VILLA DESCRIPTION:
L'ancienne Poste is a beautiful stone, 3 bed, 3 bath luxury vacation rental, parts of which date from the 13th C. The living, dining & kitchen area & all the bedrooms have panoramic views over this historical part of the Dordogne river to 4 Chateaux. The kitchen opens onto the south facing terrace, with table & chairs for sunny al fresco breakfasts & shaded evening meals with a glass of wine. The Garden Bedroom, has an ensuite bathroom, carved wooden double bed & medieval stone archway with French Doors opening onto the south facing garden. The Balcony Bedroom has a kingsize bed & double French doors giving panoramic views of the valley below; it has an ensuite shower room & ceiling fan. The Vaulted bedroom has a king & a single bed, with a beautiful vaulted beamed ceiling & ceiling fans, an ensuite shower room & panoramic views. There is a private pool with sun decking & a shaded flower covered seating area. There are ample sun loungers & chairs. There is parking next to the house.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES:
Lazily drifting down the Dordogne river in your own canoe, passing Chateaux, Bastides & medieval villages as you go is not to be missed. Take your own picnic & stop off at one of the many beaches along the river, or pull in for a gourmet meal at a restaurant. For those of you feeling a bit more energetic, join a bike tour & see the leafy lanes & valleys. Hot air ballooning & micro-lighting flights can be organised locally for the more adventurous amongst you. There is a 'Tree Adventure Park' near by, which is a great place to go with a group of kids & adults alike. There are also the many local caves including Lascaux & Font de Gaume at les Eyzies with their Prehistoric paintings for you to visit. Sarlat itself offers many free attractions, especially during the summer, including fireework displays, street theatre, acrobats, musicians, art exhibitions & concerts. Not to be missed are the towns & villages of Domme, Rocamadour, Sarlat & Montignac with the famous Lascaux cave paintings.
BEYNAC HISTORY:
L'ancienne Poste is set on the banks of the gently flowing Dordogne river overlooking 4 chateaux & one of the historic sites of the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England & France. The stunningly romantic village of Beynac, which rises dramatically from the valley floor & which was once the home of Richard the Lionheart, will enchant & captivate you at every turn, from its narrow medieval streets lined with soft honey coloured stone houses, shops, art galleries & restaurants to its magnificent Chateau, perched high on top the cliff, which has majestically watched over the Dordogne valley since 1150. You may already be familiar with Beynac and the surrounding area from watching such films as 'Chocolat', 'Joan of Arc', 'The Musketeer' and 'Timeline'.
Other Activities:
Hot air ballooning, Airpark, Quad biking, Caving
