Chateau Des Bois - Six Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 12

The elegant and imposing mid-16th Century Château Des Bois is situated in 45 acres of private grounds and boasts excellent views over the Isle River valley. Six lavishly decorated bedrooms and six bathrooms are available for exclusive hire. A swimming pool is available for private use; it is fitted with a child security alarm.

Château Des Bois features stunning furniture and decoration, including mosaics, detailed plasterwork, parquets, stone-flagged floors, and high ceilings with magnificent exposed oak beams. Many of the rooms are covered in wood paneling, while an enormous 17th century fireplace forms the centrepiece of the dining room. Beupoil family wallpaper still hangs in the living room.

Château Des Bois is located on a hilltop village between the two towns of ‘La Roche’ and ‘Gravelle’, and overlooks the river Isle and the woods of Antoniac. The architecture of other buildings in the village bear a remarkable similarity to the château; this is because the family who once owned it also owned the village and rewarded the local farmers with housing and food in return for their labours in the fields.

Features:

Château Interiors (750m2)

Ground Floor

-    Living room
-    Second living room with TV, DVD and CD player
-    Dining room with period fireplace
-    Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, microwave, hob, oven, toaster, large fridge and electric coffee maker
-    Laundry room
-    Office with internet access
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and en suite bathroom with shower

First Floor

-    Bedroom with double bed (140x190cm) and en suite bathroom with shower
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (190x200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath
-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath
-    Bedroom with double bed (140x190cm), queen-size double bed (160x200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath
-    Hallway with billiard table
Second Floor

-    Bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm) and en suite bathroom with shower and bath

Outside Grounds (18 hectares)

-    Swimming pool (11x4m) with safety alarm system
-    Al-fresco dining area
-    Barbecue
-    Ping pong
-    Gardens and wild vegetation
-    Wild woodland with oaks, pines, acacias, autumnal mushrooms etc

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    TV and DVD player
-    CD player
-    Billiard table
-    Ping pong
-    Washing machine and dryer

Location:

The nearest airport is Bergerac (48km) whilst the small yet grand city of Périgueux (11km) is within easy reach where you will find beautiful architecture, bustling markets and a number of highly regarded restaurants such as Les Huit, Hercules Poireau and Les Clos Saint Front. Visit the city's large outdoor market on Wednesdays and Saturdays and head to Saint Astier's market, 8.5km by car, on a Thursday morning. A large supermarket and shopping mall is just over 6km away.

Local activities include golf (Golf Club Perigueux is a 10-minute drive away), tennis (within a 5-minute drive), canoeing/kayaking along the L'Isle River (10 minutes away) and wine tasting in Bergerac (50km), Monbazillac (60km), the especially beautiful Saint-Émilion (87km) and Pomerol (82km).

Brantôme (26km) is a delightful little town which has earned the moniker ‘The Venice of the Dordogne’ due to its location on an island. See the oldest bell tower in France at the Carolingian abbey, take a canoe or boat ride on the river, browse the windows of the many shops or sample the local cuisine.

Bergerac (50km) is a riverside town with medieval houses that line the streets of the centre, virtually unchanged for centuries, and over a hundred vineyards cater to wine enthusiasts of varying tastes. For those who enjoy a sweet wine, Monbazillac is a pretty good bet. Sarlat-la-Canéda (92km) is another medieval town with well preserved streets and a good market.

The river is an essential part of the landscape of the Dordogne, and runs straight through the southern part of the region, taking in many scenic towns along the way. A boat trip is the best way to explore these villages – enjoy stunning scenery along the way and bask in the sheer charm of this region.

Terms & Conditions:

Arrival time?
4.30 p.m. onwards.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Changeover day?
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately May to September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.

Heating costs included?
Extra cost based on consumption, payable locally.

Tax?
French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs approximately between €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).

Other Ts and Cs?
Special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.



Minimum stay?
7 nights in July and August and during Christmas and New Year. 4 nights during all other periods.
Smoking - not allowed