Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art
Place, Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art
10 min drive
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Place, Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
11 min drive
Le Thot
Place, Le Thot
13 min drive
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
38 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic
PROMOTION -25% from 6 to 13 July (2660 € instead of 3550 €) Former village forge that has only kept the place to become a 230 m2 house with exceptional charm.
Traditional with its thick stone walls, a very nice renovation. Warm in winter with its big chimney. Ideal in summer because the building keeps the expenses. The rooms are spacious and each have their own bathroom and toilet. The terrace overlooks the main rooms on the ground floor. A private heated pool with an electric roller shutter that ensures the safety of your children. A garden offers a beautiful view of the park and the valley. A haven of peace.
On the ground floor : Open kitchen with a granite worktop overlooking a dining room with a large table that seats 10 people. The kitchen is fully equipped (induction hob, fridge freezer 3 drawers, oven extractor, Nespresso coffee machines, dishwasher, juicer, toaster, robot Magimix, pressure cooker, steamed, microwave ...) Living room with fireplace, television, Wifi broadband Internet access. A beautiful wheelchair-accessible room, double bed 160 cm or single beds to choose from, with large shower and toilet.
Upstairs are 3 spacious and air-conditioned bedrooms each equipped with TV (satellite channels) with DVD player, double beds 180 cm or single beds with 3 bathrooms and toilet
You can enjoy a laundry with: washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board, guest toilet.
The exteriors: Large terrace around the 8m x 4m heated pool with electric shutters, access to a large private park and tennis nearby Weber gas grill Garden furniture for 8 people, pool recliner Private parking 3 cars
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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About the area
Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Located in Coly-Saint-Amand, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley and Le Regourdou Prehistoric Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Le Thot and Jardins d'Eyrignac. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Le Regourdou Prehistoric Site - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
Le Thot - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
Condat Le Lardin Station - 12 min drive
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Le Festival - 10 min drive
Le Tablier Noir - 11 min drive
Le Triskel - 11 min drive
Le Rempart - 13 min drive
La gardette - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic?
As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic on 2 May 2026 start from AU$747, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic?
Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.
What time is check-out at House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic?
Checkout is at 4:00 PM.
Where is House close to SARLAT-LASCAUX - Heated pool & quiet-idyllic located?
This family-friendly Coly-Saint-Amand holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Vezere Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley and Lascaux IV - The International Centre for Cave Art. Le Thot and Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Forge is a fantastic house, four large bedrooms with bathrooms, plenty of living space, lovely garden with a great pool. It is decorated to a very high standard and extremely well equipped. In all, a perfect destination for a gathering of families .
Jane W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Hello Jane,
Thank you for your comment.
We were delighted to receive you and we will be delighted to see you again in Saint Amand de Coly.
Kind regards
Very spacious, well presented and equipped . Located in an historic village which will benefit once the local hotel/restaurant re-opens.
Very good outdoor seating area, but not large in size, which could be an issue for large families.
One improvement would be increased English TV channels when taking a rest from exploring the superb area
In conclusion, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, as did our dog !
It was our third Holiday-Trip to Saint Amand and we enjoyed it very much. Florence‘s Maisons are perfect equiped and absolut comfortable. The Restaurants around, in Montignac or Sarlat-la-Canéda are fantastic. Our Family will visit Saint Amand again in the next years.
Dirk W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
1 Sept 2017
Beautifully renovated with all modern comforts
We spent a month in the Dordogne, staying for three weeks at La Forge and then our final week in one of Florence and Richard's other properties, L'Ermitage. We found both to be exactly as described on the website, and looked even better than in the photos. Traditional rustic properties that have been expertly and beautifully renovated with the standards you would expect at a five-star hotel in terms of furniture, decor and facilities.
Florence and her husband are such charming, considerate hosts, and had thought of everything from a welcome bottle of wine, pate and homemade apricot jam (made by Florence herself) and the kitchen full of basics like salt & pepper, herbs, pasta, butter, olive oil etc. - Florence even contacted us before we arrived to ask if she could get some breakfast things for us as she knew we'd be arriving late at night and wouldn't have time to shop. It was these thoughtful little touches that made our stay so special.
The property was spotless, and everything well maintained. The pool was cleaned/checked at least once a week by the gardener/pool man; the garden and grounds were immaculate and perfect for our small border terrier who came with us; and everything in the house worked like a charm. The kitchen had absolutely everything you could possibly need and we really appreciated the two sets of dinnerware & cutlery, loads of glasses and mugs etc. so we had plenty even if we'd filled the dishwasher.
The village itself has a local restaurant which we ate at a few times, and the children bought ice creams there practically every day. The nearest boulangerie is just a short drive away. There are also plenty of good local restaurants within just a few miles so we were never short of places to try.
We particularly enjoyed visiting Sarlat, Montignac and many of the smaller pretty villages - St Leon, Domme, Rocamador, Roque Gageac - and also loved canoeing down the Vezere river, and visiting the various caves and castles. Lascaux 4 is amazing and well worth a visit - and it's only 10 minutes drive away in Montignac.
In summary, we would highly recommend La Forge and L'Ermitage and the local area has plenty to offer in terms of beautiful countryside, peace and quiet, activities, heritage sites and delicious local food and wine. But in particular, it is Florence and Richard and their extended family who make this experience special with their warm and genuine welcome.
Sarah P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jo M.
12 July 2016
Stay at La Forge
An amazing property in a beautiful location. Lots of room for a holiday with family or friends with all the facilities you need for the perfect stay. We would highly recommend. We were well looked after during our stay and the villa was clean on arrival.
Jo M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tarina C.
10 June 2016
Fab house and location
We arrived in what was the wettest week in France you could ask for but the house was our safe haven for the week. Vincent greeted us with food and drinks bought fresh for us on our request which was most appreciated. He gave us advice on markets, fuel, the house and local restaurants. The pool was an asset in warmer days. The children loved playing in it. The views outside are lush too. Wander round the village it's quaint and very beautiful, everyone was friendly especially in the local produce shop which is a must visit. We did lots of sightseeing and the house was well equipped on return to cook, sleep chill out etc. As we were two English families it would of been good to have English tv or a DVD player plus an extra sofa so we could all sit in the lounge but the 4 teenagers hogged the two sofas. The bedrooms were large and beds very comfortable. The house is close to all local towns and we visited Sarlat often. Would we recommend the house to anyone else - absolutely I can imagine how great it is in the French summer sun. Thanks to Flo and Vincent for their hospitality.
Tarina C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christopher H.
10 May 2016
Beautiful old charm with contemporary living
St Amand is a small village tucked away in a glorious wooded valley, it's cobbled narrow streets lead to a central square where there is the imposing 12 century Abbey. There also is a local restaurant serving simple French food and a shop selling a variety of local products from hand made cups to dried cepes to fantastic liqueurs. The owner is a particular delight, as he is very keen for you to try samples! St Amand is very well positioned being just 10 mins drive from Montignac, 20 mins from Sarlat and local interests such as the Grottes.
The house L'Abbey is stunning. It is an imposing Maison Matre, built from local stone and is one of three neighbouring houses, LSource and L'Hermitage. Even though they are together and share a well maintained 1 acre lawn at the front, they are all very private. It is difficult not to sound over enthusiastic but L'Abbey is simply brilliant. If you are looking for luxury accommodation mixed with old charm and modern facilities, then this is the place. It is spacious, decor finished to a very high standard, comfortable contemporary furniture, but mixed with a scattering of antique furniture. Our visit was at the beginning of May, the days were warm, but nights were chilly, so we lit a roaring fire in the imposing fireplace, with wood provided. We didn't really need it as there is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and heaters upstairs, but it made the experience even better.
Outside to the rear, there is a cobbled/grass courtyard, where there is the heated pool, with electric cover, a large gas Webber BBQ, sun-loungers, table and chairs, again all of a quality standard. There is access to this directly from the house via double doors from the snug and a door from the kitchen area. This is bordered by a tall stone wall to one side, an old barn wall to another and trees and bushes to another. Here is access to the steps that lead down to the large front grass lawn I mentioned earlier. Florence was a very helpful host, she responded to any of our queries promptly and provided us with the contact details of Vincent, who lives locally. He greeted us and in fact helped our daughter, who had driven to the house before we arrived; she couldn't find the house and he went and found her! It may appear to some that it seems expensive, but if you visit you will see why, as it gives the impression that you are actually staying at someone's home. Would highly recommend and will go back without a second thought.
Christopher H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
jean claude l.
8 Sept 2015
Magnifique à tous points de vue
Great and we want to come back.
jean claude l.
Archival
8/10 Good
robert s.
4 Sept 2015
Wonderful Vacation At La Forge, Dordogne
There was my wife, me, 2 kids of 14 and 12 and our small little dogs. We had an absolute ball and loved it. The property itself is lovely with a wonderful log fire (with all logs provided). The place is spacious, clean and well stocked with utensils. Pool very nice, but could be turned up a couple of degrees when the sun goes in. BBQ was clean and when the gas ran out it was changed in no time at all. Be careful when walking on the grass late August as the tree's have prickles that fall into the grass and if you tread on them, its painful. The restaurant 2 mins walk away is terrific and the people lovely. Would we go back again? Absolutely. This place is a real jewel in the crown. Be careful if ordering Taxi's as they are a rip off. Euros 70 to travel 14 miles.
robert s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
LANG P.
1 July 2015
Très bonne
A tous points de vue un séjour formidable avec une maison très agréable pour les adultes et les grands , pleine de confort et de charme ...sans compter un accueil ponctuel et sympathique , déjà une ambiance de vacances
A recommander sans hésitation
Merci Florence
LANG P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laurie L.
23 Jan 2015
Lovely home - rustic feel but all the conveniences
This is a lovely home - a rustic feel with all sorts of conveniences. We enjoyed a roaring fire but also the radiant heat floors - never a cold moment in this beautiful house. The kitchen is well appointed and the guardian, Vincent, could not have been more helpful. A lovely way to ring in the new year.
Laurie L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
George A.
16 Nov 2014
A Fantastic Dordogne Property
Four of us stayed at La Forge in June, 2014. The property is a first class, fantastic renovation of a classic Dordogne house. It features a comfortable living area with fireplace, a large kitchen and dining area on the first floor and four well-appointed bedrooms, each with its own luxurious en suite bathroom. The kitchen and dining area opens onto an outdoor patio next to a private pool.
La Forge is located in the picturesque village of St Amand de Coly, a plus beaux village de France which features a 12th century fortified church. St Amand is ideally situated between Sarlat, the principal market town of the Perigord Noir, and Montignac, another quaint village on the Vézère River. All of the Dordogne attractions, including numerous chateaux, prehistoric caves, gardens, markets, restaurants and the river valley itself, are a short easy drive from La Forge. We would highly recommend La Forge as a Dordogne vacation destination.
George A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
dana d.
5 Oct 2014
As good as the photos
We rented La Forge and found that it was every bit as wonderful as it looked in the listing. The house was everything we needed as a base from which to explore the region, particularly the prehistory sites, but it was also a welcoming home for relaxation. Florence, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with, as was Vincent, the property manager. They were always available to answer any questions or concerns. This part of the Perigord is historic, but also has many wonderful markets, sights, and restaurants to explore.
dana d.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
karine u.
5 July 2014
Fantastic stay!
The house is lovely and well decorated situated in a charming village. Everything needed was available and the pool clean and ready. We did not know how to operate the bbq and the hosts came right away to help us. A fantastic stay in a peaceful village with warm hosts. Highly recommended! Karine
karine u.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jon H.
21 June 2014
Thanks for a wonderful week
My wife and I booked La Forge for a week in June to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our son and his family, including three energetic boys. It was just perfect. The property is altogether as good as described and the town is beautifully restored. Of course, one must visit the castles and caves of the Vezere and Dordogne valleys, but back at La Forge they have to compete with a very comfortable setting, a pool to jump into to cool off from a day of touring, and a large meadow for a game of soccer. Come to Perigord Noir to see the famous sights. Then, relax and enjoy even more the beauty and pleasure of walking about St. Amand de Coly and many other nearby towns full of medieval and Renaissance architecture and artistic gardens. The longer you stay, the closer to home you will remain!
Jon H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
23 Oct 2013
L'ermitage -
L'ermitage was as wonderful as it looks on the website. The house offered absolutely everything we needed and the setting was marvelously peaceful.The village too was charming and within easy reach of all the attractions of the area. We had a fabulous holiday.