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Gaurenne

Marquay, Dordogne
Self-catering
01 212 7720 2030 / +33 (0)6 70 36 51 68
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Per night
€400 - €457
Per week
€2800 - €3200

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

Per night
€400 - €457
Per week
€2800 - €3200

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€400 - €457 per night

€2800 - €3200 per week

The Experience

The lane winds up through the woodland, turns into a track, and leads to the immaculate courtyard of Gaurenne. Inside and out, this steeply pitched 1700s farmhouse is elegant and serene. Lap up the scents and the pastoral views, and settle under the pergola with a glass of Rosette wine – a welcome treat from the owner.

You can hop in the car to the village for your morning coffee, and stock up at Sarlat’s market. Rent kayaks and bikes, and hike for miles. Or discover the fortresses of Beynac and Castelnaud, the water mill at Sainte-Nathalène, where walnuts are ground into oil the traditional way, and the Rocamadour goat’s cheese of La Borie d’Imbert: worth the hour’s drive.

Return to a garden of sumptuous shrubs and low box hedges, 28 peaceful acres, and a pool set in a lawn adjoining a meadow. It’s an idyllic spot for the end of the day.

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We think you'll love

  • Cooking on the fabulous Lacanche stove and dining on the lovely covered terrace afterwards
  • Basking in the gardens and cooling off in the pool
  • The combination of contemporary sophistication and rustic authenticity
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You should know

  • The bathroom between the bedrooms is shared

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

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Pricing

Nightly price
from €400
Weekly price
from €2800
Damage deposit
€1000
1 House for 4
From €4003 beds2 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
From 5pm Saturday
Check out
By 10am Saturday
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
November - April.

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Reviews

A sophisticated delight, blending transatlantic pared-back style with French furnishings. I loved the garden, especially the orchard with the locally-made rustic fencing. Judith, your host is immersed in local French culture and history. Tease out some of her wealth of wisdom and ask her about her film: the seasons of the year through local eyes.
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Clarissa, West Sussex

We have had a wonderful week and so enjoyed staying in this beautiful house. So comfortable. Eyrignac gardens and Lascaux caves were two of our favorite places. But quite honestly so loved going to so many chateaux and villages. Brilliant week.

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Ruth and Mike, San Francisco

You have managed to distill all that is magical in the region into a haven that embodies le Périgord Noir. The care and beauty of this place made our stay a gift that will keep giving in memory.

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Jakki, London

Sawdays prides itself on finding 'special places' - Gaurenne takes this to the extreme. The setting is wonderful, the house is exquisite and the pool area is just lovely. What a fabulous place to spend time, recharging batteries, cooking, laughing and enjoying the best starry, starry nights.

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Bridget, Oxford UK

Gaurenne is a beautiful cottage in beautiful countryside. Quiet and peaceful but well equipped for an enjoyable stay especailly a good sized swimmig pool. It is a comfortable house with good sitting areas (inside and out) plus super comfortable bedroom.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Idyllically set in high meadows with verdant views, Gaurenne is peaceful but not remote. A five-minute drive brings you to pretty little Marquay (a few shops, one bar, a summer restaurant). In the other direction, at Tamniès, 3km, is an excellent hotel restaurant. Not to be missed is the capital of prehistory, Les Eyzies and the beautiful medieval town of Sarlat - both 15 minutes' drive.

Local points of interest from Judith Lit

  • Gaurenne is in the part of the Dordogne known as the Perigord Noir, which offers a lush landscape threaded with meandering rivers and dotted with charming villages. This is a rural area with a quiet, unspoiled countryside with a traditional way of life.
  • Despite the tranquility, there are many activities and sites to fill your days, should you so choose. There are medieval towns to explore, canoe trips on the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, extensive hiking trails, horseback riding, swimming, and tennis nearby
  • There are numerous chateaux to visit (Beynac and Castelnaud are not to be missed) as well as odd sites like the haunting Chateau de Commarque and the Cabanes de Breuil (an unusual cluster of ancient, round, stone buildings of unknown origin).
  • The region's wealth of prehistoric sites is close at hand. The Lascaux caves, Font de Gaume, the National Museum of Pre-history at Les Eyzies de Tayac, and the Abri de Cap Blanc, with its carved horses, provide memorable experiences.
  • Local outdoor markets abound, featuring the regional produce and products for which the Dordogne is revered as a gastronomic center of France. The twice weekly market in Sarlat, which winds through the ancient streets, being one of France’s most colourful.
  • A listing of suggested outings, restaurants, and market days is provided to help visitors make full use of their stay.

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Introducing

Judith Lit

Judith, a filmmaker from New York, fell in love with France during her university studies and years later bought this 'fairytale Perigourdine farm'. She knows the area intimately (note her area guide) and has also made an acclaimed documentary about the area's agricultural life. She’ll sometimes be staying at her place on the property too, and a caretaker, Marie-Noelle, lives close by.

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