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Between Sarlat and Domme, 1km from the Dordogne river, Live the French dream

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Groléjac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Office de Tourisme de Domme
    12 min drive
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac
    14 min drive
  • Château de Marqueyssac
    17 min drive
  • Sarlat-la-Caneda (XSL-Aerodrome de Sarlat)
    12 min drive

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About this property

Between Sarlat and Domme, 1km from the Dordogne river, Live the French dream

La Chouette (The Owl), is a beautiful, luxurious Perigordine farmhouse, situated in a peaceful elevated south facing position, with woodland, amazing views, and surrounded by wildlife, including deer, hare, woodpeckers, birds of prey, and of course Owls. The property is private, and not overlooked, and is for your own exclusive use.

Rarely do you find a house that is so centrally located, within 15 mins of Sarlat, Domme, the Dordogne River, Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Chateau Castelnaud, etc., while offering so much peace and tranquillity to experience the true French country lifestyle. 2 mins down the hill by car in Grolejac is a Butcher, Bakery, Supermarket, and 3 restaurants. You can also walk to a lovely rustic french restaurant which takes about 15 mins (1km), La Borie Blanche, copy and paste this url https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g580128-d2291931-Reviews-La_Borie_Blanche-Domme_Dordogne_Aquitaine.html to see the TripAdvisor reviews!

The private 12m x 5m Heated Salt Water Pool is crystal clear and an absolute joy. So often we have rented a gite with a pool and found it just isn’t warm enough to swim in…but no worries here with the heating. It is fenced, with a gate that is difficult to open for children, and there is also a pool alarm. There are 8 comfortable sun beds, and pool towels provided. The outside kitchen near the pool offers a large quality BBQ, working area, sink, and fridge, along with an undercover terrace with dining table for 8 people. The pool is equipped with underwater lighting which is a dream to look at on a late summer evening. Next to the pool is a fully equipped shower room, wc and wash basin, enabling you to shower after your last swim, without having to drag yourself away from the pool…children seem to love this also, then you’re ready for the BBQ and a glass of wine!

Full of French charm and character, La Chouette offers elegant light and bright accommodation, but keeping a warm & homely feel, offering 4 individual bedrooms (3 x King Size Beds, 1 x Twin 3ft Beds), an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower to the King size bedroom downstairs, 3 further bedrooms upstairs, and another shower room. Including the fully equipped shower room near the pool, there are 3 bath/shower rooms in total. The stylish, well equipped kitchen with stone work surfaces is lovely to work in, with lots of recipe books to ponder over, and larder items available for your use, without having to buy them from the supermarket and only using them once! It has doors to the outside terrace, and a rather posh Lacanche range cooker. The large living/dining room has a log burner if needed out of season, and French doors onto the terrace. Downstairs you will also find a utility room with washer and dryer, and at the other side of the hall a separate WC, with bidet and wash hand basin. The TV has English channels.

For children you can visit a castle and become a Knight or Damsel, visit Eagles rock birds of prey (where they walk on your head, and have Griffon Vultures with a 10’ wing span!), the Aquarium at Le Bugue where they also have Anacondas and pythons, and fish you can stroke, Horse Riding, Paint Balling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tree Top Trekking, Cycling, Rock Climbing, Pot Holing, Caves, Gardens at Marqueyssac on Thursday night lit with candles etc.

La Chouette is beautifully furnished with a mix of new and old, Laura Ashley, White Company, Voyage Maison, mixed with some antique furniture and pleasing artwork, we’re sure you will find it a very comfortable, relaxing place to spend your holiday, and hope you can treat it as your home for the duration of your stay.

For further information regarding the area, please click location.

We continue to improve our property and have recently added a new terrace awning, new pool cover, new parasols and Sonos music. We also have two electric bikes available for use.

During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Les Jardins d'Eau. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 7 minutes by car from Les Jardins d'Eau and 11 minutes from Vitrac Beach
This farm stay offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Grolejac farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Pip and Simon

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Upon request

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Between Sarlat Domme 1km Dordogne River Live French Dream

Between Sarlat and Domme, 1km from the Dordogne river, Live the French dream Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer holiday
This was our second stay at this property. Fantastic time in a beautiful house in a stunning part of France. Situated in stunning gardens with fig and apple trees. Kitchen brilliant for cooking however fabulous restaurants only a short drive away.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in a stunning area
Lovely venue for our family to share my special birthday. We particularly enjoyed the heated pool and space outside and loved exploring an area we haven’t been to before. Thank you Simon and Pip and Solen..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a 'French Dream'
Beautiful, incredibly well furnished and 'homely' house perfectly positioned to see the amazing scenery and attractions in the area. Canoeing on the river, visiting caves, walking through the beautiful gardens with stunning views across the valley all within a 20 min drive. The beds are the most comfortable we've ever slep in whilst on holiday in France!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House in the Dordogne
We regularly book a house in southern France for our family of 6 adults, 1 infant and 2 terriers, and this house was a good fit for us. We had a lovely time here in variable weather of rain and 17 degrees to hot and 33 degrees. The house and pool area are well provided and the dogs happy and secure in the spacious grounds. The lounge (with UK TV) and kitchen are excellent and we ate outside most nights on the main table. I have three small comments for this review: The electric bicycles were a great bonus for the listing but the batteries are not sufficient for a a trip along the cycle path to Carsac and back up the steep 2km hill to the house (max 20km), without them emptying. The two king bedrooms in the roof upstairs did not have blinds or shutters on the south facing dormer windows and so in the heat they became incredibly hot at night. When we arrived there was a strong smell of drains in the bathrooms, which the manager advised us was due to the rain and would dissipate in a day or so and could not be treated. When the strong smell returned in the second week we were advised to use some eparsil sachets down the WC's to mitigate the smell. This issue should be properly clarified in the description - along with the the use of the eparcil when there are smells, set out in the house guide.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anamarie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis
The home is perfect, the grounds are exceptionally beautiful and the hosts are responsive and kind. We needed an accessible accommodation with bed and bath on the ground floor. The entire place is wonderfully laid out, plenty of space and books and dvds and games. The pool was just the right temperature and the kitchen was excellent.A very peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H., Bishampton Worcestershire UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property - Great Area
Thank you to Pip and Simon for sharing their wonderful property with us for our holiday. There was ample room for six adults, two babies and a couple of small dogs. The house has everything you could want and really is a home from home and is beautifully furnished. The pool and associated pool house and BBQ area are really excellent and allow for long leisurely lunches and relaxing by (or in) the pool. The location is ideal for exploring the Dordogne. Just 10 minutes to Domme, 15 minutes to Sarlat or Roque Gagneac. There is a really good boulangerie, butchers and Spar supermarket just down the hill (5 mins) in Grolejac for morning requirements and top ups while the hypermarche is easy to find on the road into Sarlat. Overall, we had a fantastic break and would not hesitate to recommend this property to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult family retreat
This property had all the extras to make us feel we had access to a friend's home. The area provided a lovely balance of country privacy and surrounding history of great interest.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in stunning part of France
We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful house. The surrounding area is stunning and we had a truly relaxing holiday. We particularly loved the extendable awning over the table in front of the house as it allowed us to eat all of our meals outside but shaded from the sun
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We spent two very relaxing weeks in this superb property. Great views, peaceful and lovely gardens. The pool was a great place to cool off and relax, particularly as temperatures soared in the second week.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

vivienne k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location and property.
Wonderful large, heated swimming pool. Beautiful, well tended gardens. All rooms a very good size suitable for family group gatherings. Extremely well maintained property and a home from home feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W., Burwell, Cambridgeshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location & hosts helpful with every need
Beautiful house - close to bakery and convenience shopping; larger stores 10 minutes away in Domme Pool a godsend for a 4 & 6 year old Only request - more mosquito repellent candles around the outside dining area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ally K.

Another great holiday !
This was our 3rd stay at this beautiful chateau , we throughly enjoyed our time embracing the peace , solitude, beautiful surroundings and the amazing views. Dome and Sarlat are both within easy reach and have an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants . We have used both Limoges and Bergerac airports from the UK, and find Bergerac, the easiest drive to the property so far . It is such a beautiful part of France , I would highly recommend it !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal property for a family
There were 5 adults and an infant and it was ideal. Great location in the heart of a wonderful area and after looking around coming back to a fantastic property to enjoy our time in the Dordogne
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

fiona g.

Liked: Cleanliness
GOOD WITH CAVEAT!
A charming house generally well equipped (apart from only one pillow and one towel each) in lovely location. However, there was a serious problem with the drains smelling very badly in upstairs bathroom and downstairs bedroom which affected our enjoyment of the holiday. Not nice having to try and hold your breath whilst taking a shower! The manager came and put some drain unblocker down the pipes but it made no difference and is obviously an ongoing problem with the amount of air sanitizers in shower room!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Firstly amazing owners, super accommodating and very quick response to questions. Lovely property which was as shown in the listing. Well equipped and furnished with lovely decor. Really suited the area and gave a real feeL of being in rural France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved La Chouette
The villa is in a fabulous location. It is well and tastefully furnished. The kitchen is easy to use, the beds are comfortable. we loved the birdlife and the red deer. The swimming pool figured hugely in our enjoyment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
good
good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a truly excellent stay, loved the pool and gardens. We enjoyed the bird spoting and bbq. A great house for a family stay and exploring the beautiful surrounding villages, castles and canoeing on the Dordogne. Pip and Simon were great throughout and very forgiving when I lost the house key.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in the Dordogne
This is a beautiful property in a very quiet, idyllic part of France. The photos give a good idea of what to expect, but it is honestly so much better in reality. There were only 2 of us, who wanted a place to get away from it all and this was provided in spades. Completely private off a very quiet lane with just wildlife keeping us company. The salt water pool is much bigger than expected and very clean - as we arrived the first day of a long heatwave, we made very good use of it. There is a lovely summer kitchen with unobstructed views of the countryside if you don’t want to leave the pool area. It is obvious that this is Pip and Simon’s home and not just a holiday rental as it feels like a home and everything you could need is available. For just us 2, we couldn’t ask for more, but both inside and outside space would be perfect for families.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ally K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa set in a beautiful location
We love this place and this was our second visit , it’s so peaceful set in beautiful surroundings . The villa itself is decorated in cool warm tones you are provided with everything you need . Including an additional out door eating area with the gas barbecue. For us it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind but with all the amazing towns close by to explore . Fantastic !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a wonderful week staying in this tastefully decorated, well equipped, idyllically located house. So many beautiful towns and villages to visit just a short drive away and plenty to do around the house. The heated pool and table tennis was a big plus for the kids who were kept well entertained all week. We were also lucky with great weather during the day and impressive thunderstorms at night. We would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Dayton, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the countryside
The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thierry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a lovely time at la Chouette. Quaint, cosy, nicely decorated house in a very quiet area with beautiful landscape and pool. All amenities were perfect as well. Plus of course all that Périgord Noir has to offer. It couldn't have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stunning property in a wonderful location
A warm personal welcome from very friendly owners, Pip and Simon. La Chouette is everything and more than we had hoped for. Attention to detail and quality of furnishing is excellent. We found it difficult to pull ourselves away from the house to enjoy the fabulous Dordogne, but when we did, we enjoyed beautiful scenery, amazing canoeing and great restaurants. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Well provisioned, clean, simple and attractive. A great place from which to explore the Dordogne valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019