(FBLAN) Blanchet, Privacy & seclusion, pool. Between Bordeaux, Bergerac & St Emilion SW France

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Sleeps

8 (+2)

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Pets

Property ID

FBLAN

Changeover Day

Saturday

£995 to £2995

Blanchet is a luxurious property nestled amongst a backdrop of glorious countryside, private heated pool. Offering seclusion and complete privacy with stunning rural valley views below from the wrap around balcony. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & games barn. Short drive to historical towns with weekly farmers markets. An ideal central location to explore the Bordeaux wine region, Saint Emilion and Bergerac, South West France.

Country: France

Regions: Bordeaux wine region France holiday, Monsegur (Gironde), Duras (Lot et Garonne), France, Nouvelle Aquitaine region South West France, Bordeaux, Bergerac, Perigord, Riberac, Gironde, Lot et Garonne, Dordogne.

£995 to £2995

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 42km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.

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.

Blanchet offers complete privacy and seclusion, set between Bordeaux, Bergerac and Saint Emilion

The pool is surrounded by a sunny terrace

The private heated pool is secured by an alarm

The pool is on the south side of the house

The house nestled on the hill side is quite private

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

The front porch looking down the driveway, this is on the south side of the house

Looking through to the kitchen from the front porch

Dining area looking to the front entrance way to the right

Ding table looking out to the terrace and views

From the kitchen looking to the dining table

From the dining area and kitchen leading out onto a covered terrace, this is on the west side of the house

From the dining area looking down to the sitting room

Vineyard views from Blanchet, this is on the north side of the house

The terrace leading out from the dining area

The sitting room looking through to the snug

From the sitting room going out to a courtyard

The snug, to the right is the family bathroom, stairs lead up to bedrooms 3 and 4 then the mezzanine

Bathroom and walk in shower next to the snug

A shower and wc ground floor, a total of three shower rooms on the ground floor

Master suite with a feature bath, separate wc and its own staircase

Feature bath master suite and a separate wc

Stair case for the master suite, this is the upper most floor, the attic is closed

Ground floor bedroom with original features

Ground floor bedroom with an en suite shower and wc

Mezzanine above the sitting room, leads from bedrooms 2 and 3 to the master suite

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

Historical towns and villages to explore throughout the Aquitaine region

Pretty ancient towns and villages around the region

Discover medieval streets in Saint Emilion

Visit the world famous Grand Theatre in Bordeaux

The Left Bank shopping quays in Bordeaux

Discover the bustling nightlife in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a fun city full of surprises

Dates	Price for 7 nights from

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

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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.

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.

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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