Les Tournesols - Charming cottage sleeps 4, private pool, Sarlat,
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden, Swimming Pool
Situated on the banks of the Dordogne river, in SW France, this beautiful cottage is the perfect base for your dream holiday. With 2 bedrooms, spacious living area and fully equipped kitchen, Les Tournesols comfortably accommodates 4 people. The 8mx4m swimming pool is private and for your exclusive use. Security cover and solar shower.
Stroll along the river bank and country lanes. Dine in the local restaurants in the village (250m) or take a picnic to the beach ( 150m away) and enjoy a wonderful al-fresco lunch. Why not rent a canoe and drift downstream, soaking up the wonderful atmosphere of the many chateaux and pretty villages en route?
Visit nearby Sarlat and Domme, renowned for their medieval architecture, café culture, street entertainment and lively markets. There are magical underground caves to explore, and the 17,000 year old prehistoric dwellings at Lascaux and Les Eyzies are well worth a visit. Golf, tennis, swimming, closeby... Weekends and short breaks possible.
Description: Les Tournesols is a stone cottage totally self-contained and situated in private, landscaped gardens just a short walk from the village of Vitrac Port on the river Dordogne, 6km south of Sarlat.
Ground floor: The spacious open-plan living area has exposed stone walls and original oak beams. The comfortable couch and armchairs are arranged around the open fireplace with wood-burning stove. There is a TV, DVD player, music system and a selection of books and games for adults and children.
Kitchen: The kitchen area has a range of fitted cupboards and is well equipped with gas hob, electric oven, microwave oven, fridge, washing machine and ironing facilities, as well as electric kettle, toaster and coffee maker. The dining table seats 4-6.
French doors open from the living room onto the spacious paved terrace which is bathed in afternoon sunshine. It provides a private location for sunbathing or relaxing with a good book, and with the barbeque closeby it is perfect setting for an aperatif or al-fresco meal.
First floor: There are two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. Bedroom 1 is a generous size with 160cm (5ft) bed, bedroom 2 is a twin room with two single 90cm (3ft) beds. Both bedrooms are carpeted and very comfortably furnished. They have electric radiator heating and both have lovely views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. All beds are made up for your arrival with crisp bed linen. The shower room has a shower unit, wash basin and wc. There is a heated towel rail. Bath towels, hand towels and bath mats are supplied.
Grounds: The mature garden with specemin trees, shrubs and lawned areas surrounds the house and terrace giving great privacy. The terrace, accessed from the living room has a sunny aspect and has parasol and dining table and chairs for 6. The pool, surrounded by a paved terrace with sun loungers is adjacent to the charcoal BBQ. There is secure parking for two cars.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Sarlat-la-Caneda, Aquitaine/Dordogne
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Bed linen and towels supplied and changed weekly during stays of two or more weeks. baby cot available on request.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Iron.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Electric fans for your comfort during hot summer nights! Cot and baby high chair available. Unlimited firewood provided as required. Hamper of French produce on arrival in high season
Dining:
Seating for 6. In addition to the indoor dining area there is a dining table and chairs for six on the sunny terrace nicely secluded by creeper clad trellises. There is an authentic charcoal barbeque.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Sarlat-la-Caneda, Aquitaine/Dordogne
The Dordogne countryside is punctuated by picture-postcard villages ( like Sarlat, Domme, La Roque Gageac, St. Geniès) with golden-ochre stone houses and flower-festooned squares.
The many chateaux in the area, ranging from fairytale ( like Chateau des Milandes, Chateau Losse ) to flambuoyant ( like Hautfort) to medieval fortifications ( like Beynac and Castlenaud), rival those of the Loire Valley.
Where prehistory is concerned, the Dordogne and Vézère valleys are in a league of their own. Exceptional sites at Lascaux, known as the "Sistine chapel of prehistory" because of its cave paintings of bulls, horses and stags, and at Le Moustier and Les Eyzies provide evidence of human settlement here some 50,000 years ago!
If you are a connaissuer of fine wines a trip to the vineyards at Bergerac and Cahors is a must. The whole area is known for the richness and quality of its food are there are many excellent restaurants, several with Michelin stars, where the foie gras, truffles, cabecou goats cheese and other delicacies can be enjoyed.
On your doorstep at Les Tournesols: Canoes and kayaks are available for hire just 100m from the house. There is a small river-side beach just 200m away where you can enjoy picnicing, sunbathing, paddling and swimming in the clean safe water of the Dordogne. The wonderful 9 hole golfcourse at Rochebois is less than 2 miles away and all equipment can be rented. Walking and cycling can be enjoyed on the many public footpaths and country lanes in the area ( bike hire available locally). For a special occasion why not rent a hot air balloon or view the chateaux and the river valley from a small plane ( Sarlat/Domme aerodrome is a short drive away.)
So, whether you are a lover of history and architecture, outdoor pursuits and natural beauty, or just prefer a relaxing holiday with good food and wine, it’s time to discover the Dordogne …you won't be disappointed!
Vitrac is just an hours drive from Bergerac airport. Bordeaux and Toulouse are a 2 hour drive away. From Paris take exit 55 from the A20 motorway and proceed to Sarlat. Take the D46 to Vitrac.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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UK Pound
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27 Sep - 31 Oct 2008
€450.00
£357.14
$578.57
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
€425.00
£337.30
$546.43
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
€475.00
£376.98
$610.71
4 Jan - 27 Mar 2009
€425.00
£337.30
$546.43
28 Mar - 1 May 2009
€475.00
£376.98
$610.71
2 May - 30 May 2009
€550.00
£436.51
$707.14
31 May - 26 Jun 2009
€750.00
£595.24
$964.29
27 Jun - 10 Jul 2009
€950.00
£753.97
$1221.43
11 Jul - 28 Aug 2009
€1150.00
£912.70
$1478.57
29 Aug - 11 Sep 2009
€900.00
£714.29
$1157.14
12 Sep - 1 Oct 2009
€750.00
£595.24
$964.29
2 Oct - 6 Nov 2009
€500.00
£396.83
$642.86
Rental Notes: A deposit of 25% of the rental cost is required to confirm a booking. The balance will be due 6 weeks before arrival. booking made less than 6 weeks before the arrival date must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, sterling or euro cheque or by credit card. A security deposit of 200 euro, payable in cash or with credit card details, is required on arrival. This will be returned on departure ( less an costs for breakages, damage or extra cleaning).
Changeover day is Saturday, arrival between 17.00 and 18.00, departure 10.00. Arrival:departure days and times are flexible outside of high season. A generous electricity allowance is included ( up to 60 units per week) and charged at 15 cent per unit there after.
There is a standard end of stay cleaning charge of 30 euro to ensure that the property is perfectly clean for the next guests. if you prefer to do this cleaning yourselves please let us know in advance.
Availability of Les Tournesols
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
10 October 2006
Property listed since:
22 January 2008
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