L'Atelier
Key Highlights
- A traditional and beautifully restored home with plenty of space
- Quality materials and a mixture of traditional features and modern details create a harmonious and soothing ambience, just made for comfort and relaxing
- The lovely thick stone walls keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter
- The heated swimming pool area is surrounded by a wall which creates privacy
- The location in this typical ancient village of the Périgord Noir, just a ten-minute drive from Montignac and the Lascaux caves
- The historic and beautiful towns of Sarlat and Périgueux are within easy reach
Villa Interior (230m2)
Ground Floor
- Open-plan kitchen-dining room, well equipped including dishwasher, oven, induction hob, fridge-freezer, juicer, toaster, steamer, microwave, Magimix robot and Nespresso coffee machine
- Archway through to living room with fireplace and TV
- Laundry room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board
- Bedroom with double bed (160cm, can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and en suite bathroom with large shower and WC. Accessible for guests with restricted mobility
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed (180cm, can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and bathroom with WC
- Bedroom with double bed (180cm, can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and bathroom with WC
- Bedroom with double bed (180cm, can be made up as twin), air-conditioning, TV and bathroom with WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (8x4m, depth: 1.4m) with electric security cover, open approximately May to end-September
- Poolside terrace and garden furnishings
- Electric plancha
- Garden
- Parking (3 cars)
The stone 'grange' seen by the pool is empty, locked and part of L'Atelier
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
- Heating (underfloor heating/cooling system downstairs)
- TVs
- Music speaker
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryers
The result is three elegant stone villas, full of traditional and authentic features as well as modern touches and comforts. Each villa has been cleverly designed to have its own private space and beautiful views of the countryside, and benefits from its own private, heated swimming pool.
L’Atelier was the original village forge and is now a spacious home with a beguiling blend of thick old stone walls and exposed wood, original fireplaces and pretty picture windows which overlook the large private wooded park and valley. Indoors there are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a spacious and inviting open-plan kitchen/dining room and a separate sitting room with large original fireplace. Outdoors a delightful terrace and lawn area surround the pool and provides a beautiful space for relaxing and eating alfresco both during the day and evening. A garden area offers a beautiful view of the private park and the valley.
As far as settings go it would be difficult to find a more enchanting location. This is one of France’s Les Plus Beaux Villages, surrounded by countryside and woods and between beautiful Sarlat and Lascaux. A traditional Dordogne village of typical Périgordian houses, slate tiled roofs and golden stone walls, with at its centre, its majestic church, alongside the ruins of the original abbey. Amongst its places to visit are also the village’s original communal lavoir and bread oven and the restored tobacco barn. A charming tea shop sells fresh bread and croissants in the summer months and from late June to early September there’s usually a typical night market on a Tuesday evening in the village square. Coly and Montignac for local and gastronomic restaurants are just a short drive away.
Guests are spoiled for choice as far as attractions go within a mere 15 to 30-minute drive away; Sarlat is 25 minutes by car, the caves at Lascaux are just a 15-minute drive away, troglodyte villages just 30 minutes and Terrasson and many famous châteaux just 15 minutes away. Many of the Dordogne’s beautiful villages are within easy reach.
Relaxing and memorable holidays with family and friends are guaranteed at L’Atelier, where a clever and sympathetic restoration has resulted in a beautiful home-away-from-home, guests come back to year after year.
- A downstairs bedroom is suitable for access by guests with reduced mobility.
- There is air-conditioning in the bedrooms and a floor cooling/heating system downstairs.
- L’Atelier is one of three villas and it can also be booked with the other two villas Maison Boisette and Maison Pierre to accommodate larger groups.
- Opening days and times for the amenities in the village may vary throughout the year.
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- Bike Rental Available
- Tennis Court Hire Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Maid service
- Babysitting
- Bike rental
- Tennis court hire
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
