Le Pavillon de Chasse. Views, Pool. Near Bordeaux, St Emilion, Bergerac in SW France

Le Pavillon de Chasse is a 16th-century former hunting lodge filled with charm and character, in a serene setting on the outskirts of the small village of St Sernin. The lodge has retained many original features, including the beautiful wooden staircase, internal doors and beams. The decor, furnishings, and artwork that adorn the walls beautifully complement this unique holiday home.

1 km walk to the village of St Sernin with public tennis courts, a restaurant, and an epicerie/cafe/bar that sells everything from bread to pate to home-made desserts and wine, plus food most nights and a regular specials menu.

Suitable for up to 8 adults over 4 bedrooms, plus a small bunk room for 2 children.

Important note for families with young children: children must not be permitted to climb the railings of the balconies and should be supervised at all times.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

There are 4 double bedrooms, each with a room fan, hairdryer and an en-suite shower room.

Upper floor
Bedroom 1: Extra-large bed (180cm x 200cm), which can be split into 2 single beds if required. Window overlooking the covered terrace and pool beyond.

Bedroom 2: King-size bed (150cm x 200cm) and a Juliet balcony.
There is a cute bunk room with a bunk bed for 2 children, accessed via bedroom 2, up a short ladder.

Lower floor
Bedroom 3: Extra-large bed (180cm x 200cm), which can be split into 2 single beds if required.
Door leading to a private terrace with a table and chairs.

Bedrooms 4: King-size bed (150cm x 200cm) with French doors onto a terrace.

Baby facilities

A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

Kitchen and dining room

The rustic farmhouse-style kitchen is open to the dining room and has access to the beautiful covered terrace with a dining and relaxing seating area.
Equipped with a range cooker, dishwasher, large fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster and a cafetière.
The dining area comfortably seats 8 people and has 2 Juliet balconies.

There is a washing machine in the boiler room on the ground floor, as well as an iron & ironing board.

Living spaces

There is a formal lounge on the upper floor with a magnificent fireplace, and a balcony with views overlooking the countryside and Lake Castel Gaillard; the perfect place for an evening Aperitif whilst enjoying the sunset.
On the lower floor, there is a more casual lounge with a Smart TV and English Freesat, plus a selection of books and board games.

Outside and pool

The covered, shaded terrace at the rear of the lodge overlooks the landscaped garden and pool.
The dining table seats up to 10 people, whilst the informal seating area provides a lovely place to relax.

The heated saltwater pool measures 8m x 3.8m and has a depth of 1.4m throughout. There are walk-in steps in one corner as well as a useful ledge which spans the remaining width of the pool. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols surrounds the pool.
The pool has an alarm.

Pool steps depth measurements: step 1, 10cm. Step 2, 35cm. Step 3, 65cm. Step 4, 95cm. The ledge is 45cm deep, 50cm wide and 2.2m long.

To the side of the lodge, there is a separate terrace with a charcoal BBQ and a ping pong table. There is also a soft archery set.

Off-road parking

There is private off-road parking for 2 cars. Additional parking is available opposite the lodge on the road, which is a no-through road and only used by the 3 houses located there.

What to do in the area and beyond

There are many towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep, with most of them hosting weekly markets as well as summer night markets and various festivals throughout the year. More information on what’s on locally can be viewed in the “Local Area” tab above.

Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours

Private catering at the lodge, a picnic in a local vineyard and wine tours can all be arranged with local companies. Click here for details.

Travel

Airports

• Bergerac 35km
• Bordeaux 109km
• Toulouse 202km

Train

• Bordeaux station (TGV) 103km
• Marmande (Bordeaux line) 29km
• Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 17km
• Bergerac 35km

Car

• Calais 872km
• Le Havre 688km

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