La Maison

This charming French stone farm house dates back to medieval times and is set in the small village of Bezenac in the heart of the Aquitaine region in the fantastic Dordogne (dept 24). It sits on a hill overlooking the breathtaking Dordogne River. Bezenac was ground zero for the 1999 book by Michael Crichton Timeline, which is definitely recommended reading before or during your stay, as this immediate area was a hotbed of activity during the Hundred Years War and is chronicled in Timeline as well as many other books.

This historic farm house is situated in the quiet village of Bezenac, an easy 20 minute drive from Sarlat. This small village is not usually visited by tourists so a peaceful stay is the order of the day here if you wish, yet you are within a few kilometers of dozens of must see sites, super market, shops and places to eat that will make you wish you never had to leave. As close as we can trace the origins of this house, we’ve found out that it probably was built in stages, in the 13th or early 14th centuries. Many of the houses in France, and specifically in this area, date back to around the years 1100 and 1200 AD.
A lot of the original deeds for these houses in Dordogne were written in Latin. Most didn’t survive the ravages of time and war and the original dates of construction are often never known and can only be estimated buy examining the construction style and the materials used.

The meter thick stone walls in our house are more than simply an attractive building technique. The mass of the stone makes the house cool in the summer and stable in the colder months. Even in very hot weather with outside temperatures of 100° F, the interior of the house is rarely over 82° F even with the doors and windows open. This, is with no air conditioning. In colder months, after the house is initially heated it retains the heat and is very cozy. There is a large gated, private courtyard with parking for two to three cars with additional parking at the back of the house if needed. A full laundry is available for your use.

The Main House consists of:

Two large bedrooms, Sleeps four plus room for fold out bed & cribs

• One large Double bed & one American King Size bed
• Salon, seating for five – CD/Tape player/Radio Large Fireplace
• Full Bath with Tub/Shower combination
• Fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for up to ten people
• Full Laundry facilities – Fully stocked with Linens, towels & Table cloths
• Large Private Courtyard that overlooks the Dordogne Valley and River with
• outdoor seating and table.
• FREE WiFi High Speed Internet

Rates:

Note: All units are SELF CATERING and strictly NON-SMOKING. From November through March electricity is not included in the rental rate. For longer stays (three months and up) lower rates may apply.