Chez Diana
About the home
Chez Diana is a renovated Perigordian farmhouse 5 minutes from Saint Genies. A former 19th century farm set in a delightful and tranquil setting, secluded and peaceful, yet only 4 kilometres to shops and just a 10 minute drive to the world famous Lascaux caves in Montignac or 15 minutes from the famous medieval town of Sarlat.
The house has four bedrooms upstairs (three doubles and a twin). The twin is in an annex which also has a double sofa-bed on the ground floor and pretty much self contained with its own lounge and separate access from the gardens. There is a cot available which will fit into any of the rooms comfortably.
Outside
• Patio with barbecue, table and chairs for outdoor dining.
• Large Garden with fruit trees - apple, pear, peach, plum and a grape vine!
• A small private wood to explore.
• 10m x 5m swimming-pool (covered and alarmed).
• Sun-loungers and parasols provided by the pool.
• A washing machine and separate dryer are available in the laundry room on-site.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 4.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Telephone, Fax, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Welcome Pack on arrival with fresh bread, milk, homemade jams and local produce to give you a flavour of the area!
Further details outdoors:
You can also pick freshly grown produce directly from our own "potager" (vegetable patch): tomatoes, petit pois, french beans, courgettes, cucumbers, onions....
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region


The Dordogne region provides an incredible array of interesting sites and activities. It has castles that rival the Loire. From fairytale like Chateau Milandes, to flamboyant like Hautefort and fortresses like Castlenaud. When it comes to prehistory, it is in a league of its own.
Its houses are the most magnificent vestiges of the Palaeolithic era in Europe, troglodyte shelters and caves, the most famous being Lascaux, just 10 minutes away, containing renderings of 15,000-year-old galloping horses, reindeer, bison, and ibex.
In the area you will find, crystalline caves, castles and fortresses which offer an exceptional variety of landscapes, architecture and pages from the history of France. It has magnificent gardens, like the Gardens of Marquessac, which stands 130 meters above the river and unveils an exceptional view on the entire valley.
Aquitaine contains 13 of the " Most beautiful villages in France" eight of which are in the Dordogne. Les Eyzies commonly introduced as the world's prehistoric capital. The most varied prehistoric and historic, styles and periods are represented here, making this the town for travelling back to the past. (20 minutes away)
Sarlat the geographical centre of Périgord-Quercy is by far the most important tourist site in the region and boasts one of the largest medieval urban areas in the world. Over 30 films have been shot in the capital of the Black Périgord and it has become the third centre for filming after Paris and Nice. There is a picturesque market on Saturdays and numerous festivals are held during the season. (15 minutes away)
Montignac and Lascaux, the small town of 3000 inhabitants on the banks of the river Vezere, owes its fame to the discovery in 1940 of the "eighth wonder of the world" the Lascaux cave. The cave discovered by four small boys is the finest of all prehistoric painted caves and is believed to date as far back as 15000BC. (10 minutes away)
The Sarlat / St Genies area
The house is just four kilometers from the pretty village of Saint Genies. Full of some of the most beautiful and authentic buildings. Saint Genies offers a colourful weekly market brimming with local vegetables and produce. During the summer there is a weekly night market which is an experience not to be missed with stalls selling a huge choice of hot & cold gastronomic delights from which you choose each course and enjoy your meal at tables in the centre of the square.
The medieval town of Sarlat is also close by and is a must on a visit to the Dordogne, with more listed buildings than any other town in Europe & a famous weekly market. Sarlat also offers a superb choice of restaurants and shops with a really laid back atmosphere making a visit here enjoyable and truly memorable.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Brive Vallee de la Dordogne: 20 km |
| Railway: | Brive: 35 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 600 km |
Brive Vallee de la Dordogne from London City Airport, Dundee, Edinburgh, Dublin - 25 min to Embes.
Bergerac with Ryanair from Stansted, East Midlands and Liverpool - 1hour 10 minutes to Saint Genies.
Bergerac with Flybe from Gatwick, Edinburgh, Leeds, Birmingham, Exeter, Dundee, Manchester and Newcastle.
Limoges with Flybe from Southampton, Newcastle,Edinburgh, Belfast, and Manchester - 1 hour 30 minutes.
Limoges with Ryanair from Stansted.
Bordeaux with British Airways from Gatwick - 1 hour 45 minutes.
Toulouse with Easyjet - 1 hour 45 minutes.
Activities near Sarlat
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Mid Season | 18 Jun 11 | 3 Jul 11 | £ 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 3 Jul 11 | 30 Jul 11 | £ 1700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 30 Jul 11 | 10 Sep 11 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas | 17 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | £ 1700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 16 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 29 Jul 12 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 29 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 1950 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A non refundable 25% deposit is required to secure the booking. The balance is payable 4 weeks before arrival.
Other charges:
* security deposit of £600 is required together the final balance. This is refunded no later than one week after departure.
*an end of stay cleaning charge of 75 euro payable on arrival.
Changeover day is Saturday.
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