac and many others,
There are linnumerable Chateaux to visit and a range of magnificent gardens.
Every day offers a different local markets
This is the foie gras and truffle centre of France and it boasts superb restaurants to suit every budget and palate.

How to get there

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If driving close to the A20 the main Paris Toulouse link, by air from either Bergerac, Bordeaux, Limoges,Toulouse or Rodez all about 90 minutes away all offer low cost flights or even just 15 minutes from the new Brive Vallee de la Dordogne airport

Activities near Sarlat

Reviews

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20 Sep 2011

“Relaxing, quiet, friendly respite from the world” My sister and I decided to extend our stay to 9 days after experiencing some dramas driving around SW France. Les Espioles provided us with some much needed respite from our busy careers back in... more

01 Aug 2011

“A Little Piece of Heaven in France” The owners' description and photographs do not fully do justice to the idyllic and wonderful location of these properties... the reality is far better! Mr and Mrs Fink and family are attentive but not intrusive hosts. They are there when you need them and are always willing and able to assist. “Our” gite was well presented on arrival (and came with a handy bottle of wine!) and we soon felt right at home. Properties are extremely well equipped to make your holiday as effortless and carefree as possible. Grounds are pretty and well maintained with plenty of games equipment for all ages and play areas for children. The pool is very safe being both fenced and alarmed. The surrounding area is rural France at its best. It is quiet and peaceful and is ideal for a relaxing holiday. There are several large towns and markets within easy travelling distance and numerous attractions to suit all tastes. There is a hotel/restaurant approx 500 metres down the lane serving excellent food at a reasonable price. We normally take at least two holidays a year in France and although we have enjoyed all of them we have never rebooked except here.... which must prove something! Cannot wait for 2012!

06 Jul 2011

“Wonderful” My husband and I stayed for a week at the end of June with some close friends of ours. We arrived at the gite after a very long journey and were shattered. The check in process was swift and we able... more

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Shirl France
A truly idyllic location for this lovely group of cottages set the scene for our very enjoyable break away from the humdrum in the lovely Dordogne. Beverley and David are the perfect hosts-always helpful and friendly in a pleasant and low-key manner. Everything is there on-site;table tennis,badminton,football,boules,children's play area and lovely secluded swimming pool with a most stunning setting.The beauty of Les Espioles is that none of these facilities encroach on the tranquility of the cottages and yet they are all easily accessible. Our 8 year old son was in a permanent state of happiness with such a variety of activities at his finger tips. The only downside was we parents have to try and keep up. All in all it was just beautiful and for us we had the most glorious weather for 9 days, meaning we could always enjoy sitting outside on the patio and just enjoy listening to the sounds of nature. Pure bliss! We would certainly recommend this as a holiday for all age groups and for those appreciating the subtleties of life.
Jim Shropshire, United Kingdom
Review Submitted: August 5, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
Our family had one of our most enjoyable holidays at Les Espioles this year. We stayed in the property called Canard Dodu, which had everything we needed, including a lovely airey main living room on the first floor. We enjoyed the lovely swimming pool, and my son made it his mission to beat me at table tennis during the stay (which he did..!) The surrounding area has plenty of great places to visit within easy driving distance, Sarlat on market days, and Rocamadour being two of our favourites. David and Beverley were excellent hosts, and made us very welcome. The views from the grounds were lovely, very peaceful. All in all, we had a great time, and would thoroughly recommend spending your holidays here, and enjoying the area.


Dear Dave and Bev. We just wanted to write in order to thank you for a wonderful holiday. The gite was beautiful and perfect for the family. The kids loved the gardens and the freedom to play. Two weeks wasn’t long enough, we were amazed how much there was to do and see, it didn’t help that the little ones didn’t want to leave the pool!! See you next summer. " - Simon and Alison Derby


"Thank you ever so much for your hospitality and making such a wonderful holiday place to stay. We really did enjoy ourselves and have been looking at our photos wishing we were still there! We hope in the future to come and stay again! We will certainly be recommending Les Espioles. All the best to you and your family. " - Judith, Stephen and boys.


"We had a really enjoyable stay at Les Espioles and were just sorry that we couldn't have stayed longer. We look forward to coming back soon. with many thanks " - the Willis family


"We had a wonderful holiday and have found it very hard to get back to reality. It was lovely to meet you all. Thank you for all your hospitality during our stay, Best regards " - Roisin and family

Bonjour,

Merci beaucoup, nous avons fait bonne route . Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances et nous avons bien apprécié votre accueil et les Espioles.
Nous ne manquerons pas d'en parler à notre famille et à nos amis.
bon courage pour votre saison !
A une prochaine année peut-être,

Anne


Bonjour à toute votre famille
Nous avons également apprecié notre rencontre avec vous.Vous ètes une
famille trés accueillante et sympathique.les enfants etaient trés content de
leur séjour . Sophie

Hi Bev, David and kids

We're back safe and sound and back to reality with a thud!

Thank you so much for a great holiday. Les Espioles is lovely and in such a beautiful part of the country...you are really very lucky and I'm very jealous! If we ever get the opportunity to escape the rat race it's where I'm heading!

All the best for the future, hopefully we'll meet again.

Take Care
Lisa, Paul and kids

Dear David. Thank you for your kind wishes. It was a delight to spend time @ your wonderful place. It will remain a special time during our travels.
Kindest wishes Julie
Hi David & Beverley

Yes we have a lovely time and came back very refreshed. Thank you for your
hospitality and I would certainly recommend your holiday homes to friends as you
are situated in a lovely part of France with everything close at hand.

With best wishes

Pam & Andrew Price

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	7 Jan 12	30 Jun 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Jun 13	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Property available for rent all year round.

Saturday changeover only during July and August along with minimum 1 week stay.Outside of this peak period we can be flexible to your needs depending on availability.

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4 years listed You are contacting David & Beverley Fink Landline +33 0565 378670 Mobile +33 0674 473577 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.

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