Description

A tree lined avenue is the approach to the enchanting Domaine de Bagatelle, leading to a formal courtyard, flanked by the buildings of this secluded hilltop house. Beautifully restored in a blend of country romance and contemporary chic, the villa comprises a 18th century Maison de Maitre (Main house) and a 19th century hunting lodge (Pavilion). With exposed stone, soft white décor and elegant furnishings, each has four bedrooms, in a family-friendly mix of twin, double and bunk beds; six of the eight complete with en suite facilities, the remaining two rooms sharing a bathroom and the privacy of their own wing.

While the lodge has an attractive sitting room and dining kitchen, the main house has ample social space for the group, with a stylish breakfast kitchen, dining room, drawing room and snug. Modern amenities include WiFi, large screen satellite TV’s, and Bluetooth stereo with outdoor speakers. And the villa is surrounded by the tranquil acres of its private estate, with lawns and walled gardens, a heated swimming pool, boules, table tennis, an arboretum and two small lakes. Along with riverside restaurants in nearby Brantome, chateaux and vineyards are within easy reach.

Features

Main house - ground floor

Entrance hall
Kitchen
Dining room
Utility room
Drawing room

Main house - first floor

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Shower room
Master bedroom with bathroom en suite (Bath, shower and twin basins)
Large double bedroom with bathroom en suite (with fixed shower over bath)

Pavillion - ground floor

Entrance hall
Open plan kitchen with dining area
Sitting room
Utility room
Walk-in larder

Pavilion - first floor

Master double bedroom with shower room en suite
Double bedroom with bathroom en suite (with fixed shower over bath)
Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite (with fixed shower over bath)
Bedroom with bunk beds with shower room en suite (much smaller)

Facilities

Children's facilities

2 Travel cots
1 Wooden cot
2 Highchairs

Cooking outdoors

Gas barbecue

Entertainment

Music system with Bluetooth connection for iPod/iPhone
Spare Bose docking system for use in any room
Satellite TV (UK Channels)
WiFi
DVD Player

Games and sports

Table tennis
Boules court

Keeping cool

Pedestal fans in each of the bedrooms

Kitchen essentials

Fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Ice maker
Hob
Oven

Private pool

13m x 5m
1.2m x 2m deep
Pool towels
Heated - Complimentary pool heating and pool opened between 16th May and 19th September. Outside these dates, pool heating available with price on request.
Please note guests must book pool heating prior to their stay
Gated - The pool fence is a permanent one and it is lower than 1.5m, there is gate access for children and a hedge surrounding the pool.
Pool cover
Pool house

Something special

Arrival meal

Nearby

Amenities

Supermarket 12km Nontron
Brantome, The Venice of Perigord with the oldest clock tower in France, market (Friday), bakery and some great restaurants 15km
Bourdeilles 25km
Caves of Villars 30km
Saint Jean de Cole 35km