Maison Floral
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Overview
Be surrounded by calming nature at this traditional French home in the upper Dordogne valley close to some of the region’s prettiest villages and only minutes from wonderful restaurants and markets as well as canoeing, kayaking and boat trips along the Dordogne.
In a rural hamlet perched above the Dordogne River, set in four hectares of meadows and woodland with grazing cows, you can truly relax during your stay at Maison Floral. There are six comfortable and good-sized bedrooms - the owner accepts a maximum of 8 guests so you can all make the most of the inviting space.
Sit back with family or friends in the living room, play snooker in the games lounge and prepare delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen – regional specialities include cheese, truffles, chestnuts, walnuts, strawberries and other seasonal delights. There is such a warm and welcoming ambience with traditional yet comfortable furnishings. What’s more, updates have recently been made and the bedrooms have been redecorated by the house’s long-standing and dedicated owners.
It's a real treat to have your very own indoor swimming pool, housed in a barn-style annexe reached via glass doors from the garden. Relax on the sun loungers in the verdant garden, play badminton and boules, cook on the Weber barbecue and enjoy al-fresco meals. The rural landscapes surrounding the house are glorious with views over the valley and countryside.
The picture-perfect village of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is less than 10 minutes away by car. By the river’s edge, explore its picturesque lanes in its historic centre and admire half-timbered houses, charming shops and riverside restaurants. It’s a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts and there are also opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. Gastronomes will adore the Wednesday morning market (and one on Monday evenings in the height of the summer) and note that there’s a Michelin starred restaurant in the next village.
To prove just how lovely this part of France is, there are several classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ within half an hour including Loubressac, Autoire, Curemonte and Collonges-la-Rouge. Rocamadour is another incredible highlight of the region, around 40 minutes by car, and even closer are the fascinating and famous Gouffre de Padirac.
Or simply explore the beauty of the upper Dordogne valley by boat – traditional gabarre vessels depart Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne for a short tour along one of France’s most famous and beautiful rivers.
What you should know…
- Even though there are six bedrooms, Maison Floral accepts a maximum of 8 guests.
- The beautiful, sloping grounds are unenclosed and open to meadows and woodland (belonging to the property) where you may see cows grazing.
Property Features
House Interiors
Main Floor
- Entrance and hallway
- Open living room and fireplace
- Dining area leading to open-plan kitchen, fully-equipped including double American style fridge-freezer, electric range oven, dishwasher and microwave. Doors lead to terrace
- Bedroom 1 (15.7m2) with twin beds (90x200cm each) and open en suite bathroom with shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 (13.4m2) with double bed (160x200cm) and bathroom
- Bedroom 3 (13.3m2) with twin beds (90x200cm each)
- Separate WC
- Games room with full-size snooker table
Upstairs
- Mezzanine gallery
- Bedroom 4 (16.3m2) with double bed (160x200cm) and en suite bathroom
- Bedroom 5 (14m2) with single bed (90x200cm)
- Bedroom 6 (13.4m2) with twin beds (90x200cm each)
- Family bathroom with bath/shower
- WC
- Laundry room
Ground Level Swimming Pool Annexe
- Indoor heated swimming pool (12x6m) with safety alarm and secure entrance doors. Open approximately June to end-September. Heated up to approximately 28C
- Shower room and separate WC (next to pool)
Outside Grounds
- Al-fresco dining terrace with awning
- Weber charcoal barbecue
- Boules set
- Badminton set
- Table tennis
- Large garden (sloping in parts)
- Open grounds leading to meadow/woods (sometimes with grazing cows)
- Parking
Other Facilities
- Fans in bedrooms
Location
About the surrounding area of Maison FloralIn the upper valley of the Dordogne River, Maison Floral is in the Corrèze department of France, close to the Lot border. Brive–Souillac Airport is only 45 minutes by car or Limoges, Bergerac and Toulouse airports are also worth considering. The nearest train station is Gare Puybrun (5.5km) with departures to Brive-la-Gaillarde (and connections to Paris).
In a rural hamlet, this traditional French house is perched on a hillside above the Dordogne River – the vast open grounds and a road below separate you from the steep banks of the river. The views of the surrounding countryside are glorious. Maison Floral’s sloping garden opens out to woods and a meadow (belonging to the property) where cows often graze.
There are seasonal canoeing and kayaking opportunities along the Dordogne in a 5 to 10-minute drive near Bretenoux and Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne as well as summer boat trips from Beaulieu. The nearest tennis club is in Bretenoux and there is a 9-hole golf course at Golf Club De Montal (18km). Discover horse-riding in Bilhac around 10 minutes by car.
Puybrun (5km) is the nearest village with a good range of amenities (bakery, butchers, groceries and pharmacy etc) as well as occasional festivities. In the other direction is Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (6km), a very photogenic medieval village by the banks of the Dordogne with cafes, bars and restaurants.
The main market takes place in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne on a Wednesday morning and there are other markets on two Saturdays and Friday mornings a month. In the height of the summer, the Monday evening market is especially atmospheric and look out for the strawberry festival in May! Keen gastronomes note that Cueillette is a Michelin starred restaurant around a 10-minute drive away whilst there are two other Michelin starred establishments easily reached.
Furthermore, you are well placed to visit some of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ across the region including Loubressac (16km), Autoire (18km), Curemonte (20km), Turenne (30km) and Collonges-la-Rouge (27km).
Other famous historic highlights of the area includes Rocamadour (32km), a UNESCO World Heritage site and an amazing day out. Even closer is the Gouffre de Padirac (19km), the fascinating caves that you can explore on foot and by boat.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Brive–Souillac Airport
(40km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Limoges Airport
(145km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Bergerac Airport
(166km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Puybrun/Bretenoux-Biars
(5.5km/8.5km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Puybrun/Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
(5km/6km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Local villages
(Within 6km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Intermarché SUPER Altillac
(7km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Brive-la-Gaillarde
(46km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf Club De Montal 9-hole
(18km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Bretenoux Biars Tennis
(8km) |
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Region
The pace of life in the Dordogne is languid, laid back and positively infectious. Relax in bucolic beauty as you drift along the Dordogne River, or wander among the forests and hillside of the Périgord Natural Park.
The foodie scene too, is a relaxed affair. Take your time over your lazy lunches of local duck, black truffles and goats cheese. If you’re feeling energetic, you can even hunt for them yourself. The wine here is second to none, with infamous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin Blanc all having a huge presence here.
The Dordogne is also brimming with history. Castles and chateaux are scattered throughout the region, among the enchanting medieval villages. History of an altogether more ancient sort can also be explored in the incredible prehistoric cave drawings of Lascaux and Grotte de Rouffignac.
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesStay in this beautiful and traditional home with your family, so close to the Dordogne River. There are children’s games as well as a badminton set, boules and racquets/balls for outdoor play. The swimming pool is indoors and reached via secured doors which helps when travelling with youngsters.
There are canoeing and kayaking opportunities along the Dordogne River within a 5 to 10-minute drive close to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and Bretenoux. There is also tennis in Bretenoux and horse-riding near Bilhac. In the height of the summer discover trips along the Dordogne on traditional barges from Beaulieu. Meanwhile, there are plenty of walking and hiking trails as well as cycling opportunities across this part of the upper Dordogne valley.
Lac De Tauriac (8km) has a Base de Loisirs open in the French summer holidays, an ideal spot for picnics, swimming and other activities. A little further west is Parc de Loisirs la Saule, a waterpark with a swimming pool, slides, an inflatable water course and mini-golf, usually open late June to end-August. There is also an ‘Aqua Ninja’ course for older children/teens/adults open from early June.
The famous Gouffre de Padirac (19km) is another fantastic trip – explore the fascinating caves by boat along an underground river. A little further afield, look out for medieval reenactments and shows at Les Tours de Merle (43km). In the other direction, not far from Rocamadour, is the much-loved monkey forest, La Forêt des Singes (32km), and Le Rocher des Aigles (32km) for falconry displays very close to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Meanwhile, Parc Animalier de Gramat (33km) is around 40 minutes by car.
Another lovely tourist attraction within a short drive is the steam or diesel train from Martel (25km), Le Truffadou, giving you wonderful vistas of the Dordogne valley en route.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Water park
- Caves/Pre-historic site
- <1hr to Airport
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Children's books
- Badminton
- Boules/Petanque
- Child-Safe Pool
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Games Room
- Indoor Games
- Outdoor Games
- Table Tennis
- Pool/Snooker
Services Available
- Babysitting Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Babysitting 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):
- Babysitting
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
| Security deposit | €750 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €750 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | No. €150.00, payable to the owner via Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment. This is for a standard changeover clean. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable locally in cash on arrival (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). |
| Pool opening dates? | The pool is open approximately June to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. |
| Pool heating charge? | Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Changeover day | Sunday. All other changeover days on request. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Pets welcome? | One dog may be allowed, on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €75 will apply (payable locally). Dogs are not allowed in the pool, upstairs nor on any furnishings (including beds). |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not allowed. |
| Other Ts and Cs | A cot and highchair can be requested. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 26th 2024 - Jun 1st 2025 | £2,220 |
| Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 7th 2025 | £2,417 |
| Jul 7th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £3,108 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - May 30th 2026 | £2,417 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
When did you become the owner? 1989
What was it about the property that you first fell in love with? My late husband bought the house on a weekend visit to t...
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When did you become the owner? 1989
What was it about the property that you first fell in love with? My late husband bought the house on a weekend visit to the area in 1989. Over the years since it has been a home from home for our children and now theirs.
For anyone coming to stay, is there anything you suggest that they really…
Must do? Canoe down the Dordogne and take a picnic.
Must eat? Local strawberries and the Perigord classics. Bonne Maman jams are produced in the town across the valley.
Must see? The many medieval villages which abound
What insider tip would you pass on about the property or the area? Having an indoor pool means you can swim whatever the weather. Drive or walk up into the hills behind the house and get the most wonderful views.
Reviews
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Fantastic holiday with two families
Fantastic house for a holiday with two families. We lacked nothing in this house, both inside and out. A week was just way too short!
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Nice house with lovely swimming pool
Nice house, very spacious with lovely swimming pool
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Ideal for a lazy holiday
Lovely spacious house, ideal for a lazy holiday with many teenagers, in a very beautiful area with a very charming town and plenty of activities nearby for older children.
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