Superb south facing panoramic views of the Dordogne river & 4 Chateaux from here
Location: Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine, France, Europe (Beynac et Cazenac, near to Sarlat la Caneda (6 miles)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Sarlat Vacation home, Sarlat Holiday rental house, Sarlat vacation rental, Dordogne holiday rental, Sarlat holiday home, Walk to restaurants, Walk to shops, Chateaux views, River views,
'THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS'
'A LUXURY VACATION RENTAL WITH A VIEW TO DIE FOR'
You really can do it all here & leave your car in the garage for the whole holiday. This is the loveliest stretch of the Dordogne river & a 'not to be missed' stop for any traveler. A spectacular base for your vacation in the perfect Dordogne location, whatever time of year you visit. From this stunningly beautiful rental house with panoramic views of the Dordogne river & 4 Chateaux, you can stroll to the restaurants, food & antique shops, art galleries, summer market, Chateaux, Pre history Museum & the Dordogne river; you can go canoeing, hot air ballooning, take bike tours, walking tours & horse riding all in Beynac. This perfect Dordogne vacation rental house allows you to visit the nearby attractions very easily, whether it be Sarlat, Domme, Lascaux Caves, Rocamadour, the pre historic cave paintings, troglodyte houses or Bergerac & St.Emilion vineyards !!!
This is a beautiful light & airy house in the stunning 'must visit' Medieval village of Beynac. It has a superb south facing garden with terraces & pool all overlooking 4 Chateaux & the Dordogne River. You can relax with a glass of the local Bergerac wine whilst you watch the setting sun turn the river fiery reds & the swans gracefully drift by. Marvel at the beautiful Hot Air Balloons as they float by above you. You can stroll through the winding cobbled streets lined with honey coloured stone houses, visit the shops & restaurants, art galleries & summer craft market, all within a 5 minute walk from the house. Why don't you relax by the river in the dappled shade of a tree or go with the flow & hire a canoe. You can even take a passenger boat trip up stream past some of the best Chateaux & Bastide villages in the Dordogne. Domme, La Roque Gageac, Sarlat, Rocamodour, Lascaux & the Font de Gaume Caves are all nearby.
'THE PERFECT DORDOGNE RENTAL - THERE REALLY IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE RIGHT HERE ON YOUR DOORSTEP WHATEVER TIME OF YEAR YOU VISIT!!!!'
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HOUSE DESCRIPTION
L'ancienne Poste is a beautiful stone, 3 bed, 3 bath/shower room luxury vacation rental, parts of which date from the 13th Century!!!
The living, dining & kitchen area & all the bedrooms have panoramic views over this historical part of the Dordogne river to 4 Chateaux.
The beautiful living room is light & airy with high ceilings & windows overlooking the Dordogne to the front a& the pool to the side. There is a log burner for cosy winter nights in front of the fire, with a stack of logs ready for your use. For your added comfort we have installed British satelite televison.
The kitchen opens onto the south facing terrace, with table & chairs for sunny al fresco breakfasts & shaded evening meals with a glass of wine.
The Garden Bedroom, has an ensuite bathroom, two extra long & very comfortable single beds & 13th Century stone archway with French Doors opening onto the south facing garden. This room has walls 3 feet thick!!
The Middle Bedroom has high ceilings with a 160cm King bed & double French doors giving panoramic views of the valley below; it has an ensuite shower room & ceiling fan.
The Vaulted bedroom has a 160cm King bed & a large 120cm single bed, with a beautiful vaulted beamed ceiling & ceiling fans, an ensuite shower room & panoramic views.
For your arrival the beds will be made up with crisp white cotton bedlinen & the bathrooms will have 2 white towels & 1 pool towel pp.
For rentals during the cooler months, in addition to the log burner in the living room there are electric radiators throughout the house.
The main south facing garden & terraces overlook the river & Chateaux, a perfect place to sit and dream, read or sip a glass of wine. A perfect place to watch the world pass you by on the river below. To the side of the property is the private pool with sun decking & a shaded flower covered seating area. There are ample sun loungers & chairs for all our guests.
L'ancienne Poste is accessible by car and has the advantage of a private covered garage (formerly the village forge), which is a rarity in this medieval village. However, wide vehicles will not be able to access the garage, so please hire a smaller car. Otherwise, we have 1 free parking ticket for the village car parks. Additional parking tickets are available for approx. 12 euros per week.
The layout of this house is spread over four floors as it hugs the hillside. The Garden bedroom is the first/garden level, then the kitchen and living area on the next level, then the Master bedroom & then finally the Vaulted bedroom which is the fourth floor. The lower three floors all have outside access due to the nature of the village, so are in effect all ground floors!
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEYNAC
L'ancienne Poste, as you may have guessed, was originally Beynac's Post Office & the narrow cobbled street that it's on was the main road from Sarlat to Bordeaux via Bergerac, following the Dordogne river.
This magical stretch of the gently flowing Dordogne river overlooks 4 Chateaux & one of the historic sites of the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England & France. Beynac itself rises dramatically from the valley floor & was once the home of Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 until 1199 when he met an untimely death in a small siege in the Limousin.
Beynac will enchant & captivate you at every turn, from its narrow medieval streets lined with soft honey coloured stone houses, shops, art galleries & restaurants to its magnificent Chateau; which is perched high on top the cliff & has majestically watched over the Dordogne valley since 1150.
You may already be familiar with Beynac from watching such films as 'Chocolat', 'Joan of Arc', 'The Musketeer' & 'Timeline'.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Although there is not air conditioning in this house, there are cooling ceiling fans in the Middle bedroom & the vaulted bedroom which has a 160cm King bed & an antique French large single bed. The Garden bedroom, which has 2 comfortable single beds and an ensuite bathroom, has 3 feet thick 13th Century stone walls & is therefore a constant pleasant temperature, even if it reaches 100 degrees outside!!
- Linens Provided : For your arrival the beds will be made up with crisp white cotton bedlinen on feather duvets. The bathrooms will have one bath towel and one hand towel per person provided. During the summer months we also provide one pool towel per person.
- Washer : There is a front loading washing machine at the house and a line dryer.
- Dryer : There are line drying facilites at this house, for either indoor or outdoor drying.
- Garage : We have a converted cart lodge/double garage which is part of the 13th Century stone walls of the village. It will fit 2 small hatchback cars such as a Peugeot 106, or 1 larger model such as a Peugeot 206, Renault Clio or Megane, Mercedes A or B class or a narrower estate car. However, as the garage is accessed by a narrow'ish cobbled lane wider cars over 2 meters, such as large saloons and people carriers will not fit. We have one free parking permit for the village car parks if you are unable to use our garage. Other permits are available for approx. 12 euros per week from the village Mairie (village administration office).
- Wood Stove : There is a log burning stove in the living room for those romantic evenings in. We will leave a stack of logs in the garage for you to use. In addition there are electric radiators throughout the house.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : The Middle bedroom and the Vaulted bedroom both have King 160cm beds and ensuite shower rooms, they also both have panoramic views over the Dordogne. The Vaulted bedroom also has a large 120cm single bed.
- Queen Bed : There are two Queen size beds in the house.
- Twin/Single Bed : The 'Vaulted' bedroom has a very comfortable leather French lit bateau King 160cm bed & also a beautiful antique French carved large single bed of 120cm. This room has an ensuite shower room & panoramic views over the Dordogne. The Garden level bedroom has two very comfortable single beds which overlook the garden and Dordogne valley. This room also has a newly installed for 2011 ensuite bathroom.
- Crib : We have a baby crib/cot and a high chair available. Please enquire about these at time of booking to ensure that they are available for your dates.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have British Satelite TV available which will provide you with over 20 TV channels plus music and radio stations. Includes all the BBC & ITV channels, Sky news, CNN, Film 4 plus many others.
- DVD
- Video Library : There is a DVD and film collection in the house for guests use.
- CD Player
- Private Pool : There is a secure gated pool measuring 6.5 x 4 meters. With ample sun loungers, table and chairs both in the shade and sun.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : For those of you who like to cook this is a beautiful chef designed kitchen with a large stainless steel gas/electric stove and oven, commercial grade stainless steel fridge, granite work surfaces, coffee making facilities, pots, pans, food preparation equipment, in fact, everything that you would need to make your stay enjoyable.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : There is a local caterer available for meal preparation and demonstrations. Due to demand it is recommended that he is booked in advance. The local village restaurants will also provide take out meals when ordered in the morning for that evening.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There is a really stunning terrace just off the kitchen which is the perfect place whether it is for breakfasts, morning coffee or evening meals. It has a covering of purple and white flowering wisteria with stunning 180 degree views from the rising sun over Chateau Marqueyssac to the East, southernly views over Chateaux Castlenaud and Fayrac and the Dordogne river and finally follow the setting sun to the west and magnificent views down the Dordogne river as it flows to Bordeaux and the Atlantic coast . There are also seating and lounging areas on the south and west sides of the house, providing both shaded and sunny areas to relax with the same panoramic views of the river and castles.
- Gazebo : Adjoining the pool is a flower covered shaded resting area with a table and chairs.
- View/Location
- Water View : Our beautiful home over looks the Dordogne river and 4 Chateaux. What could be better!!
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : There is free WIFI in the house and there is also free internet available at the nearby Hotel du Chateau which is a 2 minute walk from the house next to the river.
- Other Amenities
- Stunning views from the House, Pool & Garden of the Dordogne river & 4 Chateaux. You will be very hard pushed to find a better house than this within this price range.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : The house is spread over four floors and the village is built into a hill/cliff side which might be a problem for some. But, the general concensus is that the house and views outway any difficulties of access for those with problems.
- Kid Friendly : The pool area is secured by a doorway and a gate. Although as the house is over 4 floors this house may be unsuitable for small children.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking in the house please out of respect to out other guests.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- KEY PLACES TO VISIT:- Sarlat, Lascaux Caves, Font de Gaume Caves, Rocamadour, Troglodyte dwellings, Domme with it's Knight's Templar Graffiti, La Roque Gageac, Castlenaud, Bergerac, St.Emilion & Bordeaux Vineyards TERMS & CONDITIONS 1.30% rental deposit to book with rental balance due 12 weeks prior to arrival. 2.Payments accepted via Paypal, Sterling/Euro bank transfer or French Euro cheque 3.Security deposit cheque/Paypal payment of 300 euros required, this will be destroyed/ repaid (less costs for breakages/extra cleaning if applicable) 4.Cancellations in writing only. Up to 120 days before rental start deposit refunded less admin fee of 75 euros & any bank/Paypal fees incurred. After this date a refund will only be given if we are able to re-let the house less any re-advertising costs, administration & or late offer discounts to secure booking. In normal circumstances it should be possible to relet with sufficient notice but discounts may need to apply . See T&C's for ful
Rate Details (In Euros)
Jan 04-Mar 17 €575/wk €130/nt 1-4p, 5-7p +50€ pppw/per short stay (3 nt min stay)
Mar 17-Apr 14 €1150/wk 1-4pers.5-7+€75pppw
Apr 14-May 12...€1550/wk 1-4pers,5-7 + €100pppw : May 12-June 09 2012..€1950/pw
June 09 - June 30 2012...€2350/wk : June 30 - Sept 01 2012...€2850/wk
Sept 01 - Sept 29 2012...€2250/wk : Sept 29 - Nov 03 2012...€1595/wk
MIN 3 NIGHTS from €130nt for up to 4 guests-Extra guests + €50pppw/short stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Chateaux & Dordogne River Views -Beynac, Near Sarlat
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Sarlat-la-Canéda
We bought this house as our home and lived here for 5 years. It is an absolutely stunning 13th Century house in a stunning location on the 'Premier' row in Beynac. It enjoys sunshine all day long, being south facing, and has superb panoramic views all along the Dordogne valley. Although you are in the centre of the village with all the facilities that that brings, the house is in a quiet and tranquil location. Everything that you need or desire is right on your doorstep within walking distance, but when you come home from your shopping trips or castle visits you can close the gates and everything is serene and beautiful. You can take a cooling swim in your own private pool which has the same brilliant views along the Dordogne Valley as the rest of the house. This is a real luxury as there are very very few houses in Beynac that have these views, parking and a pool and are still an easy walk to the shops and restaurants.
Sarlat is literally right on your doorstep being only a 10 minute drive away as are most of the 'Must See' sites in the area. This area of France is a food lovers heaven, with the cobbled winding streets of Sarlat and other surrounding towns and villages converted into a large open air and covered Farmers Markets selling the freshest of local produce. You can jostle with the locals at these daily Farmer's Market for the very best of the local grown Perigordian fare, be it Truffles, local wines and liqueurs, Foie Gras, Confit de Canard or Goat's Cheese, then return to the house to enjoy a superb alfresco feast.........you can't get a better French experience than that!!
Mini supermarket, Boulangerie (best croissants in the Dordogne Valley) and Butchers.
Pharmacy, hairdressers, antique shop, tourist office, English speaking doctor, art gallery, gift shops, boulangerie, hot air ballooning reservations office, canoe hire office etc. etc.
Owner's Map of Sarlat-la-Canéda
Hi, this is a photo of myself Xanthe and my husband Hamish at my cousins wedding last summer in the UK.
We moved to France nearly 10 years ago and have lived & worked in the hospitality industry in the Sarlat area since then. We ran our own small hotel and restaurant in Beynac for 6 years and are proud to tell you that we were listed in many International guide books, including Rick Steves, Alistair Sawdays and the Guide du Routard. We sold this business in the summer of 2006, and after listening to the needs of our restaurant and hotel guests we started our holiday rental home business. We now have 3 wonderful vacation rental houses in prime locations in central Sarlat & Beynac which are available to rent all year round. As we live locally, we are your first point of contact if you need help with anything, you will be able to draw on our vast local knowledge, which has been acquired over many years, to make the most of your stay in this wonderful area. You will find that each of our houses can offer you the very best in location, amenities & comfort, whether you are over looking the Dordogne river & 4 Chateaux or strolling through the Medieval streets of Sarlat.
Be assured that we are responsive to our guests needs; many of whom come back year after year & have become firm friends, they are more than happy to recommend us to their family & friends. We will offer you the best service that we possibly can to ensure that your holiday is a memorable one for all the right reasons!!
Property Photos
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- Superb south facing panoramic views of the Dordogne river & 4 Chateaux from here - Aquitaine, France Vacation Home Rental
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- View of Beynac from a canoe on the Dordogne river - Aquitaine, France Vacation Home Rental
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- Master Bedroom with Kingsize bed & ensuite shower room
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- Chef designed kitchen with superb cooking range & granite worktops!!!
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL HOME - 2ND MASTER BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
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- Doorway leading down from the living room to the poolside & sundeck.
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL HOME - TWIN BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM
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- BeynacVacation Rental - the old Beynac post office....great views !!!!!
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL HOME - TWIN BEDROOM ENSUITE BATHROOM
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL- THE VIEWS ARE SO GOOD, THIS IS THE ONE FROM THE ENSUITE!
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL - MASTER BEDROOM WITH VIEWS OF DORDOGNE RIVER & CAST
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- BEYNAC VACATION HOME - COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM WITH LOG BURNER & ENGLISH
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- BEYNAC VACATION RENTAL HOME - THERE ARE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION !
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- CHATEAU FAYRAC WHICH IS JUST ACROSS THE DORDOGNE RIVER FROM THE HOUSE
Traveler Reviews (17)
Fabulous stay in Beynac
Guest: Jean
(Heber City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 10/26/11
Review Submitted: 11/30/11
My husband and I stayed in this wonderful house for seven nights and loved every minute of it. The pictures were exactly right, but seeing the house, in person, was so much better. The first night we sat outside on the patio overlooking the Dordogne River with glasses of wine and congratulated ourselves for being so smart to choose this house. The Village of Beynac with its castle, church, and restaurants, was charming, and even though we were there at the end of October, still had much to offer. We toured the surrounding areas every day in our little car, visiting caves, bastides, fois gras wholesalers (yum), eating at wonderful restaurants and finding great wines - all within an hour's drive. This was a perfect place to use as our base - and with the fully equipped kitchen, we were able to tour all day and come home to make dinner from the great food we found at the markets and look forward to returning.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best Self Catering Experience - Ever!
Guest: Andy
(Houston, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/09
Review Submitted: 07/03/11
I am somewhat remiss in not posting this until now (stayed in Nov 2009). I lost track of where this delightful rental lived on the internet (located in TripAdvisor originally). If you're reading this review you've already decided to go to the Dordogne - a decision I can't endorse heartily enough. L'ancienne Post is absolutely everything as described - the pictures do not do it justice. We arrived at night and when we awoke the next morning the view across the river and fields was magnificent. We have stayed in self catering accommodations in the States and in Europe and this one was the best by far. Clean, well organized, convenient parking as Xanthe described (if your car is small enough!) and Beynac is a jewel of a little village. Also close to everything you need to see in the Dordogne (including ORIGINAL cave drawings at Font de Gaume). Breakfast each morning from one of the bakeries in town and your choice of restaraunts in Beynac or nearby towns for lunch and dinner. The house itself is a delight; my only warning would be there are lots of stairs to get to the uppermost bedroom. We had a group of 7 (5 adults and 2 older children) and there was plenty of room. Just writing this review makes me miss the place! If you want a beautiful, historic home in a small village setting in the Dordogne, don't look at another property!
Owner response:How lovely to hear that you still reminisce about this beautiful house in Beynac. We are so glad that you all enjoyed the experience of staying here. I think that what makes this house stand out from other self catering rentals, apart from the obvious wonderful location & Chateaux views, is that it was our family home for 6 years and was renovated with that in mind. Very best wishes, Xanthe & Hamish
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Birdsong
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Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
We've had a most wonderful and memorable Christmas Holiday here in your villa. It has been so refreshing and relaxing in your beautiful villa, the setting and views are breathtakingly beautiful. Upon awaking Christmas Eve morning what a delight it was to see the whole countryside blanketed in snow!!!!
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Guest: Family Luce
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Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
We enjoyed a wonderful week here in Beynac. Aside from enjoying the warm weather and exploring the beautiful villages, we also found some favourites to share - Les Jardins de Marquessac offered a nice walk and a great spot for lunch. A day with a very different feel was visiting Oradour-sur-Glane. It was just over a 2 hour drive but worth seeing to remember what happened in WW2. Thank you Xanthe and Hamish for a wonderful stay!
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Guest: Glennis, Bruce, Brent, Deb, Paul and kate
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Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
What an amazing week we have had here. The scenery, the Chateaux and all the beautiful villages dotted in between were something to be seen. The highlights definitely this villa and village. Thanks so much for sharing your villa with us.......it was magic!!
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Guest: Mary-Ann & John
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Date of Stay: 03/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
Wishing we could stay in wonderful L'ancienne Poste for months. This is such a beautiful, beautiful house in a wonderful location with a view of a lifetime. Thanks Xanthe and Hamish for making this wonderful spot!
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Guest: Dave and Sue
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Date of Stay: 12/18/09
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
To Australians with 40,000 years of aboriginal history and 200 years of colonial history, this area fills the gap very interestingly. Great hous and location.
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Guest: Edmond and Robin
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Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 10/19/10
The information you have provided is comprehensive and greatly appreciated as well as the professional approach that evidences your experience in these matters. That is not surprising considering your beautiful holdings in Beynac, yet nonetheless reassuring.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08
Review Submitted: 11/26/08
Dear Xanthe and Hamish , My sister and I LOVED your beautiful house in Beynac. Everything your listing states is true..in fact the house exceeded our expectations . The village is enchanting , and a wonderful place to stay , while scouting out the entire area! Thankyou so much for sharing it with us.
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Guest: Larry Lai
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Date of Stay: 06/27/08
Review Submitted: 06/27/08
Thanks for a great stay at your beautiful house! My family and I had a great time and will cherish our memories of our vacation. What a glorious place!
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