About this property
Maison Temniac is a detached country home with charming interiors and a delightful swimming pool just a short drive or leisurely walk from Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the Dordogne’s most beloved medieval towns.
Inside, this welcoming little house is arranged across three levels. It features a well-equipped modern kitchen alongside a lovely air-conditioned dining and living area with exposed beams, TV (with UK channels) and a wood-burning stove. The design is warm and characterful, perfect for relaxed French living.
Upstairs, a pretty twin bedroom with air-conditioning and an en suite shower room awaits, whilst the lower ground floor features a second en suite bedroom, this one with a double bed and a door opening to the garden terrace, ideal for your morning coffee.
Outside, the shaded dining terrace in the courtyard sets the scene for al-fresco meals, and the swimming pool promises hours of lounging and play, bordered by a sun terrace, set just beside the driveway leading to the house. There’s even a table-tennis table for a friendly tournament on warm summer evenings.
Only 2km away, the historic heart of Sarlat beckons with its cobbled lanes, lively market square and wealth of cafés and artisan shops. Set between the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, this area is rich in history, from the cave art of Lascaux to the turreted castles perched along the riverbanks. Spend your days canoeing through valleys, wandering hilltop villages like Roque-Gageac and Carennac, or soaring above it all in a hot-air balloon.
Whether you're planning a small family holiday, a couple’s getaway or a stay with good friends, Maison Temniac offers a lovely, easy-going base in the heart of the Périgord Noir.
Maison Temniac enjoys an enviable position on the edge of Sarlat-la-Canéda, just a short five-minute drive (or a leisurely 30-minute/2km walk following country roads/lanes, no pavement) from the bustling heart of this medieval town.
Sarlat’s enchanting old town is a warren of cobbled pedestrian streets, lively cafés and artisan shops, where you can savour the very best of Périgordian gastronomy and soak up the atmosphere of the twice-weekly market. With three major supermarkets just minutes away by car, convenience meets charm in this fantastic location.
Set between the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, Sarlat-la-Canéda is the ideal base for exploring the Périgord Noir’s many treasures. Along the Dordogne, you’ll find a string of picture-perfect villages such as Domme, Beynac-et-Cazenac and the cliffside beauty of La Roque-Gageac – all within easy reach by car. Canoeing centres abound, with Vitrac offering a popular launch point for relaxed paddling beneath honey-coloured châteaux and limestone cliffs. Or take in the region’s majestic landscape from above, with hot air balloon rides and light aircraft flights departing nearby at the Sarlat-Domme aerodrome.
For families and nature lovers, the panoramic Gardens of Marqueyssac offer dreamy walks along manicured hedges, cliffside views and shaded paths that wind through boxwood terraces overlooking the Dordogne valley. Meanwhile, the Vézère valley is a gateway to France’s pre-historic past. The nearby village of Les Eyzies is home to extraordinary cave complexes, museums and archaeological wonders. Designated a unesco World Heritage Site, the Vézère valley holds more than a dozen prehistoric sites open to visitors.
Whether you’re wandering through ancient market streets, paddling down serene rivers or marvelling at 17,000-year-old cave art, Maison Temniac is a charming little home within reach of some of France’s most iconic landscapes and cultural gems.
Accommodation
Maison Interiors
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Open-plan living and dining area with TV, wood-burning stove, beamed ceiling, Wi-Fi internet and air-conditioning
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Kitchen with washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer, oven and hob
Upstairs (staircase leads straight into bedroom)
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Bedroom 1 with two single beds, air-conditioning and ensuite WC, shower and sink
Lower Ground Floor
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Bedroom 2 with double bed and ensuite WC, shower and sink. Door opens to terrace and garden
Outside Grounds
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Swimming pool (11x4m)
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Poolside terrace and loungers
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Shaded dining terrace
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Courtyard garden terrace with shaded seating and dining area
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Table-tennis
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Private parking
Other Facilities
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Air-conditioning (one bedroom and living-dining room only)