Maison Pierre

About this property

The owners of Maison Pierre had a clear and simple plan: to create beautiful holiday homes in the heart of the Périgord Noir where castles, caves, market towns, vineyards and restaurants offer endless delights for the young and old.

The result is three elegant stone villas, full of traditional and authentic features as well as modern touches and comforts. Each villa has been cleverly designed to have its own private space and beautiful views of the countryside, and benefits from its own private, heated swimming pool.

Maison Pierre is a beguiling blend of old stone, wood and glass, with large windows which beautifully frame views over the pool, the large private wooded park and the valley. Indoors there are three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a spacious and inviting open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge area. Outdoors the stunning wooden terrace surrounds the pool and provides a beautiful space for relaxing and eating alfresco both during the day and evening. It enjoys lovely views over the parkland.

As far as settings go it would be difficult to find a more enchanting location. This is one of France’s Les Plus Beaux Villages, surrounded by countryside and woods and between beautiful Sarlat and Lascaux. A traditional Dordogne village of typical Périgordian houses, slate tiled roofs and golden stone walls, with at its centre, its majestic church, alongside the ruins of the original abbey. Amongst its places to visit are also the village’s original communal lavoir and bread oven and the restored tobacco barn. A charming village tea shop opens in the summer to sell fresh bread and croissants whilst there is usually a Tuesday evening market in July and August. Coly and Montignac for local and gastronomic restaurants are just 5 – 10 minutes away by car.

Guests are spoiled for choice as far as attractions go within a mere 15 to 30-minute drive away; Sarlat is 25 minutes by car, the caves at Lascaux are just a 15-minute drive away, troglodyte villages just 30 minutes and Terrasson and many famous châteaux just 15 minutes away.  Many of the Dordogne’s beautiful villages are within easy reach. 

Relaxing and memorable holidays with family and friends are guaranteed at Maison Pierre, where a clever and sympathetic restoration has resulted in a beautiful home-away-from-home, guests come back to year after year.

Maison Pierre is in the much-loved Dordogne department, located in one of France’s officially classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ which lies between Montignac-Lascaux (10km) and Sarlat-la-Canéda (23km).

You can wander into the heart of the village where there is a little tea shop open in the summer months selling fresh bread, as well as the village’s old bread oven, lavoir and abbey ruins by the pretty church. If staying in July and August, look out for a night market which usually takes place in the village square on Tuesday evenings.

The weekly market in nearby Montignac-Lascaux is a good place to look out for regional specialities of the Périgord Noir. Near the famous Lascaux-International Centre for Cave Art, Montignac-Lascaux is a historic town on the banks of the Vézère where there are kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Not to mention so many wonderful walks, hikes and cycle rides across this area and beyond.

There are so many pretty villages across the region – perhaps start off in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère (19km), another officially classified beautiful village in France, followed by a visit to the impressive Château Losse (15km) and its glorious gardens. Limeuil (45km) is a picturesque spot as well, where the Dordogne and Vézère converge – walk up to the top of the village for stunning views before having a paddle on the riverside beach.

One of the great draws of this part of Dordogne is the historic town of Sarlat-la-Canéda (23km), a joy to explore with its warren of narrow lanes, squares and grand cathedral. The town is known for its gastronomy so take time to visit one of its markets or dine out in an authentic restaurant – look out for seasonal specialities such as foie gras and Périgord truffles.

Heading further south, other gems along the Dordogne River include Domme(35km), Château de Beynac (32km) and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (38km). Another fine day can be spent in the capital of the Dordogne, Périgueux (63km), with its historic architecture, great restaurants, and atmospheric markets.

Accommodation

House Interiors (170m2)

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living room with TV and doors leading to poolside and dining terrace
- Open plan kitchen and dining room, well equipped with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, oven, Nespresso coffee machines, dishwasher, juicer, toaster, Magimix robot, pressure cooker and steamer
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm or can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV, door leading to poolside terrace and bathroom with large shower and toilet. Bedroom accessible for guests with restricted mobility
- Laundry room
- Guest WC

First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed (180cm or can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and bathroom with bath and toilet
- Bedroom with double bed (180cm or can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and bathroom with small bath, shower and toilet

Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (8mx4m, depth: 1.4m) with electric security cover
- Poolside terrace and area for al-fresco dining
- Electric plancha
- Parking for 2 cars

Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
- Heating (underfloor heating/cooling system downstairs)
- TVs
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryers