Les Hirondelles 6/8, pool, peaceful location, fantastic attractions & activities

*Taire du Grel, Domme*

LES HIRONDELLES GITE...
The peaceful, one storey gîte 'Les Hirondelles' is surrounded by lawns and fruit trees, with views of the forest covered valley. The exterior is clad in wood, inspired by the old tobacco barns in the region. It has its own terrace with garden furniture and BBQ, with lawns beyond for relaxing, playing and picnicking. Its just a stones throw from the pool.

Enter from the terrace through patio doors into a large kitchen / diner / lounge. The open space has a bright and fresh atmosphere, while the beams and wood-burning stove make it cozy for a winter getaway.

The hallway leads to a tiled bathroom with shower, sink and WC, a twin bedroom (2 beds 90x190), a double bedroom (1 bed 140x190) and another double bedroom (1 bed 140x190) with its own bathroom (with shower, sink and toilet). The patio doors from this bedroom also lead to the terrace.

Sofa-Bed (140x200) available in the living room on request.
There is a welcome booklet in the gite full of information on nearby attractions and activities.
Free Wifi, English TV, French TV, games, books, DVD player and films. Towels and sheets provided. Pets welcome on request.


SHARED SPACES
The large swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers and parasols and overlooks numerous lawns and fruit trees.
Watch our free-range chickens eat in their comfortable pen and exploring the meadow beyond the fence.
The children's play area includes swings, a tire monster, a large trampoline with enclosure, badminton and a ping-pong table. Ball games are also permitted on the larger fields behind the property.
There is also off road parking in front of the main building and a laundry room.


LOCATION...
The cottage is set in a quiet off road location, just outside of the hill top Bastille town of Domme, and 15 minutes from the medieval city of Sarlat.
The centre of Domme is just a 15-20 minute walk from the gites, or 3 minutes by car, where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, tourist shops, a Casino Contact (small supermarket), a cash machine, and a post office. ​
Domme is a tourist attraction in itself, being officially classed as one of 'the most beautiful villages of France'. It offers a magnificent 180 degree view point across the Dordogne valley, a stalactite cave system with a glass lift looking out over the river, tours of the medieval gate towers which imprisoned the Knights Templars, and beautiful public gardens and footpaths around the ancient town walls.


THE AREA...
Nestled at the heart of the Dordogne, the scenic views are breath-taking, and the magnificent architecture documents the area's fascinating history, with a chateau around almost every corner.

Nearby attractions include sites officially listed as 'The most beautiful villages of France' including the historic towns of Domme, Sarlat, La Roque Gageac built into the cliffs, Castelnaud, Beynac, and the beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac... And much more, all within a 20 minute drive!

Fantastic onsite and nearby activities (within 15 mins): Canoeing, kayaking, climbing, walking, high ropes, via ferrata, pleasure boats, paint balling, fishing, golf, hot air balloons, cycling, tennis.