Chateau Isly And Cottage France

This magnificent Chateau lies in the Perigord region of the Dordogne. Originally built in 1840 and recently refurbished to the highest standards, the chateau features antique furnishings, original artworks and designer décor making it the epitome of luxury.
This estate sleeps 37 guests in total: 29 in the main chateau and a further 8 in the gite, which is located within the grounds of Chateau Isly. Twelve acres of beautifully maintained gardens, which feature mature fruit orchards, a swimming pool and a badminton court, are yours to enjoy. Meals can be taken either on the terrace, which boasts a lovely view of the Perigord and the Dordogne, or in the chateau’s dining room.
The main chateau boasts 12 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, 5 of which are en suite. There is also a large drawing room, 2 dining rooms, a snooker room, a modern well equipped kitchen, an office, a library and a separate television room. The gite features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is decorated to the same high standards as the chateau itself.
Chateau Isly was once the palatial home of Marashal Bugeaud, the Duke of d’Isly, and was given to him as a token of appreciation for his dedication to France. Duke d’Isly served under Napoleon and is famed for plotting the victorious Algerian war in 1836. A host of statues and landmarks dedicated to the Duke can be found throughout France.
Within 15 minutes of the chateau there is a lake (with beach sand) for fishing, water skiing and canoeing. There are also local tennis courts and horse riding facilities. Within walking distance of the chateau one can find 2 bakeries, a butcher, a supermarket and there’s an outdoor market once a week in the village. A new golf course is only 7 minutes by car.
Wine tastings can be held at the château. There are large supermarkets in St Yrieux. Within 15 minutes there are several excellent restaurants. Bergerac is 128km from the chateau.
The closest airports are Limoges (50 minutes), Bergerac (90 minutes) and Bordeaux (2 hours). There are good train connection from Paris to Limoges (3 hours).The owner of the chateau has run a successful catering company for the last 10 years and has catered for over 200 weddings. A cook will be able to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner (menus ranging from 20 to 80 euros a head). A cleaner can be provided at 12 euros an hour.
Babysitters can be hired for 20 euros an hour. Drivers can be hired for 120 euros a day. The chateau also rents out a 1950’s Bentley and a driver at 200 euros + petrol a day. Contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team for details.
The Chateau
Ground floor of the Chateau:
Living room, Dining room, Billiard room, Library, TV room, Small living room, Office, Kitchen, Basement kitchen, two cloakrooms.
First floor of the Chateau:
2 suites composed of double bedroom, living room and bathroom (80m2 and 55m2). 3 double bedrooms (45m2, 45m2, 30m2).
Second floor of the Chateau:
apartment with family room with two double beds and marble bathroom (80m2), bedroom with a double bed (25m2), bedroom with two single beds (25m2), 2 marble bathrooms.
The Stables
The Stables is adjacent to the main castle and has recently been modernized to a luxurious standard. It is included in the castle rental price. It covers approximately 350m2. The building consists of seven rooms on the first floor as well as a disabled access room on the ground floor. All bedrooms have their own marble bathroom.
Ground floor The Stables
Hall with staircase, double bedroom with marble shower room, accessible to people with reduced mobility (25 m2)
First Floor of the Stable
Living room, seven bedrooms all with marble shower room (4x 40m2, 3x 25m2)
The Cottage
The cottage can accommodate 10 people and is best suited to families or friends. It has an open plan kitchen/dining and living room, and a large terrace with outside seating. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. In each of the two towers, two bedrooms share a marble bathroom and a fifth bedroom with an adjoining bathroom.
Large living and dining room with open kitchen, 3 double bedrooms and a bedroom with 2 single beds (the bedrooms are interconnecting), 2 marble shower rooms, a double bedroom with marble shower room