Holiday rental manor house on 42 acre estate in Dordogne with pool and summer house

Introduction

This outstanding Dordogne country manor house sits in its own 42 acre private estate, with electric gates ensuring complete seclusion. Beautiful courtyard gardens, solar-heated pool and a wonderful summer pavilion.

Superb accommodation for 14 people in 7 bedrooms (3 air-conditioned) with 5 bathrooms. With high quality furnishings throughout, the property is spacious and accommodating and includes an impressive 17 by 7 metre main reception room / dining room, with a grand piano. Conveniently, the large ground floor bedroom suite is very suitable for disabled access. UK satellite TV in several rooms and Wi-Fi internet access.

Magnificent lawns, rolling meadows and woodland surround the property and include a superb, solar-heated swimming pool (10 x 4m) and the pool-side summerhouse – Here there is a convenient bathroom with a steam-shower, a bar / lounge area – with a professional beer machine which can be made available to guests, a large dining table and summer-kitchen with stone-built BBQ and a pizza oven - also, by popular demand, a dishwasher! The summer house is perfect for al-fresco dining long into the warm evenings, overlooking the pool and surrounding countryside.

Plenty of space for children to run around in; they will particularly enjoy the trampoline and swings, and everyone will enjoy the delights of nature all around them – deer in the park, red squirrels, buzzards swooping as the farmer cuts the hay, and owls hooting at night!

All amenities can be found in the nearby village of Carsac, including a bakery, butchers, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. The historic town of Sarlat lies less than 15 min drive away, with a huge choice of pavement restaurants, traditional market and all shops and supermarkets.

REDUCED OCCUPANCY OPTION: For up to a maximum of 10 people - Please ask for details.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR:

Entrance hall with marble floors and staircase

Cloakroom and separate WC

Main reception / dining room with French oak wooden floor and fireplace, grand piano, leather sofas, dining table & upholstered chairs. French windows opening onto courtyard.

Secondary living room with marble floor and fireplace, TV / DVD with UK satellite channels. French windows opening onto courtyard.

Kitchen with granite worktops and gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, American-style fridge freezer with ice/chilled water dispenser. Breakfast table and chairs. Doors opening to terrace.

Utility room with washing machine and dryer.

Bedroom 1, ground-floor, two singles

Bedroom 2, ground floor, double

Separate bathroom with WC, shower enclosure, bath and hand basin

Self-contained living room with sofa, dining table & chairs, fitted kitchen including an additional dishwasher, oven & hob, fridge.

Lobby including an additional washing machine.

Bedroom 3, ground-floor, large double with sofa-bed and air-conditioning. TV / DVD with UK satellite channels. Ensuite bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin. Dressing room.

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR:

Reading area / library

Bedroom 4, double with air-conditioning. En suite bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin. Dressing room.

Bedroom 5, two singles and sofa-bed.

Separate bathroom with WC, shower enclosure, bath and two hand basins

Bedroom 6, double with dressing room. Through to

Bedroom 7, large double with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV / DVD with UK satellite channels. Dressing room.

Wi-Fi internet access throughout the living areas of the property including the pool and summer house.

EXTERIOR;

42 acres of very private lawns, grassland and woodland

Private pool 10 x 4m with sun terrace and loungers

Pool-side summerhouse with summer kitchen (fridge, traditional stone BBQ, traditional pizza oven, dishwasher, sink etc), shaded dining terrace.
Bar / lounge area with wine cooler and optional beer machine.
Bathroom / changing room with WC, steam-shower enclosure and hand basin.

Courtyard topiary garden with fountain. Various terrace / seating areas

Trampoline, rope swing, slide/swings for younger children, picnic table in the woods.

Electric gates, private drive and ample parking

Herb garden

Automatic dusk/dawn outside lighting and swimming pool lights

Map showing: Moulin-Neuf

Map & local information

The property is located two minutes from the village of Carsac. All amenities including bakery, butcher, grocery store, pharmacy and post office, along with café bar, tea-rooms and restaurants – even the local artisan glass-blower's studio & workshop!

In the village you can pick up the cycle path and cycle all the way to Sarlat in one direction and Souillac in the other – pretty flat and very safe. If you can't bring your own bikes on holiday with you, there are excellent local bike hire companies that will deliver them to the house.

Further shops, supermarkets and many more good restaurants / café bars etc in Sarlat-la-Canéda, 15 min. Sarlat-la-Canéda is a very popular tourist destination; a charming and historic medieval town which is the capital of Perigord Noir. Excellent market here on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Don't miss a trip to La Roque-Gageac (approx 20 min) a stunningly beautiful village under the towering cliffs. The village regularly wins France's 'Prettiest Village' competition.

Good canoeing centres are to be found all along the river Dordogne which runs close to Carsac and through the other local villages of Grolejac, Vitrac and Beynac.

Competing with La Roque-Gageac in the prettiness stakes is the village of Carennac. Elevated just above the south bank of the river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the St Pierre church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.

Perhaps the most famous of the Dordogne tourist attractions are the cave paintings around Les Eyzies. There are more pre-historic caves in this area than you could ever visit in a day! Les Eyzies lies at the heart of an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations. It has some of the world's most beautiful caves with outstanding stalactite and stalagmite crystallizations. And the cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. The most well-known of all is the caves at Lascaux which was discovered in 1940. The cave paintings date back some 17,000 years – they are simply wonders to behold!

Prices & booking

Terms & Conditions

• * Sterling & Dollar rates are provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS.
• Prices are for the rental of the entire property above, per week. Saturday - Saturday.
• Bookings run from 4pm to 10am and include electricity, water, linen and towels (not pool towels).
• Neither the property owner nor Pure France accept any liability for accidents occurring on the swings or tree house.
• * The trampoline is provided in good working order and is for children’s use only. Neither the property owner nor Pure France accept no responsibility or liability for any accidents caused through its use. It is the responsibility of adult members of the party to ensure safe and appropriate use. Children must be supervised at all times.
• Neither Pure France nor the property owner are liable for any loss or interruption of internet service.
• No smoking in the property.

Client comments

"What a great week we have had here in the Dordogne. It has been a difficult decision each day as to whether to go out and see the many sights, or to stay here and relax, and we have tried to do some of both."
Wendy & Peter, Sydney, Australia

"A wonderful, peaceful place to stay - home from home!"
Cathy, Bill, Sam & Jack, Swindon

"What a pity we have to leave! We have had a wonderful week with non-stop sunshine. The house and grounds are to be envied and our accommodation has everything you could wish for."
Christine, Gary, Christopher and Nicola, Nottingham

"We have discovered a magical spot in France."
Rachel, Alan & Jessica, New Zealand

"We wanted a quiet, relaxing environment and we found it here. Thank you for a warm welcome. This is a lovely area and we are so pleased that our first self-catering holiday has been so enjoyable."
Sally & Charles, Surrey

"Thank you so much for a wonderful relaxing week. The house and grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed the pool and loved the 'al fresco' dining."
Paul & Abbie, Hamish & Sarah, Manchester

"Thank you for making us feel so welcome in your beautiful mansion house. We had a wonderful week and thoroughly enjoyed the region."
James & Jenni, Sydney, Australia

"We have spent a most enjoyable two weeks - beautifully furnished and appointed, with a lovely pool and pool house. This is the perfect place to unwind."
Steve, Cathy and Barbara, Dubai

"Thank you for a lovely stay. The house was breathtaking from the moment we first arrived and we thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. You have been wonderful hosts and we are sure to book another stay."
Lyn, Paul, Jess, Abbey & Becky, Essex

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Dordogne holiday rental manor house near Aillac and Carsac in south west France with private heated pool and gardens...

'Le Grand Manoir Grénal'

Dordogne holiday rental manor house near Aillac and Carsac in south west France with private heated pool and gardens.

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