(FBLAN) Blanchet. Stunning valley views, Heated pool, Secluded. Near Bordeaux, Bergerac in SW France

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Saturday

£1350 to £4950

Nestled amongst a backdrop of glorious countryside views, offers seclusion and privacy. Ground floor bedroom, heated pool and a games barn, walk to café. EV charging. Short drive to historical towns with restaurants and weekly farmer's markets. Centrally located between Bordeaux and Bergerac SW France.

Country: France

Regions: Bordeaux, Bergerac, Dordogne, Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine region of SW France, Monsegur (Gironde), Duras (Lot et Garonne), France

£1350 to £4950

Stunning views
Private heated 10m x 5m pool
Games barn
EV car charger
Highspeed Fibre Broadband
Office space
UK Satellite TV
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Lacanche Classic Range
Weber gas BBQ
Wood burner
Cot (1) and highchair (1)
2 living spaces
Dishwasher
Private, tranquil location
Walk to zip-wire park
Walk to vineyard
Walk to cafe
Walk to daily bread
Golf courses nearby
Cycle hire available
Private catering available
Restaurants and shops nearby

Blanchet, a luxurious 4-bedroom holiday home with a private heated pool and a games barn, glorious countryside views with far-reaching views over vines, orchards and fields from the wrap-around balcony, walk to the village, set in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region.

Located between Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion near the border of the Dordogne in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region of France.
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) or the cafe bar on Sundays by request.
The ancient church with stunning views over the valley, as well as a grotto to discover.
1.2km to the nearest vineyard with wine tasting.
Fun for all of the family and children of all ages, a tree adventure and climbing park and snack cafe is just 2km away.

Highspeed Fibre Broadband, usually above 200Mb/s, quality Orbi Wifi extenders though out 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 equipped with a room fan and a hairdryer. Each bedroom has its own walk-in shower and wc, 2 bathrooms in addition also have a bath. There is a further 5th shower and wc on the ground floor.

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 (140cm x 190cm) with an en-suite shower room, washbasin and WC.

A separate small shower room with WC is located opposite the snug TV room.

Upper Floor

Bedroom 2
Accessed via its own staircase, this master suite has a sizeable sumptuous bed (160cm x 200cm), an opulent en-suite with a roll-top bath, a separate walk-in shower, twin washbasin and a separate WC.
(From this room it is possible to directly access the Mezzanine room and to bedroom 3).

Bedroom 3
A pretty twin room with two single beds (90cm x 190cm). This room has a dedicated bathroom located opposite with a shower, wash basin, WC and a bath with views over the garden.

Bedroom 4
The mezzanine suite, situated above the sitting room, with sliding wooden doors to enclose the space and provide privacy. Two 90cm wide single beds can be made into a luxurious 180cmx200cm bed. An en-suite shower and WC complete this spacious but cosy feeling suite.

The Mezzanine suite and bedroom 3 are accessed via their own staircase.

Baby facilities

The cot measures 60x120cm and 1 highchair, stair gates are available. Please request at the time of booking.

Open plan kitchen/diner and the terraces

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, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, and toaster. A large dining table with benches and bistro-style chairs completes the look.
There are three doors providing access to two different balcony areas, each with a table and chairs so that you can make the most of the sun or shade at different times of the day, the perfect place for those wonderful sunsets. Weber gas BBQ is on the terrace.

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

Living spaces

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

Office

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

Cleaning/towels/linen

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.

Private pool

The private 10m x 5m heated pool has an alarm and in-pool steps. Set amongst the mature, well-stocked garden there is a sun terrace with 2 parasols surrounding the pool. Further shade is provided by the mature trees near the pool area.
The depth of the pool varies from 1m to 1.8m. The semi-circular in-pool steps measure 3m by 1.3m at the widest points, the step’s water depths are 20cm, 45 cm, and 70cm.

The games barn

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

The grounds

The vast grounds which include orchards, meadows, woodland and acres of space for exploring and playing games encompass the house

EV electric car charger

An EV electric car charging point is available at an additional cost of £50 per week per car. Please pre-book so it is available on your arrival.
The charger model is a Hager Witty Premium XEV1K22T2T, it typically charges at a rate of 11kW. It has the European standard Type 2 socket. Guests need to provide their own Type 2 fast charge cable – either single-phase or three-phase will work fine.

Cycle hire

Cycle hire can be delivered to the door with all safety equipment supplied, electric cycles are 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 what’s 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, the nearest are Sainte Foy la Grande, Saint Emilion, Duras and Monsegur with restaurants, café bars, shops and the beautiful historical countryside for you to explore.

The nearest vineyard, which can be seen from the house is just 1.2km, approximately 15 minutes walk. www.chateaufaurie.com

Zip wire adventure and climbing park

Only 2km. Playground and snack bar. Des chênes toi Aventure

Chocolate

Yes, we believe chocolate is also an activity, we often have to visit to make sure the quality is up to standard… Maison Guinguet 8km, near Duras. A nice shop to visit selling chocolate and gifts and offers guided visits of their artisan factory in July and August.

Duras Castle

The famous Chateau de Duras, is 7km away. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.

Tea room with gardens

Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Known for their teas and delicious cakes. 5km.

Private catering, Gastronomic experiences and Wine tours

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

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.

The pool is in a sunny position, to the left is due south

Gardens and meadow surround the property

The building in the distance on top of the hill is the nearest vineyard to buy wine, they do a rather nice sparkling rose

Stunning valley views, the house is surrounded by its own grounds

The house is surrounded by its own grounds

Covered terrace just out from the kitchen, ideal for the morning sun

Terraces are on the 3 sides of the house

Covered terrace on the East side of the house

Evening views, waiting for the sun to set over the hills

An evening watching the sunset on the terrace

The property is surrounded vy its own grounds, views to vines

The house is set at the end of its own private road

The front of the house looking over to the games room

Covered terrace to the front of the house

From the dining table looking through to the kitchen and a terrace to the left

Dining area leading out onto the terraces

Dining table, the corridor take you to the sitting room

Blanchet sitting room has been newly decorated ready for the 2023 season

The sitting room is newly decorated, full new photoshoot in the Spring

Bedroom 2 the door leads to the mezzanine bedroom, both rooms have their own staircase

Bedroom 2 with a feature bath, walk in shower, separate wc and its own staircase

Bedroom 2 looking through to its bathroom, separate wc to the right

Rural views, bedroom bathroom, walk in shower and separate wc

Bedroom 2 with its own staircase, the floor above is not used

The Mezzanine bedroom with the sliding doors open, en-suite shower and wc

The Mezzanine bedroom with the sliding doors closed

Bedroom 3 upper floor twin with its own shower and wc

Bath, walk-in shower and wc next to bedroom 3

EV charging point is an extra cost, please book before your arrival

Traditional weekly farmers markets in many local towns

The local cafe at Dieulivol offers light snacks, wine and beer, you can also buy a bottle to take back with you

Discover the pretty, ancient towns and villages around the region

Discover medieval streets in Saint Emilion

Bordeaux is a fun city full of surprises

Dates	Price for 7 nights from
	8 persons	Shortbreaks from
10 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023	£1,650.00	£1,650.00
15 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023	£3,495.00	£3,495.00
29 Jul 2023 - 04 Aug 2023	£3,950.00	£3,950.00
19 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023	£3,595.00	£3,595.00
30 Sep 2023 - 03 Nov 2023	£1,350.00	£1,350.00

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 and is returned within 7 days of departure subject to a satisfactory inspection.

Arrival from: 4pm
Departure by: 10am

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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.
House heating is included in the price except for July and August.
*Pool heating.

Additional charges:

Additional cleaning is available, payable directly to the housekeeper.
EV Electric vehicle charging point, £50 per week per car, please pre-order this so it can be made available.
*Pool heating.

Pool heating information/charges:

*Pool heating is included in the price from May 13th until September 15th 2023.
Pool heating for all other dates is available for an additional charge of £150 per week.

Please note: Specific pool temperatures can not be guaranteed as pool heating is influenced by weather conditions and other factors.

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The local area and what to do, Monsegur / Duras, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, France

Blanchet is a 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, you can also buy ice cream or a bottle of local wine.
Daily fresh bread from the post office (2km) or the cafe bar on Sundays by request.

There is also an ancient church with stunning views over the valley, there is also a grotto to discover, it’s well worth the walk.

There are many vineyards in the area, the nearest vineyard which can be seen from the house is just 1.2km, approximately 15 minutes walk. www.chateaufaurie.com

Zip wire adventure and climbing park is just 2km away. Playground and snack bar. Des chênes toi Aventure Fun for all of the family.

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 southwest 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 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 which 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 in Monsegur the famous 24 Heures de Swing at the beginning of July every year.

Wine and Gastronomy

Vineyards are abundant in the area.
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 very reasonable prices through to the higher end of the market.

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, cheese and wine pairing evenings are available with a local couple Sylvie and Pascal Loving Aquitaine.

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.