C17th fortified farmhouse, lovingly restored by owner, in a superb location with vineyards all around, though one house opposite. Walled courtyard with covered well, pool 10 x 5 x 1.5m overall depth with security fence, gravel terraces, covered terrace complete with table tennis, hammock, cushioned cane sofa and chairs for afternoon siestas. Enclosed rough grass garden behind the towers. Wonderful property for several families taking a holiday together as there is ample room for privacy when required. BBQ.
Local shops, tennis and restaurant in village of Ruch 5 min drive. Castillon-la-Bataille, famous for the battle that ended the Hundred Years War, 12 min drive, with canoeing, horse riding and pool. St Emilion and the famous vineyards 21 km. For a day-trip to the beach, the pretty resort of Andernos-les-Bains on the Bassin d'Arcachon is around a 2-hour drive. Less than one hour's drive to Bordeaux or Bergerac and within easy driving distance of the Dordogne valley. Golf at Ste Foy-la-Grande approx 30 min drive. Plenty of wine cellars all around for tasting and buying, the nearest just 500m. International airports Bordeaux 68 km/ Bergerac 57 km.

Spacious high-ceilinged rooms, cool tiles or varnished pine floors, furnished with a mixture of period and new for easy family living. Large living room with sofas, armchairs, long farmhouse table with benches. Fitted kitchen area with dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Shower room. Bed 1: 4 'old fashioned' wooden wide singles, door to end wing. Stairs with stairgates top and bottom to 1st floor, very large Bed 2: double and child's bed (up to 6 yrs), curtained area with bath, access to end wing. Bed 3: double and 1 single, curtained ensuite bath/WC. Both these rooms have lovely views over the vineyards. Bath/WC. Sep WC. Up a short flight of stairs to Bed 4: double, and a second flight of stairs to attic Bed 5: 2 singles. End wing with games room, door to garden, sep door to Bed 1 off main house. Shower/WC. Stairs to 1st floor, Bed 6: 2 singles. Bed 7: double. Sep WC. Two cots, highchair and babygate on request. Min 2 week.
Please note: Linen is not included in rental price. Linen can be added at an additional cost and must be advised at the time of booking.