Maison de Maitre Southwest France 5-bdrms, 5.0-baths, sleeps up to 10 Impressive country manor with panoramic views and large pool  Dordogne Sarlat, Domme, Beynac, La Roque Gageac

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Perfectly situated for a dream holiday in the Dordogne's “golden triangle” between Beynac, Domme and medieval Sarlat, Maison de Maitre overlooks the picturesque Dordogne River valley. In 1860, a war hero returning from Napoleon’s army built the present home on existing medieval cellars. Since then, it had been in this same family until the present owners purchased it five years ago and lovingly restored it. The large swimming pool, filled with fresh clear water kept clean by the latest technology, is set in a sunny terrace surrounded by fragrant flowerbeds. An ancient vine covered staircase leads to the upper terrace where you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the valley below while reclining on comfortable outdoor furniture, barbecuing, or enjoying a meal. You’ll find everything you need here for a truly relaxing  vacation.

The grand entrance has a graceful curved stone staircase leading to the front door and the welcoming entry hall.  Adjacent to this, a sitting room features high ceilings, tall, shuttered windows, and a mixture of English and French antiques. Furnished with grace and charm, it has comfortable sofas and chairs, colorful area rugs and a classic wood-burning fireplace. There is a large TV set with English language satellite link, DVD player, wireless broadband Internet connection, and telephone. Across the hall, the spacious dining room seats ten in high style. 

From the hall one can enter the kitchen with its unique vaulted ceiling that keeps it cool on hot days yet cozy in the winter. There is an American style refrigerator, cooking range, microwave, large dishwasher, washing machine, and fully equipped cabinets with a full range of culinary equipment, china and plenty of room for several cooks. The large kitchen table and a bookcase with recipe and gardening books, novels, maps, and guidebooks, make for a comfortable gathering and workspace. From the kitchen, a rustic oak door leads to one of the terraces with barbeque, antique wall hung sink, and glorious dining terrace with views across the valley.  

An interior curved staircase leads to five bedrooms, one with twin beds and the others with very comfortable high quality king or queen size beds. Two of the bedrooms are particularly spacious with a sofa in each. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers and toilets. There are also two separate toilet rooms. Towels, robes hairdryers and pool towels are provided. 

Friendly and knowledgeable English speaking owners live in a completely separate wing of the house with private entrance.  They can be a helpful resource, if needed.

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