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Beautifully converted stone barn near Daglan, Perigord Noir, heated pool

Beautifully converted stone barn near Daglan, Perigord Noir, heated pool

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La Grange
Gorgeous heated pool
Roses round the kitchen door
Living room
Living area

Overview of Beautifully converted stone barn near Daglan, Perigord Noir, heated pool

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Daglan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChateau de Castelnaud15 min drive
  • Popular LocationGardens of Marqueyssac17 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau des Milandes18 min drive
  • AirportBergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully converted stone barn near Daglan, Perigord Noir, heated pool

La Grange at Le Clos du Comte is a beautifully converted stone barn, originally dating from 1848, and is located in Mas de Cause, a hamlet about 2 km above the village of Daglan. It has been tastefully renovated to provide very comfortable, spacious accommodation for 8-9 people, with all the modern conveniences you expect.

The home comprises a large living room, a big fully-fitted kitchen with dining area, 4 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, a separate shower room and a separate toilet. There are two bedrooms with double beds (one king size, one standard), and each has an en suite bathroom (shower, basin and toilet). The third bedroom has two single beds (which can be pushed together to make a 180 cm bed) and an en suite bathroom; the fourth bedroom has two single beds and use of a separate fourth shower and toilet.

All the accommodation is on the ground floor. The kitchen/dining area, living room and the largest bedroom are all wheelchair accessible.

The building still has much of the character of the original barn. The door to the living area is in the huge archway built to take a horse and cart. There are two very attractive double stone lintels in the kitchen and one in a bedroom; these were, apparently, a rather ostentatious sign of the farm’s wealth at the time when the barn was built. The aim of the conversion was to keep these features while providing all the modern conveniences that you expect. We have tried our best to make our guests as comfortable as possible, right down to the crisp Egyptian cotton sheets and fluffy Egyptian cotton towels.

At the front, the barn looks out over a fragrant courtyard, filled with roses, lavender and jasmine. At the back there is a lovely terrace with a big sunblind when needed, with a view over a field and coppice towards a walnut grove.

The gorgeous pool, shared with our other gite, is 12m x 5m and has a built-in seat at one end where you can laze in the water on those hot summer days. It's surrounded by plenty of chairs and loungers and beautiful landscaping, heated to 26C in summer and cleaned daily for your enjoyment.

The barn has super-comfortable underfloor heating in winter.

The estate of Le Clos du Comte is truly idyllic. It sits on 18 hectares (approximately 45 acres) of unspoiled, utterly tranquil forest and pasture. Almost the only sounds you’ll hear are birdsong, or the chirping of the crickets on a summer’s day. Almost the only light you’ll see at night will come from the moon or the stars. It’s a nature lover and stargazer’s paradise.

The property teems with wildlife year-round. In September and October, during and after rutting season, the red deer stags converge behind our house with their harems to battle it out and, when the fighting is over, to graze. Roe deer can be seen any time – and frequently make a nuisance of themselves in the garden! The wild boar are most visible on winter evenings, when they’ll emerge from the forest to eat any walnuts left over in the groves. Spring and summer are the time for birds. Last year, we had kestrels nesting in a niche next to our bedroom window, and the courtyard was selected as home by black redstarts, swifts, blue tits and sparrows. In summer, the hawks soar on the thermals, and we see or hear blackbirds, robins, cuckoos, hoopoes, owls, woodpeckers, finches, nuthatches, wrens …… I could go on. In spring and autumn, we’re right under the migration route of the cranes. And there are butterflies everywhere.

The local region is known for its wealth of history, and Le Clos du Comte has its own history, too. During renovation work, we have found fossilised figs and a boar tusk. The land has clearly been worked for millennia – we’ve also dug up a variety of prehistoric stone tools. The farmhouse, which dates from before the French Revolution, was originally a convent with its own chapel. At some point, the property became a farm, producing wine; it stayed that way for centuries, and our reception is in the original “chai” (winery). During World War II, the wine became the subject of dispute between the occupiers and the Resistance, the then-owners fled, and the forests were taken over by the Maquis. Nowadays, the land peacefully produces walnuts and hay.

Activities are too numerous to mention. You can start by exploring in the privacy of the estate. There are a couple of walking paths, but there’s nothing to stop you from wandering across the fields or into the forests. Locally, Daglan is a very pretty village, with a general store, a butcher/traiteur/chef who produces his own takeaway dishes, a bakery, and a variety of artisanal shops and activities. The village is becoming quite the artistic colony, with the recent addition of a sculptor. The church is worth a visit, and there is a market on Sunday mornings.

Within 25 km, there are the chateaux of Castelnaud, with its military museum, Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Milandes (once home to the American-born dancer and singer Josephine Baker), and Marqueyssac , with its hanging gardens of topiary. The village of Domme has wonderful views over the river Dordogne. The medieval town of Sarlat-la-Caneda has been beautifully restored, and much of it is pedestrian only. A bit further afield, there are the caves at Lascaux, and the town of Rocamadour, which clings to the cliffs overhanging the Dordogne.

If you’re feeling energetic, you can swim in the warm pool, or in our local river, the Céou, play tennis in the village, canoe, go horse riding or fishing, or play golf on one of several local courses. Hot air ballooning is a popular local activity, and we frequently see balloons floating over on calm evenings. If you’re feeling lazy, you can read a book in the peace and shade of one of the walnut groves.

We know that we are privileged to live in such a wonderful place, and we love to share its peace and beauty. Come and see for yourselves, and we hope you’ll agree that Le Clos du Comte is truly wonderful!




Property manager

Steve and Elizabeth Colville

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Minimum age: 5 years / Age minimum : 5 ans

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
By prior request / Sur demande préalable

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
By prior request / Sur demande préalable

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: By prior request / Sur demande préalable
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Daglan

Located in Daglan, this vacation home is in a rural area. Lolivarie Golf Club and AirParc Perigord are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Écomusée de la Noix and Gardens of Marqueyssac. Perigord en Caleche and Les Jardins d'Eau are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chateau de Castelnaud - 15 min drive
  • Chateau de Marqueyssac - 16 min drive
  • Gardens of Marqueyssac - 17 min drive
  • Chateau des Milandes - 18 min drive
  • Chateau de Beynac - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Belvès Station - 27 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Médiéval - 17 min drive
  • Le Belvédère - 18 min drive
  • La Plage de Castelnaud - 14 min drive
  • Le Saint Martial - 11 min drive
  • Pizzeria des Templiers - 17 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday with Family and Friends
Elizabeth and Steve have worked hard to create an attractive, comfortable and spacious holiday rental accommodation. We were a large group of guests, with comings and goings over a 10 day period, and Elizabeth and Steve’s accommodating approach really helped us have a successful celebration. There are so many attractions in the vicinity, and after a hard day as a tourist everyone looked forward to their afternoon swim in the inviting and well-maintained pool, followed by a meal on one of several terraces. The bedroom and bathroom facilities were really good, and the kitchen was well equipped to produce gourmet meals. As is fairly usual in self-catering accommodation, it was necessary to buy some bathroom and kitchen sanitary supplies, and to bring our own poolside towels. The accommodation was well-furnished, comfortable, and easy to clean at the end of our stay. If there were any problems or issues that arose during our stay, they were addressed immediately by either Elizabeth or Steve. All our own guests were impressed by what they experienced during their stay. Not surprisingly, we have really good memories of our stay in Daglan, and of our interactions with our hosts, and we wish them all the best for the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous stay
We have had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Steve and Elizabeth are very welcoming and friendly and the Barn is a stunning place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Droomverblijf !
Vlot. Alleen had VPRO niet doorgegeven aan de eigenaar dat we een hond meebrachten. De communicatie daarover vanuit VPRO was alles behalve duidelijk. Gelukkig zijn de eigenaars hier bijzonder mee omgegaan !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau séjour
Très jolie propriété idéalement située dans une région magnifique avec multiples activités à faire. Propriétaires agréables. Dommage que nous n’ayons pas pu profiter de la piscine non ouverte à cause des conditions climatiques. Séjour à réitérer un peu plus tard dans la saison.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNICK B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent séjour
Nous avons passé 4 jours dans cette superbe maison, en tous points conforme aux photos et au descriptif du site. Le logement et ses extérieurs sont parfaitement entretenus. La maison est meublée avec goût, au calme, avec un équipement de qualité. Elle est suffisamment grande pour 8 personnes car les pièces sont spacieuses. Steeve et Elisabeth sont des personnes charmantes et accueillantes: Steeve nous a raconté l'histoire et la rénovation de leur propriété. Une adresse à garder, à conseiller sans hésiter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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