Le Figuier

Sainte-Trie, Dordogne
Self-catering
+44 (0)7770 958007
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From
€154 - €368
per night
From
€1078 - €2576
per week

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners - the garden and swimming pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

Bed

7 beds

Bedroom

4 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€154 - €368 per night

€1078 - €2576 per week

The Experience

This 17th-century barn is set opposite Andrew and Sue’s house but doesn’t feel overlooked. It’s a house for all seasons, with a huge fireplace in the living room (wood provided) and a separate TV room with plenty of DVDs, books and games, and some local guidebooks too.

On arrival find a welcome hamper including local produce, tea, coffee and wine to get you settled in. Andrew has a small vineyard (‘fun but not very successful’) and will sell you wine from other local producers at cost price too. You’re encouraged to make full use of the garden, where there are lots of seating areas including a covered dining terrace next to the pool with a smart Weber BBQ.

Explore the Corrèze region, which is much quieter and less well known but none-the-less gorgeous. Head to the Étang de Coucou (a 10-minute drive) for a lake with a beach, inflatables for children, a bar and a restaurant.

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We think you'll love

  • Being able to wander at will in the garden, through the vines and having the pool to yourselves
  • Exploring this quieter, less touristy part of the Dordogne
  • Taking a picnic and having a day out at the lake beach
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You should know

  • No dogs are allowed
  • The Wi-Fi is solid but slow

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 €154
Weekly price
from €1078
Damage deposit
€500
1 House for 8
From €1547 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 5pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 5 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

An absolute gem! Strongly recommend. Staying here was an absolute joy. The building is beautiful, the pool delightful and the hosts genuine and kind. Thank you so much Sue and Andrew! Can’t wait to visit again.

Richard, Mepal

Our second time staying here. Such a beautiful property in a very beautiful, tranquil location. House amazing, pool amazing. Will definitely be back.

Allister, London

Le Figuier is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday, away from crowds in a beautiful part of the Dordogne. The gite is airy and spacious and very well equipped. As a family of 5 adults, we enjoyed the layout of the place with plentiful bedrooms and different communal areas depending on whether you felt sociable, or just wanted a quiet corner to read. Plenty of options for dining inside or out, with great parasols too, when the sun became too hot. The pool was a real highlight - being saltwater there's no chorine to smell or sting your eyes, and it's a great size for swimming. Fabulous!

Helen, Cambridge

We stayed here in August and really loved the gite, the pool and the surrounding area. The gite is lovely and has lots of space and character. We were very well looked after by the owners and Ross and Joni who manage the property. Everything is very well kept and super-clean. We’d definitely return.

Will, London

An amazing property, finished and outfitted to a really high standard. Lots of videos, board games, and a table tennis table to keep the kids happy, on top of the fantastic pool. The location is amazing too, total isolation with fantastic views. The local town Hautefort is 15 minutes away with a beautiful Chateau, and a handy boulangerie and supermarket. We were a party of 10 (4 adults, 6 children), hence although property states it sleeps 8, extra beds are available. We will definitely be visiting again.

Allister, Sevenoaks

As two families, we stayed in Le Figuier for 10 days in July 2022. We had a fabulous time at Le Figuier - exploring the Dordogne region during our stay including canoeing, the caves at Tourtoirac, cave paintings at Lascaux and even watching some horse show jumping at Pompadour. Pros: * Accommodation wise, it was perfect for us - 2 families (2 couples with 2 children each) * Pool was amazing - great temperature, loads of shades and the salt water was lovely * Very well equipped to a high standard * The separate little living room was great for our kids (aged between 5 and 9) * Downstairs open

Robin, Edinburgh

You will feel like you are stepping into your very own home in France when you book Le Figuier! Every touch at this lovely Dordogne historic house is so personal and thoughtful, from the welcome basket of French goodies and the bottle of wine awaiting our arrival, to the board games in the 'snug' and the willingness of our hosts to put out the ping pong table once they learned our teenage children loved to play. The charm of this restored home, the expansive pool, the view of the surrounding rolling hills, and the graciousness of our hosts have us already planning our return visit!

Lara, Den Haag, Netherlands

A generous and comfortable holiday home for all the family or a group of friends. Loads of space outdoors means you won't feel on top of each other and there are things to do which will keep everybody happy - from caves to culture to paddle boarding. And wine. Good wines from Bergerac.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're in a very rural spot at the most northern point of the Dordogne with lovely walks all around, good vélo routes and quiet roads. There are shops and restaurants at Cherveix-Cubas, a 10-minute drive away. Hautefort is the same distance and has a wonderful château and gardens, a market, restaurants, a butchers and a bakery.

Local points of interest from Andrew & Sue Round

  • At Le Figuier there are plenty of activities including the heated pool, table tennis, badminton, boules and croquet. There are several walks directly from the house and for the more adventurous there are more challenging river gorge walks.
  • Al the local specialities can be found at Brive and Perigeaux markets while the many night markets in the area give you the chance to sample them in a party atmosphere. One of these is at nearby Tourtoirac where you can also visit their famous caves.
  • A visit to the Chateau at Hautefort (10 mins drive) is a must. Either a visit during the day or in the evening in summer should be concluded with a meal at our favourite local restaurant situated in a small square under the walls of the Chateau.
  • Despite being at the northern tip of the Dordogne the main attractions of the area are all easily accessible including Sarlat, Montignac (Lascaux caves), Les Eyzies and Rocamadour along with the many Chateaux and gardens along the river Dorodgne.
  • There are many places to canoe and kayak nearby plus many parks and attractions for adults and children alike. As well as the inflatables on the local lake at Hautefort our children particularly enjoyed the Velorail, cycling on a disused railway track.
  • If you have an interest in wine Andrew will happily give you a tour of the small vineyard and explain the methods used to make the local country wine. This often concludes with a wine tasting in his cellar where local wine can also be purchased.

Introducing

Andrew & Sue Round

Andrew and Sue met when they were both studying music at university. Sue used to work at the Faculty of Music at Cambridge, Andrew qualified as an accountant and then had a long career in journalism. They always had their holidays in France so started to look for a house to buy. Le Figuier was the first house they went to view and they fell in love. They come here as often as they can.