Beautiful chateau set among the vineyards of SW France
Rural Chateau-country house
Location: DurasSleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Facilities
BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Outdoor pool read more
Description
Chateau des Egrons is situated in the Gironde hills right in the heart of the wine region of South West France. It has a private tennis court and heated pool surrounded by rolling vineyards and within easy reach to lots of activities for a wonderful holiday location.
The Chateau is an ideal venue to explore the whole region situated in the Gironde hills bordering the Lot-et-Garonne and the Dordogne which is a beautiful location in the wine region of the South-West of France. This site dates back to Roman times and the main building dates from the 15th century having a scenic area offering a wide range of activities and sight-seeing excursions. This Chateau is considered as a local historic monument with interesting features and signs of fortification most likely associated with the 100 years war.
Chateau des Vigiers is a Golf and Country Club with a championship course which is fifteen minutes away from the chateau while Monsegur is another beautiful bastide town with good shopping. Also nearby are Sainte Foy la Grande that is twenty minutes by car from the Chateau and is an old town on the river Dordogne, Bergerac 40 minutes away by car known as the largest town on the river Dordogne and the centre of the region’s wine production, the large town of Marmande twenty minutes by car and the Lac St Sernin which is only within a six minute drive and is hidden in the pine woods across the valley.
There is also a freshwater lake where fishing licenses can be obtained locally and has a sandy beach perfect for a walk or picnic, canoeing and Kayaking on the Dordogne fun for all ages, the fifteen minute drive away Pessac, the beautiful ancient town of Saint Emilion and numerous outstanding wine and restaurants thirty minutes away by car.
Also found within the area are the local town of Duras which is a pretty arcaded bastide town ideal for daily shopping, restaurants, supermarket, bars, banks, bakers, butchers, petrol stations and a market in the main square every Monday morning. The town is on a hill with lovely views and the once grand Chateau de Duras is open to the public where in May and June the area is full of wild flowers and the orchards are in full blossom. The grape picking season however is on late September to October when it can be as hot as July and August.
This chateau accommodation is very spacious and is cool inside even on very hot days for the thick stone walls keep it cool. All large rooms are with high beamed ceilings and tiled floors, restored and decorated with French antiques. It also has a large kitchen with exposed stone walls overlooking the courtyard and the North garden. It has an informal dining table that seats twelve guests in comfort, dining hall which is a grand room with a monumental open stone fireplace and antique dining table, a laundry room, cots, high chair, four king size double bedrooms plus a triple bedroom which are all large and have tiled floors, high, beamed ceilings, large windows and fireplaces. Two of these bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and one has an en suite WC and wash basin. There is also a separate bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC.
The Chateau has modern facilities and is very well maintained. It has a tranquil and very private setting with the two and a half acre garden fully enclosed by a clipped hedge, a front courtyard 100 feet square, a large swimming pool with panoramic views from the decked pool side and shade under the walnut trees as well as a high quality all weather tennis court in the north of the Chateau grounds with views over the rolling landscape . Its 100 feet terrace then overlooks the South West garden and pool complete with stone tables and seating for guests to enjoy the sunsets across the valley. Also provided are gas and charcoal barbecues for al fresco dining, sun-loungers around the pool, swing seat and terrace furniture in the South West garden, a games room in the courtyard for table tennis and a parking for several cars in the courtyard barn out of the sun.
The chateau provides great comfort with four large reception rooms, a huge kitchen and pantry as well as a south facing conservatory. It offers lots of space inside and out and is just fifteen minutes away from the Championship golf (Chateau Vigiers 27 holes).
This property is surrounded by award winning local wine producers and outstanding food with excellent local markets . It's well equipped kitchen encourages a variety of chefs to be associated with the Chateau for a formal or informal even al fresco meal cooked for guests.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2011 | 20 May 2011 | £2,400 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 21 May 2011 | 24 Jun 2011 | £2,700 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 25 Jun 2011 | 01 Jul 2011 | £3,000 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 24 Sep 2011 | 28 Oct 2011 | £2,400 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Early and late season: £2400 per week - includes pool and background house heating
Early Summer £2700 per week
July - August £3000 - £3600 per week - Minimum 2 week stay
September £ 2,600 - £2,800 per week
Early and late season: £2400 per week - includes pool background house heating
Early Summer £2700 per week
July - August £3000 - £3600 per week
September £ 2,600 - £2,800 per week
General information
| Property type | Chateau-country house |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Beach Holiday, City break, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Surfing Holiday, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Wheelchairs, Pets, Long term rentals, Families, Couples, Groups, Disabled |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
5 bedroom(s), sleeps 11 max.
2 Cots available. All bedrooms are large and spacious |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
4 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
The kitchen is very large and very well equipped. The AGA is not available for use during the Summer months but conventional gas hobs (4 burner), electric oven, electric grill and microwave are provided. There is a separate pantry/laundry room. The Kitchen also has a very large (seats 16) table for informal dining and everyday use. 4 ring stove, Aga, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Microwave, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Advance booking required self-catering |
| Dining room |
Seats 16 Lots of space for indoor and out door dining; in the front courtyard, on three stone tables on the back terrace, in the kitchen (large table) in the dining hall or under cover outside in the loggia. |
| Living room |
Seats 16 All rooms are large and elegant with French antiques, tiled floors, high ceilings and beams. There are 'living' rooms, an informal salon know as the 'garden room', an informal salon with SKY TV and Hi Fi, an elegant formal salon, a formal dining hall, a south-facing conservatory. DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system, Wood burning stove |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Boules are played in the courtyard, there is a table tennis table in the South-West Tower, Cycles can be hired and delivered, horse riding is close by as is golf. BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Outdoor pool, Tennis court, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 6 car parking spaces |
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| Other facilities |
Cooking classes can be organised, including a tour of local markets. Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Lots of space and things to do. In information pack provides numbers and ideas. |
Local area information
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
necessary The property borders the Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne and Gironnde. It is between Ste Foy-la-Grande and Duras. |
| Local leisure activities |
Tennis/ Golf/ Water-sport /Fishing / Canoeing / Cooking/Wine/ Walking/Riding
Cycling, Watersports, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking, Beach |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
By Air: Wide choice of airlines and prices; regular flights to Bordeaux (80-minutes drive) or Bergerac (40 minutes) where car hire can be organised. Toulouse and Biarritz can be used as alternative airports.
By Car: Major routes south from the channel ports; aim for Libourne, a town north-east of Bordeaux. The chateau is less than an hour's drive from Libourne.
By Train: Take the Eurostar from Waterloo and change at either Lille (a platform change) or Paris (involves crossing the city) in order to board the southbound TGV to Libourne station were car hire can be arranged. There is an excellent (if expensive) overnight motorail service from Calais to Brive, depositing its passengers and their cars within 2 hours of the chateau.
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