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Linda
Romantic Cottage near Sarlat France with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Gym,& WiFi
| 80 Reviews | |
| People | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cottage |
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Photos and Description of this 1 bedroom holiday cottage in Meyrals - The Butterfly Cottage Sarlat
French Countryside,1 bedroom cottage sleeps 3, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Dordogne France
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BUTTERFLY COTTAGE WAS CHOSEN BY HOME AWAY AS ONE OF THEIR TOP TEN MOST ROMANTIC PROPERTIES IN EUROPE FOR 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016.
The Butterfly Cottage at Les Hirondelles is located in the heart of the Dordogne in the center of what is considered the golden triangle. We are just 6kms to Les Eyzies the worlds centre of pre-history & the famous Font de Gaume caves, and only 20 minutes to the wonderful medieval town of Sarlat. So, you have the best of both worlds here at Les Hirondelles with being close to everything, but sleeping & relaxing in the beautiful countryside with only the sounds of peace & quiet.
The cottage over looks a large courtyard with a beautiful Mulberry tree that sits in the center. The courtyard is your own private area to relax in and enjoy watching our famous swallows fly in and out of the barn door or cook up a barbeque with your own private gas grill. Inside the cottage are beautiful wood floors and all the modern conveniences of home. There is a quaint fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast table and bar stools. The living and dining room area is one great room. The living room has 2 comfy reclining leather chairs and lovely sofa to relax on. The custom made sofa is a sleeper bed for the possibility of having a third guest. The dining room has a wonderful large bar top table that seats up to 4 persons. The bathroom is down stairs and is fully updated with a new rainfall shower. The spacious master bedroom is upstairs with a beautiful wood beam ceiling, wood floors, and a heavenly California King size bed.
This is a charming property full of character, and beautifully furnished. You have the feel of the 17th century, but all the upgrades and comfort of home. There is a gorgeous garden to relax in and read a book, or take a nap in the swing. How about a swim in a refreshing salt water heated pool, or a romantic evening in the Jacuzzi hot tub over looking the green Dordogne countryside. So whether you are a couple on your honeymoon, friends on vacation, or a family wanting some quality time together, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Butterfly Cottage at Les Hirondelles.
So here we are in France and in love with this area!! We think you will feel the same once you visit, and we hope to see you soon!! Please call or e-mail us if you have any additional questions or need any additional information.
Kind regards,
Linda & George Plakiotis
ladordognefrance@gmail.com
P.S. Ask about Dimitri our French chef that comes to cook for you at the cottage. He is amazing!!
- Suitability:
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- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
About Linda
My husband & I are originally from Florida. We moved to France 6 years ago, and are loving every minute of it. This is our 7th season renting The Butterfly Cottage is a self catering property. We have a 5 star ranking, and all our guests agree we are the best of the best! If you read our reviews, I am all about making my guests happy, down to the smallest things. We are usually fully booked by the end of each season, so keep an eye on my calendar, I update it daily. We have been very fortunate to have many returning guests year after year, and guests that recommend us to their family, friends, and co-workers which is the highest complement someone can give us. We love inviting people into our home, and helping them experience the sights and sounds of this beautiful and amazing region. So, we welcome you to The Butterfly Cottage, and hope that you come join us, and enjoy France!!
Linda purchased this cottage in 2009
Why Linda chose Perigord Noir
Location, location, location!!! All my guests agree we are in the center of paradise. Privacy, peace, and quiet!! Away from it all, but with everything close by. You have a romantic cottage to relax and enjoy, but within 5 to 20 minutes you can see so many fascinating and historical sites in the Perigord Noir. There is so much to see and do in our area, that you could stay for a month and not see it all. There are beautiful village's and chateaux's to explore; the Dordogne and Vezere rivers offering fishing and canoeing; as well as superb restaurants and shops. There are numerous vineyards of Bergerac for wine enthusiasts and there is a different local market situated in a nearby village or town for every day of the week. This is a wonderful cottage to enjoy and relax in, has all the amenities you could want, and close to everything. We hope to see you soon!!
What makes this cottage unique
You will have a wonderful home to stay in, that is full of so much history itself. The cottage has the feel of the 17th century, but all the upgrades and comfort of home. It's your home away from home.
Large heated salt water pool. Jacuzzi hot tub. Sauna with a professional Gym. Gas grill. WiFi throughout the property. Complete kitchen including dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster & cooking spices. Private French Chef (upon request). GPS Tom Tom (upon request). Laptop computer (upon request). Washer & dryer. Hair dryer, iron, & ironing board. Wood burning stove. Flat screen TV (English). DVD player, CD player with iPod docking station. Books, CD's & DVD's. Linens. Pool & Jacuzzi towels. Bath towels & bath amenities. Luxurious cotton robes. Panoramic countryside views with 3 Koi ponds & 5 acres of beautiful gardens to enjoy. Fresh eggs from our 12 beautiful chickens (subject to availability). Welcome basket. Free long distance calls to the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Europe.
Last but not least, we are here if you need us, but we respect your privacy. As my guest's say, 'I am a walking travel agent & concierge all in one'. So, it is totally up to you if you would like me to assist you with your travel & site seeing plans or make any recommendations. George & I are here to help you relax & enjoy, and have a stress free vacation.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Our stay with Linda & George was wonderful. While it was a joy to spend a week at Butterfly Cottage, it was truly Linda & George who made our visit so very memorable! From the time I first communicated with Linda until the day we sadly had to depart they were always warm, personable, and helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the area & taking the time to make us feel at home.
Sincerely, Paul
Dear Linda and George,
I echo Paul's sentiments and more!
He was sure your accommodations were going to be wonderful after viewing some of your photos on line and communicating several times with you. Neither one of us expected it to be so magical here! You two have created a warm and welcoming and completely comfortable home away from home! Your friendliness and knowledge of the area you share makes a visit to your abode all the more enjoyable and unforgettable! I love the way Paul made it his daily joy to feed and talk to your lovely hens! Relaxing by the pool watching the cows graze was an extra bonus for me. Aah!!! Visiting here was all a vacation should be!
Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, conversation, sharing of valuable site-seeing details, eggs, milk, juice, wines, Dimitri, Roosevelt, friendliness and laughter! I do hope we can return one day. If Paul had his way, he'd be visiting a realtor and putting down roots in the beautiful and magical Perigord and Dordogne region before returning stateside! The welcome mat is always out at our home for you two!
Many Thanks for the Memories, Cynthy
Reviews
5 based on 80 holidaymaker reviews
Better than we hoped for
We stayed in the Butterfly Cottage for our honeymoon, and we couldn't have hoped for a better time! The cottage itself was gorgeous, and was stocked with everything we could have wanted after our journey there - everything from wine in the fridge to toiletries in the shower!
Linda (one of the owners) could not have been more helpful - nothing was too much trouble! She recommended places for us to go, and restaurants we could visit, made bookings for us, and even offered to lend us aloe-vera when we got burnt! She definitely helped make it the best honeymoon we could have wanted, I don't think we'd have even found some of the places she recommended without her telling us about them.
We particularly enjoyed the swallows flying around, especially when they would dive bomb the swimming pool. Fresh eggs from the chickens whenever we asked, and we loved seeing their dog Roosevelt around the place - fluffiest dog we've ever seen and so friendly.
We also booked Dimitri for a night on Linda's recommendation - we were a little nervous at the idea of a private chef but Dimitri was lovely, and the food was the best either of us has ever eaten.
We genuinely couldn't have had a better time and would recommend this cottage to anyone. Perfectly situated to explore the Dordogne and lots of places to take a walk or just sit and relax. We can't wait to go back!
Mr & Mrs G
Already booked to return
This was the first time we have ever booked to return somewhere before the holiday is even over. Yes, it was that good! We wanted to make sure we could return again next year. The whole experience was amazing from start to finish.
Linda is like your own personal concierge - happy to help & advise on your plans or suggest places to visit, eat etc.
The cottage is beautifully furnished and the private courtyard the perfect place to spend early evenings with a glass of wine watching the swallows put on a display.
The pool is maintained at a perfect temperature, the hot tub a wonderful way to end your day and the grounds immaculately maintained by George.
Eggs from the hens & walnuts from their trees are just one of the added bonuses.
This place is so peaceful & relaxing, yet within easy reach if all that the Dordogne has to offer - beautiful villages, chateux & markets. So much to see & do that we may need to return several times to appreciate it all!!
Perfect base from which to explore the Dordogne!
Having just returned from our honeymoon in the region, my wife and I found the Butterfly Cottage a fabulous retreat from which to set our own pace for exploring the Dordogne.
The hosts Linda and George could not have been more helpful in providing tips, maps, and even helping to make bookings in French for activities for us over the phone.
The cottage is situated within truly lovely grounds, with the view from the pool and Jacuzzi every bit as stunning as the pictures might suggest. All the facilities you could possibly require are in the cottage, and Linda and George really go the extra mile to ensure every little touch is covered: you don't need to worry about coming with milk, spices, cleaning products and such because their attitude of providing their guests with everything they could need from the start of their holiday has all that covered.
We also really enjoyed getting regular fresh eggs from the 14 on-site "ladies" (chickens!).
We had an absolutely fantastic time here and were made to feel so welcome. We wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone, and plan to return ourselves in the future.
S&J
Banbury, UK
Perfect cottage to relax and explore the wonders of the Dordogne
Linda and George are first class hosts, Linda's knowledge of the best places to visit was extremely helpful. You must have a visit from Dimitri her friendly French Chef to cook for you his food is fantastic. In those famous film words "We Will Be Back"
Beautiful cottage, amazing hosts.
We loved our stay in the butterfly cottage, so much so we have already rebooked for next year. The private outside space you get to yourselves is amazing, peaceful, relaxing and we struggled to actually want to go out anywhere. The property is spotlessly clean and has everything you need for your stay, even wine in the fridge and fresh eggs from the chickens. Linda and George are amazing hosts, making you feel welcome straight away, nothing is ever to much for them and they are there if you need them. We also booked Dimitri, I was a bit nervous about having a chef cook for us but he was amazing, very friendly and his food was some of the best I have ever tasted. There are so many lovely places to visit in a 20min radius and Linda is happy to advises you these. So thankyou Linda and George for giving us a beautiful place to look forward to visiting again. Must just say the bed is the most comfortable I have ever slept in.
Les Hirondelles is a Wonderland
Les Hirondelles is so lovely, from the beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, to the charming cottage, the birds, Roosevelt, and of course the girls. But most outstanding are Linda and George, the best hosts in the world. They help you with everything you need. By the end of our two week stay we were friends. Les Hirondelles is the perfect location - 15 to 20 minutes to everything. Having Dimitri come to the cottage and prepare gourmet French dinners is fantastic. We loved our stay at Les Hirondelles.
Bea and Gordon Jennings
Lakewood, Colorado USA
Location
We are within a short driving distance of many fascinating historical sites, such as Les Eyzies and the caves at Montignac and the beautiful medieval town of Sarlat. There are stunning villages and châteaux to explore as well as the Dordogne and Vezere rivers offering fishing and canoeing. For wine enthusiasts we are close to the vineyards of the Bergerac area for wine-tasting expeditions and of course there are plenty of superb restaurants to experience the local cuisine. There is also a different local market situated in a nearby village or town for every day of the week. Sarlat throughout the summer has an extensive program of music, arts, night markets, fairs and activities for all ages. The town of Sarlat has a wonderful food market each Wednesday and Saturday. Also Le Bugue offers an organic market on Tuesday and St Cyprien on Sunday. For outdoor activities: cliff climbing, hot air ballooning, zip lining, flying, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, golfing, hiking, and hundreds of châteaux's and caves to explore.
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Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday cottage in Meyrals, Perigord Noir
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- EUR
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Fall Mid Season 2016
24 Sep 2016 -
30 Sep 2016
1 night minimum stay
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£146
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£948
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"OCTOBER AUTUMN SPECIAL 2016"
1 Oct 2016 -
7 Oct 2016
1 night minimum stay
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£77
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£77
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£519
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Fall Low Season 2016
8 Oct 2016 -
5 Nov 2016
1 night minimum stay
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£112
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£112
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£688
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Spring Low Season 2017
25 Mar 2017 -
14 Apr 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£86
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£86
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£602
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Spring Mid Season 2017
15 Apr 2017 -
28 Apr 2017
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£103
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£103
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£688
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Spring High Season 2017
29 Apr 2017 -
12 May 2017
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£112
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£112
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£775
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Spring Peak Season 2017
13 May 2017 -
26 May 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£129
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£129
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£861
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Summer Low Season 2017
27 May 2017 -
9 Jun 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£138
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£138
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£948
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Summer Mid Season 2017
10 Jun 2017 -
30 Jun 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£172
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£172
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£1,121
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Summer High Peak Season 2017
1 Jul 2017 -
25 Aug 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£198
for 1 night
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£198
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£1,294
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Fall Peak Season 2017
26 Aug 2017 -
15 Sep 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£138
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£138
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£948
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Fall High Season 2017
16 Sep 2017 -
29 Sep 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£129
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£129
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£861
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Fall Mid Season 2017
30 Sep 2017 -
13 Oct 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£112
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£112
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£775
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Fall Low Season 2017
14 Oct 2017 -
4 Nov 2017
1 night minimum stay
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£103
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£103
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£688
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My Standard Rate
1 night minimum stay
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£86
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Additional pricing information
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH AT ladordognefrance@gmail.com
The rates quoted are for 2 adults. Please contact Linda for rates to add a 3rd person.
A 25% deposit is required with all bookings.
A security deposit of 300 Euros is required, with the balance of payment 16 weeks prior to the rental period.
The deposit can be paid by credit card or bank wire transfer. There is a 3% tax if you pay by credit card.
October 2016 "Autumn Special" rates are for new reservations only.
Rates subject to change.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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