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PIGEONNIER DU CHATEAU,
Dordogne
Location:
Conne-de-Labarde
The tree-lined entrance to Château Peyrelevade is the first hint that something very special awaits during your stay at the Pigeonnier du Château. Built in the 14th century and occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War, the château is found in the heart of Périgord. The Pigeonnier du Château, adjacent to and sharing a courtyard with Château Peyrelevade, is a combination of the converted pigeonnier and bakery of the estate. It has been carefully renovated and restored and provides two unique living areas.
The pigeonnier is three stories and includes three bedrooms, living/dining area, fully equipped kitchen, and 1-1/2 baths. A separate entrance to the two-story converted bakery leads to a living room/games room, a double bedroom with ensuite bath, and access to a shaded eating area, sunbathing terrace, croquet lawn, and sunny swimming pool.
The Pigeonnier du Château provides a very comfortable base from which to explore the lovely Dordogne region. Walk out the back gate of the château grounds and stroll a mile to the farming hamlet of Conne de Labarde, searching along the way for some of the six varieties of wild orchids that grow here. Or bike to Bouniagues and pick up something tempting at the boulangerie for a picnic lunch.
A short drive brings you to the medieval village of Issigeac to explore the winding streets and perhaps shop at the Sunday morning market. Or tour one of the Bergerac vineyards and discover why the French love this wine so much.
After each of these excursions and discoveries, you will return down the tree-lined entrance to the château knowing that that first hint of something special has once again been confirmed.
Owners: Château Peyrelevade is the home of an English couple, Roger
and Alison Davis. The resident estate managers, have lived in France for
many years and enjoy meeting visitors and sharing with them their extensive
knowledge of France.
Beds and Baths: Sleeps up to seven comfortably in four bedrooms. The converted pigeonnier has a double bedroom, a twin and a single, as well as one full bath (tub and shower) and small half-bath. The converted bakery has a double with ensuite bath (shower only).
Living Space: The converted pigeonnier has a living/dining area with fireplace and kitchen adjacent. The converted bakery has a large game room, with French doors leading to the terrace.
Outdoors: Pool (5x10 meters) for exclusive use of renters; secluded terrace with barbecue; croquet lawn. Lovely woods and fields surround the property, to which renters have access on foot.
Essentials: Fully equipped,newly renovated kitchen, with gas range, oven and dishwasher. Washing machine, small TV, radio and CD player.
Details: One or two children very welcome, no minimum age. Property is not handicapped-accessible. Smoking is not permitted indoors. Phone available in the château for making local calls and receiving long-distance calls.
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Prices are for rentals of two or three weeks. One-week bookings welcome -- add 10% surcharge. Four-week bookings receive 10% discount.
* Rates include gas and electricity, all linen, cleaning after departure, and heat (when necessary). Security deposit required.
NOTE: Rentals begin on Saturday after 4:30 pm.
