The Ancient Chateau, La Perroterie, Aquitaine, France

The 14th century Château of La Perroterie is situated on top of a hill with 360 degree views of the most stunning countryside in the heart of the Pays de Duras wine region of Lot et Garonne, in the province of Aquitaine, France. Fully restored into a beautiful house, this is an ideal choice for a family gathering, holiday for a group of friends, or a venue for a celebration or special occasion.

The Ancient Château is very large and spacious; it is with good reason that our guests call it "The Place with Space". The house can accommodate up to 20 people in 8 large, characterful bedrooms, all with many interesting features, oak beams and great views.

There are three sitting rooms and a large, oak beamed dining room. A huge well fitted kitchen/breakfast room leads out to an outdoor dining terrace for barbecuing, eating and drinking. Further terracing and gardens lead to the private swimming pool with sun terracing and the property is surrounded by lawns, gardens, pastures and woodlands.

The whole house is fully centrally heating (hopefully not necessary!) and has a very efficient hot water system, so no cold showers!

For larger groups, we also have a house, Le Manoir, which sleeps a further 20 people on a self catering basis, and is next door to the Château.

The Ancient Château is superbly located for travel and touring, being only 3 kilometres outside the medieval town of Duras with its grand 13th century Château, shops, weekly market, cafes, bars and restaurants. The world famous town and wine region of St. Emilion are only 45 minutes away. It is also in easy reach of Bordeaux and the beaches and the world famous dunes at Archachon for day trips.

Bergerac is the nearest Airport - about 40 minutes; British Airways, Ryanair, Flybe and others, service the airport. Bordeaux is the nearest major airport - about 80 minutes - serviced by many airlines including British Airways, KLM, Air France, Easyjet, Ryanair etc. The nearest TGV station is Libourne (40 minutes) with regular express trains to Lille for the Eurostar to London and Paris.