Sunny, idyllic and charming, two cottages and a studio

Two charming Quercy style cottages and a STUDIO - ideal for a couple - set in a picturesque wooded valley on the Dordogne/Lot border. Sunny south facing position with an abundance of birds and wildlife. The rustic cottages are well furnished, each comprising two bedrooms sleeping 4/5, plus cot. The less expensive studio sleeps 2. For STUDIO RATES please go to the PRICES page, click on VIEW ALL PRICES and scroll to the bottom of the page. A cot can be added if requested in either gite or for the Studio. The comfortable sitting room areas in the two gites have oak beams and some original features and are open plan with the kitchen. A washing machine is supplied in each gite. TV, DVD/CD, books and access to the Internet are provided. The cottages and studio each has its own private patio area with garden furniture. There is a separate BBQ pagoda, and a sun terrace and swimming pool with security fence and gate. The property is set against a magnificent wooded backdrop with a spectacular buttress of rock where ravens can be seen nesting. The local village of St Cirq-Madelon is a short walk away as is the GR 64 walking trail. A network of cycle tracks are also nearby. The property is not far from the medieval towns of Domme and Sarlat, the market town of Gourdon and several stunning châteaux perched on cliffs above the river. Many of the local towns have colourful weekly markets. Just 10 minutes away from the gites are the famous prehistoric caves Grottes de Cougnac. The Dordogne River is 10 minutes drive to the north and offers swimming and canoe hire. En route to the river is Grolejac Plan d'Eau, a lake with sandy beach and a lifeguard so ideal for family swimming.