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Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat

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Interior
A heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat

La Dovecote Sarlat, is a beautiful character house set in a peaceful valley, yet only a 5 minute drive to historic Sarlat with numerous shops and restaurants.
It is a perfect base for touring all the attractions of the “Golden triangle”, with chateaux ,caves, gardens all just minutes drive away, before returning to relax ,take a dip in your own private heated pool ( heated 18/05-15/09) surrounded by a large garden with badminton and table tennis.
This property has the added advantage of having two ensuite bedrooms in the main house plus an apartment with one ensuite bedroom, ideal for multi generation family holidays, where you can have your own space when needed. It is only ever let as one, so the pool is your own. The owners house is completely separate and private on the property if you need anything.
The charming restored house has all modern facilities for your comfort, is thoughtfully furnished with a huge living room and kitchen. The two bedrooms in the house have air conditioning, whilst the apartment bedroom with its thick stone walls, a fan.
Take an evening stroll or just enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife all from the comfort of your own terrace, while lighting up your barbecue.
A tranquil haven after a busy day sight seeing.

Property manager

Vanessa Johnson

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
St Andre dallas, Dordogne

What's nearby

  • Lanterne des Morts - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sarlat Cathedral - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Château de Beynac - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Château de Puymartin - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarlat Station - 11 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Lissajoux - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Grand Bleu - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hostellerie maleville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Lembert - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'esprit sarlat - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Old Gare De Vézac and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cour des Chanoines and Sarlat Cathedral. Cour des Fontaines and Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning, 5 minute drive to Sarlat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Our first time in the Dordogne, we found the location a perfect base to visit all of the main attractions in the region. The Gite was well equipped and catered for all of our needs. We would certainly return for another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Wonderful. The gite was lovely & very comfortable. The pool was really appreciated after some long days of touring. The house is very close to Sarlat which is a terrific village. The area surrounding the property is beautiful. The property is close to many beautiful villages. We can not say enough. We spent a wonderful week at Vanessa & Paul’s gite. They were very helpful & live next door but gave us complete privacy. We are dreaming of coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely property and hosts. Photos don’t do it justice. In a great location, close to all the tourist attractions but in a peaceful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful gite that is spotlessly clean
We loved staying at La Dovecote. It is a beautiful gite that is spotlessly clean and well looked after. The owners are close by if needed but gave us the privacy we like when on holiday. We were also made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived and throughout our stay. Thank you very much to you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous!
Beautiful property, well maintained and peaceful. Everything you need for the perfect getaway. Amazing hosts. Fantastic pool, table tennis table badminton net and many other games and books for enjoyment. Very close to the gem of a town Salat and Domme and perfectly located for many other points of interest. I am 100% recommending La Dovecote you will not be disappointed. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle winterbottom

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil gite in the heart of the Dordogne
La Dovecote is a fabulous characterful gite with all modern amenities, and tastefully decorated. The open plan living space is perfect for a family holiday, with cooking facilities indoors and on the outdoor bbq. There is so much space for the kids to explore in the fields, with the addition of a ping pong table and badminton net provided. The pool area is beautiful and very relaxing. We loved the location as it is with in 10 minutes of Salat town and just 15/20 minutes from many other beautiful towns. Vanessa and Paul are excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday at La Dovecote
Truly excellent stay at Vanessa and Paul’s lovely gite. We had everything we needed in to make our holiday relaxing and fun. Kids adored the pool and exploring the garden and stream. Quick to travel to all the surrounding beauty spots, 10 mins to Sarlat. We would thoroughly recommend this for a good holiday especially for multi-generational trips where the grandparents can come along but also have their own apartment. Vanessa and Paul were fantastic and friendly hosts who helped us with everything we needed. We hope to return one day…
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in beautiful setting
Absolute gem of house. The owners have thought of everything. Location is in the countryside but within a very short drive of lots of the "must see and do's" in the area. Thoroughly reccommend. Vanessa was amazing, so helpful and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
From the excellent welcome to the departure we had a wonderful stay. House was very well equipped with very comfortable beds and everything you could wish for. Great location within 10 minutes to the beautiful town of Sarlat and very easy access to the Dordogne river. Very peaceful location with a lovely vista. Would certainly recommend to others but the property wouldn’t be suitable for the less mobile as the outside area for the main house is on a different level to the rest of the property. Would certainly return as and when we are back in this part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous gite in the Dordogne
This is a great place to stay if you want to explore the Dordogne. Just a short drive from Sarlat, we loved that we could escape the crowds and relax in this lovely property when we had finished a trip out. Vanessa and Paul were perfect hosts - we had lots of privacy, but they were on hand to answer any questions we had. The property was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed. The addition of badminton rackets and a table tennis table helped keep the whole family happy. Obviously, the beautiful swimming pool was well used too!! We had an amazing fortnight - there was so much to see and explore in the area!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in perfect location
Really enjoyed our 2 weeks in this lovely rural property located within 15-20 minutes drive of so many things to see & do. The house & pool were excellent, very well fitted out with great attention to detail. The house stayed cool in the very hot weather & really appreciated the air con in the bedrooms. We hope to return for another visit in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela L., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour splendide
Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique dans cette super maison qui est très bien équipée. La climatisation est bien utile dans les chambres et on y dort très bien. La piscine a fait le bonheur de nos deux garçons. La maison est bien placée à proximité de pleins de belles balades et sites incontournables de la région. Une semaine est bien trop courte pour tout voir. On reviendra sûrement. Vanessa et Paul sont charmants et ont été là très rapidement en cas de moindre souci car ils habitent juste à côté. We will be back !!! Merci +++
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe maison avec emplacement idéal
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est décorée avec goût, bien équipée et a un jardin magnifique. L'étendue du jardin a fait le bonheur de nos enfants, ainsi que la piscine chauffée. La maison est idéalement située pour visiter la région, à 15 minutes de multiples points d'intérêts (châteaux, villages, jardins, grottes et bien sûr Sarlat juste à côté) Nos hôtes ont été très accueillants et ont veillé à ce que nous manquions de rien. Nous les remercions et recommandons chaudement de séjourner chez eux.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josefa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agreabçe
Belle maison avec tous les equipements necessaires et une piscine à 30 degrés toute la semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
très bien
parfait : très haut de gamme, et accueil charmant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022