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

Jane, Oxted

A fabulous house, beautifully furnished and plenty of room for us, three generations, ten in all. Set high on a hill overlooking a beautiful valley, totally silent. The bread run was a short car trip for us in the lovely village of Daglan and the best supermarket in Sarlat quite a bit further. It was incredibly hot touching 40, so days were spent around the really fabulous pool. A really good size, lots of loungers and parasols.


Susan, Bickleigh, Tiverton

This was a second visit to La Badoussie for my family, after a super time there a few years ago. It didn't disappoint on our return! It is such a lovely flexible home with a wonderful pool (the children ages 6months -15 years adored it) ample terrace space on which to relax, and well appointed with all the facilities required. The pretty village of Daglan has a super boulangerie, a small shop for your day to day needs and a weekly market, but there is so much to see and do in the area - we particularly liked Cenac which has a superb patisserie!


Jo, Cambridge

This was our second visit to La Badoussie. It is an incredible house with beautiful gardens. The house is very well equipped with three separate dining areas and a newly refurbished pool. Each of the five bedrooms is en-suite which is great. I would highly recommend this property.


Jo, Cambridge

La Badoussie is a wonderful house, set in a quiet location, with amazing views. The kitchen is large and well equipped, including a Nespresso coffee machine. There is a fantastic shaded terrace for outdoor dining too. The pool is fairly small but does have plenty of loungers and lots of parasols. There are five double or twin rooms, all a good size, and all with an en-suite. Overall, highly recommended!


Michie, Toronto, Canada

La Badoussie is a special place. Brilliant layout, lots of space and privacy for everyone. High quality finishings and furnishing, great kitchen fully equipped; a lovely patio for eating outside with a million dollar view; and a fabulous swimming pool. We rented bikes and did several day trips in the area. Consider an e-bike as there is a steep hill to get to the house. Location is excellent, there are numerous outings within an hour’s drive-history, scenery, the works. The nearby village of Daglan is charming. Very highly recommended!!


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.