Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, France Vacation Rentals

Château Fleur, built in 1611 during the time of King Louis XIII, has been beautifully renovated and furnished with a mix of contemporary and traditional French furniture. Situated on a low hill with expansive views of its surroundings, its classical architecture is one of careful symmetry and alignment. Entry is via a stunning avenue of trees past classical iron gates and around a courtyard of traditional French sculptured hedges. Once through the front doors, you will be amazed at the three storey chandeliers casting the most wonderful light on elegant limestone balustrade stairs. Being a château that has never been abandoned by its owners and its current owners only being its fifth since it was built, the château retains the best of everything of its period. From the ornate window handles in the shape of winged angels to its sculptured limestone balustrade staircase, imposing fireplaces, full length French windows, beamed ceilings and classical proportions, it is a home of perfect light and tranquility. As well as its historical character and the beauty of its architecture, the high standard of the furnishings and facilities is evident throughout. The impressive kitchen is particularly noteworthy, it has been designed for a chef with only the very best professional appliances. Throughout the château you will appreciate the great care the current owners have taken to ensure the very best quality, design and finish for their guests. This also extends to the stunning grounds, simply wonderful to stroll through, where you will find the spacious and inviting swimming pool surrounded by beautiful lawns, trees and gardens. The decked sun terrace is a perfect place to relax, read a book, have an aperitif and take in the pretty views that surround you. The property now has two one-bedroom Pavilions by the gates meaning the property can now sleep 16-18 guests when one or two of the Pavilions are booked alongside the main château. Features: 1) Château only (14-person price) 2) Château and West Pavilion (16-person price) 3) Château, West Pavilion and East Pavilion (18-person price) Main Château Interiors -    Drawing room -    Library -    TV room -    Dining room with table for up to 16 guests -    Kitchen, fully-equipped including two hobs, two ovens, microwave, warming oven, two dishwashers, fridge and freezer. Doors lead to al-fresco dining/lounge decked terrace -    Breakfast room with breakfast bar and coffee machines -    Family/play room with sofas, table and chairs, UK Satellite TV with Netflix and Sky, DVD player and table football First and Second Floor Bedrooms -    4 x bedrooms with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom -    2 x bedrooms with twin beds and en suite bathroom -    Bedroom with single bateau bed and roll-away bed underneath (has access to one of the en suite bathrooms either via back staircase or the bedroom) -    Bedroom with single bed (has access to one of the en suite bathrooms either via back staircase or the bedroom) Bedrooms on the second floor have dormer windows West Pavilion Interiors (by the gate, 30m from the château) -    Living-dining room and kitchenette -    First-floor bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom East Pavilion Interiors (by the gate, 30m from the château) -    First-floor bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom The East Pavilion’s ground floor is for staff use only (guests and staff each have their own door to access the pavilion). Outside Grounds -    Heated swimming pool (16x10m, depth: 1-4m) with pool safety cover. Open approximately mid-May to mid-October -    Al-fresco dining and lounge decked terrace -    Gas barbecue -    Garden and vast grounds Facilities -    Wi-Fi (both chateau and pavilion) -    TV -    Satellite TV with Sky and Netflix -    DVD player and library -    Books -    Board games -    Table football Location: The Château is located in the village of St Geyrac is on the border of Perigord Blanc (known for its beautiful limestone buildings) and Perigord Noir (known for its truffles). The medieval city of Perigueux, the capital of Perigord Blanc, with its magnificent cathedral and Roman ruins is only 22km away. This area of the Dordogne is well known as the gastronomical centre of France with many great restaurants (some with Michelin stars!) and farmer’s markets. Many grand chateaux and historical sites are nearby, including the Lascaux caves of prehistoric paintings made 17,000 years ago and the limestone dwellings at Les Eyzies inhabited by the Cro-Magnon man. Sarlat, the capital of Perigord Noir, is another charming medieval city (46km) has an unmissable old town consisting of impeccably restored stone buildings and a medieval cathedral. Canoeing along the river and hiking are two of the popular activities in the Dordogne that should also be checked out! Chateau Fleur is equidistant between Bergerac to the west and Brive-la-Gaillarde to the east (53km and 60km) where there are direct flights to and from London and Paris. The international airport at Bordeaux, 160km away, has connecting flights to many capitals of the world. St Geyrac is a quiet commune with a church, a bar and a restaurant. There are no shops there. La Douze, the next village just 8km away from the chateau has a few restaurants, a good boulangerie/patisserie plus a few shops. Milhac d’Auberche is a village 4km away with an excellent Michelin “bib gourmande” restaurant (one grade below a Michelin star). Trelisac (located between St Geyrac and Perigueux) has a shopping park with huge supermarkets and many stores selling homewares, furnitures, clothing etc. Terms & Conditions: ? €1200 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 4.00 p.m. 9.30 a.m. Yes. Yes. Not allowed. Château Fleur is solely for the guests’ personal use, for self-catering holidays only. Guests are not permitted to use it for any form of business enterprise. Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. The 14-person price is for the château only. The 16-person price also includes the West Pavilion and the 18-person price includes both the West and East Pavilions. Please see the "Features" tab for details on their layout. Please note that CCTV is installed in some exterior grounds for security purposes. Please enquire for more information. Saturday. Standard changeover clean and mid-stay cleaning (over 7 nights) included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Not allowed. 7 nights (July/August) or 4 nights at other times. Yes. Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. French Visitors Tax payable to Oliver’s Travels at the time of balance payment (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). Yes. The pool is open approximately mid-May to mid-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. Licence number: .

As featured on Channel 4’s ‘Escape To The Château’ Chateau Rochette stands majestically, looking down across a valley once lorded over by this 12th-century Baronnie. The château was both witness and party to the Hundred Years War, now a sleeping giant of peace and tranquility. Château Rochette has been meticulously restored with an eye towards preserving its original features. Modern comforts and amenities have been subtly woven into the fabric allowing the original château to remain at center stage. It is the perfect place for couples, families, and friends to come, relax, adventure and just be. Château Rochette is central to and minutes away from all the remarkable places and adventures in the Dordogne and the Perigord Noir. Exploring the magnificent landscape and medieval surroundings will transport you to another century. It is minutes away from such places as Castelnaud, Beynac – the one-time stronghold of Richard the Lion heart, the ancient town of Sarlat, Domme and a seemingly unending list of places and remarkable experiences. Features: When you arrive at Chateau Rochette, you turn into the long grassy drive and traverse the hillside until you are facing the Chateau, its terrace, and french doors leading into the kitchen. A massive wisteria clings to the Chateau. Great fortune if you are there during its bloom! Kitchen Entered through the French doors. Overhead are huge hewn beams as in all the rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher, a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and gas four burner stove. Dining Room From the kitchen pass to the dining room. A huge fireplace, high beamed ceiling and stone walls the color of champagne greet you. Light pours in from the facing view of the valley on to the warm chestnut floors. Stair Hall From the dining room pass to the stair hall. One of our favorite parts of Chateau Rochette, it ascends to the 2nd and 3rd floor. Living Room Pass now to the living room whose chestnut floors, huge fireplace and dimensions nearly duplicate those of the dining room. The furniture is decidedly comfortable as is the atmosphere. It is a place to relax with friends and family after a day of adventure or to just read a good book. 1st Floor Bedroom Pass out of the living room and up five steps to the 1st floor bedroom. A double bedroom faces view of the valley. A stone fireplace stands against the high peaked ceiling. This part of the chateau was built somewhat later and as a result captured the lower portion of one of the towers which interestingly now functions as this sleeping chamber. 1st Floor Crimson Bathroom Pass through the 1st floor bedroom into the bathroom. Without any question, this ensuite bathroom is by far the most incongruous part of Chateau Rochette. Created lovingly for a teenage daughter during the 1960s - with a sunken tub! - The walls, the floor, and yes, the ceiling, are all very beautiful crimson red tiles. Dazzling! Photographs don’t do it justice. Duplex Room Pass again through the 1st floor bedroom and through another door, and you will find a small room with a small table and chair, two tables for suitcases and then a spiral stairway leading up into the tower and the small tower double bedroom. Certainly a great place to be banished to and very romantic, it has a 1820’s style double bed and the best view at Chateau Rochette over the pool and valley beyond. Through its own door, the tower room shares the crimson bathroom with the 1st floor bedroom. Master Bedroom 1 - second floor Opposite the bed and its hangings a massive fireplace is centered. The room is large and nearly duplicates the size of the dining room below. Adjoining it and also large is the master bathroom with tub, free standing shower, bidet, toilet and sink. A casement window looks out over the distant hills and valley. Master Bedroom 2 - second floor A beautifully carved stone fireplace stands adjacent to the bed with its warm red bed hangings. From there you can look out the tall windows across to the hills on the other side of the valley. The bathroom is located in the watch tower. The windows, once used by lookouts, were designed for these commanding views. Included are a tub/shower, toilet, and sink. 3rd Floor The 3rd floor is not occupied and not accessible to guests. Swimming Pool Please note the swimming pool measures approximately 8m x 4m. There is also a charcoal bbq for you to enjoy your summer. Location: A wonderful area for exploring off the beaten path where others don’t go. - You can find the untouched and original French countryside, farms, and amazing diversity of architecture. - A canoe or kayak voyage down the Dordogne with a sandwich at hand is a day to remember. - Very early mornings watching the mist burn off the hills and valley with a cup of hot coffee. - Speaking or struggling with your French at the local village markets and meeting the lovely people who live here. - Get everywhere before the others. - Take a simple walk in a forest that attracts you along the roadside for just fifteen minutes- you’ll be surprised. - Keep bathing suits and a towel in the car at all times. - Find a secluded spot on the Dordogne and slip into the water for just 10 minutes, dry, dress and continue on. The Dordogne is one of the world centers of pre-history and holds Europe’s earliest art treasures. At Les Ezyies, 10 minutes away, you will find the magnificent newly constructed National Museum of Pre-history, the cave paintings at Lascaux, and the site of the remains of the Cro-Magnon Man. Directly below Chateau Rochette is a wonderful vegetable farm that sets up at all the weekly village markets. Walk down the driveway and buy your dinner fresh from these lovely people. Terms & Conditions: ? €1000 charged to clients’ credit card prior to the arrival. Between 5.00 and 8.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. Yes. Yes, including pool towels. No The owner requires guests to sign an agreement prior to the arrival. The party leader must be 25+ Saturday No All guests are strongly recommended to purchase comprehensive travel insurance which includes accident, cancellation, and civil liability insurance. Not included. Extra cost for heating applicable based on consumption in winter months, payable locally in cash. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.