Beautiful stone cottage in the Dordogne with pool and a private terrace

The Haybarn at Le Manoir des Granges is our most popular gite due to the privacy it offers along with the wonderful views of La Roque Saint Christophe and the Vezere Valley.

It has an open plan living/dining/kitchen which is perfect for two people - although 4 people can happily eat at the table in the dining area. The kitchen area has an electric fan oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment. Plenty of storage space both in the kitchen area and in the bedroom.

There is access to a shared freezer and washing machine where we will provide disinfectant and hand sanitiser.

The living area has a two seat sofa, TV, DVD player, French and English satellite freeview channels as well as a dining table and four chairs.

In the bedroom a lovely comfortable king size bed (150x190cm) has been very popular with all the guests. Duvet with extra covers for the winter, sheets and throws for the summer.

The en-suite bathroom has shower over bath, washbasin and toilet.

Outside the private terrace/patio area has table, chairs, BBQ and 2 private sunbeds for the sole use of the Haybarn. Access to the shared pool is via a small pathway. The terrace can be made safe for dogs.

Due to accessibility we would not recommend this gite for people with mobility impairment but, as everyone is different, we are happy to discuss whether it would be suitable for you.

Our property is five minutes walk from Le Moustier which has a local restaurant and bakery and is perfectly situated for all places of interest the Dordogne has to offer.

Le Moustier: Situated between Montignac, famous for the Lacaux cave paintings, and Les Eyzies with its many prehistoric sites, the small village of Le Moustier derives its name from the prehistoric Mousterian era due to an important skull find there.

Les Granges placed on the side of the river Vezere opposite La Roque St Christophe, a limestone cliff face with caves carved into the rock which were inhabited for over 55,000 years from the prehistoric era to the middle ages when over 5,000 people lived on the site. These kilometre long caves are illuminated at night and make a spectacular view from the property.

The surrounding area: Many local towns offer traditional street markets. Montignac in particular hosts an excellent market twice a week, and nearby Rouffignac has a splendid Sunday morning market, where local farmers exhibit freshly picked vegetables, plump ducklings, fresh foie gras and enormous selections of local cheeses. The Perigord is a gourmets paradise and there are many excellent local restaurants offering the best of the areas cuisine.

The property is the perfect base for people who like walking and cycling with all tracks well marked. There are plenty to choose from and range in severity from easy to strenuous!

Other local activities include canoeing on the Vezere or the Dordogne rivers, horse riding and tennis, golf, hot air ballooning and river cruises all within 30 - 40 minutes drive.

The Dordogne Region: The land of a thousand chateaux, the Dordogne or Perigord as it was known, is split into four regions named for their natural features. Noir(black) region of dense forests, Vert(green) spruce trees, Pourpre(purple) vines and Blanc (white) natural limestone. Due to its natural beauty and abundance of medieval towns, chateaux and villages, the Perigord Noir is the jewel in the crown of the Dordogne. The Vezere Valley, with its predominance of prehistoric sites, makes this region one of the most visited. The medieval towns of Sarlat, Les Eyzies and the vibrant city of Perigueux and many traditional villages, each with a character of their own, including Domme, Rocamador, Beynac, Le Roque Gageac, Montignac with the famous Lascaux caves, St Leon sur Vezere, makes the region a real sight seeing experience.