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La Maison de Pan de Bois is a 15th century three-storey stone mansion originally a wealthy merchant's house and shop. Now it has modern luxury and French style to go with its hundreds of years of history. Carennac can claim to be the most attractive village in the whole region and the house is in the heart of Carennac two minutes walk from the beautiful Dordogne. It's also the perfect base for experiencing one of France's most popular tourist areas.
La Maison de Pan de Bois
Entering the village of Carennac over the bridge
The double bedroom on the third floor
Lounge is comfortable and spacious
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/27391
The Midi-Pyrenees / Lot region
Carennac is perfectly placed to experience the popular tourist region of the Dordogne valley . Here there's an unrivalled combination of ancient civilisation (like the world famous caves and paintings at Lascaux0 with medieval history. It was here that the Hundred Years War was fought out and there are the spectacular castles on the banks of the Dordogne (like Beynac and Castlenau) to remind you, along with fortified medieval towns perfectly preserved to bring that to life. There a staggering array of places to see but the countryside itself is just as big an attraction. There's an incredible variety of terrain within just a few miles, from the lush valley to stark rocky landscape a few miles north to densely wooded hills just a few miles north. The twisty roads are a delight to drive. The climate ranges from cold crisp and beautiful in the winter to a very early warm spring and a summer which lasts and last with spells which can reach into the 40s but are usually in the 30s. Carennac itself has a microclimate which means it never seems as cold as some other nearby places in the winter. The season is now stretching further into the autumn which is still warm and a perfect time to visit.
Souillac area
Delightful as Carennac is, it is also perfectly placed to visit all the major attractions of the region. Chief of these is the medieval town of Sarlat to the west which is almost a timewarp, its medieval old town large, busy and truly impressive. One of France's most famous sites, the shrine of Rocamadour perched high on an enormous cliff is only minutes away to the south. Not only is Carennac itself officially one of the most beautiful villages in France it's close to many others, like Curemonte, Collonges La Rouge, the hilltop village of Turenne and the incredible Autoire just along the river from Carennac itself. Every small town and village has local markets in an area world renowned for its food like foie gras and canard. The countryside itself provides most of the activities ; it's a paradise for horse riders, cyclists, walkers (and if you're feeling lazy, drivers) while the Dordogne just has to be canoed. Canoes can be hired all along the river (Carennac included) with a bus service to return you to your start point. Areas of the river are safe enough to swim in, as is the huge Lac de Cause to the north while rather closer is a superb water park at Betaille only minutes away.
How to get there
The easiest way to reach La Maison de Pan de Bois from the UK is via Limoges airport and Ryanair from Stansted. Limoges is around an hour and a half away to the north but there's not much in it between Limoges and Rodez airport to the south east and both are served by Ryanair. Toulouse airport is another option and that's a couple of hours to the south but is served by the major airlines as well as the likes of Easyjet and BA and AirFrance prices are sometimes very competitive. Car hire is possible at both Limoges and Rodez, the most economical being Europcar. It takes around six hours to drive down from Caen or Le Havre and around eight from Calais. Coming from the USA the best bet is either hiring a car in Paris or taking the train down to either Brive La Gaillarde in the Correze (where it's easier to hire a car) around 40 minutes away or Souillac which is nearer to Carennac.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Rodez: 90 km
Railway:
Souillac: 30 km
Ferry:
Caen: 700 km
Activities near Souillac
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Further details indoors: La Maison de Pan de Bois was state of the art luxury accommodation in the 15th century and you can still see why, with all the original features like the original stone sink and medieval stone toilet built out overhanging the outside. Now the house is beautifully and tastfully furnished as well as recently totally modernised. On the ground floor is the fully equipped kitchen, with everything from microwave to dishwasher, next to a large dining are which can easily seat eight. You can even have chefs who ran a renowned English restaurant come in and cook for up to eight guests. The lounge with open fire and exposed stone features and timbers is next to the first double bedroom with its own en suite bathroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, one double and one with two single beds, along with the main bathroom.
Further details outdoors: Outside is a private walled terrace with table, chairs, sun umbrella and BBQ. It provides a perfect place to sit and relax or eat outside.
Further details
Welcome pack can be provided by arrangment. English speaking owners are only 15 minutes away
Conditions
A 30% deposit is required when booking with the balance payable eight weeks before the visit. Sterling cheques and VISA are accepted.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Christmas, New Year and Easter are £560 per week
Longer lets will be considered
Guestbook
Thank you for this lovely spot - surely the prettiest in the region. We loved every minute , and enjoyed the winding road under the cliff at Gluges, the crepes at the corner cafe here in Carennac and we can't wait to come back. Penny J, San Francisco, California, USA Congratulations on a beautiful restoration. We loved the intrigue of this medieval place an the beauty of the area. We can recommend canoeing from Roque Gageac (for the ebst view of the chateaux), the musee prehistoire at Les Eyzies and Sarlat. Lesley S, Lynton, Australia What a wonderful two weeks we spent in Carennac. We adored this medieval townhouse - three levels of luxury. You have thought of all the things which make a stay so comfortable and easy. The interior design is superb - very French and tru to the history of the house but with all the modern conveniences which we have come to expect. Fiona M, Australia.
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Contact details for home 27391
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Name:
Penelope Stenning
Tel:
+33 565 271245
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Advertiser joined: 8 May 2007 This property added: 8 May 2007
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