Our holiday cottage in France

Les Boutilloux, Sarlande, North Dordogne, France

This page describes our holiday cottage Les Boutilloux, a charming detached holiday cottage in Sarlande, North Dordogne.

The cottage used primarily as our family holiday retreat. It has been carefully restored, retaining original features with modern comforts. It has two bedrooms sleaping up to four people.

Les Boutilloux

Please scroll down to the following sections:

Information about the cottage;
Rates for rental;
Things to see and do in the area;
Booking procedure and availability;
Booking form;
Terms and conditions;
Further photographs

Holiday cottage in Sarlande, North Dordogne

Les Boutilloux is a two bedroom detached cottage, sleeping up to four in North Dordogne. It has a huge sunny, south facing sejour - an open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen area, with French doors opening onto the outside terrace.

This lovely green area borders the Natural Regional Park of Périgord-Limousin, and is a favourite holiday location for nature lovers.

Holiday rental tariff

Booking tariff

January to May £200 for the cottage for 7 nights for up to 4 people - 10% off for couples

June and September £250 for the cottage for 7 nights for up to 4 people - 10% off for couples

July and August £300 for the cottage for 7 nights for up to 4 people - 10% off for couples

October to December £200 for the cottage for 7 nights for up to 4 people - 10% off for couples

Christmas and New Year £350 for the cottage for 7 nights for up to 4 people - 10% off for couples

Short breaks of 3 nights are charged at 4/7 of the weekly rate.

There is a utility charge by meter reading during the winter season 1 October to the end of April. Wood for the wood burner is available locally.

Lounge in the holiday gite

The lounge area with seating for four, has a modern wood burning stove, and television with English satellite channels (including movies and children’s channels).

The dining area leads out to the sunny patio, with garden furniture for relaxing and sun bathing.

A shower room and separate toilet leads off the sejour.

Kitchen area in holiday cottage Sarlande

The kitchen is well equipped for everyday cooking, from nut cracker and garlic press to food processor.
There is a four ring gas cooker, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge freezer.
You can cook a full three course meal with the ample crockery, cutlery and china provided. There is also a washing machine and outside washing line.

Bedrooms in the holiday gite

There is a large pretty dual aspect double bedroom (up a couple of steps),

a single bedroom (with door to patio ) and views over the garden,

and a further single bed and wardrobe in the vestibule adjacent to the bedrooms.

Patio area - Holiday cottage at Sarlande

Its landscape of rolling hills, pastures and woodlands is a delightful venue for walking, cycling or traffic free driving in the countryside, where you may explore charming villages, with their typical barns made of stones quarried from limestone or crystalline bedrocks, and taste delicious regional specialities such as foie gras and tarts made with local apples.
On your doorstep you will find many chemins (lanes) and pathways suitable for walking and cycling and offering easy access to the loveliest countryside where you can enjoy the area’s flora and fauna. For the more energetic canoes and kayaks can be hired in Corgnac allowing access to the River Isle or take a rail cycle along the chemin de fer to Thiviers. Within 30 minutes drive there are numerous recreational lakes with sandy beaches where you can swim, fish and sunbathe. There are three golf courses within easy reach of the holiday cottage at Sarlande.

Friendly english speaking owners

The cottage is looked after by our sister and brother in law, Monica and Arthur Carter who live nearby and also run a bed and breakfast establishment. See www.frenchfarmholiday.com for their bed and breakfast establishment at Glandon. They will be happy to help you with any queries before and during your stay.

Booking procedure

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To book the cottage, please email Monica Carter on arthurmonica@yahoo.com, providing her with the dates you would like. Alternatively, please ring her on
00 33 555 75 96 57

Once confirmed, Monica will provisionally reserve the cottage for 7 days, awaiting your cheque in £ sterling, made payable to Monica Carter, with a completed booking form.
To print the booking form, please cut and paste into a word document.

Booking form

Booking Form for Les Boutilloux, Sarlande, Dordogne

Name……………….................................................................................

Address………………………………........................................................

…….........................................................................................................

Phone Home…………………..…… Phone Office…………..…………….

Mobile………….………………….… Email address……………………….

Booking from……………………………….. to …………………………….

No of adults in party:………… No of children in party with ages………………

Total Rental cost £…………..

Less 25% deposit enclosed £…………….

Balance Payable 8 weeks prior to arrival £……………

Cheques to be made payable to Monica Carter
I have read your Terms and Conditions and accept them on behalf of all my party who will reside in your property on whose behalf I am duly authorized to make this agreement. I am over 18 years of age.


Signed:………………………………….. Name:……………………………………

Date:…………………………………….

Please send completed form and cheque for deposit to Mrs Monica Carter, Laplaud,
87500, Glandon, France


Contacts: Monica Carter in France 00 33 555 75 96 57
Michelle Heard in England 00 44 (0)1237 440101

Note the 25% deposit which is required before a booking can be confirmed is non refundable. You are advised to take out a Travel Insurance Policy with a cancellation clause which may enable you to recover non refundable monies and to have full cover for the party’s personal belongings public liability etc since these are not covered by the Owners Insurance.

Booking terms and conditions

The property know as Les Boutilloux at Sarlande is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Monica Carter "the "Owner" to the person booking the holiday known as “the Client".

To reserve the Property, the Client should complete and sign the booking form, and return it together with payment of the initial non-refundable deposit , 25% of the total due. Following receipt of the booking form and deposit the Owner will send written confirmation of the booking. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.

The balance of the rent is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date, the Owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The Client will remain liable to to pay the balance of the rent unless the Owner is able to re-let the Property. In this event Clause 4 of these booking conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.

Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owner is able to re-let the property, and any expenses or losses incurred in doing so will be deducted from the refundable amount.

Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period e.g telephone calls etc shall be settled locally with the owner before departure.

The rental period shall commence at 4.00pm on the first day and finish at 10.00am on the last day. The Owner shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

The maximum number to reside in the Property must not exceed the stated capacity, unless the Owner has given written permission.

The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The Owner reserves the right to make a charge to cover cleaning costs if the Client leaves the Property in an unacceptable condition. The Client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those residents in neighbouring properties, and to abide by any rules and regulations announced by the Owner in relation to the property and surrounding area.

The Client also agrees not to bring pets into the cottage.

The Client agrees not to smoke inside any of the buildings.

The Client shall report to the Owner without delay any defects in the Property or breakdown of equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property or garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.

The Owner shall not be liable to the Client:
- for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property or garden.
- for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owner.
- for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the Property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period an in any such event the Owner shall, within seven days of notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

Under no circumstances shall the Owners liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.

This contract shall be adjudicated under English law.

What to see and do on your stay at Sarlande

Sarlande
There is a small local shop in the village, 5 minutes walk away, which sells a range of provisions. Next to the shop is the local restaurant.

Angoisse
The local bakery is 5 minutes drive away, which makes fresh bread daily. They also have a restaurant in the hamlet.

Rouffiac
This famous recreational lake is 10 minutes drive, and has many seasonal activities including kayaking, surfing, sunbathing, paddling, skiing, canoeing, and walking, providing many days of entertainment for all the family.

Jumilhac le Grand
The chateau at Jumilhac is open to the public during the summer and is about 15 minutes drive away. It hosts a Sunday market during July and August. Set in the National Park this area is rich in beautiful scenery and many signed walks. Gold has been mined here from 100BC and the musee de L’Or retraces the history of gold mining and panning. You can still pan for gold in the rivers around Jumilhac – why not try - you might strike it rich.

St. Yrieix la Perche
The medieval town of St. Yrieix is about 20 minutes drive away, and has a number of fine restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. There are small specialist shops including chocolatier, tea room, butcher, bakers and a delicatessen, as well as three supermarkets. The Limousin region is world famous for it’s high quality white porcelain, which may be purchased in local shops.

A market takes place every 2nd & 4th Friday morning, with excellent food stalls, fresh fruit & vegetables, clothes & crafts in the cobbled streets. It is a good cultural centre with galleries & special events during the summer months.

St Yrieix is proud of it’s new multi million euro swimming and sports complex which opened in 2009, providing a modern environment for serious and recreational swimmers alike.

In the summer, artisans display their arts and handicrafts throughout the town, with the town’s shop windows festooned with delightful pieces of local artists works.

Pompadour
There is a beautiful chateau which is open to the public during the summer and within ½ an hour in the car. From March onwards there is a full fixture list of horse racing, show jumping and dressage at Pompadour race course and stud farm.

Perigueux
This is the principal town of the region within 45 minutes drive, and the administrative centre for most aspects of daily life. It is an ancient town with a long history which can be traced back in its architecture. It has gastronomic specialities such as truffles, foie gras, honey, which can be enjoyed in the twice weekly markets which spills across the central boulevards and the pedestrian quarter.

Limoges
The city of Limoges is within an hours drive. Limoges Porcelain is one of the most famous types of French porcelain. The name refers to porcelain made at factories around the Limoges area, and it is a hard-paste porcelain that is very collectable. The porcelain is still made today, and one of the companies still manufacturing it is Haviland.

Many of the factories have small museums showcasing their porcelain. Additionally, the Musee Municipal de l’Eveche and the Musee National de la Porcelaine Adrien Dubouche have good porcelain collections. The Musee National de la Porcelaine Adrien Dubouche also offers workshops to those who are interested, but visitors should note that it is closed on Tuesdays.

The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne is a prominent building in the city of Limoges. It has a wonderful bell tower, which is partly octagonal. The rood screen in the Cathedral is also a fine example of renaissance work.

The Aquarium du Limousin is situated in Limoges, close to the Town Hall. Visitors can marvel at a large variety of species. The Aquarium is open all year, apart from between Christmas and New Year.


Grotte de Villars
The villars grotto is the largest underground network in the Perigord and within easy reach. The underground river has hollowed out huge chambers, connected to each other by galleries. During the guided tour you will be able to admire impressive stalacties and enjoy the impressive son et luminere show.

Oradour-sur-Glane
During World War ll, Oradour-sur-Glane was the scene of a cruel massacre carried out by SS troops. The remains of Oradour have now been preserved as a world famous commemorative museum and resource centre near Limoges.

Single bedroom - holiday accomodation in Sarlande

Vestibule with single bed

Sejour - dining area in holiday cottage

Les Boutilloux