Historic Chateau, 6 bedrooms, many en suites, pool and tranquil gardens — Property 68695

Historic Chateau, 6 bedrooms, many en suites, pool and tranquil gardens

St Surin offers luxury holiday accommodation in a stunning and tranquil setting of over 3 hectares of very private grounds, offering every modern convenience you could wish for on holiday. The 13 x 7 metre swimming pool is ideally located close to the chateau, with it’s own summer kitchen, BBQ area and loo/changing room. There are a number of seating areas throughout the garden which are perfect places to enjoy long summer evenings and stunning sunsets. There are 6 bedrooms, many with ensuites, a cosy living room with log burner, a large farmhouse kitchen, stunning dining room with open fire and a formal sitting room. The Chateau is full of character with exposed beams and stonework, and is furnished with antiques. St Surin is situated just a short drive from a beautiful medieval town with shops, markets, bars and restaurants. It is a truly special and tranquil setting.

Location Castillonnes area < Lot-et-Garonne < Aquitaine < France

Castillonnes area < Lot-et-Garonne < Aquitaine < France

 marks the location of this property in Castillonnes area

Availability for the chateau / country house in Lot-et-Garonne, France

Last updated on:

Friday, 16 May 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the chateau / country house in Lot-et-Garonne, France

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• All prices are per week Saturday to Saturday, arriving at 4.30pm and departing at 10am. A deposit of 25% is required with the booking. The final balance is due 12 weeks before arrival. A damages deposit of £750 is also required. A surcharge for weekly changeovers may be added in shoulder season. Please contact us for more information and a pdf brochure with many more photos and descriptions.
  Children are welcome at Chateau St Surin but please note that the River Dropt borders the property. Whilst the pool is alarmed to meet AFNOR standards, as with any water feature, it can pose a danger to small children. The need for adult supervision at all times is stressed. Should you have any questions about children at Chateau Surin, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please contact us directly for further information and details on the Chateau or for more general information on the area and what is going on.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the chateau / country house in Lot-et-Garonne, France

Outdoors at St Surin

This beautiful chateau dating back to 1477 is bliss for summer living. Approached by a 200 metre drive way, the grand gates give you an idea of the gem you are about to discover. The chateau is set in over 3 hectares of private grounds. The pool house and area is out of this world. There is a roofed seating area with iron furniture and sofas looking over the pool. There is a built in BBQ area and the 13m x 7m pool has a large shallow area but deepens to almost 3m by the end. There are sunloungers, chairs and tables. It is completely sheltered and private – an awesome suntrap. The pool is alarmed for safety and complies with recent legislation. The varied walks from the chateau complete this perfect French hideaway! The owners live in the guardian's cottage and are on hand to assist when needed but give guests complete privacy and exclusive use of all facilities such as the pool and pool area.

Activities near St Surin

The area is packed full of activities if you can tear yourself away from the poolside. The town of Castillones is just a 5 minute drive away and there are restaurants to cater for all tastes and budgets. If you prefer to cook for yourselves, the local markets offer wonderfully fresh local produce. They are fantastic for a morning out, experiencing the french way of life. The Dordogne is steeped in history. From the prehistoric caves at Lascaux to the medieval chateaux and fortified bastide villages and towns. For those with more energy, the range of sports activities is great. There are a number of golf courses all within a short drive. The Dordogne and Vezere rivers offer canoeing, swimming or just lazing on one of the many beaches. There is fishing, horse riding, cycling, tennis all close by.

How to get here

St Surin is extremely accessible with Bergerac airport only 30 minutes drive away. There are daily low cost flights with Ryanair flying from Stansted, Nottingham and Liverpool and Flybe flying from Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham and Exeter. Bordeaux airport is only about 1hr 45 minutes drive away, with Toulouse slightly further taking about 2 hours. There is car hire available at all the airports. We find that the most relaxing drive from the UK is from St Malo in about 6 1/2 hours, leaving Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries and throughout the summer they are doing night crossings both ways. Although it is not the cheapest ferry, it is a great way to start the holiday. A slightly longer drive is from Calais in about 9 hours. There are fast links by train by Eurostar (Waterloo/Ashford) with connections to Bergerac, Marmande and Libourne. Marmande is the quickest and is only 30 minutes away. You can also motorail to Brive which is approximately 2 hours drive away.