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Sarlat 24250 France

Listing # 50283

Rates From EUR 500 Weekly
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Last Updated: Monday, April 08, 2013

Luminous renovated walnut barn (sleeps 2 - 4), Perigord Noir (Dordogne) near Sarlat

The walnut drying barn (Sechoir) is one of three self-contained buildings on the property. The property has a tranquil, sunny enclosed garden and swimming pool with deck. Individual buildings are cosy enough for one or two, but can accommodate up to 12 - 15 in three buildings (see http://esparoutis.com for full details, up-to-date availability and combined rental rates). It is located in a tiny rural hamlet (7 properties) a short walk from the village of St Cybranet.

The Sechoir is 85 sq.m. on 2 floors plus a huge upstairs balcony accessed by three French doors, two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), bathroom, WC, open-plan living room with well-equipped kitchen (dishwasher, microwave oven, espresso coffeemaker, toaster etc.) and dining/study corner, large partly-enclosed patio downstairs through French doors from living room. Suits an individual or couple with child but can comfortably accommodate up to 4.

The Sechoir is an inviting light-filled space combining the stone wall, oak and poplar beams of the original drying shed, poplar boards on interior walls, with patio doors onto a generous first floor balcony and ground floor courtyard, and lots of glass. It overlooks both the garden and the valley with views up to the cliffs.

Wireless ADSL, desk & office chair. Printer/scanner/copier and widescreen LCD on request. Garden furniture, BBQ, washer/drier in adjacent shared laundry. Bicycles on request. Heat pump for heating in the colder months.

There are herbs, chillies and some strawberries in the garden, a plum tree and a fig tree in the field (plums in July, figs in autumn, if the birds don't get them first), chestnuts in the woods (autumn, particularly north of the Dordogne river), and walnuts at any time of year (they keep for a couple of years) from our own walnut trees! Help with the harvest if you are here in October/November!

Esparoutis is a tiny hamlet of traditional stone houses - 7 properties, mostly built in the 18th century - nestling in the Ceou Valley (one of the least polluted streams in the area). It's up a lane from a minor road and easily accessible, a short walk or flat bike ride to shops (St Cybranet 1km or Castelnaud 2.5km) and 4km (not flat!) from the busy village of Cenac (wide range of services).

This section of the Dordogne River (2.5 km away) is called the Vallee des Cinq Chateaux and is probably the most beautiful part, with the postcard-perfect villages of Domme (8km), Beynac and La Roque Gageac (6km) and the castles of Castelnaud, Fayrac, Les Milandes, Lacoste and the gardens of Marqueyssac and L'Albarede all within 5km. Sarlat is 15 minutes away, and many major sites - Les Eyzies, Vezere Valley, cave paintings, and many more chateaux - are within half an hour.

For more detail and photos, please see esparoutis.com, or email us for more information ian.johnson@sydney.edu.au - vous pouvez egalement nous ecrire en francais - u kunt ook in het nederlands schrijven.

Basics:

Number of Bedrooms
2		 Number of Bathrooms
1		 Number of Offices
0
Surface Size
85 Sq. Meters		 Suited for
4 people		 Property Type
Cottage or Country Home

Availability:

Available from Tuesday, January 01, 2013 until Open
Minimum Stay
1 week(s)		 Flexibles With Dates
Yes
*Approximate location of the property is within the blue radius. Red markers indicate surrounding points of interest including schools, universities, libraries and museums.

City Sarlat
Postal Code - State or Province 24250 Dordogne
Country France
Neighborhood Keywords Dordogne, Perigord, Prehistory, Lascaux, Les Eyzies, Vezere, calm, tranquil, retreat, country, rural
Closest University Toulouse
University nearby Bordeaux, Angouleme

Rental Price:

Asked
EUR 500 Weekly
Rental Fee Comments
 Rates vary with season, discounts available, please see esparoutis.com for full pricing information
Rent Negotiable
Yes		 Utilities Included
Yes		 Cleaning Services Included
Some

Surroundings:

  • Rural Environment
  • Near Woods
  • Near Shops
  • Near Restaurants

Additional Information:

  • Furnished
  • Off Campus
  • Architectural Gem
  • Available for Short Term
  • Writing or Country Retreat

Amenities:

  • Modern Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Air-Conditioning
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wireless Network
  • Printer
  • Stairs
  • Reserved Parking
  • Pool
  • Balcony or Patio
  • Garden
  • Other:

Considerations:

Kid Friendly
Negotiable		 Small Children Safe
Negotiable		 Smoke Free
Yes
Pets Welcome
Negotiable		 Car Available
No

Perform Housesitting Duties?:

No

About Member

Name Academic Confirmed Contributor
Status Academic Faculty or Staff (Universities, Research Institutes, and Museums)
(Status Confirmed)
(3) Number of success-based contributions
Member Since Jan 10 2009
About Director of the Archaeological Computing Laboratory at the University of Sydney, my main area of research is academic social computing and archaeological applications of GIS. With my partner we own an 18th century farmhouse in the heart of the Perigord Noir, available for rent throughout the year.

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This party has 6 feedback
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We had a great holiday in Sydney,staying in Ian's apartment.It is a spacious, quiet 4th floor apartment in a modern building,private with very comfortable main bedroom and two bathrooms and has modern facilities with excellent sitting and dining areas.From the large balcony there are lovely views over leafy parts of Sydney. There is access to a gym,to indoor and outdoor swimming pools and convenience stores and eating establishments are close by.It is within walking distance of Sydney University,cafes, restaurants and bakeries in Annandale,Glebe and Newtown. Just outside the main door to the building is a bus stop which takes one to the City Centre and we used this often as it was so convenient.When we rented a car for longer trips we used Ian's designated parking space in the secure underground carpark. Ian is very friendly and helpful and we had a lovely stay in his apartment.We would like to return . Pat and Maura Mc Sharry ,Galway, Ireland. Excellent Wolfie 1/23/2012 11:22:00 AM
Ian's apartment is very spacious with a massive view from an open deck. The apartment is well-equipped for visitors and yet designed for a local. It is located supremely close to the University of Sydney and there are many great shops and cafes nearby (Broadway, Glebe Point Road, a shop across the street for basic needs, and a quite good sushi restaurant one block away). The bus lines running frequently along Parramatta Road take you into the city. Access to the pool and gym were a big plus, especially during the summer. The huge flat screen TV in the living room was a guilty pleasure, too. The apartment has a very new and modern feel, though the carpet and rugs are a bit worn. The bathrooms are in superb condition (we gave it a bit of a scrub down).

Ian was extremely helpful and on the ball--it was delightful to meet him. Staying here made our three week stint in Sydney extraordinarily comfortable and memorable. Highly recommended!

Excellent John Voight 1/17/2011 9:56:00 AM
Very attractive and well appointed apartment with excellent amenities, and very convenient for Sydney University (easy walking distance) and for transport to the centre. Suited us perfectly during our stay on a fellowship at the university. Excellent John Rich 7/16/2010 10:54:00 AM
This was our best holiday to date. House and pool just lovely, swimming in the nearby river was exquisite. So much to see and do for families in the area, would love to go back! Excellent Samantha Aspinall 2/28/2010 1:03:00 PM
My husband and I stayed during 3 weeks (November-December 2009) in this apartment. It is well decorated, comfortable, quiet, well equipped (with internet access, laundry, dish washer), situated in a good building. It is very close to the University of Sydney, not so close to the city center – but it has good public transportation). Ian, the owner, was very friendly to us, doing everything he could to make our stay an agreable one." Jana Figueiredo, retired professor of the University of Brasilia, Brazil Excellent Jana Figueiredo 2/5/2010 2:07:00 PM
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