Description
The old bones of this 14th century château in Midi-Pyrénées stand proudly on a hectare of green parkland. With sweeping views over the surrounding territory (known for sunflower and wine production), your guests will commune with this countryside on the edge of the Dordogne. Inside, refined authentic furnishings let the château's character shine; stone walls, well-loved brick fireplaces, and mysterious spiral stairs suggest a storied past.
Whilst being a historic home, Château D'Ax is also charming holiday accommodation offering modern comforts including quality bedding, comfortable living areas both inside and out, a home cinema and a recently upgraded kitchen with up-to-date appliances.
Up to 26 guests can spread out on the grounds here - they’ll especially love the swimming pool in the summertime and the beautiful terrace with an exceptional view over the preserved landscape - the perfect setting for lovely gatherings at all times with its long tables, outdoor furnishings and barbecue.
Furthermore, a separate apartment in the château lends extra privacy for a large family - it features its own kitchen and living area, and a dorm room with five single beds for the kids.
Just 8km away is Tournon-d'Agenais, a lovely 13th century village with a central square and charming stone arcades – make sure you try some of the delicious apple-based dessert 'tourtiere' during your visit.
One of France’s most beautiful villages, Pujols, is around half an hour away or spend time visiting the Malbec producing vineyards surrounding the gorgeous town of Cahors on the Lot river. Then there’s canoeing, biking and hiking through the Lot and Célé valleys, castle ruins and many enchanting bastide villages and market towns.
You may fly in through Bergerac, a hub of wine-related commerce for the Dordogne (and certainly worth a pause on your way to the château!). /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival or in cash on arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n A compulsory charge of €20 per person is payable for linen and bath towels. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events/celebrations are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A cot and highchair are available on request at no extra cost. /n Other Ts and Cs /n When booking for 8 or 14 guests please note that only certain rooms will be available - please see the 'Layout' tab for details. You will only have access all bedrooms when booking the 26-guest rate. /n Other Ts and Cs /n In July & August it is only possible to book the entire château for a minimum of 26 guests. /n Other Ts and Cs /n When booking Option 1 (5 bedrooms, 8 guests) or Option 2 (7 bedrooms, 14 guests) please note that the rest of the château may be rented by other guests, with shared access to the pool. /n Other Ts and Cs /n For exclusive/private use of the château guests must book the 26-person rate. /n Changeover day /n Saturday (July and August) or flexible on request at other times of year. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Extra €175 (8 guests)/ €255 (14 guests)/ €390 (26 guests) payable locally. 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 Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Insurance /n It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (July and August) or 3 nights at other times of year. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pool towels included? /n No, available on request for an extra charge of €10 per person, payable locally. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately mid-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.
