(FBLAN) Blanchet, Privacy & seclusion, pool. Between Bordeaux, Bergerac & St Emilion SW France
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- Luxury property
- Private heated pool
- Games barn
- Wi-Fi
- UK Satellite TV
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Weber gas BBQ
- Wood burner
- Cot (1) and highchair (1)
- Hairdryer (4)
- 3 living rooms
- Dishwasher
- Extremely private
- Walk to climbing park
- Walk to wine tasting
- Walk to cafe bar
- Golf courses nearby
- Cycle hire available
- Private catering available
- Shops nearby
- Bars restaurants nearby
Blanchet, a luxury 4 bedroom French holiday home offering seclusion and complete privacy with a private swimming pool, near Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion in south west France.
Blanchet is a luxurious property with private heated pool nestled amongst a backdrop of glorious countryside in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region. Offering seclusion and complete privacy with stunning views over vines, orchards and sunflower fields from the wrap around balcony on 2 sides of the building. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with flexibility to accommodate an additional 2 guests on a futon (140cm x 190cm) if required. The ancient towns of Monsegur (6km) and Duras (8km) with restaurants, bars, shops and weekly market.
Located between Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion near the border of the Dordogne in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region of France, making it a great location to explore this beautiful region.
1.7km walk via country lanes to the village of Dieulivol where there is a cafe bar which serves drinks and light snacks, by special request they can create a BBQ meal for you, you can also buy ice cream or a bottle of local wine.
Daily fresh bread from the post office (2km) or from the cafe bar on Sunday’s by request. There is an ancient church with stunning views over the valley.
1.2km to the nearest vineyard with wine tasting.
2km to a tree adventure and climbing park, great for kids of all ages and all the family.
The entire property and all facilities are for your exclusive use during your stay.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Ground floor
Bedroom 1
Tucked away at the end of the house; making it ideal for those wanting a retreat away from the rest of the house. Beautiful double room (bed size 140cm x 200cm) with contemporary en-suite shower room, wash basin and WC.
Separate bathroom with half-bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC (near the snug).
Separate small shower room with WC (opposite TV room).
Upper Floor
Bedroom 2
Sumptuous master bedroom with large double bed (160cm x 200cm), opulent en-suite with roll-top bath, twin wash basin’s and WC.
Bedroom 3
Pretty twin room with two single beds measuring 90cm x 190cm each.
Bedroom 4
Pretty twin room with two single beds measuring 90cm x 190cm each.
Baby facilities
A travel cot, highchair and 4 stair gates are available on request, please specify at time of booking.
Kitchen/diner
The L-shaped country style kitchen/diner has exposed stone walls, dual aspect views and is well equipped with a range style cooker, large American style fridge freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster (please note that there is no microwave). A large dining table with benches and bistro style chairs complete the look and there are two doors providing access onto two different balcony areas, each with table and chairs so that you can make the most of the sun, or shade, at different times of the day.
There is a separate utility room with combined washer/dryer.
Living rooms
There are 3 separate lounge’s comprising of the main sitting room with full height ceiling and large picture windows, separate TV room, and a snug located by the downstairs double room. Complimentary WiFi and Bose Bluetooth speaker.
Cleaning/towels/linen
Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the price.
Private pool
The private 10m x 5m (approximate measurement) heated pool with alarm has a surrounding sun terrace with meadow and woodland views.
The games barn
Situated in one of the original barns is the games room, a shaded room with seating, table tennis, dart board, and table football. Boules are available to play on the driveway.
The grounds
The vast grounds encompass the house, orchards, meadow and woodland and acres of space for exploring and playing games.
Cycle hire
Cycle hire delivered to the door with all safety equipment supplied, electric cycles also available in the area.
Activities and what to do in the area
Weekly farmers markets, summer night markets, restaurants, cycle hire, local adventure park and many more activities and places to visit – more information on whats on locally is in the Local Area tab above.
Located in the heart of the Bordeaux famous wine region where there are plenty of vineyards for tastings and tours. There are many picturesque towns in the region, nearest are Saint Foy La Grande, Saint Emilion, Duras and Monsegur with restaurants, café bars, shops and the beautiful historical countryside for you to explore.
Coast, Beach and Water park
A fresh water lake with sandy beach at Blasimon is just 23km away and is a popular attraction to take children for a day out. The gently shelving sand provides a fun environment for splashing around and cooling off in the heat of the summer sun. Blasimon lake.
Aqua Park is 41km located near Bergerac www.aquapark-dordogne.fr/
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 56km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, man made sandy beach, water sports, kids play area…. great for adults and kids.
Visit Europe’s largest sand dune 135km, the Dune du Pilat where both the climb and the views will take your breath away! Reward yourself by feasting on fresh seafood around the Bay of Arcachon or take the ferry to Cap Ferret and feel the sand between your toes whilst you enjoy oysters and chilled white wine.
Chocolate
Yes we believe chocolate is also an activity… we often have to visit and make sure the quality is up to standard so we can continue to recommend it.
Maison Guinguet gourmet chocolate, 8km just outside Duras, there is a lovely shop which also sells gifts and offers guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
Duras Castle
The famous Chateau de Duras, 7km away, is well worth a visit and if you can muster the energy to climb to the top the stunning 360 degree vista is well worth it.
Tea room with gardens
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with their own character. Outside and inside seating. Especially known for their teas and delicious cakes. 5.5km Baleyssagues near Duras.
Boat trips
Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 47km.
Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours
Taylor made experiences at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard? English and French spoken.
www.lovingaquitaine.com
Wine tours in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 7 people to hidden chateaux in the world famous St Emilion region.
Off Piste Wine Tours
Travel
Airports
- Bergerac 48km
- Bordeaux 87km
- Toulouse 208km
Train
- Bordeaux station (TGV) 67km
- Sainte-Foy-La-Grande (Bordeaux / Bergerac line) 25km
- Bergerac 49km
Car
- Calais 572 miles
- Le Havre 460 miles
Use of car essential. Car hire quote with the best price guarantee, click here.
| Dates | Price for 7 nights from | ||||||||||
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| 04 Apr 2020 - 22 May 2020 | £995.00 | £995.00 | |||||||||
| 23 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | £1,395.00 | ||||||||||
| 27 Jun 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 | £1,995.00 | ||||||||||
| 18 Jul 2020 - 21 Aug 2020 | £2,995.00 | ||||||||||
| 22 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | £2,195.00 | ||||||||||
| 29 Aug 2020 - 04 Sep 2020 | £1,495.00 | ||||||||||
| 05 Sep 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 | £1,395.00 | ||||||||||
| 12 Sep 2020 - 18 Sep 2020 | £1,295.00 | £1295.00 | |||||||||
| 19 Sep 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 | £1,196.00 | £1196.00 | |||||||||
| 26 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | £995.00 | £995.00 | |||||||||
Changeover day: Saturday
We are happy to consider alternative days outside of peak season.
Reservation Information:
No booking fee.
A 25% deposit secures a reservation with the balance payable 8 weeks before rental commencement.
The refundable security bond of £500 is payable with the balance which is returned within 7 days of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection.
Arrival from: 4pm
Departure by: 10am
Please view information about credit card and debit card charges.
Included in the price:
Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided. A complimentary supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for stays of 2 weeks or more.
End of stay clean, although the house must be left in a reasonable condition on departure.
Additional charges:
Additional cleaning available, payable directly to the house keeper.
Pool opening times and heating information/charges:
2020 the pool is open April 4 – October 30.
Pool heating is included in the price during May 25 – September 25. Pool heating for all other dates is available for an additional charge of £100 per week.
Please note: specific temperatures can not be guaranteed as pool heating is influenced by weather conditions and other factors.
The local area and what to do, Monsegur / Duras, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, France
Blanchet is situated near the towns of Monsegur (6km) and Duras (8km) in the region of Aquitaine within the Bordeaux wine region and on the borders of the Dordogne, Gironde and Lot et Garonne, France.
Bordeaux city centre is a 70km drive to the west and Bergerac is 47km to the east, Saint Émilion 40km north.
An ideal base from which to explore the south west of France. Located in the region of Aquitaine on the 3 borders of Gironde / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne and is considered to be one of the most picturesque areas of France.
The region is famous for wine and wonderful gastronomy. Whether you are in St. Emilion, Pomerol, Blaye, The Médoc, Entre Deux Mers, Bourg, Graves or Sauterne the wines of the region are without doubt some of the very best in the world! There are local producers nearby that offer excellent quality wines at a very reasonable prices through to the higher end of the market.
The gently rolling countryside is a pleasure to explore, with excellent roads winding their way through fields and vineyards. Perfect walking and cycling country!
Monsegur and Duras are ancient Bastide towns set around a market square which are host to weekly markets and also a weekly night market during the peak summer season. There is a good selection of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and excellent boulangeries in both towns, our favourite being La Choco-Latine in Monsegur who were runners up in the French TV show “La Meilleure Boulangerie de France” in 2019.
We also love the volunteer run Cinema Eden in Monsegur which shows some international films in their original language version (VOSTF) with French subtitles.
The market squares host a variety of festivals and events throughout the year including Monsegur’s famous 24 Heures de Swing at the beginning of July every year.
Wine and Gastronomy
There are an abundance of vineyards in the area.
The Bordeaux wine region has 21 appellations. Visit some of the many local Chateau who offer free tastings and tours while you choose a bottle or two.
Not to be missed is the world famous Saint Emilion 40km. A designated world heritage site and is truly stunning. Explore characteristic narrow lanes lined with wine merchants, cafes, restaurants and interesting independent shops. A guided tour of the monolithic church is highly recommended.
Wine tours, a picnic in a vineyard and cheese and wine pairing evenings are available through local couple Sylvie and Pascal who run Loving Aquitaine.
Wine tours in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 7 people to hidden chateaux in the world famous St Emilion region.
Off Piste Wine Tours
Bordeaux
This designated world heritage site is a must for all visitors. This cosmopolitan city offers a diverse range of attractions. The golden triangle has a fabulous range of shops for those shopaholics.
A rich variety of architecture forms the backdrop for the street cafes, restaurants, bars and not forgetting the superb Grand Theatre.
Dordogne
The Dordogne is just one of the many places to visit for day trips. Anything from canoeing or boat trips on the Dordogne river at Bergerac to exploring the wonderful and pretty ancient villages.
Activities
Zip wire adventure and climbing park
Only 2km. Playground and snack bar. Des chênes toi Aventure
Coast, Beach and Water park
A fresh water lake with sandy beach at Blasimon is just 23km away and is a popular attraction to take children for a day out. The gently shelving sand provides a fun environment for splashing around and cooling off in the heat of the summer sun. Blasimon lake.
Aqua Park is 41km located near Bergerac www.aquapark-dordogne.fr/
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 56km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, man made sandy beach, water sports, kids play area…. great for adults and kids.
Visit Europe’s largest sand dune 135km, the Dune du Pilat where both the climb and the views will take your breath away! Reward yourself by feasting on fresh seafood around the Bay of Arcachon or take the ferry to Cap Ferret and feel the sand between your toes whilst you enjoy oysters and chilled white wine.
Cycling and bike hire
The French countryside around this property is perfect for cycling whether it’s just a gentle ride around to explore or, if you are a keen cyclist, a long training ride on fantastic stretches of road to get the blood pumping whilst taking in the fantastic views.
Maybe cycle to a cafe bar for a cold glass of something local or the chocolate shop!
The Gironde and Lot et Garonne (Monsegur and Duras areas), guide and information Gironde bike information or Dordogne bike information
Bike hire can be delivered to your door, view prices and book – click here for details.
Bike Hire Direct, cycle hire
Electric bicycle hire at Allemans du Dropt (12km) and Eymet (28km) cycle hire
Carbon road bike hire is available, collected from Bordeaux train station and you can ride back to your holiday villa using part of the old railway line (Roger Lapebie) which is now dedicated to cycling and walking.
Chocolate
Yes we believe chocolate is also an activity… we often have to visit and make sure the quality is up to standard so we can continue to recommend it.
Maison Guinguet gourmet chocolate, 8km just outside Duras, there is a lovely shop which also sells gifts and offers guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
Public tennis courts
Good quality courts are located in Monsegur, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Duras and St Sernin de Duras and are usually booked via the local tourist information office.
Canoeing and kayaking
Canoe hire is available on the rivers. The river Dropt winds through the valley with a slow flow on it,
whilst the Dordogne river at Sainte Foy La Grande has a faster pace and has plenty of canoe hire opportunities.
Canoe Kayak hire:
Allemans-du-Dropt 18km: Dropt river, information
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 25km: On the Dordogne river, information
Duras Castle
The famous Chateau de Duras, 7km away, is well worth a visit and if you can muster the energy to climb to the top the stunning 360 degree vista is well worth it.
Tea room with gardens
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with their own character. Outside and inside seating. Especially known for their teas and delicious cakes. 5.5km Baleyssagues near Duras.
Boat trips
Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 47km.
Golf
There are many pay and play golf courses within the area, the best being the beautiful Chateau Des Vigiers Golf and Country Club 26km. The chateau dates back to 1597 and is set in 450 acres of stunning countryside. Facilities also include a fine restaurant and relaxing beauty spa. Golf Les Vigiers – Le Vigier – 24240 Monestier ( 25 ‘ drive) – Tel +33 5 53 61 50 00 – 18 holes superb golf.
Crazy Golf
Crazy golf and animals! Drinks and snacks – 20km.
www.paysdeduras.com/activites-culturelles/melly-golf
Wild life park, animals
Parc du Griffon, animals, play areas and snack bar – 20 minutes drive, 18km away.
www.parcdugriffon.fr/en.html
Ferme Exotique is a fun day out with lots of activities for children. 84km.
Zoo
Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac is 87km www.zoo-bordeaux-pessac.com
Horse riding
Centre Equestre des Millespieds – 47120 Savignac de Duras – Ph +33 6 12 72 30 83- Nice, family oriented horse riding club. Ponies available. English spoken.
Local markets and supermarkets
Markets
Most villages and towns hold weekly markets full of fresh and interesting local produce. An ideal place to pick up your holiday mementos and gifts too.
Duras (8km): Every Monday from 8.30 to 14:00 (closes at 12:00 from September to June). Nice market with excellent organic fruit and veg, organic goats cheese, foie gras and a selection of other stalls.
Allemans du Dropt (19km): Every Sunday morning.
Sainte Foy La Grande (25km): Every Saturday from 8.30 to 12:00. Big market with excellent producers and winner of “Favourite French Market” in 2014 .
Monségur (6km): Every Friday from 8.30 to 12. Nice small market with particularly good fish stall.
Issigeac (49km): Every Sunday morning. Extremely popular. Top tip – arrive early!
Eymet (28km): Every Thursday morning. Medieval town.
Night markets
Both Monsegur and Duras also have vibrant night markets during the peak summer months grab a bite to eat from one of the stalls and enjoy your food with a drink at one of the bars. There’s usually musical entertainment which creates a lively atmosphere.
Duras (8km) : Thursday evening
Lévignac de Guyenne (12km) : Friday evening
Monsegur (6km) : Wednesday evening
Supermarkets
(Opening times may vary, especially on public holidays)
Carrefour Contact supermarket – just out of Duras on the direction of Sainte Foy La Grande. Small but very well stocked (includes English section). Open from 8am to 8pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. 9km. GPS: 44.678160, 0.189631
Carrefour Contact supermarket in Monségur has got an excellent butcher section!!! Open from 8 am to 8 pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9am to 1pm. 15km. GPS: 44.650047, 0.087358
Butchers – Boucherie Evrard – Rue Paul Persil, in Duras. Good butcher, next to the Place du Marché.
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market plus other supermarkets and retail shops in Marmande 28km. GPS: 44.512165, 0.135597
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market in Pineuilh near Sainte Foy la Grande 28km. GPS: 44.826719, 0.219504
Tourist Information centres
Monségur (Gironde department) Tel: +33 5 56 61 82 73 – web www.entredeuxmers.com
Duras (Lot-et-Garonne department) Tel: +33 5 53 93 71 18 – web www.paysdeduras.com
