The
Chateau
For groups of 8 - 15 guests (larger parties on request) we offer part of the
Chateau as an exclusive self-catering holiday accommodation. There are 6 luxury
bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a huge kitchen, fully equipped with a cooker, combination
microwave/ oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a
bar, with an extra fridge, and entrance to the huge terrace overlooking the golf
course. Through the bar you can also enter the spacious sitting/ dinning area on
the ground floor. On the terrace you can find a children play-corner, a life
size chess, and the entrance to the pool complex, the terrace is surrounded by a
medieval stone wall. In the pool complex you can find a heated pool (12x6m),
surrounded by a laurel hedge for privacy, a Finish sauna, an extra toilet,
shower and changing room. There is golf equipment available for children and
adults, also there are several highchairs and cots available.
- Bedroom 1: On the
first floor overlooking the court-yard, spacious room with a four poster bed
(1.80x2.00m), a seat and adjoining bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and
toilet.
- Bedroom 2: On the second floor overlooking the golf-course and the
court-yard it is the largest room. Furnished with a huge four-poster bed, a cosy
nook and adjoining bathroom in the tower with a shower, wash basin and toilet.
On the mezzanine floor is an antique French bed (1.10x1.90m) for an adult or a
child.
- Bedroom 3, 4 and 5: Also on the second floor, overlooking the
golf-course, more or less identical rooms with a double bed (1.80x2.00m) and
wash basin. There is a separate toilet.
- Bedroom 6: On the ground floor,
furnished with a four poster bed (1.80x2.00m), a seat and in the adjoining tower
a bathroom with a shower, wash basin and toilet. This room has its own entrance
and terrace.
The Gite
The house is set into the side of a hill facing south over its own gardens
and grounds with views over the surrounding countryside. Throughout, the house
has been tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished with quality fixtures
and fittings.
Accommodation comprises: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (2 en-suite), Kitchen, Living
Room, Games Room, Fully Fenced Private Pool (10m x 4m) with Roman End, Private
Tennis court, Veranda, Terraces, 2½ Acres of Gardens.
There is a spacious well equipped kitchen with double gas range style cooker,
dishwasher, fridge freezer, AGA and farmhouse table and chairs. Stairs lead up
to the lounge which is comfortably furnished with 3 sofas, TV, video and CD.
There are French doors opening onto the veranda, and steps leading up to the
games room. Under a galleried landing in the games room there is a rather bald
pool table for rainy days, and a large cupboard housing the washing machine.
Downstairs there is a double bedroom with a king sized bed and en-suite shower,
basin and WC. This has views over the terrace and gardens. Upstairs there are
two further bedrooms, one with king sized double bed, the other a twin with far
reaching views over the gardens and countryside. These share a family bathroom
with bath, shower, basin, bidet and WC.
Separate and slightly apart from the main house is the cottage which has a king
sized double bed and en suite with shower, basin and WC. There are French doors
which open onto a private terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.
Outside there is a lovely veranda which runs the length of the house which
provides a great shady spot to sit, eat, drink and relax. Leading away from the
house is a split level terrace which overlooks the pool with patio furniture and
BBQ. The pool sits below the terrace, it is fully fenced and surrounded by a
deck. It has a roman end with steps into the shallow end and loungers for sun
bathing. There is also a fully fenced tennis court with a new surface. The rest
of the gardens are rustic with mature trees.
Wedding Package
Imagine getting married in a magical land. A land of fairytale castles, medieval
villages tows with narrow winding streets and ancient houses, vineyards
producing fine wines, painted caves and other sites that take you back tot the
beginning of man. Combine this rivers and countryside so beautiful that it will
take your breath away. Exclusivity is guaranteed for you and your family and
friends. You will live like French aristocrats in a charming Château dating back
to the 11th Century. All the facilities of the Château will be for you and your
family and friends to enjoy as your home for a week. Luxurious bedrooms with en
suite bathrooms, an elegant salon/living room and a bar will add to the comfort
of your stay. The Château is a small family business that is dedicated to making
your marriage an experience you will remember for the rest of your live. Our
love and knowledge of the area has developed over the many years in which we
have had a home here, we have gained a sound understanding of needs of our
guests. We specialize in tailor-made weddings arrangements, some of the
possibilities are: Accommodation for 12 people in the Château, for bigger groups
we use other houses in the neighbourhood. Use of the 12th Century Church
connected to the Château for the blessing. Tailor-made catering. Wine and all
beverages. Champagne reception. Flowers. Staff. Wedding dinner. House keeper.
Babysitter. Fire works. Live music. Other facilities of the Château include a
private 9 holes golf course and the swimming pool.
Golf
For the keen golfer several other golf courses are within easy reach, for
instance the famous championship course at Chateau de Vigiers (18 hole par
72). Other golf courses in the neighbour-hood are the Golf de Castelnaud (18
hole par 72, 9 hole par 31). Chateau Les Merles (9 hole par 36).
The Region
The Dordogne and the Vézère rivers offer either tranquil, or exciting
canoeing. There is a riding stable very close to us, near the Chateau de
Bridoire and there are masses of roads and tracks to walk or bicycle on. Our
main town is Bergerac, with its lovely medieval port, still with its quays,
beautiful bridge and timbered warehouses in the old quartier. It is also the
bustling shopping centre for a large region and has excellent shops,
restaurants, supermarkets, a large country market on Wednesday and Saturday
and many attractions for visitors. The bastide towns of Eymet, Villeréal,
Monpazier and Monflanquin are well worth visiting. The beautiful region of
the Dordogne is a land of sheltered valleys and woods, rivers, farms
producing Foie gras, vineyards, medieval towns and villages and chateau. It
is the country of truffles and walnut oil, with an immensely rich tradition
of cookery, and within a reasonable distance there are many restaurants,
from the simple to the gastronomic.
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