Make a holiday rental home or villa in St Laurent la Vallee, France your home away from home

St Laurent la Vallee lies in the Perigord Noir region of Dordogne, a region of pre-historic monuments, medieval castles and undisrupted nature. There can be few places more scenic to stay than a St Laurent la Vallee property, miles from any other tourists, yet with fantastic access to all the historic marvels, gastronomic centres and unspoilt landscapes that have made the Dordogne such a popular getaway destination.

Things to do on holiday in St Laurent la Vallee, France

The countryside around St Laurent la Vallee provides almost limitless scope for walking, horse riding and cycling holidays. The countryside is a natural paradise and an absolute delight to tour, whether on foot or from the saddle. The amazing number of pre-historic caves, medieval castles, impressive chateaux and imposing Bastides provide walkers with a vast number of attractions on which to stumble across. The River Dordogne is a great asset, especially during the summer months, as there are a great range of spots in which to take a refreshing dip, go fishing or launch a canoe for a peaceful day of exploring from the river.

There is a wonderful 18 hole golf course just 15km from a St Laurent la Vallee accommodation. The valley course is surrounded by woodland and open countryside, offering fantastic golf for all levels of ability. Lessons are available from the club house, catering for everyone from those simply wishing to blow away some cobwebs to those who have never picked up a club before.

Places to visit on holiday in St Laurent la Vallee, France

Sarlat lies just 20km northeast of a holiday rental property in St Laurent la Vallee. Sarlat is one of the most famous towns in the Dordogne, known due to the amazing skyline of medieval and renaissance masterpieces. The centre of Sarlat should not be missed from a holiday rental property in St Laurent la Vallee, especially if the sun is shining as the sandstone structures glisten gold in the sun.

Weather in St Laurent la Vallee, France

Walking, cycling and horse riding holidays can be taken for much of the year due to the regions’ mild climate. July and August are the hottest months, with daily temperatures often reaching into the low 30’s (˚C), with pleasant temperatures lasting long into the evening. Midday temperatures of above 25˚C can be expected on most days from the middle of May until late September.

Cheap flights to St Laurent la Vallee, France

Bergerac Airport (EGC) is a little over 50km from a self catering St Laurent la Vallee holiday villa, and receives direct Ryanair and Flybe services from across the UK, from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXE), Birmingham (BHX) to Bristol (BRS). Renting a hire car is strongly advised when visiting a St Laurent la Vallee villa or gite.