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Açıklama İngilizceLooking out towards vines, enjoy long lunches beneath the shady tree accompanied by good local wine as children play in the vast garden. This beautiful historic house in the Dordogne welcomes up to 15 guests with its heated swimming pool, idyllic grounds and stylish interiors.

The owners have created an exceptional holiday home which exudes traditional French charm alongside contemporary interior design. As is typical in a chartreuse, the living spaces and three spacious double bedrooms are on the ground floor whilst there are two bedrooms upstairs beneath the huge wood beams, one double and another dorm-style room with eight single beds (four of which can be joined as two double beds).

Throughout much of the home, exposed stone walls, tiled floors and many other original features juxtapose a blend of modern and vintage furnishings alongside impressive new bathrooms. The living room with its grand fireplace leads through to a dining area with a library of old books. The traditional country kitchen will charm the keenest of cooks – embrace the home’s rich heritage as you prepare delicious feasts using fresh ingredients from local markets.

There is such a relaxing ambience outside – this is what holidays in southwestern France should be all about! Set in two hectares of grounds overlooking vineyards, swim in the heated swimming pool, chill out in the hot tub, then relax with friends on the outdoor lounge next to the pigeonnier. There is a long table for al-fresco dining in picturesque surroundings and even a children’s play area.

Come across the winery and auberge-restaurant within walking distance in a little hamlet passing vines, farmland and rural French countryside en route. Discover local walks and cycle rides as you explore the gentle landscapes of this part of the Dordogne and Gironde. Just a 15-minute drive away is medieval Sainte-Foy-la-Grande by the banks of the Dordogne river, home to one of the region’s biggest and best markets on a Saturday morning.

As well as visiting vineyards and markets, other highlights of the area include Saint-Émilion and Bergerac, both historic gems within half an hour by car. There’s summer swimming in a local lake with a sandy beach around 10km away as well as canoeing and kayaking opportunities along the Dordogne and L’Isle rivers.

For a fantastic day out, hop on the train to Bordeaux to explore this grand city famous for its food, wine and history. You could even venture further west by car to admire the surfing beaches and dunes of the Atlantic coastline, try the wines of Margaux and Pauillac on the Médoc peninsula or stop off near Arcachon for oysters as the sun sets over the bay.