Blanchet — Luxury Villa with Heated Pool in Southwest France

Blanchet is a beautifully restored luxury villa with panoramic valley views, a private heated pool, outdoor bath and elegant interiors between Bordeaux and Bergerac.

Set in the Gironde countryside near the borders of Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, the villa enjoys a peaceful rural position in the Dropt Valley, close to the historic towns of Monsegur and Duras.

This location is ideal for guests seeking a private heated pool villa in South West France, with easy access to vineyards, bastide towns, markets, and both Bordeaux and Bergerac.

Villa Blanchet is part of our Monsegur and Duras luxury villa collection within the Bordeaux–Bergerac region, near the ancient historic towns of Monsegur (6km) and Duras (8km) with restaurants, cafe bars, shops and weekly markets.

1.7km walk via the country lane to the small village of Dieulivol, where there is La Grange cafe bar, which serves drinks and light snacks. By special request, they can create a BBQ meal for you; they also sell ice cream and local wine.

Daily fresh bread from the post office (2km). The ancient church with stunning views over the valley, plus a grotto to discover. 1.2km to the nearest vineyard with wine tasting.

Fun for all the family, a tree adventure and climbing park with a snack cafe is just 2km away. Children of all ages will enjoy it.

High-speed Fibre Broadband, usually above 200Mb/s, quality Orbi Wifi extenders throughout the house.

The entire property and all facilities are for your exclusive use during your stay.

4 Bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

All 4 bedrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a room fan and a hairdryer. Each bedroom has its own dedicated walk-in shower and WC, with 2 bathrooms also featuring a bath. There is a further 5th shower room and WC on the ground floor.

Ground-floor bedroom

Bedroom 1 Spacious double room (140cm x 190cm) with air conditioning. Located on the ground floor and tucked away at the end of the house, making it ideal for those wanting a retreat away from the rest of the house.
En-suite shower room, washbasin and WC.

In addition, there is a small shower room with a WC on the ground floor opposite the snug TV room.

Upper-floor bedrooms

Bedroom 2 Accessed via its own staircase, this master suite has a sizeable sumptuous bed (160cm x 200cm) with air conditioning and garden views.
An opulent en-suite with a roll-top bath overlooking the garden, a separate walk-in shower, twin washbasins and a separate WC.

From Bedroom 2, you can access Bedrooms 3 and 4 via an interconnecting door. Bedrooms 3 and 4 also have their own staircase.

Bedroom 3 A pretty room with two single beds (90cm x 190cm) and air conditioning.
This room has a dedicated bathroom opposite, with a walk-in shower, bath, washbasin, WC and views over the garden.

Bedroom 4 The air-conditioned mezzanine suite is above the sitting room with sliding wooden doors to enclose the space and provide privacy.
A luxurious 180cm x 200cm bed can be split into two single beds if required. An en-suite shower and WC complete this spacious but cosy-feeling suite.

Baby facilities

The cot measures 60cm x 120cm, and 1 highchair and stair gates are available. Please request at the time of booking.

Open plan kitchen/diner

The L-shaped country-style kitchen/diner has exposed stone walls and dual-aspect views.
Serious cooks will appreciate the Lacanche Classic Range with double ovens and an induction stovetop. In addition, there is a large American-style fridge freezer, a Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
A large dining table with benches and bistro-style chairs completes the look. Doors lead out to 2 terraces with views.

There is also a separate laundry room with a combined washer/dryer, butler’s sink and microwave.

Feature exterior bath and the 3 terraces with views

There are three doors from the dining area with access to two different terrace areas, each with a table and chairs, allowing you to make the most of the sun or shade at different times of the day.

The Weber gas BBQ is located on the terrace, making it the perfect setting for long summer evenings and sunsets.
A dining table for six, outside sofa and armchair create a partially shaded and cool place to relax on hot days.
The 3rd terrace features an exterior bath, a place to sit and take in the incredible views and watch the stunning sunsets.

Living spaces

There are 2 living rooms, providing space for everyone to enjoy.
The main sitting room has a full-height ceiling and large picture windows centred around a feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove.
The snug offers comfortable sofas, a TV and a PlayStation.

Office

An office space with a desk and Herman Miller chair, plus a monitor so you can plug in your own laptop. Please bring your own DP DisplayPort cable.
Complimentary high-speed fibre WiFi broadband is usually above 200Mb/s. Bose Bluetooth speaker provided.

Cleaning, towels and linen

Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided.
A complimentary additional supply of bed linen and bath towels is included for stays of 2 weeks or more.

Private pool

The private 10m x 5m heated pool has an alarm and in-pool steps.
Set amongst the mature, well-stocked garden, the sun terrace features 2 parasols surrounding the pool, while mature trees nearby provide additional shade.

The pool depth ranges from 1m to 1.8m. The semi-circular in-pool steps measure 3m by 1.3m at their widest points, with step water depths of 20cm, 45cm and 70cm.

The games barn

Situated in one of the original barns is the fabulous games barn.
A fun space with seating, table tennis, dartboard, table football and a kitchen area. Boules are available to play on the driveway.

The grounds

The vast grounds encompass orchards, meadows, woodland and acres of space for exploring and playing games.

What to do in the area and beyond

There are many towns, villages and castles to explore on your doorstep.
Local towns and villages host weekly markets, summer night markets and festivals throughout the year.

More information on what’s on locally is available in the “Local Area” tab above.

Private catering, gastronomic experiences and wine tours

Tailor-made experiences at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard? English and French are spoken.
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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

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