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Highlights
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Balcony
Hot tub on site
Private pool
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Free internet
Explore the area
Cénac-Et-Saint-Julien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Office de Tourisme de Domme
Place, Office de Tourisme de Domme
10 min drive
Château de Castelnaud
Place, Château de Castelnaud
12 min drive
Gardens of Marqueyssac
Place, Gardens of Marqueyssac
13 min drive
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
72 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Room 2
1 King Bed
Room 3
2 Twin Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom Master
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI
NEW : outdoor salt-water POOL with beautiful views from JUIN 2012. LE CLOS ST. JULIEN is a 16th century Manor House entirely restaured with state of the art comfort by a leading architecte. Beautiful views over the Dordogne valley and to th medieval castles. Very charming and cozy , beautiful antic furniture in a very comfortable setting. Luxurious features, beautiful outdoor salt water pool and big JACUZZI in a beautifully restaured barn with breathtaking views. The house is fully airconditionned and we offer you free Wireless Highspeed Internet. 2 bedrooms with King Size beds and 2 En-Suite bathrooms with italian walk in showers. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds for children with En Suite bathroom. This bedroom is not fit for people above 1,80 m high due to mansard ceiling with beams. The bedrooms are on 1st and 2nd floor. Therefore this house is not suitable for people with disabilities .
prehistoric caves , medieval castles, canoe on the Dordogne, typical local markets every day in another village and in SARLAT. Hiking trails in front of the Manor House. relax in our new salt-water pool with breathtaking views tover the castle of CASTELNAUD and LES JARDINS DE MARQUEYSSAC.
prehistoric caves , medieval castles, canoe on the Dordogne, typical local markets every day in another village and in SARLAT. Hiking trails in front of the Manor House. relax in our new salt-water pool with breathtaking views tover the castle of CASTELNAUD and LES JARDINS DE MARQUEYSSAC.
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About the neighborhood
Cenac-et-Saint-Julien
Located in Cenac-et-Saint-Julien, this vacation home is in a rural area. Vitrac Beach and Jardin des Enfeus reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Écomusée de la Noix and Gardens of Marqueyssac. Les Jardins d'Eau and AirParc Perigord are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Office de Tourisme de Domme - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assoption - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Château de Castelnaud - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Gardens of Marqueyssac - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
Château de Marqueyssac - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Degagnac Station - 31 min drive
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
le patio - 12 min drive
La Belle Etoile - 11 min drive
Restaurant La Petite Tonnelle - 15 min drive
Le Belvédère - 10 min drive
Les Délices de la Noix - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI?
As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI on Oct 25, 2026 start from $298, 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.
Is magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is magnificient 16th century MANOR HOUSE with POOL and JACUZZI located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Château de Castelnaud and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Écomusée de la Noix. Office de Tourisme de Domme and Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assoption are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We had the most fantastic week in this beautiful place. The setting, on the top of a hill, overlooking a stunning valley across to the of Chateau du Castelnaud, was magical. The property has been restored with great care and the decor was gorgeous. There are so many places of interest to visit within a few miles of the property one is spoilt for choice. The whole week was magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are very pleased to hear your comment and that you enjoyed so much our house and this beautiful region of the Perigord.
We would be very happy to welcome you again.
Kind regards
Gabriele
Our second time here and a wonderful property. A great choice given the heatwave for the duration of our stay. If you want peace in an authentic Perigord hamlet, right in the centre of the golden triangle, this is the place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
Thank you Toby for your wonderful review and we are very happy that you enjoyed so much your second stay. Hope you will come back another time. It was a great pleasure to host you and your family.
Best regards
Gabriele
The Château was beautiful, fantastic views, excellent facilities lovely pool and rooms. Hosts were very helpful and we would fully recommend this property. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful stay.
We know this area quite well and this house is in a lovely quiet spot, just a 10 minute walk from the river. The house is delightful in every way and we could not fault a single aspect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2024
Thank you so much for your nice review, we really appreciate that you enjoyed your stay in our house and this beautiful region.
Best regards
Gabriele
We were met by the lovely and efficient Maryelene who answered our questions and made us feel comfortable.Characterful house containing everything you need for a good holiday. The swimming pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all the family it was just a pity that there were no shops within walking distance.We were impressed by the immediate response to the air conditioning having stopped working - a man appeared within the hour on a Sunday to fix it - thank you.Great holiday, highly recommended
Great location with amazing views across the Dordogne river. House has been expertly renovated with all the amenities you would expect. Jacuzzi was a great bonus. However,
the pool was a little chilly before the sun warmed it up. Overall a wonderful, relaxing holiday in a perfect location to access the Dordogne and region.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2024
Thanks Carl for your great review , I am very happy that you have enjoyed our house and the beautiful region. It s a great pleasure to have guests like you that know how to appreciate the character and the history of the house.
Kind regards
Gabriele
The home is beautifully restored. A great country setting with spectacular views of Chateau Castelnaud and hot air balloons going overhead. An easy walk to the river. The pool and jacuzzi were very relaxing. Marylene was so charming and easy to work with at check in and checkout and during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
thank you Don for your great review, we are happy that you appreciated the house and the beautiful region. Come back whenever you want.
Best regards
Gabriele
Lovely house with good air conditioning, a beautiful and refreshing pool, and relaxing jacuzzi, in small, peaceful hamlet of Saint Julien. Five minutes from all the facilities of nearby Cenac and close to all the main sites of the Dordogne. Great patisseries and restaurants closeby! Market at St Cyprien and restaurant La Belle Etoile highly recommended by our host, and well worth a visit. Would return in a flash to Gabriele’s lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
thanks you so much Maria for having enjoyed and appreciated our house and the beautiful region. You have made the most out of it I am sure. Come back whenever you want.
all the best
Gabriele
This is a super property. The pool area is lovely and provides sun or shade depending on your preference. The pool and jacuzzi were a big hit with our teenagers. There is a lovely small garden, a bbq, lots of comfortable space inside for relaxing and the house provided a welcome cool on very hot afternoons. The area is very scenic and there is lots to do and see. There are wonderful restaurants, markets and shops nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
thanks Ellie , we appreciated your review and we are happy you enjoyed the house and the beautiful area.
Kind regards
Gabriele
This is a wonderful place to stay. It has everything you could possibly need. It is tastefully decorated and everything blends with the age and character of the property. My grandson loved the swimming pool which with the heatwave was appreciated by us all after a morning’s sightseeing. The location is perfect with interesting places to visit nearby. The view from the lounge was magnificent especially when the hot air balloons appeared in the morning between 7.30 and 8 am. Castelnaud looks great lit up at night and can be seen from the property and on Thursday evenings the gardens at Marqueyssac are lit by 2000 “chandelles “ which can be seen from the property. Canoeing is great fun and is available at Cenac and Vitrac: I cannot fault this in any way.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2022
dear Jean,
thank you for your so kind review . We are very glad that you captured the essence of the Périgord with all its nuances. It s really gratifying to have guests like you that appreciate our place and the beauty of the region.
Best regards
Gabriele
This is a lovely old property that has been restored to a high standard and has all mod cons such as air conditioning in every room. The pool is small but beautiful and the view from there and the garden to the castle at Beynac is amazing. Even better from the upstairs lounge window! The village is incredibly quite and we had great restful two weeks. Cenac is 5 minutes down the road and has everything you might need including a great boulangerie that is open 7 days a week and a supermarket.
We hugely recommend a 3 hour canoeing trip on the Dordogne (and we aren't young anymore) and hiring e-bikes from Castelnaud la Chapelle for an easy trip on the cycle paths to Daglan and beyond.
The owner had great communication and was very easy to deal with for any questions that may arise about the property.
Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I could see that you really enjoyed your stay in our house and I liked very much that you appreciated all of it. Thanks again.
Best regards
Gabriele
We loved every minute of our time in this wonderful home and village. Cenac et St Julien exceeded every expectation, and the Tena's home did as well. We spent most of our time in the kitchen or out by the pool, and slept soundly and peacefully in the air conditioned bedrooms.
My husband loved the hot tub, especially after walks up and down the hills. We did not have any trouble with the temperature in the hot tub, and my husband found that prior to his soaking he would run the tub for a few minutes to heat up a bit, and this worked perfectly.
The views are incredible, and I must have taken 500 pictures. The birdsong was so lovely and we enjoyed long evening walks on the trails near the house. Each morning I made the short drive into Cenac for croissants and bread, and the Tuesday Market day was perfect for us. We are already planning our next visit and hope to spend even more time at this property as a week was just not enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you so much Michele for your wonderful review, we really appreciated it. We are very happy that you had such a wonderful time and yes you need more time to explore next time. Every time when we are there we have never enough! We hope you will be back soon and wish you a wonderful return.
Best regards
Gabriele Tena
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Gary J.
May 17, 2019
Lovely property
The property we stayed in was a beautiful house with a fantastic view. However the location marker on your website had the property located in Cenac, close to amenities and restaurants which we wanted in walking distance. when infact it was in St-Julien. Not walking distance. We contacted the owners to see if they were aware of this, and they told us that it was down to yourselves. They have obviously been in touch with you as we can see the marker has been moved to the correct place. We also had no jacuzzi all week. When the girls went to use it on the Sunday the temp was below30, we contacted the owner and they sent someone out to look at it, which they did, and through that evening the temp was slowly going up. However when we got back on the following day
looking forward to a jacuzzi the temp had gone down again. We contacted the owner again and after a conversation with them they told us an engineer would be sent out. But nobody came out so we had no jacuzzi all week.
We chose the property on location and the added bonus of the jacuzzi. But we ended up with neither.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Re the jacuzzi remark , it had been fully checked by an expert the week before arrival as it was the start of the season. We also tested it ourselves as we always do with the property before any start of the rental season and it worked perfectly. It was set up at 37° on standard mode upon arrival of the guests to enjoy a warm water during their stay. The guests used it at 37° but they pushed the buttons and changed the set up from Standard to Economy bringing the temperature down to 26°.Then they called me because the water was too cold . The very next day, I sent someone who put it back to 37° Standard mode . Again, while using the jacuzzi , the guests changed the mode and ended up with water below 30°, calling me again to complain . I got an expert on the coming Saturday that made a full check and informed us that the jacuzzi was in perfect working conditions but the set up had simply been changed while being used by the guests.
1.We never had any issue with the jacuzzi with previous guests.
2.We currently have 4 guests staying 2 weeks in the property and enjoying a warm 37° jacuzzi every day as they do not change the set up mode.
3.If guests change the set up by mistake once, we can send someone to fix it. If the device has a technical issue , we sent someone asap because it is our responsibility.
But we cannot send someone every day to fix the same mistake again and again.
When we are not owners and we rent ourselves a property , we try to have a sense of responsibility and we do not complain to owners for our own mistakes.
Beautiful area, and tremendous views from the property.
I recommend this house to you!
The house is beautiful and large. You will be in a small, quiet village with no shops, but it is easy to drive, and even to walk to the basics. The pool is small by US standards, but it was clean and a wonderful, refreshing amenity. The hot tub was great and clean as well -- it was a great refuge during a full day of rain on our trip. There are some outside "patio" chairs for you to relax on, and I suggest you do.
The view from the second and third stories out toward Castelnaud is absolutely incredible. We saw sunsets and thunderstorms, and a group of hot-air balloons flew two hundred feet over the house at sunset! The weather was perfect during our stay, but there is air conditioning if you are staying during a heat wave.
Note: If you've got any mobility issues, this isn't the place for you, as the tight spiral staircase would be tough - we had no problem and thought it added to the rustic charm of the place. Also to note: the third bedroom/bathroom (the one with two single beds) has very low beams and a "hobbit"-height en-suite 1/2 bathroom. The kids loved that!
The kitchen was well-supplied. There were lots of cooking implements and dishes and major and minor appliances. You can pick up anything you need from the Carrefour, about 7 min away by car.
Beds and linens were comfortable and clean, which is always #1. The second floor couches were comfortable, and that served as our hang-out spot when we weren't outside. The second floor living room is rather dark, and more lighting there would really bring it to life. We ended up bringing in a lamp from another room to brighten it up, which helped some.
#1 Activity:
. Canoe down the Dordogne. We did the 16km ("3-hour") canoe with Canoe Loisirs. It was perfect, as it ended up being 5.5 hours as we stopped and got out for lunch at Snack de Pirates (surprisingly great) and at a few other beaches to splash around. Very easy, shallow river, very safe. We were a 48-yo dad and a 14- and 12- year old in one 3-person canoe. It's cheap and a lot of fun. You take the canoe company's bus back to the start when you're done. Wonderful!
This home deserves 5-stars. I highly recommend it. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you for your thorough analysis of the house. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and you appreciated the charm of a 16 th century manor house.
Kind regards
Gabriele
Magnifique demeure dotée d’une vue dont on ne se lasse pas , au petit matin avec les montgolfières multicolores et le soir , avec des lumières sublimes et une nature omniprésente : un havre de paix et sérénité !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2026
Merci mille fois pour votre agréable commentaire qui nous a fait très plaisir. Vous avez apprécié le petit Manoir avec ses vues extraordinaires et son calme avec la nature magnifique autour.
Gabriele
A spectacular Périgord Noir sanctuary. Perfectly secluded yet just moments from the region's premier attractions. Imagine waking up to views of a historic chateau from your bedroom window as hot air balloons drift lazily across the morning sky. Truly, what could be better?
Stayed 21 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You have been also the perfect guests. We appreciate always when guests enjoy our house and this beautiful region of France.
All my best to you and your family
Gabriele
Belle décoration et respect de l'authenticité de la maison. Cependant l'état des sieges extérieurs et de la plancha a gâché notre arrivée. Reaction du propriétaire en demi-teinte.
Nous etions à priori les 1er de la saison et il régnait une forte odeur de fumée et de renfermé, et comble de malchance le verrou de la porte fenêtre ne fonctionnait pas.
Attention, le dernier étage est très mansardé.
MAIS, quelle region magnifique !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2024
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié le caractère et l'authenticité du Manoir. Concernent les chaises que vous mentionnez, elles avaient une saison et nous les avons changé pour des neuves le lendemain. La plancha est toujours nettoyée avant chaque locataire. Comme il pleuvait toute la semaine avant votre arrivée, la maison sentait peut être le renfermé, mais il y a des pompes VMC qui sont en fonctionnement toute l'année.
Magnifique bâtisse très bien équipée située juste à côté de tous les plus beaux villages de Dordogne.
Procédure d’accueil claire et simple.
À recommander.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2023
Merci pour votre avis, nous sommes ravis que vous avez passé un très bon séjour dans notre maison et dans cette merveilleuse région.
Très belle propriété, bien entretenue.
Localisation parfaite. Le réveil avec le ballet des montgolfières est superbe.
L’association piscine et spa était bien agréable
Nous n’hésiterons pas à revenir si nous repassons dans cette belle région.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by GAbriele Tena
We are living in Grasse at the French Riviera, GAbriele is the owner of a B&B called LE MAS DU ROC and Olivier is working for Paramount Pictures. We have 2 adult kids and 3 adorable doggies.
What makes this property unique
If you are looking for relaxation in a refined and comfortable place near the medieval villages and castles and want to know about history and the prehistoric caves, LE CLOS ST. JULIEN is waiting for your visit.
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
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