Stunning stone built spacious villa with tower. Newly refurbished with lots of attention to detail. Large secluded gardens, heated, salt water pool, 4 air conditioned bedrooms ( a 5th ensuite double bedroom also available at an extra charge - please ask for details) and a roomy covered terrace with Summer kitchen for outdoor living. Situated on the highest point of La Cassagne it has uninterrupted views over the valley.In a quiet and tranquil setting but close to all of the Perigord Noir's vast & varied tourist attractions and only 25 mins from the stunning medieval city of Sarlat. This is a perfect choice for a family holiday! Please note that animals may be accepted off season only with prior permission. For full information and details please check our website at dordogne-holiday-villa.co.uk
Exceptional family friendly villa near Sarlat - heated pool, air con and more!
- Villa3229 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 2
- Min Stay: 1 - 7 nights
Villa in La Genebre, Nr. Sarlat / Montignac , Dordogne, France - Quiet Rural Location
Bedrooms
Owner
Amar and Elena
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Jan 17, 2019
About Amar and Elena
Amar and I met way back in 1980 at university in Edinburgh. He went on to work in education and I went down the path of retail management. 15 years on we decided to work for ourselves and we left city life to build up a small hotel and restaurant in the Scottish Borders. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute (well, most of them anyway!) but 10 years, much renovation, 4 stars, several awards and 2 children later we knew we needed to move on. And so we set up home at Les Crouquets our 6 country holiday cottages. 10 years on we added La Tour de Genèbre, a stunning stone built holiday villa with its own private salt water pool in the next village, La Cassagne. Exactly how we came to arrive in this wonderful corner of rural France after spending a whole year searching, is another story altogether! Suffice to say that for us living here is a breath of fresh air - we are truly at home and we're sure you will be too. We look forward to sharing it with you soon!
Amar and Elena purchased this Villa in 2014
Why Amar and Elena chose La Cassagne
Well quite simply it's stunning!
What makes this Villa unique
La Tour de Genèbre looks like it's just always been there .... the stone walls and impressive tower are wonderful in themselves but there are also many details like the filled in window, the "toilet" from days gone by on the outside wall and the intricate hand crafted beams in the office which transport you back to another era ...... in fact this wonderful house was only built in 2006 so it also has all the modern day comforts to complement the charm of traditional property. Underfloor heating, water softener, air conditioned bedrooms, walk-in wardrobes, fully equipped utility room with all you need to make wash day a much easier task than a few generations ago, French & UK TV channels in the living room AND all the bedrooms and of course the all important Wi-Fi , so necessary for many things in this day and age! Browse through our website to get lots more information!
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
- Bathroom 5toilet, shower, ensuite for 5th bedroom with walk in wardrobe
- Shower room 1toilet, shower, ensuite for downstairs bedroom
- Shower room 2shower, shared by 2 bedrooms
- Shower room 3toilet, shower, ensuite for twin bedroom
- Toilet 1toilet, On ground floor
- Toilet 2toilet
- Bedrooms 1 & 4 & 5 with ensuite showerrooms (sink & toilet) Bedrooms 2 &3 with separate showerroom with sink and separate toilet Extra separate toilet on the ground floor
Location Type
- Rural
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet24 hr Wi-Fi available free of charge
- Air ConditioningReversible air conditioning in all of the bedrooms
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linen supplied House linen - tea towels and bathmats supplied.
- Washing MachineAll laundry products including stain removers , softener etc supplied.
- Tumble Dryer
- Fireplace
- ParkingAmple parking available in the grounds
- HeatingUnderfloor heating on ground floor, radiators upstairs as well as heated towel rails in two bathrooms.
- Towels ProvidedIndoor towels and pool towels for hire. Provided free of charge for short breaks - please enquire.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWood for the woodburner available at an extra charge
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomOpen plan living dining area with UK & French satellite TV, DVD, Dining area with seating for 10, Library in tower with reading area, books, board games, jigsaw puzzles and tourist information etc Free wi-fi connection
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Grill
- Dishwasher
- FreezerAmerican fridge freezer with cool blocks for picnics etc and ice/water dispenser - cool box also provided
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- RefrigeratorAmerican fridge freezer with cool blocks for picnics etc and ice/water dispenser
- Coffee MakerFilter coffee machine and coffee percolater both available A Nespresso machine is also available - please bring your own capsules.
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSalt, Pepper, ground coffee, instant coffee, tea bags, sugar, red wine and rosé wine are left for your arrival. Milk available if required.
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenOpen plan kitchen with range cooker, microwave, American fridge/freezer,kettle, coffee machine, all cleaning products inc dishwasher tablets,washing up liquid etc are supplied
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableAll Free to view UK and French channels in the main living room and all of the bedrooms
- DVD Player
- BooksAvailable in the Library both in English and in French
- Game RoomSeparate room in grounds with pool table, dart board, boules and badminton rackets & shuttlecocks Table Tennis in the garden
- GamesSelection of board games available in the Library, cards,dominoes
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
Outside
- Lawn / GardenBBQ, washing lines, badminton net, table tennis, swings & chute, vegetable patch - French beans, tomatoes, courgettes and cucumbers available to use free of charge. Games room with pool table etc.
- Kayak / CanoeWithin 30 mins drive
- Outdoor GrillSummer kitchen with BBQ and plancha
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio33 m2 covered terrace with 3 tables and seating for 10 people. Summer kitchen & fresh herbs available to use
- GolfFree and unlimited access to local private 9 hole pitch & putt course with free use of golf equipment, 3kms away in Jayac. 9 & 18 hole golf courses in Souillac Golf club (30 mins drive) with 15% green fee discount for our guests.
Suitability
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe house isn't suitable for wheelchair users but there is a ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room. There is a small step into the shower room but the shower itself is completely flat and so may be suitable for people with restricted mobility.
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolSalt water heated outdoor pool with automatic hard security cover
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Underfloor heating on ground floor, water softener Free and unlimited wi-fi connection No smoking permitted anywhere Inside the house. Outside: Fully enclosed gardens of 1200m2, 9m x 4m private salt water heated pool ( can be lit at night) with full width steps for access, large covered terrace with tables & chairs, BBQ, washing lines, badminton net, swings suitable for 3 - 8 years old Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble drier, clothes airer, iron & ironing board, Washing powder & other laundry products supplied free of charge Cleaning / Towels / Linen / : All bed & house linen included. Indoor towels and pool towels may be hired. Final cleaning service extra. PLEASE NOTE - short breaks include final cleaning service and may not be charged at pro rata prices depending on time of year and number of days chosen Pleae ask for an exact quote.
House Rules
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
12 Reviews
Did someone mention the oyster knife?
This is an absolutely brilliant villa and has everything you need for a great holiday.
It’s beautifully presented with modern bathrooms, nice furniture and lots of lighter coloured timbers, plus a wood burner for the cooler months. The outside space is good - the pool is heated and has a retractable cover which was a bonus as we were a party of eight including two small children.
We ate outside in the covered dining space most of the time and cooked barbie food on the gas griddle (there’s also a traditional BBQ if you don’t mind the faff).
But where it scores hands down - and we’ve stayed In quite a few holiday rentals - is the attention to detail. This includes: an abundance of soap powder and stain remover in the laundry room; a tumble dryer as well as washing machine if it’s too wet to dry stuff outside; a shoe cleaning kit (does anyone clean shoes on holiday?); a wooden sewing box; plastic picnic plates, beakers etc; and a couple of jars of chocolate coated caramels and nougats for guests to enjoy.
The kitchen is well equipped with lots of glasses, pans, serving dishes etc - there’s even a stick blender and yes, that oyster knife.
The owners Amar and Elena live relatively near - they used to run a small hotel in Scotland before heading to the sunnier climes of the Dordogne several years ago. They offer a home dining service whereby they cook delicious food, can provide the wines if requested, clear up and can offer some insights into French life if you are curious, as we were. It was 35 Euros per head and an extra 15 per bottle of good quality wine. Great tasting food beautifully presented and no driving required!
You have to be prepared to drive to local shops. There are some delightful towns and villages, including Montignac, within a 40 minute ride.
We couldn’t fault the villa but alas, we never did find any oysters nearby!
Thank you so much Derek for taking the time to write such a lovely review - much appreciated!
We really enjoyed having you all at La Genèbre and especially chatting to you all! I am still in awe of Jonathan's stunning photographs!
Shame about the oysters but glad you found the knife anyway...next time you visit you'll also find an apron ;) !!!
Many thanks to you all once again and do hope if you are ever back in the area that we'll see you all again...
Beautiful property and wonderful owners!
Had a lovely week at the end of August in this stunningly beautiful property. We were two families, 9 of us in all, and found the property to be in an ideal location to explore the area but also away from it all (ideal for the noise from the kids not to annoy any neighbours..!). The kids loved the pool, hard to actually keep them away from it. When we could drag them away, we managed to pay a visit to Sarlat and also did a canoe trip down the Dordogne, which can recommend to be done while there. So many other places to visit while there but we just didn't have the time to fit it all in. A special mention to our wonderful hosts Amar and Elena who were very helpful, giving us tips on where to visit and for just being generally nice all round! Had such a great time, we're hoping to plan another visit for next year :-)
Another wonderful stay
This is the 4th year in a row we have stayed here.Why go anywhere else when you have this wonderful house, it's views, location, air conditioning and charming hosts in Amar & Elena. It is very family friendly and well equipped, with lots of things to do and see in the area. We highly recommend it.
Thank you so much Diane for leaving us another lovely review...it was a pleasure to see you all again as always and we can't tell you how delighted we are that we will see you all again next year!
Bonne continuation à tous!!
A beautiful house with views peace and tranquility
We had a marvellous two weeks in this stunning house. The attention to detail is exceptional. It has everything - books, games, pool, enclosed garden, information on the area, the kitchen is very well equipped and the air conditioning in the bedrooms is a saviour in the hot weather. The house is ideally positioned for exploring this wonderful region. Amar and Elena were really helpful both before we arrived and during our stay and were always on hand if we needed anything.
A perfect home in the Dordogne
We simply had a fantastic stay at La Tour de Genèbre. The house was not only beautiful inside and out but perfectly appointed with everything you could possibly need. Our two boys in particular loved the salt water pool which was a godsend when the weather turned hot. The house stays relatively cool even in warm weather and we only needed to use the air conditioning a few times at night which was a nice luxury. Elena and Amar were wonderful hosts and readily available if we needed anything. We very much hope to return to this lovely place again someday.
Hi Matt! Thank you so much for taking the time to write. What a real pleasure it was to meet you and your family ... we are glad you enjoyed your stay and that you had a good time in the Dordogne. We do hope to see you again if you are ever back in this area - bonne continuation!!
Incredible
Beautiful home set in Dordogne conveniently located to access all the wonderful villages. Highly recommend! The hosts wer fabulous.
Thank you so much Leona!! It was truly a pleasure to meet you all ... you really all were perfect guests and we do hope that we will see you again if you are ever back in this area. We wish you all a safe journey home and hope you have some lovely memories of your time in the Dordogne.
A bientôt!!
Map
Travel:
Use of car essential. Nearest airport near Brive ( ~12 miles) Also Bergerac (~65 miles) & Bordeaux (~125 miles). Between 6 and 8 hours drive from all ferry ports
Distances:
Nearest town with shops at 8 kms in Salignac, Medieval city of Sarlat just 20 mins away, Montignac ( Lascaux II ) 25 mins, Rocamadour ( Gouffre de Padirac, Roche des Aigles) 45 mins,
Further Details:
Large choice of supermarkets between 10 and 30 mins drive, details of restaurants, activities, gardens, castles, walks, cycle routes, daily markets & night markets etc ( too numerous to list here!) will be found in the villa.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Booking Notes: 30% deposit required upon booking with remaining 70% due 2 calendar months before arrival Changeover Day: Sunday , may be flexible off season depending on existing bookings and dates requested Sunday - may be flexible off season. Arrival from 5 pm, departure by 10am Notes on prices: Prices quoted are for the use of up to 4 bedrooms - a 5th double ensuite room is available at an extra charge - please ask for details if you would like this option. Prices include heating if required and all bed & house linen (beds made up ready for your arrival). Towels & pool towels may be hired separately . Final cleaning contribution is €80. Short breaks available depending on outstanding availability, days of the week required and length of time before arrival date. Please note that short breaks ( particularly of 3 nights or less) may not be charged at pro rata prices - please ask for a quote and confirmation of availability before reserving directly through Owners Direct. 30% deposit required (not 50% as stated above) Please check with us for full & detailed cancellation Policy.