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.
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Jenny, Thornton-Cleveleys

A superb place to stay and relax. We had use of our own pool with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The entire accommodation was finished to a very high standard and we had everything we could possibly need during our stay. The hosts are extremely helpful and friendly and made our holiday very special. We made use of the outside barbecue area where you can sit and look out at the beautiful landscape. The local area offers good food and drink with free parking in the village near by. We loved this place so much, we will return next year.


Virginia, Melbourne

We received the warmest of welcomes from Neil and David. The nicest touch were the beautiful vases of fresh flowers in the Gite which were just superb and wine. The accommodation was superb, modern, with all the conveniences you could ask for. The bedrooms and bathrooms were again, modern and very well appointed, with lovely linens and towels. The gite is located in the nicest of settings and the grounds are amazing. You can tell that Neil and David love their property and take the best care of it. We would all love to return one day.


Jane, Uttoxeter

This was our first visit to the area and it’s always challenging to find the perfect place to stay. However, we couldn’t believe our luck with La Banne - it’s a rare gem! The location is just perfect. We loved that it was always just a short drive to the sights and local towns. The gite is in a beautiful and quiet setting but without feeling isolated and without having to travel down long narrow country lanes to reach. There are also many nice walks from the Gite, including the local town of Belves, if you fancy a car free day. The accommodation has a real luxury feel to it and was spotless.


Susanne, Wiesbaden, Germany

Thanks again for the wonderful days at La Banne! We liked the tasteful furnishings and the kitchen equipment very much, enjoyed the space we had and loved the pool with its own dining area and magnificent views over the typical Dordogne landscape. The cows in some distance completed the peaceful soothing mood. We also found it pleasant that Belvès is just a medium walk away so that we could have a drink, some food in the evening and meet other people - without using the car. You were very attentive and friendly hosts, we enjoyed the interesting merry evening with you. We'll be back!


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.