Living/dining room, sitting room, kitchen, 4 bathrooms with separate shower, 1 shower room, 5 separate wcs, 4 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom

Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen and bathroom towels included (weekly change included), cleaning 3 hours per day included, baby-sitting and cook available on request, 2 cots (linen supplied), high-chair, telephone, broadband, 6 TVs, DVD, CD, barbecue, sauna

Built in 2007 with high quality original and reproduction materials, this stunning property is located in the heart of the beautiful Périgord Noir, in a wonderful serene setting on a hill overlooking the Vézère River, close to the most famous prehistoric sites in France: Les Eyzies (6.5km) and the Lascaux Caves (20km).

All shops and services are available at Sarlat, a fascinating market town 22km away, and Les Eyzies has a selection of small shops. There are tennis courts 500m away, 9 hole golf courses at Vitrac (31km) and at St-Félix-de-Reilhac (22km), and an 18 hole golf course at Siorac-en-Périgord (26km).

The property enjoys a tranquil setting on a hill and panoramic views towards the Vézère Valley. It is set in 3000sqm of grounds surrounded by woods. The indoor pool has an attractive overflow and can be lit at night; it is heated to 25°C free of charge.

The interior has been very tastefully furnished and decorated to a high standard with all the accommodation on one level (apart from the sitting room located in a mezzanine accessible from the living room). Each bedroom is beautifully appointed and has en suite facilities; there is a television in each of the double bedrooms. The rooms are constructed around a central atrium which serves as a pleasant terrace; the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and shower are accessed from this area.

Meals and baby-sitting can be arranged with the housekeeper. The house can be rented with or without the option of meal service. With service, clients can order meals (including breakfast) from the local auberge run by the same owners - orders must be placed well in advance and prices are available on request. The laundry room can only be accessed by the housekeeper.

The property is suitable for wheelchair access.

Clients staying at the property are obliged to pay a local Taxe de Séjour (approx. 1.5 Euros per person per day). This is payable locally prior to departure.