Property Houses
Sleeps 3
Single/Double 0 / 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
Romantic 16th century Tower Rental in Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
Our tower stands in its own private grounds of about 2 acres. Little is known about its exact purpose but in view of its architectural style and the crossbow holes under its windows, the likelihood is that it was used as a watchtower at the end of the Hundred Years War or during the religious wars in the area.
Accommodation in the tower:
The tower looks tiny and your first impression is sometimes incredulity! However, once you start to move around, it very quickly seems to expand and accommodates everyone willingly, as in all enchanted places. During the summer, most of the time is spent outside, either down by the pool, or on the terrace round the tower, or in the shade of the mature trees.
Ground floor/kitchen. The ground floor is the kitchen/dining room so wandering outside to the terrace with your breakfast/lunch/dinner is a matter of a few steps. The cooking area under the stairs is sunk into the wall and has an electric hob and fan oven, with fumed oak and slate worktop, cupboards and storage shelves (one of which exactly fits the French baguette), and a fridge with ice compartment. There is also an espresso coffee machine. All the stairs and the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture in the tower are tailor-made from ash, inlaid with other hardwoods.
These steps lead to the first floor: a gorgeous bathroom (with private toilet in a separate closed room). Because of the small size of the tower, the bathroom is open-plan, i.e. when you walk up from the ground floor to the second floor, you pass through the bathroom.
The second floor is the main bedroom, with three windows giving glorious views out over the surrounding countryside.
From this bedroom the stairs go up to the third floor which is the attic under the pointed cone of the roof. This can be used either as a second bedroom with two futon sofa-beds, or it can be used as a small sitting room with TV/DVD player in case of wet weather.
It should also be appreciated that the stairs up to the attic are steeper than standard stairs and are therefore unsuitable for young children or anyone who has difficulty walking. For this reason, we do not accept bookings which include children under 10 years old.
Outside in a choice of shady or sunny spaces and there are several barbecues.
PHOTOS
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
Wood burning stove
WIFI
Fridge, washing machine, espresso coffee machine, juicer, DVD, TV
Local Attractions
The grounds around the tower are completely private and those wishing to sunbathe without clothing may do so without fear of intrusion.
Our generous 10m x 5m swimming pool in the garden is deep enough for diving and has Roman steps and a good-sized tiled terrace surrounding it. It is a non-chlorine pool using a salt exchange. The pool is unheated. The usual pool furniture is provided, and the lime trees provide shade as well.
There is a choice of barbecues and there is also a terrace around the tower with small table for having coffee, breakfast, or evening drinks outside, and a pleasant shaded area nearby under the mature trees where it is delightful to eat in the middle of the day.
Most of the rest of the garden is kept purposefully wild as it is a stunning example of chalkland meadow with many species of orchid in the early summer and herbs such as salad burnett and marjoram growing freely. Flowers grow around the tower and interesting butterflies are attracted to them. Culinary herbs have been planted in the flower beds around the tower for use by tenants.
An underground room at the end of the swimming pool houses the pool furniture and also the washing machine.
Rental Rates for this Property
| Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Month | Rate Per Week | Rate Per Week Day | Rate Per W/End Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 800.00 | |||
| May | May 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1000.00 | |||
| June | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1300.00 | |||
| July | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1400.00 | |||
| August | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1400.00 | |||
| September | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1300.00 | |||
| October | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | 7 | EUR 800.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
Lettings are from Saturday (4.00pm) to Saturday (10.00 am). Off season lettings can be more flexible; just let us know what dates you would like, though we have a minimum stay of 4 nights because of the costs to us of a changeover.
It should also be appreciated that the stairs up to the attic are steeper than standard stairs and are therefore unsuitable for young children or anyone who has difficulty walking. For this reason, we do not accept bookings which include children under 10 years old without prior discussion.
Payment Terms
Please note that if we have to cancel your booking then all monies paid to us will be returned.
25% Deposit due on booking confirmation. The remaining 75% payable 8 weeks before rental starts. Security deposit payable with final payment* BALANCE TO PAY 8 weeks before rental starts * Your security deposit will be repaid after your stay so long as no damages have occurred. Payment by bank transfer is preferred. We will respond to your booking request to confirm your details and advise on payment.
Availability Calendar
Property Exterior
Local Attractions
Our generous 10m x 5m swimming pool in the garden is deep enough for diving and has Roman steps and a good-sized tiled terrace surrounding it. It is a non-chlorine pool using a salt exchange. The pool is unheated. The usual pool furniture is provided, and the lime trees provide shade as well.
There is a choice of barbecues and there is also a terrace around the tower with small table for having coffee, breakfast, or evening drinks outside, and a pleasant shaded area nearby under the mature trees where it is delightful to eat in the middle of the day.
Most of the rest of the garden is kept purposefully wild as it is a stunning example of chalkland meadow with many species of orchid in the early summer and herbs such as salad burnett and marjoram growing freely. Flowers grow around the tower and interesting butterflies are attracted to them. Culinary herbs have been planted in the flower beds around the tower for use by tenants.
An underground room at the end of the swimming pool houses the pool furniture and also the washing machine.
In the area
This Property is situated in Dordogne, Aquitaine
Nearest Airport: Bergerac about 45 min Bordeaux about 1½ hour drive
Nearest Station: Perigueux 24km Bergerac 24km
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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.