Cottage de La Tour Sarlat
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About the home
The cottage at La Ferme de la Tour is sunny and spacious with stunning views from every room, sleeps two to five people in comfort and is immaculately presented. Set in 2 1/2 acres of park like gardens with a large chlorine free pool. La Ferme de La Tour is an ensemble of beautiful old buildings, lovingly restored and dating back to the 16th century. Surrounded by magnificent countryside, a network of pretty footpaths and a neighbouring historical chateau, the cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the most beautiful region of Dordogne and Lot.
The breathtaking valley views and surrounding grounds of woodlands and meadows will overwhelm you with a feeling of peace and tranquility disturbed only by the abundance of wildlife and the occasional distant tractor. The pool, which is bathed in sunshine from dawn to dusk, is perfectly sited to maximise the views, enabling you to relax and admire the ever changing colours of the Dordogne valley. We welcome families and couples alike but sorry no pets. Friendly but un-intrusive owners live on site.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Tamnies ( inland lake / beach ), 7km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| 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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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The living area with a terracotta pammented floor, wood burner and exposed oak timbers has sumptuous sofas and chairs with throws and cushions which add to the cosy feel of the room.
There are double French doors, through which the sun streams in, with valley views, and lead out on to your own south facing terrace with patio furniture and barbecue all under the mottled shade of an Indian Bean tree. The views from the terrace, across the garden and valley beyond, make this the perfect spot to relax and reflect on your day whilst enjoying the sunset.
The kitchen-diner with seating for five is luxuriously equipped and has exposed timbers and views over the neighbouring chateau and valley. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, cooker, hob, extractor fan, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, etc etc.
From the kitchen area wooden stairs lead to first floor landing with polished chestnut floors and gives access to the two bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom one has a double bed, polished chestnut floors, exposed stonework to the chimney brest and a picture window with magnificent valley views across mile upon mile of the Dordogne countryside.
Bedroom two has two single beds, with the option of a further single bed if required, polished chestnut floors and lovely views of the neighbouring historical chateau and the valley beyond..
The good sized bathroom has a tiled floor a basin, WC a large walk in shower and an airing cupboard
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Further details outdoors:
The cottage boasts it's own south facing terrace with garden furniture and barbecue and is the perfect spot to sit and gaze for mile upon mile across the Dordogne valley. The large park like gardens are on a gentle slope with beautiful shady trees, large grass areas and a chlorine free swimming pool with terrace and sun beds.
Under the shade of two grand old oaks there is a children's play area with swings, slide, climbing frame etc.
Other on site activities include table tennis, boules, badminton and table football
Further details
A damage deposit is required and will be refunded in full within seven days of the end of your holiday unless the accommodation or it's contents are damaged or the accommodation is left in a condition that necessitates extra cleaning time to return it to the high standard in which it is presented. Details are available in our trerms and conditions
Our rental price includes : ... all bed linen, bath and hand towels, heating, electricity, gas, local taxes,and cleaning charges. Pool towels are available to rent at 5 euros per person and are issued for the duration of your holiday.
Pool towels are available to rent at 5 euros per person and are issued for the duration of your holiday.
A meal can be provided for your arrival and is available by prior arrangement.
If you are arriving later in the evening then we are happy to shop on your behalf for some basic groceries, but please allow us 7 days notice.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
Situated within the hamlet of La Tour we are two minutes from the pretty village of Sainte Nathalene with a hotel bar restaurants and a small shop. Just 7 miles from the historical town of Sarlat-la Caneda, with more listed buildings than any other town in Europe and a twice weekly market, we are perfectly placed to access all of the most beautiful sites in Dordogne and Lot.
The area is a walkers paradise. Hundreds of footpaths weave there way throughout the area with superb countryside and views along the way. Information and maps are available on request.
There are numerous chateaux to visit, caves to explore and pretty market towns to meander through. There is also a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages close by. These include hot air balloon trips, canoeing down the Dordogne (an absolute must) air parks, cycling, quad biking, para gliding, water parks, paint ball, karting, horse riding, walking, wine tasting trips, etc etc.
For those that want to sample the local wine or just want a relaxed evening, leaving the car behind, then transport can be arranged in and out of Sarlat or any other local villages.
The Sarlat area
Sarlat is a town not to be missed during a visit to Dordogne. The town, with a truly relaxed and laid back atmosphere is the jewel of Perigord Noir and is arguably the gastronomic capital of Dordogne. The medieval buildings that fill the town are the perfect backdrop for the large colourful market, full of local fruit and vegetables and all the gastronomic delights of the area, not to mention all the nik naks you would expect to find at a market of this magnitude.
The restaurants, cafes and bars offer a superb choice to suit all your needs. There is a regular array of street entertainment which you can enjoy whilst dining on a warm sunny evening or whilst sitting enjoying a coffee and watching the world go by during the day.
Tiny narrow streets wind their way through the town and around each corner is yet another building steeped in history and charm with a tale to tell from yesteryear. A listed walk of around an hour is available from the tourist office which takes you around the town highlighting the many points of interest the beauty and history.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 73 km |
| Railway: | Sarlat-la Caneda: 10 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 642 km |
The nearest airports are at
Brive .............30 minutes
Bergerac ......1 1/2 hours
Limoges .......2 hours
Bordeaux ......2 1/4 hours
Rodez ............2 1/4 hours
Toulouse...... 2 1/2 hours
We are 20 minutes east of the A20 junction 55 Souillac
Activities near Sarlat
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 23 Oct 2011 |
We have just returned again ( we were last here some 18months ago) from a fabulous week in excellent accomodation and capped by magnificent weather. Mine hosts the Waters were excellent guides as... more |
02 Nov 2010 |
We had an excellent stay at this cottage, part of a 16th century farmhouse with views across the valley. Each day we'd explore the countryside and were happy to return to our slice of paradise... more |
Guestbook for Cottage de La Tour Sarlat
Fantastic holiday location!
Elaine, Paul and Heather Buntingford, Herts, UK
Review Submitted: August 31, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
We have just returned from 2 weeks at The Cottage and I can honestly say it was the most relaxing holiday we have had to date. The Cottage is extremely well equipped, clean and comfortable and has the most spectacular view. The owners, Chis and Kate, were very welcoming and shared their excellent local knowledge of restaurants, places to visit and local walks. The Cottage is in a very peaceful setting but is situated within easy distance of Sarlat and the beautiful Dordogne valley. We recommend the 17km canoe trip - great family fun - and a visit to the nearby Jardin d'Eyrignac was definitely worth while (the restaurant is a lovely spot for lunch!).
The large grounds surrounding The Ferme de la Tour are great for games, walks and jogging and the pool is wonderful on a hot day!
We thoroughly recommend The Cottage to anyone - but you definitely should stay for 2 weeks!
Excellent Holiday and Accommodation - First class
Jonathan, Helen, Jessica and Isabel Derbyshire, England
Review Submitted: July 23, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
It was our children that chose to go to France this year and La Ferme de la Tour did not disappoint.
From the moment we arrived we could tell that this was going to be an excellent holiday. Chris was very welcoming and on arrival he laid on an evening snack and drink. The Cottage was immaculate, clean and with everything you need for a relaxing time. A load of information (directions to Sarlat and the local supermarket, restaurant recommendations) was at hand and helped us find our way around this beautiful area.
Sarlat was stunning, great place for food and drink and the buildings were a perfect backdrop. All the restaurants we tried were excellent value and great with the kids.
The Dordogne area is just quite fantastic, loads of things to do and see we defiantly needed more than a week. Canoeing down the Dordogne is a must!!
La Ferme De la Tour was quite defiantly the perfect place in the perfect location; the views across the valley are breathtaking. The pool was the kid’s favourite place especially at 10:30 at night with the lights on. Chris and Kate are so nice and helpful. I would highly recommend this place especially for families with younger children. Our best holiday yet.
A great holiday in a stunning area
Nia and Aled Pwllheli, North Wales
Review Submitted: July 27, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
La Ferme de La Tour was in a magnificent location with stunning views over th French countryside. The accommodation was stunning and very well maintained with all the necessary equipment to make an enjoyable and stress free holiday. There was plenty to keep our two children (6 and 5 years old) occupied, a good size swimming pool, a children play area, plenty of books and games within the accommodation and a lovely dog called Toffee which they enjoyed feeding with dog biccies! The grounds were also very safe for them to play. In fact It was very difficult for us to persuade them to leave to visit the sights!!
Dordogne is a really beautiful area with plenty of things to see and do and to suit all ages. Our children especially enjoyed canoeing on the river.
Chris and Kate are excellent hosts and are very helpful and informative. They provided plenty of information about the surrounding area, local restaraunts and also some lovely walks from the accommodation.
I would say that the only downside to our holiday is that we only had a week and it went far too quickly!
Bris Dorset.
Date Submitted: June 13, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
The cottage is a delight. Set high up with long views over the Dordogne Valley. We used the cottage as a base for local exploring for which it is very well located. We're not in the first flush of youth but we enjoyed swimming in the lovely deep pool (where you don't stub your toe on the bottom doing the breast stroke). Our co-guests children were having a uninhibited free-range time and we enjoyed watching them and envying their energy. Full marks to Chris and Kate for their quiet attention to our occasional requests.
Pete and Elisabeth Skaneateles, New York - USA.
Date Submitted: May 23, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2007
Wonderful hosts and lovely accommodations - super clean, comfortable, and spacious - await you at La Ferme de la Tour. The location is ideal for visiting many historic sights with incredible views.
We highly recommend this great getaway and hope to one day visit again ourselves!
coopers777 Buckinghamshire, UK.
Date Submitted: May 19, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
We had a fantastic stay here. The owners (Chris and Kate) were very welcoming and so accommodating of our 2 year old. They went out of their way to bring her extra toys, made sure we had everything we needed (baby bath etc) - and couldn't have done more to ensure our stay was more perfect. Nothing was a bother to them.
We had some minor problems with the satellite TV which they were on to and fixed straight away. I cannot recommend the Cottage enough.
The villa itself was lovely with all the mod cons. The location also perfect - not far from Sarlat but in a quiet peaceful countryside setting overlooking a gorgeous valley.
Perfect!!!
Jan &Steve Rochester, Kent.
Date Submitted: May 08, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2007
Excellent facilities, had a great holiday with very hospitable hosts. Booked immediately again to go back this year. Beautiful location, lots to see and do in the area. Would recommend to anyone.
Summer 2007
Lady Jane Bradford.
Date Submitted: May 15, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2007
What a fantastic location! We spent an idyllic two weeks here last summer (the weather could have been better!). The accommodation was very comfortable and spacious and our hosts were always on hand to help if we needed them. We found a way into Sarlat which only took about 15 mins and avoided all the traffic - fantastic - we visited nearly every day! I would recommend a get away from it all break here and will definitely visit again.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 16 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 695 | 120 | 120 | 4 Nights | |
| 6 Jan 12 | 25 May 12 | £ 480 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 25 May 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 12 | 14 Sep 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Sep 12 | 14 Dec 12 | £ 480 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 14 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 695 | 150 | 150 | 4 Nights | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The Cottage is available for lets based on a Friday to Friday rental during high and peak season and we are happy to be flexible with arrival and departure dates outside of these periods.
Prices include : All bed linen, bath and hand towels, tea towels, gas, electricity,heating, cleaning and tax de sejour
A cot, bed linen and a high chair are available and are also included in the rental price.
Pool towels are available to rent at 5 euros per person for the duration of your stay.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Chris And Kate Waters
Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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