Quaint Village Farmhouse in Baran, Dordogne Perigord

• Summer 2012

  Summer 2012

  • Guest Julie's Vacation
  • Date of stay 05/12/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  When looking for a quiet place in France to spend the month writing and painting, I came across this listing. Baran is quiet and peaceful, a perfect place to open windows and doors and let the breeze blow through, and listen to the birds sing. The house is lovely and comfortable. It provides an authentic french country experience, with it's stone floors and wooden beams. The house is 400 years old and has a wonderful golden glow about it. One gets the feeling of stepping back in time. It has a fully stocked kitchen, and since it is centrally located to many street markets, we cooked dinner most evenings at the house, including local wines, bread and cheese. There is a booklet of helpful information of nearby attractions and wonderful restaurants (LaMerenda is a must) There is a covered porch attached to the barn where one can dine or just relax, looking out onto the farmer's fields. There are pretty gardens and many paths to walk, including one to Redon Espic, a local church of legend with the most beautiful resonant sound I have ever heard. It is not to be missed. The neighbors are friendly and helpful. We had so many wonderful experiences with the local people. Baran is close to Sarlat, a wonderful medieval town, famous for foie gras, which is always bustling with tourists, eating in it's many restaurants or shopping it's quaint shops or street markets. There are so many unique hamlets and neighboring towns that we spent several days just driving to wherever the curvy, hilly, poppy lined country roads would lead us, stopping at every brocante we found open to pick up some antique French treasures to take back home with us. We called it "getting wonderfully lost". Besides touring many of the nearby amazing castles, it was one of our favorite things about our trip to France. Another special part of our trip was happening upon so many ancient churches, which were always open, with fresh flowers on the alters and candles always burning. There are many truly beautiful cemeteries, with their gravel paths, that we'd often stop at and look for relatives, many generations removed. Baran is just a few hours drive through French wine country to Bordeaux. There are so many family owned vineyards, where one can stop and have a personal wine tasting right in their barns. Of course, our month long trip to France included a few days in Paris but our time spent in and around Baran was our favorite. It truly is a special place.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thank you so much Julia for your wonderful description of your time in France and at our beloved "Boyntonac a Baran". No need to embelish what you have said. You hit the nail on the head in every way. I know our parents, Betty and Bob felt you and your family's presence and loved having you there as we did.

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• • Guest Carol Gideon
  • Date of stay 06/30/09
  • Review Submitted 06/30/09
  We spent a lovely week in the Dordogne in June 2009. This house in Baran could not be better: clean, friendly, well-located, affordable. With grandparents and a 2 year old we really appreciated the courtyard and outdoor table; the complete kitchen and huge wooden kitchen table; also the books, games and guitar left for everyone's enjoyment. The authentic stone floors, wood beams and huge fireplaces of Boyntonac transport you back a couple of hundred years. There are many walks to take in the village and surrounding countryside. We look forward to coming back soon!

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• • Guest Al & Betsy
  • Date of stay 10/23/08
  • Review Submitted 10/23/08
  We had a very enjoyable stay at Boyntonac Sept. 20-27, 2008. Baran is a quiet and charming village, very well located for visiting the Dordogne region. The home is very comfortable with a lovely garden and outdoor living area. We enjoyed the opportunity to shop on the local market days in Sarlat and St. Cyprien as we enjoy cooking.

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 09/03/07
  • Review Submitted 09/03/07
  Our stay in Baran was immensely enjoyable. The house could not be better located, and was quaint, charming and comfortable. The village is peaceful, quiet, and feels remote, yet is only minutes from the main attractions of the Dordogne. We felt so fortunate to be in the midst of such a small yet caring community, and when one of our party became ill one night, the neighbors at La Forgerie showed immense kindness in helping us get medical attention. Our bicycle rentals from Roger were top quality, and our days cycling through small country villages along the Dordogne, with castles seemingly around every bend, were the highlight of our stay.

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100Euros/night (3 night minimum) .. 600Euros/week
100Euros Open and Closing Fee
100Euros Security Deposit Required, Refunded Upon Inspection
100Euros Deposit Required, Final Payment Required 3 Months Before Rental Date
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.