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16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
St Sernin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Duras Clock Tower
    7 min drive
  • Chai Ti Pack
    14 min walk
  • Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station
    19 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Saint-Sernin

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Saint-Sernin vacation home, you'll find Duras Clock Tower and Duras Castle. Domaine de Dame Bertrande and Maison Guinguet are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Duras Clock Tower - 7 min drive
  • Duras Castle - 7 min drive
  • Château des Vigiers Golf Course - 18 min drive
  • Château de Monbazillac - 35 min drive
  • Bergerac Maison des Vins - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station - 19 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Book Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don Camillo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe de la Paix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Naked Vigneron - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool

This rural 16th-century 'Pavillon de Chasse' has a lovely view of the Lac de Castelgaillard to the front and a meadow beyond the pool to the rear. The lodge is on an access-only road running above the lake and has only three other houses. Two of the bathrooms have been totally redone this year. 5 mins walk and you are in vineyards. The house is 35 minutes from Bergerac airport and 80 minutes from Bordeaux.

It sleeps 8 adults in 4 double bedrooms (2 can be made into twins) plus 2 children in a bedroom with bunk beds off the main bedroom. There is also a double bed in the downstairs living room for occassional use.

Two of the bedrooms have king-size double beds. The other two can be made up as super king-size double beds or as large single beds depending on your needs. Most rooms have original stone walls and the upper floor living room is double height with exposed beams and a small balcony, overlooking the lake. The large, covered rear terrace and salt pool are recent additions. There are open sun terraces on three sides of the house with tables and chairs to enjoy the sun or shade any time of day. bed linen is crisp white. The main lodge floor, which opens onto the rear terrace and pool, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the large, living room and a well-equipped kitchen diner with a table seating 10 people. The lower floor opens onto south-facing terraces and the lake. It contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 2nd living room with TV and separate zone for working.

The village of Saint Sernin is 10 minutes walk and has a bar tabac (for bread and croissant), which is hopefully reopening in July 2024, and a very popular restaurant.

The nearest town, Duras, is one of several Bastide towns in the area and has a castle open to the public. The lodge is in the middle of Cote de Duras and Bordeaux wine country for visiting vineyards. The famous Monbazillac castle and vineyard are only 30 minutes away. There are many pretty villages with day and night time markets close by: Eymet is among the most famous with its nightly market in high season and a large selection of restaurants.

Activities for all the family include canoeing and kayaking about 20 mins away and there is table tennis at the house as well as the pool, a BBQ and hundreds of DVD's or TV (freeview UK channels) to watch downstairs.

Property manager

Nick Reed

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Steep drop across the road from the house

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gibbard/Pilllard/Boylan week
Lovely, characterful and spacious house in a glorious setting. We very much enjoyed our stay, in spite of the mosquitoes! The children loved it and are keen to return on another occasion. Ideal for an extended family like ours. Jayne, the local agent, was charming and very helpful. On the down side, the directions to find the property weren't great and it's a bit cheeky to ask visitors to help manage the pool-cleaning machine when they've paid a lot of money to stay in the house. Overall, minor niggles that didn't spoil a very good visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect House for an incredible holiday
A really fantastic well equipped house bursting with character in an incredible location. The owner and house manager were really accommodating and helpful, with lots of tips for places to go and explore. The location is stunning, breathtaking views over the lake set in the middle of local vineyards. We’re definitely coming back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate L., Witham, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely propery, fabulous holiday!
We’ve stayed in this area several times and this house is certainly one of our favourites - full of character, quality furnishings, well equipped and maintained, peaceful, lovely pool and terraces/garden. I had very prompt communications with the owner and local property manager., both making a real effort to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay including good local recommendations. The nearby village and towns are delightful and this house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022