French Holiday Rentals - Private Lettings of Chateau

French Holiday Rentals - Private Lettings of Chateau / Villa with Pool & Tennis, plus Farm house and Cottage in the Dordogne / Lot region of SW France.

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We own some holiday houses in South-West France, and these are available for family holidays. There is a farmhouse in 12 acres of wooded hillside, and a small Chateau with 6 bedrooms. A second Chateau has 9 bedrooms plus a vast attic playroom, and the third has 10 bedrooms. Each Chateau has its own swimming pool and tennis court. Broadband Internet ( ADSL / DSL + wifi ) is available. They also provide a well-maintained grand piano, satellite TV, DVD and hi-fi. These properties offer complete privacy and rents are from £200 per week. Why rent a French Villa when you can have a Chateau to yourself ?!

All are in the same area of France, part of historic Aquitaine known as Perigord. The countryside is very peaceful, with occasional hilltop 'bastide' towns (more like villages) dating from the 12th century, plus castles from the same era. There is always masses to do and see, including easy canoeing on the rivers and exploring some of the biggest underground caves in Europe. The region is also known by the names of the major rivers, the Dordogne and the Lot. Its specialities include the wonderful French food with pate de foie and rich dark wines. The local restaurants are very reasonably priced.

Finally we do have a little English village cottage - Lilac Cottage in Allsaints Smallridge, near Axminster, Devon. It is very popular with animal lovers who cannot take their pets abroad.

Further information or bookings, please contact:

William & Joanna Stuart-Bruges, Sandford House, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire, England. RG20 4PA on (+44) (0)1635 291942, Mobile (+44) (0)7787 550413 or call James & Nancy on (+44)(0)1256 861799, alternatively E-Mail us stating your requirements, eg dates preferred and number of adults & children:

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Chateau du Trichot - Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne

Chateau du Trichot is in Aquitaine / Lot-et Garonne, near Tournon d'Agenais. This is one of the prettiest and most interesting regions of France for a holiday, noted for excellent food & wine. Tournon is a hilltop bastide town, also dating from the 12th Century. There are many ancient chateaux and mediaeval towns to explore, easy canoeing on the River Lot and some of the biggest underground caves in Europe, including Peche-Merle with its prehistoric cave paintings.


Trichot has its own large (6m x 12m) swimming pool (recently fenced -see photo) and tennis court. Also provided is table tennis, TV , hi-fi and a grand piano. There is a King size four poster bed (with a modern comfortable mattress!) in the huge master bedroom. Sleeps 15 in 6 bedrooms total, 3 with en-suite bathrooms, 2 more bathrooms. The private Courtyard has a barbeque, and there are 18 acres of surrounding land, including its vineyard, with views across beautiful countryside.

On entering Trichot one sees the enormous stone staircase, and the whole ground floor has stone vaulted ceilings. Upstairs the ceilings are tall, with massive oak beams. Very comfortable. Large stone fireplaces. The Kitchen has 2 electric ovens, micro wave, gas hob, dishwasher and 2 large fridge/freezers. A washing machine and tumble drier are also provided in one of the ground floor bathrooms.


Central heating in Winter is available at cost. The Rent includes maid service 3 times per week, linen and electricity. 50% of the rent payable at time of booking, balance 6 weeks prior to occupation, plus a deposit against damages and use of telephone and central heating, which are both metered and charged at cost. Fax and Internet ADSL DSL Broadband (wireless wifi & direct) available.

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To book Chateau du Trichot, please call us on (+44) 1635 291942, Mobile (+44) (0)7787 550413, or call James & Nancy on (+44)(0)1256 861799. Alternatively E-mail via the link above, or even write to us (see above ).