Set beneath Château de Duras, this historic home offers a swimming pool, characterful air-conditioned bedrooms and panoramic countryside views from its raised terrace.
Key Highlights
- Stay in a beautifully restored historic home just steps from the historic Château de Duras
- So many original features from wood beams and vaulted ceilings to exposed stone walls and characterful furnishings
- Admire sweeping countryside views as you enjoy al-fresco meals on the upper terrace
- Spend long summer days beside the swimming pool or preparing meals in the shaded summer kitchen
- Just a short stroll to Duras’ charming weekly market, cafes and wine bars
- Explore nearby vineyards and iconic wine regions or venture to the Dordogne for canoeing and boat trips
House Interiors
- Living-dining room with sofas, Smart TV, WI-Fi and table with benches. Doors open to the courtyard and elevated dining terrace
- Kitchen with island and table, well-equipped including oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, Nespresso machine and dishwasher. Doors open to courtyard
- Bedroom 1 with double bed, air-conditioning, courtyard access and open-plan ensuite bathroom with WC, bath/shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 with double bed, air-conditioning and ensuite bathroom with WC, shower, sink and washing machine
First Floor (via partially open-sided staircase)
- Bedroom 3 with two single beds (or double) and air-conditioning
- Bedroom 4 with double bed, TV and air-conditioning
- Bathroom with WC, bath/shower, separate shower and two sinks
- Bedroom 5 (via low doorway) with two single beds (or double), air-conditioning and ensuite shower room with WC, shower and sink
- Bedroom 6 with four single beds, air-conditioning and ensuite shower room with WC, shower and sink
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (12x6m)
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Covered summer kitchen with dining area, oven, microwave and fridge
- Gas barbecue
- Table tennis
- Lawned garden with cypress trees
- Elevated terrace (off the dining room) with al-fresco dining area overlooking the pool area below
- Boules court
Beneath the imposing silhouette of the medieval Château de Duras, Villa du Château offers a rare chance to stay in the historic heart of south-west France, where centuries-old architecture meets laid-back countryside charm. With its vaulted ceilings, old staircases, exposed stone and undulating views over the hills from the upper terrace, this characterful 6-bedroom home exudes warmth, space and personality, inviting guests to enjoy the rhythm of rural French town life.
At the heart of the house, the wood-beamed lounge flows onto a raised terrace, perfect for long al-fresco lunches overlooking the Lot-et-Garonne landscapes. Inside, spacious living areas and six charming air-conditioned bedrooms, four of them with en-suite bathrooms, create the ideal layout for up to 14 guests.
Outside, guests are drawn to the large garden dotted with cypress trees and centred around the 12-metre swimming pool. A shaded summer kitchen with gas barbecue, table tennis and relaxed dining space makes summer living feel effortless from morning coffee to sunset aperitifs.
Step out and you’re soon in the heart of Duras, a vibrant village just five minutes on foot, where boulangeries, cafés and wine bars spill onto cobbled streets. Wander the weekly market, stock up on local delicacies, or sample regional wines from surrounding vineyards, including Saint-Émilion, Monbazillac and Sauternes. For those seeking day trips, the Dordogne Valley is within easy reach, offering world-famous prehistoric caves, cliffside dwellings and beautifully preserved bastide towns.
For those who enjoy history, local flavours and a house with true character, Villa du Château is an inviting base for unforgettable holidays.
- Air-conditioning is featured in the bedrooms only.
- Guests should expect charming historic interiors with old stairs (some partially open-sided), wood beams, low windows and other characterful features (small children should be supervised).
- If planning to stay in mid-July, please note that a loud techno music festival usually takes place at the castle next door each year around 14th July (with fireworks and celebrations).
- Even though you can walk to the centre of Duras, a car is essential to be able to fully explore the surrounding region.
- Three-month rental possible any time from November until February. Please enquire.
