Beautifully renovated, the charming Cime des Arbes (Treetops) is an open-plan gite on the 1st floor of a traditional tobacco-style barn. With a private balcony, large swimming pool and sun terraces, Cime des Arbes is nestled in a secluded area of the Dordogne countryside. This luxurious gite offers a tranquil setting while being just a short drive from many of the area's major attractions. The accommodation is all on one level and the total floorspace, including balcony, is 46 M². Open all year. Fully centrally heated with wood burning stove for cosy winter evenings. Complimentary Welcome Pack includes bottle of sparkling wine, beer, bacon, eggs, bread, butter, milk. There is also a 4 person (2 bedroom gite) on this property, available to rent separately or by extended family/friends (ref FR7062). The pool is for the exclusive of both gites. The owners do not use the pool while guests are on site. The gites & their balconies are not overlooked. Now with WiFi!
Luxury Gite With Balcony And Large Pool
- Barn
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps2
- Bathrooms0
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay1 - 7 nights
Barn Conversion in Saint-Cybranet, Nr. Sarlat, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France - Set In Extensive Gardens, Only 15 Mins From Sarlat
Owner
Vincent and Maria Lynott
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 18, 2018
About Vincent and Maria Lynott
We have lived in the Dordogne for 9 years, but have nearly 30 years knowledge of the area. We're happy to answer any questions you may have and can advise on all the best spots to visit.
Vincent and Maria Lynott purchased this Barn in 2005
Why Vincent and Maria Lynott chose Saint-Cybranet
Before we bought this property it had belonged to friends of ours - so we knew the house for about 20 years before we moved in. We fell in love with it when we first saw it, just as we did with the Dordogne area.
What makes this Barn unique
Outstanding uninterupted views. Tranquil location yet only a short drive to some of the most beautiful villages and sites in the Dordogne.
Amenities
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom) Notes on bedrooms: Comfortable double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, en suite shower room, hair-dryer.
Bathrooms
- 0 Bathrooms
- Shower room 1shower
- Contemporary shower room with slate floor, walk-in shower, large sink set on oak table, WC and skylight. Complimentary soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are provided.
Location Type
- Rural
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Towels ProvidedPool towels are provided for people flying so as to save luggage space. All other towels provded.
- HeatingCentral Heating.
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Ceiling Fans
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomThe living area boasts a large comfortable sofa, occasional tables and a leather armchair and includes a wall mounted widescreen digital TV with English channels, DVD player, CD and iPod player. WiFi available in all rooms.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- MicrowaveIf requested
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThe open-plan kitchen contains luxury high-standard kitchen units, a fridge with large icebox, toaster, kettle and full-sized gas cooker with 4 ring hob, oven and extractor fan, plus a table and four chairs for indoor dining.
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionUK channels
- StereoCD player with i pod dock
- DVD Player
- Books
- GamesBoule Court. Table Tennis. Badminton. Swings. Board games.
- Music LibraryCDs
- Ping Pong Table
- Video LibraryDVDs
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLarge garden with meadow and woodlands.
- BalconyPrivate balcony with table, chairs and BBQ.
- Kayak / Canoe
- BicyclesBicycles can be hired locally.
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennis1.9 kilometers in the village of St Cybranet
- GolfThere are two golf courses in the area for which the owners will be happy to provide information.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private PoolFor the exclusive use of Owl Barn and Tree Tops. Private areas for each gite. Max 6 people around the pool). Sunbeds, tables, chairs and parasols. Pool open mid April to mid October.
Attractions
- library
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- caves
- museums
- playground
- live theater
- restaurants
- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- tennis
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Set in 16 acres of gardens meadow and woodlands, large pool 11m x 5m, barbecues, sun terraces, badminton court, Outside: The south facing gardens are extensive and include a meadow and woodland, sun terraces, grass badminton court, tables & chairs, barbecues and a large 11m x 5m swimming pool open from mid April to mid October. There is plenty of seating around the pool, including separate sunbathing and shaded areas. There is also private parking on site. Utility Room: A laundry room includes a washing machine, drying machine (winter use), ironing board and iron. An outside clothes line is provided for drying clothes during the summer. You are welcome to help yourselves to washing powder, fabric softener, etc. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: All linen and plenty of towels are provided (except pool towels). If you are staying for more than a week, fresh linen and towels are provided every Saturday. Other: Walk out of the living area onto a wonderful balcony with barbecue & outdoor table/chairs. The spectacular view over the gardens, woodland and valley below is exactly how Cime des Arbes (Treetops) earned it's name. Have a glass of wine......enjo
House Rules
Check-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
29 Reviews
Beautiful and totally relaxing
Vince and Maria were wonderful hosts and their luxury gite was amazing and a welcome surprise. They both made us feel at home, and were there when we needed advice and left us to enjoy the surroundings with the fabulous pool. The area is exceptional with so many places of interest to visit. The views from the balcony were brilliant, with hot air balloons passing overhead which were beautiful and made for a great area to chill and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer... one week wasn't enough so we will be back. The garden was very relaxing with hammocks for chilling, table tennis and a badminton net, great for anyone with kids. We would highly recommend - you won't be disappointed...
Wonderful
I believe our stay at Tree Tops exceeded our expectations. Tree Tops is a very comfortable and relaxing home from home. It is extremely well kitted out and tastefully decorated. Whilst located in a beautiful spot where you can enjoy the peaceful scenery from your own balcony it is also great base from where you can explore the Dordogne.
A big thank you to Vincent and Maria who are the perfect hosts and their warm welcome as well as their recommendations on local restaurants and wines were much appreciated.
Perfect relaxation and warm welcome
Our hosts were most welcoming and helped greatly with our questions regarding where to visit, park, etc. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The fresh eggs, bacon and other goodies they provided in the barn were a lovely touch. Everything was spotless in the barn and the private areas around the sparkling pool had been given a great deal of consideration for guests. We loved it so much we would like to revisit - next time for 2 weeks.
A little piece of paradise
What a beautiful place it really is a little piece of paradise. It was recommended to us by close friends and it exceeded our expectations. We were greeted by vincent and Maria who are the most lovable people you could meet. Our Gite was gorgeous and immaculate and Maria bless her had made us a lasagne as we were arriving late and it was our honeymoon and it was the best lasagne i have ever had. Nothing was to much trouble and it was a pleasure to meet such lovely people. We cant wait to go back as it has everything from the peace and tranquility and loved chatting to Vincent and Maria. I cant thank them enough for sharing there beautiful Gite with us and we truely can not wait to book up for next year. Thank you again for making our Honeymoon love Mr & Mrs Ranger
Total relaxation in a stunning location
We stayed in this lovely gite from 17-24 September 2016. The accommodation had everything we needed including an extremely well-equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom with an excellent shower, a big comfy bed and places to sit and relax while reading or watching TV. The balcony with its far reaching wonderful views of the beautiful Dordogne countryside is the perfect place to sit at any time of the day, watching the air balloons go by, eating, drinking, watching the sun go down, enjoying the peace and quiet, and just feeling total deep-down relaxation take hold of you. It was a real pleasure for us to meet Vincent and Maria who could not have been more helpful and friendly. On their recommendation we went to the brilliant Sunday market at St Cyprien and as we drove there it seemed every car in the area was heading in that direction. We can definitely recommend the lasagne we bought there!
We visited Montpazier, a 13th century bastide town founded by Edward I, we went to Domme and Sarlat and climbed up to the castle at Beynac, and also explored the little church in St Cybranet. The weather and the views were wonderful wherever we went, and on our last day we bought delicious pastries from the patisserie in Castelnaud and walked by the river in the still warm sunshine.
A week is not long enough to explore everything this area has to offer, we were extremely sad to leave, and we would definitely like to stay here again.
Thank you Vincent and Maria for a wonderful week.
Anne and Ken, Yorkshire
Best stay on our holiday in SW France
We are a couple from Australia. We spent 3 weeks touring SW France in October this year, with one week staying at Les Brugettes at St Cybranet in the Treetops gite. First the location - close to several small villages with restaurants and shops, and amidst the spectacular villages of Domme, Beynac and La Rogue - Gageac. A short drive to famed Sarlat and all the prehistoric sites along the Vizere valley including Lascaux 2 and Font de Gaume cave paintings. The gite itself was terrific. Spacious, good bed, modern bathroom kitchen, all very clean and well thought out. Wood stove for chilly nights if required but has good hot water and heating radiators including towel rack. Outstanding view from the balcony (and from the bed!) of the farms and countryside on the other side of the valley. A very lovely welcoming bottle of champagne, baguette, bacon and eggs! Hosts Vince and Maria were really helpful giving recommendations for restaurants and assisting with tourist queries,and just being a genuinely friendly couple. We would not hesitate to recommend this gite and we hope to re-visit in the near future!
Location
Travel: Brive-La-Gaillarde (Brive) is 40 mins drive from Les Bruguettes. Bergerac is about 1hr 10 mins away and is served by Ryanair and Flybe from airports across Britain throughout the year. Other airports in the area include Toulouse, Limoges and Bordeaux. As Les Bruguettes is nestled in the countryside, you will need a car to get around. Hertz, Avis and Europcar all have offices at Bergerac airport. Brittany Ferries sail from Portsmouth to Caen. Distances: The medieval market towns of Sarlat and Domme are less than a 15 min drive, while other nearby towns include Belves, Gourdon, Cenac and St Cyprien. The medieval chateaux forts of Beynac and Castlenaud are less than a 10 min drive and the prehistoric cave paintings of Font du Gaume and Lascaux II are 40 mins. Meanwhile, it's just 15 mins to the enchanting gardens gardens of Marqueyssac and Eyrignac. Further Details: We are in easy distance of lots of activities, including canoeing, kayaking, horse riding, hot air ballooning, cycling, walking & hiking, rock climbing, golf and tennis. We are also close to the following: - The medeival chateaux forts of Castelnaud and Beynac - The prehistoric cave paintings of Font du Gaume and Lascaux II - The bustling medeival market town of Sarlat - The hilltop village of Domme - The 13th century architecture of Gourdon - The enchanting gardens of Marqueyssac and Eyrignac - The chateaux of Fayrac, Les Milandes and Montfort - The troglodyte villages of La Roque Gageac, La Madeleine and La Roque Saint-Christophe - The fresh produce markets of Cenac, St Cyprien and Belves The produce markets and many delicious local restaurants are a dream for visiting gourmands - and the owners are happy to give restaurant recommendations. Directions to get to Les Bruguettes from St Cybranet: Once you reach St Cybranet turn up the hill on the road between the Marie and the Elan service station (in the direction of Chapelle Pechaud D703) and continue up the hill. Les Bruguettes is situated at the very top of the hill on your left hand side - just look out for the sign.