Location: Cubjac, Aquitaine, France, Europe (28 Km from Lascaux Prehistoric Caves, 55 km from Sarlat)
Accommodations: farmhouse, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Le Maine : built in the reign of Louis XIV, Le Maine is a delightful Chartreuse manor. Here everything breathes harmony and beauty. You will enjoy simple "art de vivre" in an authentic property with ‘pigeonnier’, traditional vegetable garden, settled in 63 acres of meadows and woods crossed by many footpaths, and truffles plantations. In the walnut ochard lies the 12 x 5m pool (salted water system) with easy integral steps and an electric security cover. Its large sunny teak deck makes it the perfect place to read a book or day-dream to the sounds of the cicadas, away from it all. The estate is located on the outskirts of Cubjac, typical village of Dordogne with stone houses, a beautiful bridge on the Auvezere river, two ‘cafes’, a bakery, a butcher shop, a grocery and a country market on Friday.
La Maison de Marc : the independent southfacing farmhouse of Le Maine called La Maison de Marc is available to rent. Marc and Alice used to be the caretakers during more than 50 years. La Maison de Marc has been recently completely and tastefully renovated, saving most of the original features (stone fireplace, oak beams, open-stone walls), and equipped with the most modern facilities. Ranked « four stars » by the French Tourism Department, it can sleep 4 persons in 2 bedrooms, each one with entirely new bedding. The living room with its deep settee in front of the open fireplace welcomes you to the soft brightness of its light-yellow limestone walls. The fully equipped kitchen has a dining area with a french door leading to the flowered private garden. This garden with terrace, furniture and old trees offers our guests a complete privacy for delightful moments.
Catherine and Maxence : we live permanently on site. Four years ago we decided to leave Paris, restore our great-grandfather's chateau and settle in Dordogne. We shall be glad to welcome you in our ‘maison de famille’ and share with you our passion and knowledge of the Dordogne region which inspired so many writers, philosophers and artists. We are on hand to advise on any aspect of the region, share chats with one or two glasses of ‘Monbazillac’, and help make your stay a truly French experience.
The region : in the South-West of France, Le Maine benefits from its location in the centre of the Dordogne region, famous for its attractions of cultural interest and magnificent landscapes. You will enjoy the worldwide renowned prehistoric painted caves of Lascaux, and Perigueux the medieval-Renaissance capital of the Perigord with remains of the Gallo-Roman city, many restaurants and very good shopping. Very near, Sarlat exceptional medieval town, Les Eyzies, known as the capital of prehistory, the Vezere valley with 15 World Heritage UNESCO sites, Brantome called ‘Venice of Perigord’ and the 1001 chateaux of the Dordogne region. And the Bergerac and Bordeaux wineyards… Le Maine is the perfect place to experience France, go in search of 82 000 years of history of mankind, discover local gastronomy and wines, easy way of life in a peaceful and bucolic atmosphere.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The private washer is in your holiday house.
- Linens Provided: All linens : bed sheets, pillow and pillow cases, bath and toilet towels, pool towels, all table and kitchen cloths, and an apron are provided at no extra charges. Beds are made upon arrival.
- Garage: There are 2 places to park your car in the shadow in the courtyard.
- Wood Fireplace: There is an old large stone fireplace in the living room. The wood is supplied (free of charge)
- Beds
- King Bed: There is a top quality king bed in the master bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed: There are top quality twin single beds in the second bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: The large swimming pool is private, just to be occasionally shared with us, Catherine and Maxence... But we are not on holidays, and Maxence doesn't like swimming ! Located in the walnut orchard, the pool is in the sun from dawn to twilight. It is chlorine-free and secured with an electric secutity cover. The pool is surrounded with a teak deck with deckchairs.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The gourmet kitchen has been fully equipped to honour the renowned gastronomy of Perigord. there are a four ring stovetop, an oven, a silent dish washer, a refrigerator with freezer, a microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: The dishwasher is very silent.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The French door of the kitchen opens on the terrace with garden furniture. This deck leads to the flower garden. Facing the East, this is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast in the rising sun, lunch in the oak tree shadow, diner in the cool of the evenings.
- Communications
- Telephone: There is a telephone in the cottage, charges are not included in the rental rate (card system).
- Broadband Internet: Broadband Internet is available with your own laptop in your holiday house, with a cable or WIFI. (No additional charges)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): This one storey property is handicap accessible. there are four steps from the garden to get inside the house.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- On request we organise private cooking lessons with Jean-François Laroussarie - chef of the Ecole Hoteliere du Perigord- in your kitchen, many music festivals in Summer, canoeing
Rate Details (In Euros)
Nov-Dec 2009 ..... € 600/week
Festive season (19 December 2009 to 2 January 2010) ..... € 880/week
January, February, March, November, December 2010..... € 600/week
April, May, October 2010..... € 690/week
June, September 2010..... € 925/week
July, August 2010 ..... € 1470/week
Short stays are welcome. Nightly rate is the fifth of the week price
Special rates for long time rentals, please ask.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The estate of Le Maine, chartreuse manor near Sarlat, Dordogne - Dordogne, France Farmhouse Accommodation in Cubjac
- The holiday home La Maison de Marc near Sarlat, Dordogne - Dordogne, France Farmhouse Accommodation in Cubjac
- Have a glass of wine by the open fire - Dordogne, France Farmhouse Accommodation in Cubjac
- The south facing master bedroom of La Maison de Marc
- The twin bedroom
- Bathroom of la Maison de Marc
- The swimming pool
- The village of Cubjac near Sarlat, Dordogne
- Perigueux market in Dordogne near Sarlat
- Your hosts : Catherine et Maxence
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Bryce & Fonda , Paris, France
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Ross Taylor , Perth Australia
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Richard and Arlene , Duxbury MA USA
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David Houghton , Ottawa, Ontario
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Merci beaucoup !! Très magnifique !! We have had the most magical week in ‘la Maison de Marc’. You have an absolutly beautiful setting here in ‘Le Maine’ and the cottage has been carefuly prepared to ensure that there is nothing lacking to make our stay as comfortable as can be. Thank you very much for your generosity, your local advice and the attention to details that have made this week so special.We will walk away with very fond memories with the promise to return to this wonderful spot and fully indulge ourselves once again in everything the region offers.
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Thank you for being such gracious hosts. We loved having drinks with you and especially our fun dinner together with lots of laughs. The cottage is charming and so welcoming with the wine, cheese and loaf of bread awating us. We very much appreciated all your advise and what to see in the Perigord. We certainly would have missed two of our favorite sites without your recommendation : La Roque-Saint-Christophe and Beynac.
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From the moment you turn off the road you know you are in for something special. The cottage is fantastic, certainly the best we have ever stayed in and the welcome is equal to it. Thank you for all your advice and help, from booking restaurants to planning itineraries. Your local knowledge was vital in making this a great week.
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Merci beaucoup for sharing your little corner of the world with us ! From the lovely white you introduced us to upon our arrival, the tranquil canoe ride we enjoyed from Cubjac in your very own little wessel & the helpful advice you gave us as we planned our week, to the very nice chats we shared, the herbs we were allowed to pick from your garden & the generous use of your beautiful pool, you have been the most affable & hospitable of hosts. You live in an absolutly gorgeous little nook of the world, but the true testament to your warmth and consideration (as well as the comfort of your adorable little cottage) is that we always looked forward, at the end of our days, to returning to our ‘home away from home’.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Your warmth and generosity made us feel at home away from home. We will remember our first very special truffle dinner prepared by our wonderful hosts – a memory to treasure as well as our comfortable stay in your beautiful cottage. Your place was wonderful and the Perigord was magical. We hope to come back for another visit very soon.