16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool - Saint-Sernin

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

St Sernin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Duras Castle7 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course18 min drive
Chateau de Monbazillac35 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi

This rural 16th-century 'Pavillon de Chasse' has a lovely view of the Lac de Castelgaillard to the front and a meadow beyond the pool to the rear. The lodge is on an access-only road running above the lake and has only three other houses. Two of the bathrooms have been totally redone this year. 5 mins walk and you are in vineyards. The house is 35 minutes from Bergerac airport and 80 minutes from Bordeaux.

It sleeps 8 adults in 4 double bedrooms (2 can be made into twins) plus 2 children in a bedroom with bunk beds off the main bedroom. Two of the bedrooms have king-size double beds. The other two can be made up as super king-size double beds or large single beds depending on your needs. Most rooms have original stone walls and the upper floor living room is double height with exposed beams and a small balcony, overlooking the lake. The large, covered rear terrace and salt pool are recent additions. There are open sun terraces on three sides of the house with tables and chairs to enjoy the sun or shade any time of day. bed linen is crisp white. The main lodge floor, which opens onto the rear terrace and pool, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the large, living room and a well-equipped kitchen diner with a table seating 10 people. The lower floor opens onto south-facing terraces and the lake. It contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large living room equipped with fridge and drinks bar area.

The village of Saint Sernin is 10 minutes walk and has a bar tabac (for bread and croissant) and a lovely local restaurant.

The nearest town, Duras, is one of several Bastide towns in the area and has a castle open to the public. The lodge is in the middle of Cote de Duras and Bordeaux wine country for visiting vineyards. The famous Monbazillac castle and vineyard are only 30 minutes away. There are many pretty villages with day and night time markets close by: Eymet is among the most famous with its nightly market in high season and a large selection of restaurants.

Activities for all the family include canoeing and kayaking about 20 mins away and there is table tennis at the house as well as the pool, a BBQ and hundreds of DVD's or TV (freeview UK channels) to watch downstairs.

Property manager

Nick Reed

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep drop across the road from the house

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Don't enter the pool with sunscreen recently appplied and no glass near the pool please, plastic 'glasses' have been provided

Keep an eye on youngsters as the garden is not 'sealed' and there is a steep drop across the road from the house

No excessive noise please as we have nice neighbours we want to stay friends with!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Saint-Sernin

Located in Saint-Sernin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lac de l'Escourou and Plage des Bardoulets reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Griffon Park and Les Jardins de Sardy. Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres and Zoo de Mescoules are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like winery tours.

St Sernin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Duras Castle - 7 min drive
Maison Guinguet - 10 min drive
Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 18 min drive
Chateau de Monbazillac - 35 min drive
Chateau de Montaigne - 35 min drive

Getting around

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station - 19 min drive
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

O XIII Clochers - 19 min drive
Café de la Paix - 7 min drive
Don Camillo - 7 min drive
The Naked Vigneron - 16 min drive
The Old Book Shop - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 16th Century hunting lodge with modern pool and Starlink wifi located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Duras Clock Tower, Duras Castle and Domaine de Dame Bertrande. Maison Guinguet and Domaine du Petit Loubès are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

20 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gibbard/Pilllard/Boylan week

Lovely, characterful and spacious house in a glorious setting. We very much enjoyed our stay, in spite of the mosquitoes! The children loved it and are keen to return on another occasion. Ideal for an extended family like ours. Jayne, the local agent, was charming and very helpful. On the down side, the directions to find the property weren't great and it's a bit cheeky to ask visitors to help manage the pool-cleaning machine when they've paid a lot of money to stay in the house. Overall, minor niggles that didn't spoil a very good visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect House for an incredible holiday

A really fantastic well equipped house bursting with character in an incredible location. The owner and house manager were really accommodating and helpful, with lots of tips for places to go and explore. The location is stunning, breathtaking views over the lake set in the middle of local vineyards. We’re definitely coming back.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate L., Witham, England

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely propery, fabulous holiday!

We’ve stayed in this area several times and this house is certainly one of our favourites - full of character, quality furnishings, well equipped and maintained, peaceful, lovely pool and terraces/garden. I had very prompt communications with the owner and local property manager., both making a real effort to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay including good local recommendations. The nearby village and towns are delightful and this house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022