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  • Quiet, rural area with some agricultural activity

Exclusivity, luxury and privacy. We have created tastefully decorated accommodation with three ensuite bedrooms for adults or families with children aged 13 and above who are looking for a tranquil holiday, short break or longer term rental. If required, the upper level twin bedded room can be configured with a double bed and the independent ground floor bedroom can be configured with twin beds.

Domaine de La Banne is comprised of our farmhouse home; 7ha of stunning Dordogne countryside including private gardens and a barn conversion providing our rental accommodation.

The accommodation on the upper level of the barn has been awarded 4-stars by the Dordogne Tourist Board. It is 84sqm and consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with two large sofas and coffee table; a dining table and chairs for 6 people; two ensuite bedrooms one of which can be configured with either twin beds or a double bed; stunning balcony terrace with private entrance and French windows leading on to the balcony.

The independent third bedroom is on the ground floor of the barn. It is a 35 sqm, ensuite garden bedroom with private entrance. It also benefits from a comfortable seating area, TV, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. It can be configured with either a super-King or twin beds.

Decorated and furnished in a contemporary style complimenting the original stone barn and outbuildings, the barn is centrally heated. Equipped with a flat screen internet TV (UK & French TV channels; Netflix & Amazon Prime accessible). Free WIFI which extends to outside areas. There is a fully equipped modern island kitchen with a range of quality appliances including oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and hairdryers are provided in each room.

The balcony terrace, with its dining table and chairs for 6 people, provides a unique view of the gardens and old stone chicken coop. This is now a separate utility room with toilet, washing machine, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner and sink. Attached to the chicken coop is a covered summer kitchen and dining area with dining table and chairs for 6 people. There is a gas BBQ (gas for the BBQ is provided).

There is a private 11 x 4m heated, salt water pool which sits alongside the summer kitchen and covered dining area.

All bed linen, towels and pool towels are included at no extra cost.

In line with our commitment to the environment we provide all eco-friendly cleaning products and detergents.

Cleaning fees are included in the nightly rate and there are are no hidden or additional charges.

Guests have large areas of gardens which are for their private use only.

COVID-19: we practice enhanced cleaning measures and observe social distancing and barrier measures.

Pets: we are sorry that we cannot accommodate pets.

Siret: 83511983500014 EI

Registration code

(MS)

Facilities

  • Independent
  • No smoking
  • Local contact
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Hair dryer
  • With swimming pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Availability of 'Domaine de La Banne'

Surroundings

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The property is set in 7 ha of beautiful open countryside & gardens close to the medieval village of Belvès which is only 2.2 km or a 25 minute walk through country lanes, passing Sagelat's 12th century church. Belvès has essential facilities including a bank, pharmacy, post office, small supermarket, a butcher and a market selling local produce every Saturday morning. In Siorac-en-Perigord, located 6km away on the River Dordogne, there is a small selection of shops, café-bars, restaurants and a larger supermarket.
We are only an hour's drive from Bergerac airport, 35 minutes to the historic city of Sarlat and close to the stunning Jardins de Marqueyssac renowned for its box hedges, the area is ideal for those who enjoy canoeing, rambling and cycling. The property is ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt Dordogne countryside, numerous chateaux and the region's many medieval Bastide market towns and villages as well as many other major tourist attractions.
We live onsite with our two dogs in the farmhouse which is adjacent to but private from the holiday accommodation.

  • Rural
  • Meadows and woodland
  • In or near a village

Reviews

Domaine de La Banne has received 30 reviews over the past 4 years with an average of:

10 stars
  • 10 stars

    Already on arrival in the late evening we drove up to a cozy lighted house on a hill, which immediately welcomed us friendly. The equipment was more than complete, of high quality and above all selected and designed with a lot of taste and love. We missed absolutely nothing. The kitchen was equipped not only with the bare necessities but with all the appliances that we use at home. In the bedroom and bathroom we found linen for any season. The pool area also has an outdoor kitchen and covered seating area, which we enjoyed using in the late summer temperatures. The grounds are expansive and offer an unforgettable stargazing experience when the sky is cloudless. The many helpful little things cannot be enumerated at all. And this cleanliness is rarely found. We felt comfortable all around. Above all, I do not want to forget to mention the friendliness of the hosts: courteous, cordial, always a kind word and never intrusive. To say it in one sentence: a perfect place for a really great holiday. And you can easily reach a lot the sights in Perigord. If we rate this beautiful place with 10 points, we run the risk that others may block us times when we ourselves would like to come back. But it is indeed such a perfect place there.
    (Taken from our Guestbook)

  • 10 stars

    La Banne is a lovely place to stay and we would thoroughly recommend it. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The kitchen and living area was perfect with everything you need to cook for yourselves and relax in. The outdoor areas were also fantastic with a great pool, well thought out seating, also lots of games-archery, table tennis and croquet kept us entertained. Neil and David were perfect hosts offering perfect balance of hospitality and privacy. The local village is lovely for a meal and a mooch-lots of day trips nearby.
    (Taken from our Guestbook)

  • 10 stars

    A Delightful Retreat: Neil and David's Idyllic Holiday Home
    We recently had the pleasure of staying at Neil and David's charming holiday home, and it was an absolute dream! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality by our hosts, Neil and David.
    It was evident that Neil and David had put in a lot of effort to create a welcoming space., with even fresh flowers! 
    The holiday home was exceptionally well-equipped. The kitchen boasted all the modern appliances one could desire, making meal preparations a breeze. Additionally, the veranda, overlooking a stunning landscape, was the ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely meal or sip a refreshing drink as the sun dipped below the horizon.
    The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the beautiful swimming pool.
    There were so many games (sports) to play with that we organized our own Dordogne games afternoon. 
    In conclusion, we wholeheartedly recommend Neil and David's holiday home to anyone seeking a comfortable and delightful retreat.
    (Taken from our Guestbook)

Restaurants, food & wine

Belvès has a range of café bars & restaurants, Nearby there are excellent boulangeries selling a range of delicious pastries and breads. Within easy walking distance of the property in Fongauffier is the popular Auberge de la Nauze restaurant. Between June and September the surrounding Bastide towns and villages each have an evening night market offering mouth watering selections of food and wine stalls as well as evening entertainment - be sure to pop into Belvès on a Wednesday evening to enjoy a great night out!
The area is known for its culinary wealth, there are lots of diverse restaurants within easy reach which offer great food.
If you want to cook yourself, there are many local markets offering locally grown produce and regional delicacies.
We have a vegetable garden and a number of fruit trees and are happy to share produce with our guests when the harvest is plentiful.

Activities

At the property we have a selection of books, board and card games.There is also a table-tennis table; soft archery set; plastic boules (no court but plenty of garden space to play); a wooden "Kubb" game and a croquet set.
Bicycles: can be hired directly from a local company, Bike Bus, who will deliver to the property. Contact details can be provided on request.
Fishing: possible on the Dordogne River which is approximately 7 kms away.
Horse riding: possible at a nearby equestrian centre.
Golf courses: 2 golf courses nearby. One is an 18-hole course; the other a 9-hole course.
Canoeing & kayaking: available for hire at one of the many local venues on the Dordogne River.
Wine tasting sessions can be arranged to take place at the property. These are provided in French and English by the British owners of Planches & Plonk, a delightful wine bar based in Belvès. There is an additional cost payable direct to them. We can arrange this for you or you can contact them directly, just ask for contact details.
Yoga: for English speaking guests we can provide details of a yoga teacher who will deliver yoga sessions on site. There is an additional cost payable direct to the provider.
Ballooning: there are a number of companies who provide balloon trips. Contact details can be provided on request.
Wine tours: The region is well-known for its vineyards, some of which go back to the Roman times and were taken over and further developed by the monasteries. There are wine routes, vineyards to visit and events to explore and enjoy.
The region is steeped in history and culture. There are many chateaux, stunning gardens, prehistoric sites and bastide towns and villages to explore.
We are more than happy to share our local knowledge and to help with information about activities and events or to make bookings for you if you need help.

  • Bicycle
  • Near hiking trails
  • Near riding
  • Fishing
  • Water sports

Further remarks

Belves has a small local train station.
Trains from nearby Le Buisson-de-Cadouin have direct connections to Bordeaux.
Easy access to the River Dordogne and a wide variety of tourist attractions and activities.

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Additional price info and offers

We live on-site and welcome all of our guests in person and will do everything we can to ensure that your holiday is a memorable one.
We will leave you alone to enjoy your holiday but we are on hand if you need anything – whether it be advice about where to go, booking and confirming restaurants or printing out boarding passes.
All bed linen, towels and pool towels are included in the price and there are no hidden charges. For longer stays the bed linen and towels are changed weekly.
You will find The White Company’s Noir range in the bathrooms: soap; cleansing hand soap; shower gel and conditioning shampoo and in the kitchen: cleansing hand soap. These are provided for your use during your stay.

Price includes

Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen

Price exclusive

  • Safety deposit € 300.00

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Per week starting from

€1,603

Per week starting from

€1,603

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