From morning strolls to the village boulangerie and lazy days by the private heated pool, to sipping St Emilion wine under the stars, this bijou, 2-bedroom Baby-Friendly Bolthole has all the ingredients for an effortless holiday in the Dordogne.
Blue Door Cottage is tucked away at the back of the owners’ home screened by tall plants and both Amy and d'Armond strike just the right balance of giving guests their privacy while being on hand to help, whether recommending local restaurants, arranging bike hire or booking day trips.
French doors open onto a private terrace where the heated 7x3m pool reaches toasty spa temperatures in the summer sunshine and little ones can have a splashing time with the pool toys. A pretty patio, framed with roses and wisteria, also makes the perfect spot for laid back French breakfasts with Nespresso coffees and for stress-free suppers, rustled up in the well-equipped kitchen.
A play pen is available to give parents peace of mind while lazing on the loungers and a 3m x 3m umbrella provides shade. To escape the midday sun and if evenings turn chilly, families can retreat indoors and a flop into a comfy sofa in the open plan living room, to watch movies, box sets and kids TV on a Smart TV with Netflix; log into the free Wi Fi, or listen to music through the Bose Bluetooth speaker.
Accommodation overview
Blue Door Cottage (sleeps 4 + baby) is a compact stone cottage that’s been newly renovated, smartly finished and well equipped for families. The cottage is adjacent to the owners’ home but still private, with its own front door from the road and free parking in a small car park, 100 yards away. At the rear, the cottage has French doors to a sheltered, stone flagged terrace where there is a 7x3 metre pool that’s 1.3 metres deep, with steps at one end and heated from June to September. Sun loungers are set out around the pool. For al fresco dining and evening drinks, the cottage also has a pretty patio with dining table that’s sun dappled and shaded by clambering flowers and foliage.
Inside, the cottage has an open plan living room, with a comfy sofa, dining table that seats 4 (plus high chair) and a large, wall mounted Smart TV with Netflix. A Bose Bluetooth speaker and Wi FI is also available. The new fitted kitchen has all the latest appliances, including a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, microwave and Nespresso machine, plus all the essential utensils for family self-catering and melamine crockery for eating and drinks outdoors. On the first floor the cottage has two bedrooms - a master double bedroom and a second which can be set up as double or twin – both of which have a brand new, tiled shower room/WC.