Manoir Colombe - Eight Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 20

Manoir Colombe is on the border of two exceptional regions - near enough to the Dordogne for foie gras and great wines, whilst benefiting from the warmer and drier climate of the Lot. Just a five-minute stroll across the Roman style bridge takes you to the village bakery, grocery store, bar/tabac/restaurant and post office. The desirable villages of Eymet and Duras are a short drive away. This 17th-century manor house is steeped in history  and even boasts one of the finest Pigeonniers in France, which is a National Monument. The house full of rustic charm and beauty with terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams and thick, stone walls which keep the house cool. Its two hectares of grounds offer a pretty and romantic walled garden lined with lavender, a lawned courtyard and pergolas of wisteria and ivy. In the rest of the grounds there are many secluded areas to simply sit and enjoy your surroundings. There is also a large private swimming pool, table tennis and boules pitch for the more active guests. The outside dining table is perfect for late afternoon lunches and dinners under the stars whilst devouring all the delicious local delicacies purchased from the local markets. Manoir Colombe is a charming and idyllic base for a holiday or celebration and is ideally located with absolute tranquillity and privacy yet close to amenities, with a village within walking distance and the surrounding area full of wineries, historic chateaux, caves and famous towns including Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse. The Manoir Ground Floor - Large entrance hall - Large fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a large kitchen table and sofa corner and access to the garden - Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and second fridge - Formal dining room with long table for 14 guests - Sitting room with leather sofas and plasma screen TV - Bedroom 1: double bed (160cm) and en-suite bathroom - Guest WC and shower room with WC - Sun room opening onto the garden and overlooking the pond First Floor - Landing - Bedroom 2: large double bed (160cm) with separate child’s bedroom/day room with Zanzibari bed and en-suite bathroom with WC - Bedroom 3: large double bed (160cm) with en-suite bathroom with WC - Bedroom 4: twin beds or super king-size bed (on request) with en-suite shower room with WC. This room is only accessed by a private outside stone stairway Second Floor - Landing with pull out bed for two - Bedroom 5: large double bed (160cm) with en-suite shower room with WC - Bedroom 6: large double bed (160cm) with en-suite bathroom with WC The Apartment (accessed by external staircase and located on one floor) - Open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area. The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern appliances and a large island. There is a wooden dining table, a plasma screen TV and comfortable sofas (one converts into a bed for two) - Bedroom 1: twin beds or super king size bed (on request) with en-suite shower room with WC - Bedroom 2: double bed with en-suite shower room with WC - Terrace accessible through French doors from the living area with views over the pool The Barn (available for events) - Beautifully restored barn (180m2) which can seat up to 150 guests - French Themed Bar with zinc counter in converted cattle shed - Large commercial kitchen - Guest WCs Outside Grounds - Private swimming pool (size: 12x5m) with remote controlled retractable solar powered cover (water temperature: 24-26°) - Poolside terrace with reclining sun loungers, parasols and tables - 3 acres of secluded and private lawned gardens with lavender and plants - Outside dining tables - Boules pitch - Courtyard - Pigeonnier Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning in the apartment - Fans in the Manoir - Sat TV - Table Tennis - 2 bikes - 2 sets of golf clubs - 2 charcoal barbecues and bag of charcoal - Books - Games