Pool and Terraces: The pool and terraces have been designed to produce the maximum space for guests whilst maximising individual space. The 11x5m pool is surrounded by a very large sheltered terrace. The pool is fitted with a retractable telescopic pool cover. Solar heated shower adjacent to the swimming pool. There are 6 terraces; 5x4m outside the downstairs Lavender bedroom; 6x4m outside the Green bedroom with an inlaid giant chess board; in between these terraces and underneath the large balcony is timber deck with swinging bench. A 4x3m first floor balcony faces west and is an ideal point to view the pool and the sun sets. A further terrace for the morning sun leads from the kitchen. Atmospheric lighting throughout enables the pool and terrace to be used late into the evening. The gardens extend to over 3 acres with a fenced lower garden of 2 acres. Basketball, trampoline, play area, football goals, sand pit and boules are available also 6 adult Rayleigh bikes; 2 children’s bikes and a trailer bike.
Downstairs: The focal point of the barn is a large sitting room 9m x 8m which is open to a timbered 'cathedral' ceiling. This room is full of character with the original stone walls and tiled floors. Located within the lounge is an entertainment area which includes a 50in HD plasma TV connected to a DVD and VCR. A championship pool table is also in the lounge area. The kitchen and dining area leads from the sitting room. The kitchen is 9m x 4m with beamed ceilings, tiled floors and oak fitted units. It also has a large gas oven and hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer. The dining area in the kitchen can comfortably accommodate 12. The kitchen opens through double French doors, onto a partly covered tiled terrace. There is a charcoal and gas BBQ, and table and chairs on the terrace ideal for dining. Downstairs the two superking triple bedrooms have adjacent en-suite shower rooms, with exposed stone walls, tiled floors and doors to own terraces.
Upstairs: There are two family suites upstairs;
The Rose and Yellow Suite, with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and wooden floors. Each suite has an ensuite bathroom, a master triple bedroom and a smaller twin room. Both suites have tea and coffee making facilities and all beds have high quality mattresses. Each guest is provided with a pool towel and 2 bathroom towels. There is Bedeck bedding throughout. There are mosquito nets over all master beds. The Rose suite's small room has a single bed and cot. The Yellow Suite's small room has 2 single beds and a flat screen tv for DVD's.
In addition, there is a library area, children's pool table and table football.
From this area there is access onto a large 4x3m balcony with table and chairs and lovely views over the swimming pool.
Golf:
Tee times can be booked by owner and advice given on courses, locally and further afield. Acabanes is only five minutes from Chateau des Vigiers, one of the best golf resorts in France. Donald Steel (designer of the Forest of Arden championship course) is considered to be one of the very best 'natural' golf course architects, created this unique 18-hole, par 72 course in its enthralling setting amidst plum trees, oak woods, lakes and vineyards. Donald, who has contributed to many world-famous courses such as the Jubilee and Eden courses at St. Andrews as well as Chantilly in France, designed the course with the Château as its centrepiece; the 9th and 18th finishing off in front of the Château; and many of the other undulating greens with different perspectives of the Château. When asked by Golf World to name his favourite hole from his long career, Donald chose N° 18 at Château des Vigiers, with its dogleg over a ridge for the second shot over the lake on to the green, in front of the Château. Subsequently it was described in Golf World under the heading 'Vintage Finale'. Château des Vigiers' course is maintained as a holiday course with short rough, promoting quick play and accessibility for higher handicaps. However, the greens are frequently lightning fast and prove a test for any golfer. With strategic pin positions and longer rough, the course can be turned into a challenge for the best golfer. Golf courses also in Bordeaux and Arcachon.
Other Activities:
Go karting; Ten Pin Bowling; Canoeing; Waterparks, horse riding
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