A 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom holiday home with AC, a private heated pool and a games barn nestled amongst a backdrop of glorious countryside in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, offering seclusion and tranquillity with stunning far-reaching views over vines, orchards and fields from the wrap-around balcony. Near the ancient historic towns of Monsegur (6km) and Duras (8km) with restaurants, cafe bars, shops and weekly markets. 1.7km walk via the country lane to the small village of Dieulivol where there is a cafe bar.
Daily fresh bread from the post office (2km) or the cafe bar on Sundays by request. The ancient church with stunning views over the valley, as well as a grotto to discover. 1.2km to the nearest vineyard with wine tasting. Fun for all of the family and children of all ages, a tree adventure and climbing park and snack cafe is just 2km away.
The entire property and all facilities are for your exclusive use during your stay.
Bedrooms and bathrooms: All 4 bedrooms are Air-conditioned and equipped with a room fan and a hairdryer. Each bedroom has its own dedicated walk-in shower and wc, 2 bathrooms in addition also have a bath. There is a further 5th shower and wc on the ground floor.
Ground floor Bedroom 1: Ground floor. Spacious double room (140x190cm) with Air-conditioning. Tucked away at the end of the house; making it ideal for those wanting a retreat away from the rest of the house. An en-suite shower room, washbasin and WC. In addition, there is a separate small shower room with WC, located on the ground floor opposite the snug TV room.
Bedroom 2: Accessed via its own staircase, this master suite has a sizeable sumptuous bed (160x200cm) with Air-conditioning and garden views. An opulent en-suite with a roll-top bath with a view out over the garden, a separate walk-in shower, twin washbasin and a separate WC.
From bedroom 2 it is possible to directly access Bedrooms 3 and 4 with an interconnecting door.
Bedrooms 3 and 4 have their own staircase.
Bedroom 3: A pretty room with two single beds (90x190cm) with Air-conditioning. This room has a dedicated bathroom located opposite with a walk-in shower, bath, wash basin, WC and views over the garden.
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4: The air-conditioned mezzanine suite is above the sitting room with sliding wooden doors to enclose the space and provide privacy. A luxurious (180x200cm) bed can be split into two single beds if required. An en-suite shower and WC.
Baby facilities: The cot measures 60x120cm, and 1 highchair and 4 stair gates are available. Please request at the time of booking.
Cleaning/towels/linen: Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided. A complimentary supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for stays of 2 weeks or more.
Open plan kitchen/diner and the terraces: The L-shaped country-style kitchen/diner has exposed stone walls and dual-aspect views. Serious cooks will appreciate the Lacanche Classic Range with double ovens and an induction stovetop. In addition, there is a large American-style fridge freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, and toaster. A large dining table with benches and bistro-style chairs completes the look.
There is a separate laundry room with a combined washer/dryer, butler's sink and microwave. Three doors provide access to two different balcony areas, each with a table and chairs so that you can make the most of the sun or shade at different times of the day, the perfect place for those wonderful sunsets. Weber gas BBQ is on the terrace.
Living spaces: There are 2 living rooms which provide space for everyone to enjoy. The main sitting room has a full-height ceiling and large picture windows all set around a feature fireplace with wood burning stove. The snug with comfortable sofas, a TV and a PlayStation.
Office: An office space with a desk and a Herman Miller chair. A monitor so you can plug in your own laptop, please bring your own cable, DP display port. Complimentary WiFi high-speed fibre broadband, above 200Mb/s. Bose Bluetooth speaker.
Private pool: The private 10m x 5m heated pool has an alarm and in-pool steps. Set amongst the mature, well-stocked garden there is a sun terrace with 2 parasols surrounding the pool. Further shade is provided by the mature trees near the pool area. The depth of the pool varies from 1m to 1.8m. The semi-circular in-pool steps measure 3m by 1.3m at the widest points, the step's water depths are 20cm, 45 cm, and 70cm.
The games barn: Situated in one of the original barns is the fabulous games barn. A fun room with seating, table tennis, dartboard, table football and a kitchen area. Boules are available to play on the driveway.
The grounds: The vast grounds which include orchards, meadows, woodland and acres of space for exploring and playing games encompass the house
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The area:
The nearest vineyard, which can be seen from the house is just 1.2km, approximately 15 minutes walk.
Near the ancient historic towns of Monsegur (6km) and Duras (8km) with restaurants, cafe bars, shops and weekly markets. 1.7km walk via the country lane to the small village of Dieulivol where there is La Grange cafe bar.
Zip wire adventure and climbing park: Only 2km. Playground and snack bar. Des chenes toi Aventure
Chocolate: Maison Guinguet 8km, near Duras. A nice shop to visit selling chocolate and gifts and offers guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
Duras Castle: The famous Chateau de Duras, is 7km away. It's well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
Tea room with gardens: Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Known for their teas and delicious cakes just 5km away.
Coast, Beach and Water park: A freshwater lake with a sandy beach at Blasimon is just 23km away and is a popular attraction to take children for a day out. The gently shelving sand provides a fun environment for splashing around and cooling off in the heat of the summer sun. Blasimon lake.
Aqua Park is 42km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 56km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, a man-made sandy beach, water sports, children's play area, great for adults also.
Canoe Kayak hire: Allemans-du-Dropt 18km: Dropt river. Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 25km: On the Dordogne river.
Boat trips: Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 47km.
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Electric Car charging is not allowed at this property.
Arrival is strictly from 5pm. Please depart by 10am.
The refundable security bond of 500GBP is payable with the balance and is returned within 7 days of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection.
Included in the price: Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided. A complimentary supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for stays of 2 weeks or more. End of stay clean, although the house must be left in a reasonable condition on departure.
Additional charges: Additional cleaning is available, payable directly to the housekeeper.
Pool heating information/charges: Pool heating is included for all dates in 2025.
Please note: Specific pool temperatures can not be guaranteed as pool heating is influenced by weather conditions and other factors.
