We are a husband and wife team from Edinburgh, Scotland, now based in the Dordogne on a full time basis. We began our business here in January 2019 and run our own gite 'Joli Canard' aswell as manage other holiday lets in the area, so always on hand if you need anything during your stay, also happy to give you complete peace an quiet too! Our aim is to provide a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable place for our guests to enjoy while they explore the many beautiful things the surrounding regions have to offer.

Stylishly decorated throughout in a comfortable, tasteful, modern, clean style, you will instantly feel at home in the Joli Canard. The entrance way leads you to the lower level of the property, and a tidy functional area where you can hang up your jacket, kick of your shoes and breathe a sigh of relief, you're now on holiday! On this level there is a sunny bedroom, dressed with luxurious fresh linen, accents of calm warm colours throughout the soft furnishings and artwork give this room a truly welcoming and relaxing feel. For those visiting in the cooler months, there is an added bonus of underfloor heating which is a real treat for snug mornings. Also on this level is a large modern bathroom suite, fully tiled, sleek style with walk in shower, heated towel rail and, underfloor heating. The upper floor, via the original staircase, is a feast for your eyes, deep colours palates are matched with bold statement pieces of furniture, along with notes of travel and interest. In this room is the lounge area, dining area and kitchen, with ample seating for 4 which leads directly to your own private garden outlined with lavender hedge, fully enclosed for dogs who holiday too!

Badefols d'Ans is a rural french village, well situated and has all the local amenities that you need to get you started on your holiday within walking distance. Including two restaurants and one Cafe/Bar which is a short stumble down the hill! A small Proxi general store/tabac and a Charcuterie. Badefols d'Ans is 6km from Hautefort where there is a larger supermarket, Intermarche, Chemist, several restaurants of varying quality, an excellent Boucherie and last but not least La Boulange Gilbert - a must visit! Also within a short drive is' Beau Village' St Robert, which again has a selection of places to eat and really is a lovely place to visit. Popular tourist destinations such as Montignac, Terrasson, Sarlat, Domme and Beynac are no more than a 45 mins drive south of Badefols d'Ans, all within easy driving distance for day trips.