Chateau Issigeac France
Holiday Home Rental Description
Chateau Issigeac is a 6 bedroom charming period chateau in the southern Dordogne region of South West France. There are 6 bedrooms in the main chateau (4 of which have ensuite bathrooms), large reception rooms and numerous terraces for outdoor living.
Outside there is a covered dining terrace with BBQ and seating for 20. The pool has plenty of shade and is well protected and private. The full size tennis court is fenced and is a stones throw from the pool and croquet lawn. Set in the midst of its own grounds of over 7 acres, Chateau Issigeac has a beautiful courtyard and plentiful gardens ideal for croquet, badminton and ball games.
The Chateau is set in the southern part of the Dordogne and is just 10-15 minutes south of Bergerac, making it very accessible from the UK. The beautiful town of Issigeac, with its colourful Sunday morning market, is just a 5 minute drive away.The chateau is near the pretty village of Issigeac where you will find your local boulangerie, small supermarket, boutique shops and restaurants. On a Sunday morning, Issigeac has one of the best morning markets in the area.
The Chateau is ideally positioned just 10 minutes drive from Bergerac International Airport, making it an easy final destination. Ryanair flies here from London Stansted, Liverpool, Nottingham and Bristol. Flybe flies into Bergerac from London Gatwick, Southampton, Exeter and Edinburgh. There are also interconnecting flights to Belfast, Glasgow, Dundee and Newcastle with Flybe.
The vibrant city of Bordeaux is 1hr 30 minutes away, with a larger International Airport servicing even more UK and Worldwide destinations. In addition, Toulouse Airport is approximately a 1hr 50 mins drive to the south – another large International Airport
For train travel, there is a high speed TGV link at Libourne which is a 1 hour drive away. Libourne to Paris is 3hrs 10 minutes and there are regular services throughout the day.The guardians, Patrick and Liz, are able to offer a personalised service to enhance your stay at the Chateau and can offer the following activities:
Continental breakfast€8 per person, includes baguette, croissant, butter, low-fat spread, selection of jams and marmalade, selection of cereals, teas and coffee (including decaffeinated) hot and cold milk, orange and apple juice, fruit bowl. Served Monday to Friday between 8-10am. Please request 24 hours in advance.
Charcuterie and cheese platter€12 per person. A selection of meats, hams, olives, cheeses, foie gras and bread sourced from local producers. Served Monday to Friday between 12-2pm or early evening 6-8pm. Please request 24 hours in advance.
Wine flightsA wine flight is a selection of three wines (125ml glasses) chosen to reflect wine regions or wine styles and makes the perfect partner to a charcuterie and cheese platter. For those who wish to extend their wine knowledge and appreciation we can offer tutored tastings.
CateringPatrick can arrange (with 72 hours notice) a chef for a dinner party or a special occasion. A choice of six menus will be offered. If the chef is unable to be here personally the food will be prepared in advance.
Other- Babysitting. Liz will be happy to babysit for you, between 6pm and 11pm (subject to her availability) for €10 per hour.- Translating and Interpreting. Liz speaks fluent French and is a qualified French-English translator and would be very pleased to help with any translating requirements, from house-purchasing, business correspondence to tourist information and much more. €20 per hour.
Contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to arrange any services.