House sleeps 2-6 + pool near Lascaux painted caves

Description from the owner

Villa Les Rosiers is situated in the Perigord Noir of the Dordogne - one of the most stunning areas in France. For example, there are caves, castles (chateaux), churches, adventure parks, aqua parks, prehisto parks, canoeing, fishing, walking, biking and markets to visit - there's so much to do for all ages and all interests. It's great for children and our visitors often comment that 2 weeks is not long enough! So much so that two families returned for their 4th visits in 2011!

To quote recent guests "we had an absolutely fantastic holiday in the Perigord. Les Rosiers is a wonderful place to stay: it's a charming, ideally located and a... completely equipped holiday home. Our children will never forget the hours they spent in the swimming pool".

The house is stone built house in the traditional Perigordine style. It has 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 - ideal for families. One is on the ground floor, ideal for the less mobile who find stairs a problem. Out of the main holiday season (July/August) just the ground floor can be rented for 2 people - so it's great for couples too (details on request). The swimming pool is sheltered in a huge airy sechoir. It has a salt water system which is kinder to the skin so, protected from the burning sun's rays, children especially can stay in as long as they like. Plus the temperature is regulated to a comfortable 25/26 degrees whatever the weather outside.

This area is known as the 'Cradle of Mankind' and the evidence of our prehistoric ancestors is all around. Lascaux the world famous painted caves are 10 minutes away, the facsimile that we can visit today is stunning and so accurately reproduced, you wouldn't know the difference. Your hosts Steve & Judie are the ones to ask about that. Steve is a professional archaeologist and medieval historian and you can also book days out with him to explore the Caves & Castles of this very special region and if you don't speak French, don't worry, he'll translate into English for you.

Steve & Judie live adjacent to Les Rosiers and are always happy to suggest places to visit or to help in any way to make your holiday right for you. Says Judie “holidays are important and we like to ensure our visitors get the best out of their stay here. For example, to fish you need a permit and we can advise on how to get one and where to fish - and the Vezere River is just a stroll down the lane”.

Each bedroom has its own private facilities (shower, toilet, basin) - so no queuing to get in the bathroom! Previous visitors have commented how comfortable the beds are - 2 rooms have double beds and the 3rd has twin beds. A cot and high chair can be provided on request for little ones (small extra charge).

The open plan kitchen/diner/lounge gives plenty of living space. A well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer makes catering easy - although there's so many restaurants to try, you may not want to cook! A washing machine and separate toilet are in the utility area. The lounge has "comfortable settees" to again quote a visitor with TV and audio. WIFI is available free of charge. Outside there's a decked area for al fresco eating conveniently close to the swimming pool.

Les Rosiers is situated in a small, friendly hamlet and seems to be right in the country, but it's only 5 kms/3 miles from the lively market town of Montignac-Lascaux. There you will find all the facilities you expect including the Post Office and supermarkets and, of course, boulangeries to buy freshly baked breads, pastries and gateaux - without which, no trip to France would be complete. The area is also renowned for walnuts - our neighbours produce wonderfully fragrant walnut oil from the nuts which grow on their trees just up the road. Try it on salads and pasta or dip fresh, crusty bread into it - superb! You'll find duck, foie gras and truffles feature on menus too as these are also products the Perigord Noir is famed for.

Getting here is easy - the A20 gives easy north/south access and the A89 runs east/west (you come off at Brive-la-Gaillarde) and the tolls are some of the most reasonable in France! Limoges, Bergerac and Brive/Valley of the Dordogne airports are within easy reach and Brive has an excellent rail service (you can travel from Paris for as little as 17 euros!)

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Additional Location Information

Situated on the D65 5 kms (3 miles) outside Montignac-Lascaux. Access is easy by road, rail or plane. The A20 runs north-south and the A89 east-west intersecting at Brive-la-Gaillarde where the rail station also is. Brive/Dordogne Valley airport is closest with services also available at Limoges and Bergerac.

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Additional notes from owner

Guided Tours of the Caves & Castles for which this area is famous are available. Led by professional archaeologist/medieval historian, Steve Burman, who will also translate for you (French/English). Details on request.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Kathy
  Arlington, MA

  Lovely, comfortable vacation home!

  Left on 07/29/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  What is there not to like about Les Rosiers? Our family spent a wonderful week in this lovely and fully equipped house, made more special by Judie and Steve's hospitality. The house was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. And the pool is truly spectacular! We particularly appreciated the welcoming bottle of wine that Steve and Judie left for us.
  
  Judie is an absolute delight and was very helpful during the planning stages even before we even set foot in France. She cheerfully replied to my many queries and even offered for us to check in a bit early as we were traveling with young children. And during our stay, both Steve and Judie offered us great advice on where to eat, which caves to visit, and even where to go fishing. Unfortunately, Steve was already booked for during our stay so we will have to return another time to avail ourselves of his knowledge.
  
  Montignac itself was a charming village--small enough to feel quaint and neighborly but large enough to have good dining options. And market day was truly a treat! We especially loved the stall with all the olives and other pickled items. You really haven't experienced France until you've gone to a good street market.
  
  So thank you, Judie and Steve, for a wonderful stay in a lovely part of France.

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  Response from Steve & Judie Burman - 07/30/2012

  

  Steve & Judie Burman

  Owner

  Thank you Kathy - we enjoyed your visit very much and would love to see you all again. Kindest regards from us both, Judie

• Yvonne
  Surrey

  Utterly fabulous!

  Left on 12/28/2011 for a stay in August 2011
  
  

  Steve and Judie are fantatsic hosts and Les Rosiers is a superb place to stay. Steve and Judie can take you on tours of caves - Steve being an archeology professor knows his stuff and is extremely interesting about the intricacies of pre historic life and art. The caves and the area are full of history and discovery. The castles are very special too! The whole area is timeless and allows you to stop, take a breath and look at mankind in a very different way. Steve and Judie take time to talk and help but also let you chill out. And it's a great place to relax. Steve and Judie are perfect hosts.
  The villa is superb - roomy and very very clean, with the added bonus of a pool in a barn!
  The villa is in a very quiet hamlet, 5 minutes walk from the Vezere river and 10 minutes drive from Montignac, where there is a great market twice a week. There's also a good supermarket - and lots of good restaurants. Duck is a local speciality and is scrumptious! Walnuts are also local produce and come in many variations - buy some walnut oil from the farm opposite the villa - it is very good.
  We have visited four times and plan to return.
  You must visit Lascaux II - Steve and Judie can arrange tickets - it is truly awesome. And go to Le Thot too - such an interesting place. There is so much to see and do within easy reach of the villa - and Steve and Judie can organise tickets before you arrive or help when you do arrive, which is wonderful.
  Sarlat, about 30 minutes drive away is beautiful and has great shops and restaurants. Fanlac, about 10 minutes drive away is picturesque with a superb restaurant. Les Eyzies - about 25 minutes away - is stunning, with it's amazing museum, Abri Pataud and quietly tucked away is the place where cro mangon man was discovered.
  Les Rosiers is a truly delightful place to stay - it captures your heart and lives in your dreams.

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  Response from Steve & Judie Burman - 01/14/2012

  

  Steve & Judie Burman

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  Thanks Rod & Yvonne - we look forward to seeing you and 'The Clan' again soon! Kindest regards Steve & Judie

• Judith
  Nottingham

  Fantastic as always

  Left on 10/30/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  This was our fourth visit to Les Rosiers and each time we were offered a unique experiance. The house is warm and welcoming, as are the owners Steve and Judie.
  The house is a pretty, typically French in style, in a delightful location, and equipped with all the modern conveniences.
  The location is quiet and rural, ideal for a relaxing holiday, but the nearest town is only a few minutes drive. It's suitable for either family holidays or for three couples as each bedroom is ensuite.
  There are many things to do in the area, and Steve the owner can be hired as a guide (recommended).
  Each time we go we find new and interesting things to do. We have always felt safe and secure here and booking the property couldn't be easier.

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  Response from Steve & Judie Burman - 10/31/2011

  

  Steve & Judie Burman

  Owner

  Thanks Judith & Mark - we always enjoy your company when you are here.
  
  Best wishes from the Dordogne on a sunny, golden autumnal morning!
  Steve & Judie

• Uli
  Germany, Ettlingen

  Lovley Holiday

  Left on 10/22/2011 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  Les Rosiers is a very peaceful and lovely place. The house, the garden an the swimming pool are very tidy and comfortable. Everything what we need was there. We enjoyed our holidays very much. The weather was fine and sunny. My husband Dirk has fished two perches in the Vezere which tasted very fine with the fresh herbs from the garden. My daughter Sophie (14 years)liked the swimming pool and the garden and our son Clemens (6 years) the hedgehog which visited us at the evening. Clemens also learned how to swim in deep water without waterwings! The Perigord is such a great place and two weeks are too short to see everything. Prehistory, castles, churches and a very nice nature. Last but not least a great "Thank you” for Judie and Steve. Everything was fine. Thank you for your hospitality. We come back next year.

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  Response from Steve & Judie Burman - 10/24/2011

  

  Steve & Judie Burman

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  Thank you for posting this review Ulrike, we look forward to seeing you in 2012! Steve & Judie

• Fam. Ramp
  Amsterdam-The Netherlands

  Super vacation!

  Left on 10/18/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  Dear Judie and Steve,
  Since our email contact we felt already welcome and when we arrived, the feeling was there too. We had a great time. The house was beautiful and everything we needed was available. How nice to have your own swimming pool! Judie gave us some tips for trips in the neighbourhood and they were very great.
  
  Judie and Steve, thank you very very much for this wonderful vacation.
  
  Best wishes,
  Jan and Irene

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