Description
As featured in the Daily Mail colour supplement.
With incredible views of the Lot valley, this delightful château will captivate its guests with its enchanting features and beautiful setting. An absolute dream for all ages, enjoy the tranquillity of the 50-acre private grounds with its wild flowers and woodland or play to your hearts content with the many games and activities offered here.
There’s a true ambience of old-world charm in this welcoming home from its elegant drawing room with chesterfield sofas surrounding the log-burning fire to its ten pretty bedrooms, some featuring carved French beds, sumptuous fabrics and many with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. Feel the magic of the top-floor tower bedroom with its canopied circular bed and little windows looking out to the valleys beyond.
A characterful wine-cellar with its own honesty bar and table allows you to enjoy some of the fine wines of this region or take a bottle up to sit with family and friends on the glorious terrace. The outdoor dining area is also a perfect spot for al-fresco meals in the summer sun or warm balmy evenings with the pool beautifully lit in the background.
As well as the heated swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi, adults and children alike will adore the countless facilities from target golf and a five-a-side football pitch outside to the brilliant indoors sports hall with its badminton court, table-football, darts, ping-pong and a gym. There are bikes for guests to use as well as a sandpit and children’s play area outside; whether you are seeking peaceful relaxation or endless family amusement, it’ll be hard to leave this alluring abode.
Yet the glorious Lot region is waiting to be explored with its world-famous vineyards, historic châteaux and delightful villages and towns. Visit local farmer’s markets selling wonderful seasonal produce, drive to perched villages in idyllic settings or take boat trips along the Lot River. Puy-l'Évêque, Cahors and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are just some of the beautiful places to visit or simply spend your summer days river swimming or canoeing nearby.
If you’re wishing to head further afield, head to Rocamadour, Gourdon and some of Dordogne’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ for yet more breathtaking beauty. /n Security deposit /n €1500 (or equivalent sterling) paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 6.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. The owners ask that electrical appliances and lights are turned off when not in use to avoid oversupplying the chateau (including the pool lights). /n End of stay cleaning included? /n 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. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that strict waste disposal and waste recycling laws apply in the area. Any fines and/or extra charges incurred for correct disposal will be charged to the security deposit. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement may apply (paid locally). /n Heating costs included? /n Central heating available all year round. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please supervising small children at all times by the pool /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Changeover day /n The Property is not available for weddings. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-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. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Small weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Insurance /n All members of the party must carry Personal Accident Insurance. The owners carries the necessary Public Liability Insurance, however you should be satisfied that your standard holiday insurance gives you adequate personal accident cover for all activities. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Parental supervision of children is required at all times. Please also bring their arm bands/water aids for supervised use in the swimming pool. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A cot and a highchair can be made available on request, with advance notice.
