FRANCE/SOUTH WEST FRANCE/DORDOGNE/BERGERAC

Le Chai

Discover the charm of Le Chai, a 19th century home surrounded by beautiful gardens and vineyards.

Great place for a relaxing week in the sun

We had a thoroughly relaxing week at Le Chai lounging by the pool and visiting the nearby villages and restaurants. The house is large and rustic, the grounds big and the swimming pool is a proper size. We left at the end of the week very contented.....

4 Reviews

Gallery Floorplan

Great place for a relaxing week in the sun

4 Reviews

Gallery Floorplan

Overview

Sleeps 12

6 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Property highlights

Private Pool
Wi-Fi/Internet
Pets on Request
Ground Floor Bed & Bath

Private Pool
Wi-Fi/Internet
Pets on Request
Ground Floor Bed & Bath
Games Room
DVD
Indoor Games
Bicycles Provided
Outdoor Games
Working Fireplace/Woodburner
Heating

Property Style

Ideal for Xmas/NY
Great Value

Activities

Walking/Hiking Paths
Golf Nearby
Wine Tasting
Fishing

Swimming Pool

Private Pool

Kids & Teens

Ideal for Teens

Babies & Toddlers

Cots (Cribs)
High Chair(s)

Location

Rural Location
Outstanding Landscapes
Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Tourist Towns & Villages

Local Amenities

Nearest Airport	Bergerac Airport (14km)
Nearest Bar/Pub	Lalinde (10km)
Nearest Golf	Golf Du Château Les Merles (8km)
Nearest Restaurant	Lalinde (10km)

Enjoy the beauty of two gardens at Le Chai, a holiday rental house in the Dordogne. The large 19th century home sits within 7.5 acres of private grounds, including a picturesque landscaped garden for relaxation and another designed around a large swimming pool (18x9m), with a lawn for outdoor activities such as badminton, table tennis, cricket and a giant chessboard.

Inside, this traditional home features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, antique furnishings and characterful decor. With 2 charming living rooms and a dining room for 12 with a large window for fresh air, it feels like an authentic old French home where you can all gather in pretty surroundings. The 6 bedrooms, some with exposed wooden beams, sleep 12, and there are 4 modernised bathrooms. With wireless broadband internet and cable TV with English and US channels, you can keep in touch with home.

The region is known for its Perigord cuisine—like truffles—and Bergerac appellation wines. Le Chai is a short drive from Monbazillac and Pecharmant vineyards, 2 of the most famous AOCs. The countryside is also dotted with fortified hilltop towns where you can explore the past, such as the medieval castle at Hautefort.

Close to the village of Mouleydier (5km) and Lalinde (10km), Le Chai is only 14 kilometres from the Bergerac airport.

What Oliver loves...

The pool at this holiday home in the Dordogne is expansive, with loads of space for games around it
Because the grounds are fully walled, children can explore the gardens safely
The owner, Christine (who lives next door), is an excellent chef, so catering is a MUST!

What you should know

There’s a village within walking distance with a great kids playground, but no boulangerie or shops. Stock up in nearby Lalinde (10km) or Bergerac (15km).
The pool is 100 meters from the house on adjoining grounds, so pack up your towels, sun-cream and shades for the afternoon
The owner lives just next door, for check-in and check-out, but you may occasionally see her on the grounds as well

This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!

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The Local Area

About the surrounding area of Le Chai

Rural Location

Outstanding Landscapes

Outdoor Pursuit & Activities

There is a village you can walk to however it does not have any shops or a boulangerie. There is however a great kids playground in the village that will appeal to younger guests. The nearest bakery is in Mouleydier (5km).

Medieval Lalinde is just 10km away, a pretty market town on the Dordogne river where you will find shops, restaurants and a supermarket. The market takes place on a Thursday morning and there's a lovely atmosphere as locals come out to buy lots of fresh, good quality produce.

Vineyards and fortified towns are the highlights of the “Périgord Pourpre”. The house sits in the heart of Monbazillac and Pécharmant – the two most famous vineyards among 13 other “AOCs” - just 15km from the city of Bergerac.

The old town of Bergerac has kept its architectural heritage from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries that can be seen in the half-timbered houses. It is the starting point to discover the vineyards and castles of the region.

Fortified towns such as Beaumont, Eymet, Issigeac, Molières and Monpazier, among others, testify to the history of the Périgord, especially the rivalry with England that started in the 12th century.

The Region

Experience the magnificence of the Dordogne River whilst staying close to Bergerac, a historic town with a fine reputation for its wine, gastronomy, history and art. What’s more, Bergerac is easily accessible with its own international airport and it is just over an hour from Bordeaux with TGV connections to Paris.

In the Périgord Pourpre and wonderfully located for reaching the Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde regions of south-western France, Bergerac is classified as a city of art and history. A stroll around Bergerac’s old town will be high on your itinerary – explore medieval cobbled lanes as you admire half-timbered houses, pretty squares as well as inviting shops and restaurants as you follow the fictional footsteps of Cyrano de Bergerac. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning, don’t miss the delightful market near the handsome Notre-Dame de Bergerac.

Sail along the Dordogne from Bergerac on board a traditional gabarre vessel or take a walk by the river’s edge before finding an idyllic spot for a picnic. Cycling enthusiasts will adore the voie verte from the Canal de Lalinde towards Mouleydier, Creysse and Bergerac, partly following the banks of the river. There are of course ample opportunities for canoeing along the Dordogne or hiking through the Périgord Pourpre’s forests, orchards and vineyards - the region’s natural beauty will captivate you with its mild climate and idyllic riverside scenery.

Wine lovers should visit the Château de Monbazillac, just south of Bergerac, or spend time sampling other wine appellations at vineyards and wine châteaux near the likes of Montravel, Pineuilh and Saussignac. Back to the charming town centre, taste a range of excellent wine at Bergerac’s Maison des Vins by the old harbour.

Beyond Bergerac, there are so many pretty places to discover. To the south-east is picture-perfect Issigeac and the bastide town of Beaumont-du-Périgord, both hosting enchanting weekly markets. Market lovers will also adore Sainte-Foy-la-Grande by the banks of the Dordogne, home to one of the Gironde’s most beautiful markets on a Saturday morning.

Local Amenities

Nearest Airport	Bergerac Airport (14km)
Nearest Bar/Pub	Lalinde (10km)
Nearest Golf	Golf Du Château Les Merles (8km)
Nearest Restaurant	Lalinde (10km)
Nearest Shop	Bakery in Mouleydier (5km)
Nearest Supermarket	Lalinde (10km)
Nearest Town/City	Bergerac (15km)
Nearest Village	Mouleydier/Lalinde (5km/10km)

Le Chai

Overview

Property highlights

Property Style

Activities

Swimming Pool

Kids & Teens

Babies & Toddlers

Location

Property Style

Activities

Swimming Pool

Kids & Teens

Babies & Toddlers

Location

What Oliver loves...

What you should know

This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!

The Local Area

The Region

The Local Area

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