La Badoussie

Sarlat, Dordogne
Self-catering
+44 (0)7974 141403
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Per night
£371 - £607
Per week
£2600 - £4250

10 beds

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 10

Children welcome
Babies welcome

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

Per night
£371 - £607
Per week
£2600 - £4250

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£371 - £607 per night

£2600 - £4250 per week

The Experience

Up from the wooded valley to land in a small hamlet… and, behind the high stone wall, La Badoussie, a golden 18th-century home with magnificent views. Enter the gravelled courtyard to find the house on one side and the barn ahead, impeccably linked to form a harmonious whole. There’s a cosy winter sitting room with whitewashed rafters and a splendid fireplace, a summer sitting room with rattan sofas and arched windows opening to the pool, and a big bright kitchen that cooks will love. The style is rustic-elegant, more chic than shabby: neutral colours, open stonework, prints, paintings and furniture painted in creams and greys. For families it’s heaven – badminton, ping pong, children’s swing, heaps of lovely toys and, beyond the planting and the lawns, wild edges falling away to woodland. Friendly neighbours live down the road but there’s no other house in sight. Pop into Daglan (2.5km), for tennis, smart restaurant and small Sunday market, or set off for Cenac, Sarlat, and ‘la vallée des cinq châteaux.’ Then a lap in the pool, a barbecue on the terrace, and beds with sprung mattresses wrapped in fine linen.

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 £371
Weekly price
from £2600
Damage deposit
£800
1 House for 10
From £37110 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 2.5km.

Reviews

Georgina, London

We had a wonderful week at La Badoussie - it is in a splendid setting in the rolling hills with lots of lovely villages nearby to visit. We were there with a collection of small children who loved the pool and roaming around the garden. There is loads of space in the house and the owners were very helpful and responsive throughout. Really recommend.


Katherine, Warwickshire

Perfect holiday home. This was our third visit with extended family of 10 and it never disappoints. House has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Amazing views, great pool, peaceful spot. Plenty of space for all the family whatever age. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again!


Stephen, London

A fantastic house and pool, beautifully furnished and maintained, in a peaceful location overlooking a wooded valley. It comes very equipped, and we couldn't recommend it more highly for a memorable family holiday.


Christine, Barry

La Badoussie is a stunningly beautiful house overlooking a wooded valley in the heart of the Dordogne. Our family enjoyed every aspect of the house which included every bedroom having en-suite facilities, spacious living areas & plenty of outdoor seating areas for everyone. The pool area was especially relaxing. Thank you to the owners for their attention to every detail, we enjoyed every moment !


Sandra, York UK

We were a family of three generations, aged 5 to 83, and La Badoussie was just as it appears, possibly even more spacious. It is a beautiful, stylish, comfortable house, with an amazing pool, lots of seating areas with different views and a garden which must have taken some time to create. The planting is lovely. I can’t think of anything it lacked in the large kitchen, it was easy to live in, even with young children. This is probably the best property we have ever rented as a family, the renovation is so good you can all be together or pick your spot and relax in peace. Perfection.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from David & Colleen Rosser

  • The Dordogne is one of the most beautiful areas of France and forms part of the Aquitane region. La Badoussie is set within the Perigord Noir, famed for its history, cuisine, chateaux and stunningly pretty villages.
  • The nearby village of Daglan, which once accidentaly discovered by us, became the focus of a search for our holiday house. A short drive (or bike ride for those fit enough to take on the hill) for the daily croissants is a must - as is the weekly market.
  • Bike hire within a 10 minute drive in nearby Castlenaud is a regular favourite for the family and guests. A gentle ride along the river is perfect for children of all ages with varying lengths of rides to suit those after more of a challenge.
  • Sarlat (20 minutes away) is a must for food lovers and those seeking out the larger markets. There is a lively and cheerful atmosphere and its all set against the background of a beautiful town with exceptional, historical architecture. Not to be missed.
  • Domme is one of the most famous Bastides in the region and a one-time base for the Knights Templar. The village is so picturesque that it has become very popular but the stunning panoramas of the Dordogne valley/river are worth it, as are the restaurants!
  • And finally, a trip to the area would not be complete without hiring a canoe from one of the many locations on the River Dordogne. Our favourite is to start in Cenac, passing through the stunning Roque Gageac and by numerous chateaux.