2 bedroom restored barn in St Julien de Lampon, Dordogne, France
160m2 Affordable Elegant Restored Stone Barn, 20 Minutes Sarlat
Walk Down the Hill to the Dordogne River
Sleeps 4 (2 Ensuite Bedrooms)
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Imagine the gently sloping rim of a shallow tea cup saucer. This 1830s renovated stone barn, a 5 minute walk to the Dordogne River, sits on the edge of that rim, oriented south/southwest, a large entry courtyard, overlooking a hidden garden, with views over its own little valley. Along the south side of the entire length of the building (72 feet), French doors and large windows flood the rooms with light throughout the day. The intimate valley, over 13 rolling acres, looks across to an abandoned farm, where sheep still graze daily. Silence, sunlight, and incredible starry nights are pretty much your only neighbours. Not a typical renovation (which often chops up the rhythm of a space to maximize the number of bedrooms), this property was designed with great care and planning to preserve its architectural authenticity, integrity and flow. The high ceiling (25+ ft) timber framed spaces naturally dictate how the room arrangements flow. Especially gorgeous during the off seasons. Heaven!
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| Rental periods | UK pounds | Euros |
| 24 June - 14 July | £685 | 920 euros |
| 15 July - 31 August | £865 | 1155 euros |
| 1 - 20 September | £685 | 920 euros |
| Christmas/New Years- 5 nights each holiday | £487 | 652 euros |
| 1 December - 20 March | £735 | 835 euros |
| Long Winter Weekends 4 nights (Thurs-Mon) | £365 | 470 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds and Euros.
Other dates may be arranged directly with the owner.
Longer term lets may be arranged directly with owner.
Changeover day
Saturday arrival at 4:30. Saturday departure at 10:30. Other times may be arranged with owner as needed, depending on bookings before and afterwards.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | East bedroom with double bed. West bedroom with 2 single beds. Single beds can be made up into a king double bed. Bedrooms are open, airy and with high ceilings. Sleep well under the A frames of an 1830's barn. Total peace and quiet. |
| Bathrooms: | Ensuite east bedroom with large bathtub/shower combination. Ensuite west bedroom with walk-in shower with skylight view of the valley. Separate guest WC on ground level near TV area |
| Kitchen: | American sized refrigerator, 6 burner cooker with hob/oven, freezer, washer, dryer, barbecue and coffee maker. Kitchen is wonderful for groups of people preparing meals together. Over 18 feet of counter space! All mod cons. |
| Utility Room: | French and English Satellite TV, DVD player, stereo with cassette and CD combination and radio, barbecue. |
| Living Rooms: | The house is open, light filled, elegant in its configuration. Two-story entry hall foyer leads to small private sitting room with television. Two separate staircases lead to each en suite bedroom. Lounge w/grand 2 story fireplace. Central heat-toasty! |
| Other: | Floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace in main lounge. Small private sitting area for TV viewing, large cook's kitchen with ample preparation space, stone terrace facing west off kitchen, French doors and light through out the house. Very quiet/private. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linens are included. Additional maid service during visit can be arranged. Personal concierge service can be arranged. |
Notes on accommodation
The bedrooms are very private at opposite ends of the house,
one at the East end, and one at the West end. Therefore couples or individuals traveling together can have plenty of solo time in the two spacious bedrooms. The house is light filled all day long, spacious, quiet and open. Plenty of wood available for roaring fires, come sun down.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue
Accessibility
It is not possible to access the bedrooms with wheelchairs. House is very easily accessible from two towns near by, 7 and 10 minutes away, which contain full amenities for shopping.
Outside
The property is surrounded by open countryside and breathtaking views of fields and woods. There are fruit trees on the property, with bounty, just ripe for the taking and marked French randonee (walking) trails just outside the door. There is a stone terrace off the kitchen and a hidden garden, perfect for lounging on hot summer afternoons. There are other shady areas for relaxing outside as well. Follow the sun or shade as is your whim. Sit in the front garden, the terrace or the hidden garden in perfect silent contentment.
You can walk down the hill to the Dordogne River and from there, bicycle in either direction for lovely views, or head over to the river to walk along the chemins des services, especially lovely in the early evening, before or after dinner.
Golf
There are several golf courses in the region including Souillac Country Club, open to the public. Beautiful, rolling course.
Special interest holidays
We also run specialized vacation packages - contact us for details. New programs coming shortly. Contact us if you want a customized week or 5 day package.
Travel
Airports include, Brive La Gaillarde, Limoges, Bergerac, Rodez all within 25-70 minutes of the house. Toulouse and Bordeaux are also options, within 1.5-2 hours from the house. Brive will be opening another additional airport in 2009. Accessible by Ryan Air, Flybee, and Virgin with special low cost fares all the time. Car rental available in Souillac at Renault or in Brive by the train station.
Distances
St. Julien de Lampon is about 7 minutes by car, where there is a Thursday market, a bakery, butcher, pharmacy, post office. bank and small grocery store. Souillac, with a variety of grocery stores, bakeries, as well as a great Friday market, offers more choice and can supply you with anything you need. It is 12 minutes away.
There are other larger (Souillac size) towns in the surrounding areas, each with its own market, restaurants, etc. They include Martel, Gourdon and Brive la Gaillarde.
Further details
Two towns are within easy reach by car or by bicycle. Both are stellar rides, along the river either by car or bicycle. In fact, in the fall, one can often encounter the Butterfield and Robinson or Back Roads cyclists enjoying the view.
There are amazing things to do and see in the area, known as the Perigord Noir. Please ask us for website links for special interest holidays and a listing of books and sites of interest. We also have a website (recently featured in the New York Times) which gives an armchair photo tour of the area.
Hiking, biking, canoeing, antiquing, markets, cooking, horseback riding, golf, not to mention visiting historic sites, gorgeous gardens, and wonderful restaurants, all await and are there for the asking. The beautiful Dordogne countryside beckons.
Please visit our website link at the bottom of this page for further information.
Booking notes
One can book via pay pal, with a small exchange rate sur charge, with a credit card, or with a cashier's check in Euros. See owner's site below or contact the owner directly for mailing address.
Guest comments
I thought this had to be one of the prettiest spots on earth. Inside the house things got even better, and the romance of this place has to be seen to be believed.
As you go upstairs to bed in your cosy loft room. you have a
spectacular view of the hills. The bathrooms are unique and light, but it is the living spaces that are truly spectacular.
There is no skimping on space and, where other rooms could have been created to sleep more people, the owner has instead kept the length and height. The feel of the big barn in the Dordogne with its huge fireplace remains entirely in tact. A kitchen/dining room is the ultimate farmhouse kitchen opening out on to the terrace with its wonderful sunset views.
It is clear that this place has been renovated by a designer who loves it. It is infused with her knowledge, respect passion and knowledge. I would definitely recommend this magical spot to anyone who asks.
Perfect and private for 2 couples traveling together.
For booking and further information
Leslee Carsewell
Tel: (USA) + 1 413 229 0155
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)6 89 07 92 10
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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