Sarlat holiday villa rental - French self catering Dordogne villa

Villa Rosa provides the best of both worlds...home-from-home comforts totally secluded in beautiful grounds, yet just a few minutes from the wonderful atmosphere of Medieval Sarlat and the attractions of the Dordogne Valley. The bourgeois-style maison de maitre is typically French with steps leading up to the front door, flanked on both sides by sunny south-facing terraces,a favourite location for breakfasting outdoors. The larger shaded terrace,accessed from the sitting and dining rooms provides an ideal retreat for long lunches and lazy afternoons!

Views:Panoramic countryside views

Floor Area:270 sq metres

The house is located on the edge of the town of Sarlat, just an 8 minute stroll from the Medieval centre. The train station and car rental office are closeby and shops, restaurants and bank just a few minutes walk away. Sarlat is regarded as the jewel in the crown of the Dordogne Valley region, and deservedly so! It boasts the greatest number of listed buildings per km sq.of any town in Europe, and you will be enchanted by its wonderful architecture,its picturesque streets,non-stop street entertainment and its renowned Saturday market. There is a wealth of prehistory, chateaux and caves in the area as well as every type of sporting activity to be enjoyed.We will be happy to supply information on the attractions and activities of your choice.

The spacious entrance hall with marble floor and high ceiling gives access to the kitchen, sitting and dining rooms. A period walnut staircase winds its way to the upper floors. The interconnecting sitting and dining rooms have high ceilings, good proportions and plenty of light streaming in through two large windows and a French door in each room.Both rooms are carpeted and elegantly furnished in a style typical of the period. In the sitting room comfortable seating is arranged around a lovely white marble fireplace. The dining room has a large mahogany table and chairs for 12 people. The fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room is fully equipped with all modern appliances and French doors opening onto the front terrace. The bright, elegant ambiance of the house is continued in the bedrooms,all of which are fully carpeted and furnished to a high standard. There are 6 in total, 3 on the first floor and 3 on the second floor. 4 are doubles (2 x king size, 2 x queen size) and there are 2 twin rooms each with two standard single beds. An extra single bed can be put in each of the 2 large principal rooms on the first floor. There are two main bathrooms one on each of the two upper floors. Each has a bath with shower facility and a double sink unit.Hairdryer provided.There are a further 2 ensuite shower rooms on each floor. There are three independent toilets, one on each level.

Outside Area:The bourgeois-style maison de maitre is typically French with steps leading up to the front door, flanked on both sides by sunny south-facing terraces,a favourite location for breakfasting outdoors. The larger shaded terrace,accessed from the sitting and dining rooms provides an ideal retreat for long lunches and lazy afternoons! Adjacent to the pool and BBQ area there is a lovely Summer House with exposed beams,stone walls and beautiful open fireplace. Comfortable easy chairs are arranged around the fireplace and there is a large,solid teak dining table and chairs.It also has its own kitchen area with dishwasher, fridge, hob and tableware for outdoor eating/BBQ cooking. There is also a shower/changing room and toilet. A selection of books and games for adults and children, as well as tennis rackets and balls, are provided. There are four acres of private grounds containing many specimen and fruit trees, as well as a hard surface tennis court and pool. Steps from the bottom of the garden lead directly to the boulangerie. There is plenty of shaded parking,a set of garden swings and a feature stone Borie which is ideal as a playhouse for small children Rectangular pool 12m x 6.5m with shallow end of 1m and deep end of 2.4m, paved surround with garden furniture, solar shower and infra red safety barrier