Les Papillons 4/6, Pool, Balcony, Garden & Courtyard, Top Location & Activities

*Taire du Grel, Domme*

LES PAPILLONS GITE...
This pretty traditional stone cottage has a private balcony surrounded with wisteria, and looks out over the gardens and the courtyard, with views of the forest covered hills, often dotted with hot air balloons floating by.
Its private courtyard terrace has a table and chairs and a BBQ, and beyond is a private garden area with a picnic table and a bench-swing.
Beyond the garden you will find the large shared swimming pool, the play area, and additional lawns which are fenced around the perimeter.

Enter from the courtyard into a large kitchen with a glass door leading onto the balcony, and a second door which leads to the dining room and living area, with a wooden floor, original beams and stonework. A bright and fresh area with a comfortable layout, and a large wood burning stove for cosy and atmospheric winter stays.
The traditional thick stone walls and shutters keep it cool in summer, as well as ceiling fans in both bedrooms and the living area.

A door from the living area leads to a cloak room, and ground floor bathroom with a shower, toilet and washbasin.

The wooden staircase in the living room leads to two bedrooms, with original roof beams to the peak, and black out blinds.

The first bedroom has twin beds which can be pushed together. The second bedroom has a king-size bed (160x200) and a small bathroom with a bath, washbasin and a toilet.

A double sofa-bed is also available in the living room on request.

There is a folder in the cottage with information on nearby attractions, activities and restaurants.
Free wifi, English free-sat tv, french tv, games, books, DVD player and DVDs. Towels and sheets provided. Pets welcome on request.


SHARED SPACES
The large swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers and parasols and overlooks lawns and fruit trees.
Watch our free-range chickens explore the gardens, and enjoy the play area with table tennis, a giant trampoline, swings, badminton and a tyre monster. Ball games are also permitted on the larger fields behind the property.
Off road parking is available in front of the main building and there is a shared laundry room.


LOCATION...
The cottage is set in a quiet off road location, just outside of the hill top Bastille town of Domme, and 15 minutes from the medieval city of Sarlat.
The centre of Domme is just a 15-20 minute walk from the gites, or 3 minutes by car, where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, tourist shops, a Casino Contact (small supermarket), a cash machine, and a post office. ​
Domme is a tourist attraction in itself, being officially classed as one of 'the most beautiful villages of France'. It offers a magnificent 180 degree view point across the Dordogne valley, a stalactite cave system with a glass lift looking out over the river, tours of the medieval gate towers which imprisoned the Knights Templars, and beautiful public gardens and footpaths around the ancient town walls.


THE AREA...
Nestled at the heart of the Dordogne, the area is a photographers dream!
The scenic views are breath-taking, and the magnificent architecture documents the area's fascinating history, with a chateau around almost every corner.

Nearby attractions include sites officially listed as 'The most beautiful villages of France' including the historic towns of Domme, Sarlat, La Roque Gageac built into the cliffs, Castelnaud, Beynac, and the beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac... And much more, all within a 20 minute drive!

Fantastic onsite and nearby activities (within 15 mins): Canoeing, kayaking, climbing, walking, high ropes, via ferrata, pleasure boats, paint balling, fishing, golf, hot air balloons, cycling, tennis.