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Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views!

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A stone building with a steep roof, a small window, and a door.
A stone building with a window and a door, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.
A stone building with a steep roof, a small balcony, and a cobblestone path leading to it.
A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A stone pathway leading to a wrought iron gate, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Château de Beynac

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Beynac-Et-Cazenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Château de Beynac
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Rue de la Laïcité
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gabarres de Beynac
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Beynac-et-Cazenac

Located in Beynac-et-Cazenac, this holiday home is near theme parks. Gabarres de Beynac and AirParc Perigord are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gardens of Marqueyssac and Écomusée de la Noix. Travelling with kids? Consider Les Grottes du Roc de Cazelle and Les Jardins d'Eau. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Beynac-Et-Cazenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Beynac - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Rue de la Laïcité - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gabarres de Beynac - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Beynac - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Saint Cyprien Station - 13 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪le patio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Belle Etoile - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La Petite Tonnelle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Palmier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Panorama - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views!?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views! on 22 Feb 2027 start from £1,420, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage Next to Medieval Castle with Stunning Valley Views! located?

This family-friendly Beynac-et-Cazenac holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Château de Beynac and Gabarres de Beynac. Gardens of Marqueyssac and Écomusée de la Noix are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 91 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in an incredible setting. Place was very clean and Martine who met us with the key explained everything about the house and was very good at giving us recommendations on places to visit and restaurants.Aircon was an absolute dream in all the bedrooms and living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional host and location

Exactly as described. An incredibly romantic, convenient location. Communication was exceptional. Able to cook great meals with the available equipment in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical!

The most amazing place we have ever stayed in! This historical, darling, little cottage has been lovingly restored & so beautifully & thoughtfully decorated. We loved having a dishwasher, AC & good size washer & dryer. The book of instructions & tips for our stay was so helpful. I would highly recommend going on a hot air balloon ride, kayaking down the river (the 2 hour option was a perfect amount of time) & visiting some of the markets that are listed in the information binder. We didn’t want to leave & can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Emily! You were a pleasure to host and I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Love to have you back!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical!

La Maisonette was a fantastic little house. All the amenities were great and it was a great location to visit all of the caves, chateaux and villages to be seen. We stayed for three weeks and were never bored. Having a castle right next door is pretty magical as were the views at any time of day. We loved the bakery, boucherie and small grocery store as back-up to the markets and supermarches within driving distance. Ben was very helpful and the orientation guide made it all very straightforward from arrival, to things to do. The property was very clean. We definitely recommend! Celina and Nic, Canada.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Where to begin? The host that met us was amazing (we spoke some french, she only speaks French-she was patient and gracious). The location is AMAZING. Bring your walking shoes. The local residents are very welcoming into their neighborhood. The food! Magnificent! The area has so much to do-shopping, museums, history! A wealth of activities! The balloons every morning launching from the fields below were a wonderful surprise to see. Even though I hesitate to share because I want
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
... I want to keep the place to myself, but that wouldn’t be fair to anyone. We will be back! (per Kevin) Thank you so much Kevin and I do hope to have you back! It sounds like you took such good advantage of everything the area has to offer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our families dream vacation

My husband and I took our two sons and their wives with us to France to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our stay at "La Maisonette " was magical. We kept pinching ourselves to make sure it was real. The cottage is beautifully restored with all the modern conveniences and a luxurious bathtub experience in the loft, with its view to Baynac castle and the town below, is the stuff of dreams. The kitchen is adequately equipped for home cooked meals and the markets nearby at Sarlat etc. provided ample fresh produce. The garden and patio area was a great place to catch some sun and relax with a glass of wine as we watched the hot air balloons soar gracefully over the valley in the evenings. This historical town and its surroundings are charming and there is SO much to see and do in the area I wish we could have stayed longer. A week was not nearly enough. Our host Ben and his amazing on site manager Elly were extremely helpful in every way. Lord willing we will be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! We loved having you and would love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of character, fantastic surroundings

The cottage and castle grounds are beautiful. The cottage’s first floor has the kitchen, dining and small sitting area which is comfortable and air conditioned. The 2nd floor has two bedrooms, bathroom with a small shower and sitting room. This floor is not air conditioned which was difficult to tolerate when the temperatures outside were 90+. The 3rd floor has a king bed, a tub, sink and toilet (no shower) and IS air conditioned. The beds were very comfortable. My main complaint is a lack of shelves or drawers to unpack to. There was only a hanger rack so we had to leave most everything in the suitcase on the floor for the week, meanwhile having to be careful not to hit your head on the sloped ceiling on the 3rd floor. All in all it is a lovely cottage but definitely not for those who are not somewhat fit and agile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us and I’m so glad the beds were comfortable and the cottage was pleasant. As the cottage was originally built as the structure for the medieval bread oven (and baker’s residence) for the castle next door and the surrounding village it does have steep stairs to the top floor. While we haven’t had complaints before, it is true that anyone who has difficulty with steep stairs might not want to sleep in the gabled master suite on the top floor. As a gabled room doesn’t provide the opportunity for shelves by definition, we do provide luggage shelves and ample hanging space for clothes and luggage. This has not been a complaint for past guests, but we will take your feedback and see if anything can be added. As for the air conditioning, when the weather is exceptionally above 100 degrees the middle floor may indeed be a bit warmer, however the two units in the cottage are rated and designed to cool the entire unit and have not posed a problem under the vast majority of conditions. That said we will look into adding a unit if possible. Warm regards!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tolle, wild romantische Unterwegs in toller Kulisse. Unbedingt eine Reise wert.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une maison charmante au coeur de Beynac

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la maisonnette de Ben. Très bon accueil, maison médiévale très bien restaurée et équipée. Beynac est très bien placé pour rayonné en Dordogne.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful Escape

We had a wonderful stay at La Maisonette, nestled scenically at the base of the historic castle/fort of Beynac. The property was immaculately clean and easy to "figure out" (air systems, stove, wifi, etc.) thanks to really clear instructions from the owner and a very responsive and friendly local property manager. If you like to sit out quietly with your morning coffee, there is a quiet, serene garden. The town is not touristy (at least not in September) and a good base to explore the Dordogne River valley. We were very comfortable there and being light sleepers, loved the still, quiet nights. Also, no traffic as the house is off a pedestrian-only medieval lane with a parking lot up the road about 75 meters. All in all, a great place to call home for several days.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage. The host has written a very helpful orientation which I recommend the guests read as the caretaker doesn’t speak English and was difficult for me to understand with my intermediate French. The house was immaculate and all appliances worked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très agréable dans un environnement superbe

Un très bon moment dans un village magnifique où nous avons pu profiter de cette très belle maison tres bien équipée. Merci à Martine pour sa gentillesse Nathalie et François
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in Beynac

Exceptionally nice place to stay with a very helpful guide to the house, town and neighborhood. Emma, who let us in was very helpful. Expect some steps up or down to the house, but it’s right next to the castle, and immaculately kept. And the views of the hot air balloons floating down the Dordogne is not to be missed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect family break in beautiful Beynac

Situated perfectly beside the iconic chateau, La Maisonette is a beautiful and comfortable hideaway, ideal for accessing the little town of Beynac. The town (in late August), despite being a significant tourist destination, is actually pretty quiet early on and in the evenings, especially up by the chateau. Most mornings you’ll hear the church bells singing out into the valley below, accompanied by the subtle burn of a couple of hot air balloons heading out over the chateau. It’s gorgeous in every direction and suited our party of two grandparents, two more standard parents and two children (aged 8 and nearly 5) right down to the ground. The terraced garden provided a fabulous warren for (supervised) adventures with swords and shields from the chateau. If you’re planning on sitting out at night it’s worth investing in a citronella candle or two, just to help keep the odd interested wasp at bay. Inside the house, we loved the layout and exceptionally high standard of finish. Our hosts couldn’t have been more helpful with an in-depth guide to the area and house itself, and the right amount of advance communication. Finally, while the walk down to the house is fairly steep, and the one down to the town itself much more so, it is so worth doing and staying here. To have such access to the region, and to a place people tend to visit for only one day, has been a wonderful change and an opportunity to “vivre comme les français.”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein kleines Paradies

Wir haben eine traumhafte Woche im Haus von Ben Brubaker verbracht, das sich in direkter Nachbarschaft zum Schloss befindet. Es ist perfekt und dezent saniert, so dass sein mittelalterlicher Charakter vollends erhalten ist inklusive des angrenzenden Gartens. Die Einrichtung ist sehr komfortabel und geschmackvoll. Es mangelt an nichts für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt. Sehr hilfreich und mit zahlreichen persönlichen Tipps und Eindrücken zur Erkundung der Umgebung waren die Infoseiten von der Vermieterfamilie. Die Kommunikation mit Ben verlief absolut reibungslos. Dank auch an Mme Elly und Mme Martine, die stets erreichbar, hilfsbereit und freundlich waren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oh. The View.

For anyone thinking of a special place to spend time in the Dordogne Valley...this is it. Beautiful accommodations atop the winding steps to Castle Beynac. You feel like you are up among the clouds -- with a medieval castle at your front door. The sunrises are awesome. The castle at night is amazing. In the midst of a record busting heat wave in France, the cottage was cool and welcoming. Impeccable. Elly was always most gracious and helpful. Thank you, Ben. You've created an amazing space for people to make memories. I know we did. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and very special house

You can already tell from so many previous reviews that this property. However, upon arrival it's better than expected. Modern coveniences including A/C which is not that common in the Perigord area. Location was spectacular. Elly, the manager was super accomodating. All this for a very reasonable price! Thanks Ben for sharing your amazing little country house
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing village house in the Dordogne!

We had an incredible time in the Dordogne last month. La Maisonette is an amazing property--beautifully decorated and filled with thoughtful touches. The countryside was gorgeous and, in late November, we had the entire region all to ourselves. Martine was a really super onsite resource and was able to assist us with reservations, traffic reports, and general questions. This was a dream location and a wonderful trip! Subtracting one star because it was sometimes quite difficult to get a response from the owner. And although Martine was awesome, we were told another person (an English speaker) would be the person onsite. It caught us off guard to receive a voicemail out of the blue from a French-only speaker who said she would be meeting us. Just something to be aware of in case you (or someone in your party) doesn't speak French--there may not be an English speaker available.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay in a stunningly beautiful part of the world.

The luxurious cottage was just that. Beautifully appointed with old world charm and modern conveniences. Sometimes we went out to eat and sometimes we stayed in and had really enjoyable movie nights. It is a place to feel really comfortable in. The garden at the cottage, the fabulous castle next door and the wee town of Beynac et Cazenac would have been enough on their own. However, add La Roque Gagenac, Sarlat and Domme in addition to stunning chateaux and gardens in the area make the cottage the ideal base to explore one of the most stunning regions of the world. The only negative is the rather steep and rugged pathway from the car park to the cottage. However, this and the steep walk to the town shops and restaurants are offset by the stunning views to be had at every twist and turn during the walk. It really was a fantastic experience for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Beynac

The property is located near the Beynac Chateau. It is a beautiful location with a great view. The cottage is well organized and has everything you need to be comfortable. The town of Beynac is delightful with great restaurants. There are also fun things to do in town or near Beynac like canoeing on the Dordogne River, hot air ballooning and visiting prehistoric caves with beautiful paintings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolles Haus

Sehr schönes komfortables Haus in wunderbarer Umgebung. Sehr gute und sehr nette Betreuung vor Ort; vielen Dank an Elly und Pierre.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

unique stay

We went as two couples and stayed a few nights. The place is amazing. We used the patio almost every night having wine and cheese. The only thing I would point out that we didn't realize is that the bedroom with the claw foot tub does not have a private bathroom area. It is part of the open bedroom area. But we loved every minute and also beat the line at the castle because we were already there. Thank you Ben and we would love to stay again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous village and property; fabulous location.

We absolutely loved Beynac and this unique and beautiful cottage. The cottage is across the steep and narrow path separating it from the castle. The views are spectacular. We particularly loved the private garden/terrace where we had breakfast every day, and wine and cheese snacks every afternoon. The VRBO pics are fair and accurate. The property is rustic but impeccably maintained and has a gourmet stove that we will sorely miss! The town of Beynac is incredibly charming, with a number of wonderful restaurants. It is also well-situated to visit Sarlat, Domme and other lovely nearby towns. In short, this is a unique town and a unique and lovely property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location, beautiful property

This place is like out of a fairy tale - so glad we chose to explore this wonderful corner of France! The property lives up to its billing. Ben was delightful to deal with and answered all my questions promptly. His orientation guide should be the gold standard for all vrbo owners! It's HOT in the summer so we really appreciated the air conditioning. All told, a truly memorable stay... Our favorite activity was the early morning hot air balloon ride - sailing gently over the many castles in this area is something we'll never forget
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magical - next door to majestic wonder.

This place was amazing. Only issue, the dryer is useless. i get that the appliance may be very different in France - but when you clothes come out of the dryer wetter than when they went in, its time to buy a new system or provide an outside clothes line. Option 2 - bring enough clothes for your entire trip. Highly recommend the Farm to Table dinner - can't remember the name of the place right now, but it was 5 star! I will post on it when I get hope. Ben Brubaker and Elly we great VRBO owner and property hosts. It was a week in fairly tale land. Food, food and food... canoe ride down Dordogne, a cave trip to Grottes de Cougnac and the Castle, oh yes the spectacular Castle. Don't for get to walk up the back side to see the church and the beautiful scenic view of the river. If you get a chance to go to this rustic place, never pass it up! Noah Fritz
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Noah, Thank you for the positive review and I'm glad you had a good stay despite an electric component going out inside the dryer. We do our best to avoid issues with things like that as best we can. Good news for future guests, we replaced it with a brand new dryer immediately after your stay, but I wish there had been a way to get ahead of it not working for you! I'm glad you had a stay nonetheless and we would welcome you back again any time!
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