Cote du Grel cottage 4/5, pool, private garden & balcony, fantastic location

*Taire du Grel, Gites de Vacances* CÔTÉ DU GREL GITE... This picturesque stone cottage has a private fenced garden with sun loungers and a coal barbecue. A sweeping stone staircase leads to its spacious balcony overlooking the garden, with views of the forest covered hills. The balcony has a table and chairs and exterior lighting, the ideal place to watch the hot air balloons pass in the early evening and the starry sky at nightfall. A gate from the garden leads to the shared parking, swimming pool and play area, surrounded by lawns, and fenced around the perimeter. Enter from the balcony into the kitchen / dining / living room. The tiled floor, original beams and stone features create a bright and comfortable space. The thick stone walls, shutters, black out blinds and electric fans keep it cool in summer, and the wood burning stove and electric heaters create a warm atmosphere for comfortable winter stays. The ground floor bedroom has two beds (90x200) and a bathroom with a shower, sink and WC. Upstairs you will find a second bathroom, also with shower, sink and WC, and a large bedroom with a double bed (140x200). A single folding bed (for a 5th guest) is available in the upstairs bedroom, or in the living room, on request. Free wifi, Android TV, English tv, french tv, games, books, DVDs. Towels and sheets provided. Pets welcome on request. Cot and high chair available on request. There is a folder inside the gite with information on nearby attractions, activities and restaurants. SPACES SHARED WITH 2 OTHER GITES... A large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols. A play area with table tennis, a giant trampoline, swings, badminton and a monster made of tyres. Off road parking. A laundry room. A small honesty shop. THE SURROUNDINGS... The gite is set in a quiet location, just outside of the bastille town of Domme, and 15 minutes from the medieval city of Sarlat. Domme is just a 15-20 minute walk from the gites, or 3 minutes by car, where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, tourist shops, a small patisserie, a Casino Contact (small supermarket), a cash machine, and a post office. Domme is a tourist attraction in itself, being officially classed as one of 'the most beautiful villages of France'. It offers a magnificent 180 degree view point across the Dordogne valley, a stalactite cave system with a glass lift looking out over the river, tours of the medieval gate towers which imprisoned the Knights Templars, and beautiful public gardens and footpaths around the ancient town walls. THE AREA... Nestled at the heart of the Dordogne, the area is a photographers dream! The scenic views are breath-taking, and the magnificent architecture documents the area's fascinating history, with a chateau around almost every corner. Nearby attractions include sites officially listed as 'The most beautiful villages of France' including Domme, La Roque Gageac built into the cliffs, Castelnaud, Beynac, and dont forget our historic town of Sarlat and the beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac... And much more, all within a 20 minute drive! Fantastic onsite and nearby activities (within 15 mins): Canoeing, kayaking, climbing, walking, high-ropes courses, via ferrata, gabarres, paint balling, quad bikes, fishing, golf, hot air balloons, cycling, river beaches, lake beaches, caves, castles, gardens and much more. Located in Domme, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Manoir de Gisson and Écomusée de la Noix are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gabarres de Beynac and AirParc Perigord. Traveling with kids? Consider Gardens of Marqueyssac and Les Jardins d'Eau. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.