Château de Bardouly, Périgord Pourpre, France
Fabulous Luxury Dordogne 5 bedroom Château with a two bedroom Pigeonnier in own 30 acre Country Estate. Built in the reign of Louis XIV, halfway up a limestone hill above the Dropt River. In a haven of privacy and tranquility this holiday Château offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the charm and the nobility of its gracious 400 years of existence. Heated swimming pool. Tennis Court. Internet access. Sleeps 14/16.

In the meticulously maintained property the luxurious accommodation includes: main hall, 3 grand salons, formal dining room, family room, farmhouse kitchen, summer kitchen, fully equipped laundry room, 5 ensuite bedrooms. There is an optional Guest House "le Pigeonnier": open plan living room, fully equipped kitchen, 1 ensuite double bedroom, 1 ensuite twin bedroom with a sleeping loft, sofa bed. Washing machine and tumble dryer.

    

    

   

   

   

   

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Living rooms: To the right of the entrance hall is the Salon Carrele with original tiles, this room is a superb location for reading on a warm afternoon. The Salon Carrele also has a large table from which buffets are usually placed when dining on the east terrace of the house. Two grand salons both of which open out on to the east terrace are accessed through the Salon Carrele. The terrace is an ideal place to relax and enjoy views over the woods and rolling hills surrounding the property as well as to dine on balmy summer evenings. The salons are comfortably furnished with a mixture of new and antique furniture including a grand piano. Walking through the entry hall to the north side of the house you will find a family room complete with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo, internet access, numerous board games (monopoly, chess, backgammon, Cluedo, etc.) and toys for children.

Bedrooms: On the first floor are five luxurious bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, that have been finished to the highest standard. The bedrooms all have antique armoires and chest of drawers; some from the original period of the house. Each bedroom has comfy chairs and writing tables. The 'blue', 'yellow', and 'Chinoise' rooms are equipped with king (European)/Queen (American) size beds. The first floor landing has a cosy space for reading, writing or relaxing furnished with a sofa and desk. Each of the bedrooms and bathrooms have lovely views over different aspects of the Park.

The Kitchens: the farmhouse kitchen is very spacious with antique floor tiles & fitted hand made oak-paneled units. Fully equipped to include: dishwasher, large American style fridge/freezer/ice maker, microwave oven, gas range, electric oven, toaster, coffee maker. A variety of cooking aids, with saucepans, pans, plates, glasses & cutlery and other utensils are included to provide a large party with everything they could require. Facing a massive stone fireplace, there is a table in the middle (seats 12), but in the summer months, we find that our Guests like to eat outside and BBQ on the south facing area overlooking the park. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen makes cooking a pleasure! The local Perigord markets provide a wealth and choice of fresh fare that makes shopping and cooking a pleasure not a chore. The laundry room in back of the kitchen has a sink, washing and drying machines two ironing boards, a clothes line is provided. Highchairs are available and we provide a sterilizer for baby's bottles. Overlooking the pool, and perfectly positioned for enjoying al fresco meals on the pool terrace, is a second ground floor summer kitchen equipped with gas cooker, fridge, microwave oven, dishwasher etc.

The Dining Room: to the left of the entrance hall is the formal paneled dining room with seating for fourteen and a magnificent fireplace. The dining room caters for large parties and includes tablecloths and tea towels etc.

External facilities: Within the magnificent grounds at Bardouly there are three outside eating areas: one in front of the kitchen which benefits from sun the entire day, the second on the east terrace shaded by several mature lime trees and is ideal for afternoon tea and buffet suppers, the third is situated at the pool - adjacent to the guest house kitchen it is convenient for luncheons, and late dinners. To the back of the pool the rock garden with its pleasantly gurgling fountain is a bastion of tranquility.

The Guest House: 'Le Pigeonnier' has a spectacular living room with a high beamed ceiling and French windows leading out to the terrace and the heated pool. This spacious room has comfortable seating to include a double sofa bed. The dining area is incorporated in the living room and leads to the kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern appliances. The two beautifully designed ensuite bedrooms have magnificent views over the orchards, woods and gardens. A queen size bed and divan are in the first floor bedroom. Washing and drying machines are located on the first floor landing. The second floor bedroom has two twin beds and a sleeping loft.

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The heated pool and the area surrounding it is equipped with sun loungers, occasional tables, umbrellas and large comfy towels. The hard surfaced tennis court sits in a secluded area to the back of the property. Table tennis, croquet and badminton sets are provided. Gorge on beautiful peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, pears, apples and figs from the mature orchards in the park. The various paths throughout the estate are lined with blackberry bushes - providing juicy and delicious fruit. Enjoy walks through the grounds which boast lots of various species of mature trees including oaks, cedars, chestnuts, magnolia, elm and Judea. The region boasts the world renowned Bergerac appellation wine area which covers 12,700 hectares. The owners can arrange tastings and recommend favourite wineries. The Dordogne is the supplier of almost half of France's fine produce including truffles, cepes, and foie gras which is available at the Metairie adjoining the estate.

In the immediate area is a horse riding school, canoeing, fishing in the Dropt and boating on the Dordogne. Balloon rides can be arranged and are a great way to get a panoramic view of the exquisite Dordogne Valley. A 10 pin bowling alley is 15 minutes by car. Two world class golf courses are within one hour drive. We provide maps of historic walks showcasing the natural beauty of the region. The Valley is a regular destination for biking enthusiasts because of the gently rolling hills and peaceful countryside. A spectacular son et lumiere show of the re-enactment of the 100 years war battle at Castillon is a short journey by car. Discover the history of the area from the 100 years war by visiting pays-des-bastides.com/fr/bienvenue.htm . Sightseeing opportunities abound! Historical chateaux, gardens and bastides are sprinkled throughout the region. Ancient towns such as Sarlat and Périgueux not only boast well known cathedrals but are also excellent for shopping and antiquing. No trip is complete without visit to the prehistoric caves of Lascaux.

Bardouly is 19 km from the Bergerac airport which is serviced by several airports in Europe including London Stansted. The property is a one hour drive from Libourne train station, which is easily accessible from Paris. One and a half hour drive from Bordeaux or Toulouse, both or which have major international airports. The nearest towns, both about a 10 minute drive from the house, are the historic bastides of Eymet, and Issigeac, well know for the Sunday markets.

Quick Check List: Heated pool 5 ensuite bedrooms in the Main House, Sleeps 10 2 ensuite bedrooms and a sofabed in the Guest House. Sleeps 4/6 Cots and other baby/child equipment are available upon request Hard surface Tennis Court benefits from full daylight from dawn until twilight. Satellite TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Internet Access Formal dining room, 3 salons, family room, laundry room, 2 kitchens Sunny and shady terraces Eymet and Issigeac 10 mins drive Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron Table tennis, croquet and badminton sets Patio table, patio chairs, sunshades, BBQ, table and chairs 13 hectares (32 acres) of gardens, woodlands and tended grounds Access: Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking Services: bed linen & table linen provided, house towels provided, cleaning on Saturday with change of linen for two week rentals, pool heating. No Pets & Non smoking The rental of Guest House with the Main House is optional