Description
The Dordogne may be a destination visitors adore, but rarely are guests fortunate enough to stay right in the heart of central Dordogne…or ‘The Old Dordogne’.
Perched up high on a rock face, Belle Vue is a private, hilltop retreat designed to take full advantage of the breath-taking views overlooking the valleys of the Dordogne and their waterways. It has been a family home for over 40 years, as well as a source of inspiration to many artists, including the owner’s mother. A fabulous terrace runs the full length of the house, and below a large pool deck extends out over the valley on stilts. Indoors, a home away from home awaits, with antiques and family heirlooms and artwork, as well as many warm, traditional features.
It’s easy to unwind in peace and privacy up here and feel ‘on top of the world’ but at the same time, guests are not isolated; the local village is just five minutes from Belle Vue, beneath the Château de Castelnaud. It has an excellent bakery, butcher, small grocery store, two restaurant-cafés plus other amenities, including canoe hire for trips down the Dordogne and bicycle hire. The beautiful medieval market town of Sarlat and the ancient hilltop fortress at Domme are each just a 15-minute drive away, the château at Beynac just 10 minutes and the world-famous Neanderthal caves of Les Eyzies are just a 30-minute drive away.
Belle Vue will leave guests enchanted with its mesmerising views, its welcoming interior and its authentic and nostalgic setting in the very heart of the much-loved ‘real’ Dordogne. /n Security deposit /n £500 charged to clients' credit card prior to arrival. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m /n Energy costs included? /n Yes (excluding heating) /n Heating costs included? /n Extra £150/week from end of October to beginning of April /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes, including pool towels /n Pets welcome? /n No /n Changeover day /n Saturday /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights /n Pool heating charge? /n The pool can be heated on request free of charge from April to October.
Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning in bedrooms only /n Other Ts and Cs /n
