'Catian' is a modern, single storey gite in the typical local style. It sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles and 1 twin. All the bedrooms are spacious, light and airy with the master bedroom having double French doors onto the garden. There is a large living area with sofas and 2 armchairs. The large dining area has seating for 6. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped. The sizeable bathroom features a large shower and a generous double ended bath. The gite is in the hamlet of "La Traverse" some 2km up the hill from the lively village of Cenac, on the river Dordogne. The gite has rural views and the location is quiet. All amenities are available in the village and the medieval town of Sarlat is around 10km away. Please note this is a non-smoking property and pets are not permitted.

Bedroom 1 (master bedroom): double bed, large airy room with double French doors opening onto garden.
Bedroom 2: double bed, good size room furnished in the rustic style.
Bedroom 3: twin beds with plenty of room.

Good size family bathroom with large shower featuring low level tray for easy access and a large double ended bath.

Spacious open plan kitchen fully equiped for the serious cook. Touch control hob, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. All necessary crockery and a wide range of cooking utensils.

Open plan living dining areas give large amounts of space and allow family activities without crowding. 2 large sofas and 2 armchairs plus dining table and chairs. There is a television and DVD player and a wood burning stove for colder evenings.

There are 2 terraces, a small covered one to the front of the property that catches the morning sun and a large rear terrace overlooking the garden and pool. The rear terrace has a sun blind for really hot days and a large table and benches.

All linen and towels are included in the rental price. There are towels for the house and bathing towels for the pool or the river. The property is cleaned on changeover.

The property has double glazing and good insulation so can be kept cool in Summer and warm in Winter.  For cold evenings out of season there is a woodburning stove in the lounge and electric heaters in every room.  There is an electric towel rail in the bathroom.  A cot and high chair are available for infants (please state when booking if you need these).  There are a selection of books & games for all ages and a TV and DVD player.

The property is substantially on a single level, including the access to/from the terraces and the entrance to the shower. The shower is large enough to accommodate a shower stool and/or a second person for assistance. The property is suitable for people with limited mobility but not for permanent wheelchair users due to the size of the doorways and the central passage.

The property is self contained in its own garden, surrounded by a conifer hedge for privacy. There are several trees for shade, a large gravel car park area and two grassed areas suitable for playing/sunbathing. There is a round 4.8m above ground pool (approx 1.2m deep) in the summer months. The large rear terrace has a barbecue and 2 sun loungers, together with a large table and chairs/benches. There is a washing line for tenants use also.

Sarlat - a famous medieval town is 10km away.
The local village of Cenac, with all amenities is 2km away.
The Bastille of Domme sits on a hill overlooking the river approximately 3km away.
The chateaux of Beynac and Castelnaud are about 8km.
Monpazier, a fortified hilltop town is around 35km.
The Cave of Padirac and the medieval pilgrim town of Rocamadour are about 45km away.
The troglodyte caves around Les Eyzies are about 30km.

Cenac is a bustling village with 2 bakers, a butcher, a grocer, 3 bars, a wine store, a pizza stall, doctors, pharmacy, newsagent, etc. There is a weekly market and a small but well stocked supermarket with a petrol station.

Along the river there are several activities available including canoeing, cycling, horse riding and hot air ballooning. There are many local restauraunts catering for all tastes and pockets.

Please book by e-mail with a confirmation telephone call if possible. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit on booking, the balance being payable 2 months prior to the start of the holiday. A damage deposit of £250 is also required with the balance and this will be refunded in full after the holiday provided no damage has occurred.

In low season, short breaks, midweek changeovers and short notice bookings are also possible - contact us with your requirements.

Prices are for the whole property (sleeping up to 6 people - plus an infant if applicable) per week and will be charged in UK Pounds (Euro prices are for indication only).  All services are included.  Changeover day is Saturday. Please vacate the property by 11.00 and to allow time for cleaning and preparation, please do not arrive before 16:00.