C8 - Château near Le Bugue

Chateau C8 is a beautiful 17th century chartreuse set in a tranquil wooded valley of some 184 acres in the heart of the Dordogne in the South West of France.The house which can accommodate up to 26 guests in three separate buildings has extensive gardens, a swimming pool and a large lake (200 x 100 m)

Considered locally to be one of the most important buildings of its kind in the Dordogne region the house has recently been returned to its former glory with many original features, including stone and marble fire surrounds and elegant wall panelling. The chartreuse dates back to around 1680 and was originally built as a gentleman's hunting lodge. Owned in 1701 by Le Marquis de Fleurac, Seigneur de Rouffignac, it became an ironmaster's workshop around 1730 and at one time was manufacturing cannon for Napoleon's army. The lake is a reservoir created to provide the ironworks with a reliable reserve of water.By the end of the 19th Century the building had ceased to manufacture iron.

Chateau C8 can accommodate up to 26 guests in three separate buildings.

THE MAIN BUILDING which has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms consists of:

On the Garden floor:
A fully equipped kitchen with open fireplace, breakfast room with open fireplace, utility room and laundry, a sitting room with bar with open fireplace, a bathroom with shower, sauna and WC and a twin bedroom with doors opening on to the garden and an adjacent bathroom with bath and shower

On the First Floor:
5 double bedrooms with five bathrooms or showerrooms
- one super king size - the master bedroom with outside terrace and a 1,9 x 2m bed which uses the bathroom on the second floor just above it with bath and shower, wc and two basins
- a king size bedroom with a 1,7 x 2m bed with an en suite bathroom with shower room with WC
- one king size bedroom (with a 1,7 x 2m beds) with steps leading up to a shower room on the second floor with wc, sink and shower
- one king size bedroom with steps leading up to a shower room on the second floor with wc, sink and shower
- a twin room with steps leading up to a bathroom on the second floor with a bath and separate shower, wc, and two basins

Also on the first floor there is a hall,a dining room and a drawing room.

THE BARN which has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms comprises:

On the Garden Floor:
A huge open plan kitchen/living/dining space, a twin bedroom with dressing room, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower and WC

On the First floor:
Master bedroom ( 1,9 x2m bed) with 2 ensuite showers and WC's, 1 double room (1,7 x 2m) with ensuite shower room and WC and a twin room with ensuite shower room and WC

There is also an extensive mezzanine area with a large comfortable reading and relaxing area.

There are two extra single beds which can be put in two of the double bedrooms in the barn or main building

A small building in the grounds which has a gym on the ground floor and two double bedrooms sharing a small bathroom on the first floor provides extra space for guests.

Linen and towels are provided for both houses and they both have cosy woodburning stoves for the cooler evenings

Chateau C8 has 184 acres of grounds which are mainly wooded and very peaceful

There is a large heated swimming pool (15x 6 m),( it costs an extra £100 to heat) with safety cover, a terrace with loungers and a pool house set discreetly between the barn and the main house.

There is a studio for dance, aerobics and yoga, two massage rooms and a gymansium

At the main house there is a pretty stone kitchen terrace next to a lovely herb garden. Formal lawns and a rose garden with a gravel path lead to a wooden bridge over a river, which runs through the centre of the gardens. A pergola draped in wisteria covers the barbecue area with table and chairs for outside dining which can also be used for lunches and breakfasts This area also has the very popular fire pit surrounded by brick banquettes ideal for after dinner relaxing

At the barn outside there is a small breakfast terrace and spacious formal gardens with fruit trees, rose garden, fruit and vegetable gardens and lawns overlooking the lake which has a rowing boat which can be used for fishing

All prices are per week per property from Saturday to Saturday Owners may be willing to accept mid week rentals or part week rentals in the low and mid season .Please email us your requests. We’ll be happy to answer your queries. Please book well in advance for peak season bookings as the best weeks tend to go quickly.

- Prices are quoted in Euros. If you choose to pay in £ sterling or US dollars please pay the equivalent rate quoted on the site which is approximate only. We will inform you when you pay what the exact equivalent amount is in Euros that you have paid, since it depends on the exchange rate on the day.

- Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheques in sterling or in Euros or by credit card. Prices are net of bank charges, i.e. tenants are expected to pay all bank charges. Payment by credit card through our secure Internet server incurs bank charges of 2% of the rental.

- A 33% deposit is required with the booking. The final balance is due three months before arrival ( a shorter period may be arranged for last minute bookings). A security deposit as defined for each house is required to be paid with the balance . This covers the cost of any damage or breakages and the cost of telephone and other services. This deposit will be returned after the rental, minus any charges for breakages, telephone, etc.

- Rental rates include: all linen, bathroom and kitchen towels, if renting more than one week cleaning on the Saturday of three hours with change of linen, electricity, gas, firewood and water and pool heating if available Pool heating is £100 extra per week

- Rental rates exclude : additional cleaning, cooking, babysitting, heating in winter months charged at cost, phone calls when available, bedding for cots and pool towels

- Renters should arrive between 17.00 and 19.00 as cleaners need the house to be free for cleaning on changeover day until this time. Please try not to arrive at the house until that time. Departure date : for the same reason, please vacate the house (or all except one room) by 10.am

- Each house has a maximum number of people. In no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons listed on the property particulars be exceeded without prior approval

- Cancellation charges apply. Should cancellation occur more than three months before the commencement date, then the deposit is not reimbursable, within three months cancellation charges are 100% of the holiday. You are strongly advised to take out appropriate insurance to cover you for medical and personal injury expenses but also in the event of delays in your travel arrangements and against any cancellation charges payable if you have to cancel or curtail your trip. Finally and most importantly you are expected to have third party cover insurance and insurance to cover for any breakages/losses and damage during your stay