Domaine de la Banne

Sagelat, Dordogne
Self-catering
+33 (0)5 53 29 78 85
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Per night
€165 - €450
Per week
€1155 - €3150

5 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

A renovated barn, part stone, part wood, resembling the tobacco barns of the area with beautiful grounds surrounded by farmland

Per night
€165 - €450
Per week
€1155 - €3150

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€165 - €450 per night

€1155 - €3150 per week

The Experience

Come as a six and take both floors, or just the upstairs if there’s only four of you. You enter via an external staircase which leads onto a large balcony with a dining area – lovely to eat out here admiring the gorgeous green views. Stroll down to your own pool for a dip, read on the covered terrace, cook in the outdoor kitchen or on the barbecue. There are lawns to wander, a Prunus avenue with chairs in the shade and views beyond over woodland and meadows.

On cooler days you’ll be quite happy indoors with a good selection of books, lots of games and comfy seating. White walls, lots of light and contemporary furniture give a bright, summery feel. A big island in the kitchen is the hub and you’ll find basics plus a bottle of wine waiting for you – in season you’re offered walnuts from the owners’ trees.

Bikes can be delivered to the door, yoga can be organised, you can play boules, croquet and soft archery.

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We think you'll love

  • Staying in such lush countryside, walking, going for bike rides
  • Being able to walk into Belvès to eat, shop, visit the wine bar
  • Heading for the river, to swim or launch your canoe
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You should know

  • Sorry, no children under 13 and no dogs
  • No internal connection between floors if you're taking both
  • Also available for 4 guests (excluding ground-floor bedroom) outside of high season

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €165
Weekly price
from €1155
Damage deposit
€400-€500
1 House for 6
From €1655 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Children over 13 welcome. 2 bedroom option (excluding ground-floor room) is only available 3rd January 2026 - 27th June 2026 and 5th September 2026 - 2nd January 2027. Check-ins/check-outs on a Saturday in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

A haven of peace and beauty in which to relax by the pool, lie in a hammock beneath a veteran tree or indulge in a gentle game of croquet, unless a burst of energy takes you outside to the medieval castles and villages that line the Dordogne, just five minutes away. Especially impressed by the attention to detail: flowers, external blinds to the windows, and links to the local community.
Inspected Patricia Sawday's Inspector

Eileen & Steve, Pembrokeshire

We have just spent a wonderful 2 weeks at this delightful place. The situation is perfect, the extensive gardens merging with beautiful countryside. The fabulous Gite and its lovely large pool way exceeded our expectations. Everything has been so well thought out and of such high quality, with great attention to detail. The great hosts Neil and David were on hand to offer help if needed and made us feel very welcome. An ideal holiday destination in this beautiful part of the Dordogne, and we will certainly be back.


Jenny and Phil, Thornton-Cleveleys

We said we would be back after our stay in the gite last year, so we have just returned from a lovely two week stay with other members of our family. Neil and David welcomed us to the property with drinks and a superb welcome basket. They have maintained the gite and grounds to a very high standard. Everything is so clean and well thought out. We love the peace and quiet and this time we even saw the deer and a hoopoe! Congratulations to Neil and David for providing such a wonderful place for us to stay. We hope to be back again soon.


Hilary and Peter, Bristol

We have just finished a wonderful holiday with our 2 adult children and partners and everyone really loved it. The Gite is really nicely furnished and has everything you could possibly want. We loved having our own swimming pool and really enjoyed the covered BBQ area and “outside kitchen” as it offered plenty of shade from the hot sun. Neil and David are great hosts and make a huge effort to ensure everyone has a great time. The gite is set in a huge garden well away from any other properties so is really peaceful. There are 2 boulangeries within walking distance and the beautiful town of Belves, with plenty of restaurants and a weekly market, is a 5 minute drive away. Domaine de La Banne really is a brilliant place for a holiday, we will definitely be back.


Hannah and Ryan, Norfolk

Our time at David and Neil's Gite was the perfect stay being a home away from home feel. David and Neil were supportive throughout our booking and throughout our stay. The Gite itself was very welcoming and warm on arrival. We had everything we needed and the welcome drink on arrival was an excellent touch. We had changes to the accommodation which was supported and resolved for us seamlessly. Their home is beautifully laid out with all amenities, it was clean, tidy and well thought out for a seamless stay. Our only negative we had was that we weren't able to stay longer!


Location

The neighbourhood

There are wonderful medieval villages and towns to explore, markets to buy local produce, châteaux to admire and history to soak up, all within easy reach. Hire bikes and explore the tiny village, which does have a bakery. Find cycle tracks, waymarked walks, the river Dordogne just 5kms away at Siorac-en-Périgord for launching canoes or paddle boards.

Local points of interest from Neil Walker

  • Enjoy a pleasant, 25 minute walk through country lanes, passing Sagelat’s 12th century church, up to the medieval village of Belvès with its restaurants, café-bars and weekly Saturday morning market.
  • Easy access to many châteaux and gardens, each with their own unique history and heritage, including Château des Milandes once owned by the famous jazz singer, Josephine Baker and Jardins de Marqueyssac famed for its overhanging gardens and box hedges.
  • An unforgettable experience is a flight in a hot air balloon taking in the full grandeur of the Dordogne valley and river. See the architectural and breathtaking landscapes from an entirely different perspective.
  • Cycling enthusiasts can hire bikes for collection or delivery from a company based in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle with a discount given to our guests. For walkers there are many great routes on the doorstep taking you through stunning woodlands and countryside.
  • Enjoy a delicious meat or cheese platter (or both) at Planches et Plonk wine bar in Belvès as featured in Channel 4's 'A New Life In The Sun’. They do takeaway platters too!
  • Stroll around Sarlat's bustling market only 40 minutes away, discovering fresh local produce and delicacies to give you a taste of French life.

Introducing

Neil Walker

Neil and David live on the other side of the courtyard. They fell in love with the Dordogne on a holiday then launched themselves into this new venture. David does the overall design work while Neil focuses on the detail. Together they make sure that all is well thought out and you are looked after beautifully - they are very happy to chat and give tips or just leave you to get on with things.