Location: Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine, France, Europe (Situated in the Dordogne between Les Eyzies and Sarlat.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
Jon and Sue, the English owners of Le Jardin des Amis, would like to welcome you to the best part of the beautiful Dordogne, a tranquil and peaceful part of France. Le Jardin des Amis has 5 vacation rentals of varying size. All are lovely stone properties sympathetically renovated to provide comfort and modern living together with the cosiness of traditional features including internal exposed oak beams and sandstone walls.
The kitchens are fully-fitted and the living areas are comfortably furnished. All bedrooms have comfortable beds and side lighting. We live on site and are on hand to help make your stay a comfortable and hassle-free French experience. We can advise on any aspect of your holiday and are happy to help with the important little things, such as making restaurant reservations, balloon or canoe bookings etc.
Our location in the Dordogne is exceptional, ten minutes from Les Eyzies, the pre-historic capital of Europe (with caves and examples of Palaeolithic art) and 15 minutes from the medieval town of Sarlat. Approximately 90% of the major attractions in the area are within a 20-minute drive, so no big expedition preparations every day. At the same time you have the benefit of the peace and tranquility of the French countryside on your doorstep. A two-minute stroll takes you to the small, quaint medieval village of Meyrals with its award-winning boulangerie, bar and restaurants.
The local terrain comprises the hills and valleys of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers and is littered with beautiful medieval villages and chateaux. Cycling, walking, horse-riding, and are all available and we are happy to advise on suitable routes and paths in the vicinity.
Other interests include a number of renowned artists and galleries in the village and surrounding area. Many of the artists speak English and are delighted to welcome you to browse around their studios. Canoeing, golf, adventure parks are among the many other activities available. Take a day and visit the vineyards of Bergerac and Bordeaux. Do not miss the wonderful town of St. Emilion.
After a hard day's holidaying, why not stop by the pool bar for a well-earned aperitif before dinner? Have a chat with us and the other guests. Dinner choices are a delight-- any one of the numerous great restaurants in the area, a barbecue by the pool bar or on your terrace, fresh produce bought from the excellent markets and home-cooked by yourself, or have a home-cooked meal prepared for you and left in your gite for your arrival on any given evening. The food and wines of the region are superb, with delights such as truffles, duck confit, foie gras, Bordeaux and Bergerac wines as standard fare in the restaurants and supermarkets at excellent prices.
Local airports include Bergerac, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Limoges, all within a two-hour drive. Flights to these airports from London and Paris are available, amongst other major cities. We are happy to help with advice on your travel plans.
We look forward to meeting you and we are very happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your next holiday in this area. Please see our website for full information on all of our properties and internal photos (click the link below).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The washing machine is located at the rear of the cottages and is shared with other guests. Irons/ironing boards also available.
- Linens Provided: towels for use when swimming are not included
- Off Street Parking: large private parking area next to cottages
- Wood Stove (3) : Available for low season use in Tilleul, Chene Vert and Magnolia
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV/DVD player in Tilleul only
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Pool: A 12 x 6 metre, salt-water system pool (no added chlorine) which is kinder to skin/eyes. Open 1st May - 30th September
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: installed in Tilleul, Chene Vert and Orchard View
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Pool Bar for use of guests - also houses a library of books, games and sports equipment eg. badminton raquets, boules,croquet set.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Magnolia gite only
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): No steps, wide doorways and large shower room in 'Magnolia' gite.
- Kid Friendly: Fenced and alarmed swimming pool. Grass areas suitable for ball games etc.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Piloted Microlight Flights, Canoeing, Cycling, Walking
Rate Details (In Euros)
Saturday to Saturday rentals. 3 days+ considered at short notice or low season.
31/3-22/5 .. €365/week (2 pers)- €640/week (8 pers)
23/5-26/6 .. €445/week (2 pers) - €725/week (8 pers)
27/6-24/7... €490/week (2 pers) - €885/week (8 pers)
25/7- 28/8.. €550/week (2 pers) - €1145/week (8 pers)
29/8 - 4/9 .. €445/week (2 pers) - €725/week (8 pers)
5/9 - 16/9.. €400/week (2 pers) - €640/week (8 pers)
additional pppw rate is 30€ for 4-6 persons sleeping on sofabeds
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We moved to France on the spur of the moment having decided that we'd reached the time of life to consider quality of life more important than making our way up seperate career ladders! Our four children were all becoming independant and we wanted to have a new challenge but also a better life/work balance by sharing a new project: running 'Le Jardin des Amis'.
Why the Owner Chose Sarlat-la-Canéda
Why did we settle for the Dordogne? Because we fell in love with it on our first (and only) trip before buying Le Jardin des Amis! Coming to the Dordogne is like stepping back in time: not only do we live in a medieval village but daily life is at a much slower pace and 'old fashioned values' are still important - people are polite and welcoming.
Their are some practical advantages too: we are within easy access of Bergerac, Bordeaux and Limoges airports for travelling to visit friends and family; when visitors come to us, we could easily fill every minute of their time visiting the wealth of local sites without needing to spend hours in the car!
The Unique Benefits of this House
The peace and quiet we enjoy at Le Jardin des Amis, belies the proximity of village facilities. We love to stroll out to the boulangerie in the morning to buy freshly baked croissants and then return home for breakfast in the sunshine with the sound of nothing more than birdsong. On spring evenings, we enjoy a wander along footpaths with our collie dog (Polly) admiring the changing display of wild flowers (which include various types of orchid) perhaps calling in for a drink and a chat at our local bar. If we have guests staying we love to join them for an early evening aperatif at our 'pool bar' and hear about their day.
The pool is a big draw on a hot summer's day and is particularly pleasant now that we've changed from the old chlorine system to a 'salt system'which leaves your skin feeling soft and without that horrible strong chlorine smell!
Property Photos
- Orchard View cottage and pool - Dordogne Cottage
- Le Jardin des Amis cottages from the front - Dordogne Cottage
- Bedroom 1 in 'Orchard View' - Dordogne Cottage
- Pool, bar and orchard
- Wood burning stove in Chene Vert
- Eucalyptus 1 bed cottage
- Living area, Eucalyptus cottage
- Meyrals village
- 'Salt-system' pool and rear of cottages
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