Description
The owners of Maison Pierre had a clear and simple plan: to create beautiful holiday homes in the heart of the Périgord Noir where castles, caves, market towns, vineyards and restaurants offer endless delights for the young and old.
The result is three elegant stone villas, full of traditional and authentic features as well as modern touches and comforts. Each villa has been cleverly designed to have its own private space and beautiful views of the countryside, and benefits from its own private, heated swimming pool.
Maison Pierre is a beguiling blend of old stone, wood and glass, with large windows which beautifully frame views over the pool, the large private wooded park and the valley. Indoors there are three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a spacious and inviting open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge area. Outdoors the stunning wooden terrace surrounds the pool and provides a beautiful space for relaxing and eating alfresco both during the day and evening. It enjoys lovely views over the parkland.
As far as settings go it would be difficult to find a more enchanting location. This is one of France’s Les Plus Beaux Villages, surrounded by countryside and woods and between beautiful Sarlat and Lascaux. A traditional Dordogne village of typical Périgordian houses, slate tiled roofs and golden stone walls, with at its centre, its majestic church, alongside the ruins of the original abbey. Amongst its places to visit are also the village’s original communal lavoir and bread oven and the restored tobacco barn. A charming village tea shop opens in the summer to sell fresh bread and croissants whilst there is usually a Tuesday evening market in July and August. Coly and Montignac for local and gastronomic restaurants are just 5 – 10 minutes away by car.
Guests are spoiled for choice as far as attractions go within a mere 15 to 30-minute drive away; Sarlat is 25 minutes by car, the caves at Lascaux are just a 15-minute drive away, troglodyte villages just 30 minutes and Terrasson and many famous châteaux just 15 minutes away. Many of the Dordogne’s beautiful villages are within easy reach.
Relaxing and memorable holidays with family and friends are guaranteed at Maison Pierre, where a clever and sympathetic restoration has resulted in a beautiful home-away-from-home, guests come back to year after year. /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per booking will apply, payable locally (maximum of two dogs). Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms and other conditions apply - please enquire. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any celebrations or special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Guests will be required to sign a copy of the owner's rental terms before the arrival. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning is only featured in the upstairs bedrooms only. /n Changeover day /n Saturday in July and August and Xmas/NY. Flexible during all other periods. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n On outside terrace only. /n Insurance /n Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights approximately end-April to early-October and Xmas/NY. 5 nights during all other periods. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes and firewood also provided.
/n Pool heating charge? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n Included. The pool is heated to a minimum 22º. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Internet access? /n Yes /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
