Stunning farmhouse in 15 acres, private heated pool, 6 beds & 4 baths plus annex

Stunning farmhouse in 15 acres, private heated pool, 6 beds & 4 baths plus annex

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Poolside dining
Southerly view from the old church.
Automatic 'underground' cover
'D' end pool which is 40cm deep and perfect for toddlers and/or sundowners!
Eight sun loungers

Overview of Stunning farmhouse in 15 acres, private heated pool, 6 beds & 4 baths plus annex

10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Check out the area

Saint-Astier, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationDuras Castle16 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau des Vigiers Golf Course17 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Monbazillac30 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning farmhouse in 15 acres, private heated pool, 6 beds & 4 baths plus annex

THE HOUSE
Stone built farmhouse situated between St. Emilion, Bergerac and Duras. Self catering for up to 12 people. Six bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main house. Additionally there is a separate self-contained annex with kitchenette, large shower and all facilities for extra accommodation.

The whole facility is let as one.

AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioning was added to all bedrooms in 2022 which is a game changer for anyone letting in July and August.

The house is situated in the middle of 15 acres with fantastic, unspoilt 360 degree views of adjoining vines and countryside. There is total privacy and relaxation. It is ideally set up for two families with au pair or granny with two en suite bedrooms on the ground floor.

A brand new hand made kitchen is being installed February 2020. Kitchen has a wood burner, large table for 12, all mod cons, a large sitting room with wood burner, TV and three external terraces (one covered) with tables and chairs. Each has further seating for 12 people.

THE POOL
We have a magnificent 15m x 7m salt pool, heated to 29 degrees throughout the season, with an automatic retractable electric hard cover for added security. It has a 2m shallow 'D' end which is perfect for toddlers or for sundowners!
We have 8 sun loungers and pool seating area. All the pool furniture is the top of the range Sahara by Bramblecrest, including the parasols.

WHAT TO DO AT THE HOUSE
We have a floodlit boules pitch, 4 bicycles, table tennis, darts board and acres of mown grass to play anything from croquet, cricket, short tennis to baseball, and we have most of the gear!
For youngsters we also have a twin tower climbing frame with slide, swings, see-saw, rock wall, rope bridge and picnic table.

The view is calm and relaxing so you can sit back, sunbathe, swim, sleep, eat, drink and just chill out!

SHOPS
Our local village is Loubes Bernac, 1km up the hill and it has a mini Intermache which caters for all essentials. Nadine will pre-order your breakfast croissants and bread and we also have three bakeries within 6kms including one who cooks in the old fashioned way over wood.
The nearest big town is St Foy La Grande (12 kms away) and there is a huge LeClerc supermarket which stocks everything including live lobsters in a tank!
More shops including the upmarket Grand Frais supermarket can be found in Bergerac about 15 kms away.

MARKETS
There are traditional French markets in various nearby towns on most days but the best is Ste Foy market on a Saturday (advise to go early in summer holidays), Miramont on a Monday and Bergerac on a Wednesday and Saturday. Eymet market is on a Thursday and is very popular too. There are weekly night markets in the summer.

RESTAURANTS
There are a variety of restaurants around the region and our A-Z Guide lists about 30 of them from Michelin star gastro to value for money family establishments.

Alternatively we have a gas Weber BBQ, a charcoal Weber BBQ and our 'famous' open fire pit is often the chosen venue. We can also arrange a local caterer who will shop, cook, deliver and serve on request.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
There is a championship golf course at Chateau des Vigiers and horse riding, fishing, tennis, canoeing - all within 5 or 6 miles.
Bastide towns are all around and of course wine tasting opportunities everywhere.
The historic town of St Emilion, a World Heritage Site is 25 kms away and the lovely old town of Bergerac with its large central church, covered market, selection of restaurants and river Dordogne is only 15 kms away.
The beautifully restored city of Bordeaux is about an hour and a half away (it has a very good park and ride system) and the beautiful beaches of Archacon and incredible Dune de Pyla (highest sand dune in Europe) is about a 2 hour drive away (more ++ in the height of the season!)
Alternatively you can just drive up La Tuilliere's 300 yard long drive, over the bridge (pull up the drawbridge - metaphorically speaking) through the avenue of trees to a real piece of paradise with total peace and relaxation.

CAR HIRE
Car hire is available from Bergerac or Bordeaux airports.
In addition, we also have a Renault Megane Cabriolet (2+2) which is available for £75 per week in case an extra car is needed to go to the shops or golf course. It is fully insured for any driver over 21 with a clean licence.

LA TUILLIERE HISTORY
We have owned the house since 1987 when we bought a wreck that had not been lived in for many years. The last 30 years has been a labour of love devotedly renovating, improving and maintaining it!

In 2013 La Tuilliere underwent a major face lift. The pool was replaced and a salt water system installed as well an electric hard cover. The old pool room was converted into a separate self contained suite with kitchenette, Italian shower and loo and the pool equipment rehoused in a purpose built 4 bay oak framed garage.
In September 2015 we totally refurbished all the main house bedrooms and bathrooms, re-plastered all the walls and ceilings and replaced the old windows with bespoke double glazed windows.

MOBILITY
For anyone with limited mobility there are two double bedrooms on the ground floor with en-suite shower, toilet and bath facilities, plus there is the self contained pool room suite with its own kitchenette.

CATERING
If you would like to have some food in the fridge, a simple meal ready for your arrival or a special meal catered at La Tuilliere, we can direct you to a local cook who would discuss your requirements directly.

CLEANING
We allow four hours for our cleaners to clean and prepare for the next guests. If you require more help, please let us know beforehand or discuss directly with the Jayne (our fabulous House Manager) who manages everything and is fluent in both French and English.

POOL MAINTENANCE
The pool is fully maintained and cleaned on a weekly basis. With its electric cover closed at night, you only need to skim the surface with a net from time to time. You are not expected to do anything with the pool other than swim and have fun in it.

GARDEN
The garden is fully maintained throughout the year.

Property manager

Mike and Julia Higgins

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With prior consultation and agreement with owners

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a small extra cleaning charge

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: With prior consultation and agreement with owners
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Astier

Located in Saint-Astier, this farm stay is in a rural area. Domaine du Petit Loubès and Domaine de Dame Bertrande are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lac de l'Escourou and Plage des Bardoulets. Traveling with kids? Consider Zoo de Mescoules and Labyrinthe Vegetal Les Fees Meres. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Lac de l'Escourou - 13 min drive
  • Chateau Lestevenie - 16 min drive
  • Duras Castle - 16 min drive
  • Chateau des Vigiers Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Chateau de Monbazillac - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station - 19 min drive
  • Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chateau des Vigiers - 17 min drive
  • Le Café 1500 - 18 min drive
  • Restaurant Ma Maison - 13 min drive
  • Le Relais de Monestier - 12 min drive
  • The Naked Vigneron - 13 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay at a beautiful house
Had the most perfect week at La T! The house is beautiful and the most equipped place I think we have ever stayed. Our 2 teenage boys managed to keep themselves happily entertained for the whole week The pool is fab and the sun loungers, sofas and tables make for perfect afternoons and evenings in the sun. Julia was so helpful from the original booking all the way through to arriving at the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We had an amazing time, in this beautiful home. The house was great, loads of room and the new kitchen was lovely. The pool was amazing, very large and heated and there are 3 beautiful outdoor seating areas. Would definitely recommend for a large family holiday or friends and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Superb holiday home!
We had a wonderful holiday at La T. Fabulous house, great location and communication from the owner was excellent. Our group of 7 adults and 4 children easily fitted into the home. The 2 recently refurbished ensuite rooms were a real treat! The kitchen is well appointed and we weren't at a loss for any equipment/utensils. Jayne the housekeeper/caterer was very helpful and we enjoyed one of her tasty 4 course meals one evening. The kids loved the heated pool (as did the grown ups) and the annex is very useful as it has a shower room and toilet which saves wet children running through the house! Can't recommend La T enough and we'll definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tharani S.

A Fabulous Place for a Family Holiday
We were a party of 10, with ages ranging from 9 to 81 years, plus a small dog. La Tuilliere provided ideal family accommodation for all of us: a traditional French farmhouse atmosphere with plenty of space for all of us to be comfortable; bedrooms on ground and upper floors which was helpful for the less mobile in our party; a great outdoor pool within view of the main house which made childcare easy; spacious grounds to sit in and a great location with small villages and shops only a short drive away. There was something for everyone and everyone enjoyed themselves. The property was well-maintained, both indoors and outdoors, and the owners bent over backwards to furnish our particular requests, which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend La Tuilliere if you are looking for somewhere special to go for a family holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

victoria d.

Perfect holiday house
This is a perfect house for a holiday with children of all ages. We were a group of 12 with children ageing from 10-15 plus a dog. There is loads to do without ever having to leave the house. The beautiful pool, table tennis, boules, bikes, golf and a fire pit to cook on, toast marshmallows on and star gaze next to. The house is incredibly well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The gardens are stunning and because of the space there is and the fact that the house is surrounded by fields and vineyards it is incredibly private. Staying at this house will guarantee you a truely relaxed holiday. Do try Bertins vineyard on a Thursday at 5pm for tasting and canapes. Be prompt as the tables fill quickly. And try St Foy and Eymet markets. Will definitely try and return.

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