About this property
The peace of the open countryside is alive at this 98-acre estate in Aquitaine. Anglers will be in heaven at any of the three private fishing lakes. Whether you choose to wander the grounds or relax in the hammock by the private pool, you’ll experience something priceless: uninterrupted quality time with your loved ones.
Inside, the Manoir is traditional in style yet there’s plenty of room for a group of 10 (plus any small kids that are in tow!) in the 250 square metre space. Each of the five bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, no sharing necessary. A lovely welcome present will be waiting for you in the country style kitchen - including 3 bottles of wine from the nearby Château de Gurson (which, coincidentally, is worth a visit!).
A Welcome Barbecue is offered for 2 or more week reservations, so you can start your holiday without having to prepare a meal.
St Emilion, famous for the largest monolithic church in Europe (World UNESCO Heritage site), and the view from the top of the tower is well worth climbing the 196 steps,is under thirty minutes away.
This family villa is convenient to all manner of outdoor activities; 2 km down the road is Lac de Gurson, where kids can play in the adventure playground, swim in the supervised swimming lake, and the whole family can find a bite to eat in the cafés which are right by the water's edge.. If you’re an oenophile, head south to the River Dordogne and follow it to Bordeaux (70 km) or to Bergerac (30 km), tasting at the vineyards along the way.
Manoir Beaulieu is ideally placed for visiting the many attractions in the area.
The nearest beach is at Lac de Gurson (2km) with a lake for swimming, adventure playground, canoes, picnic areas, and two water-side cafés. Montpon-Ménestérol is 15 minutes away for fuel, shops, banks, and a canoe/kayak centre for a leisurely time on the river.
Visit Castillon la Bataille (where the re-enactment of the 100 Years' War takes place in July and August) or St. Foy (both 20 minutes) for fuel, shops, markets and a stroll by the Dordogne river.
St Emilion (30 minutes), is famous for the largest monolithic church in Europe (World unesco Heritage site), and the view from the top of the tower is well worth climbing the 196 steps!
Other famous wine areas: Bergerac, Monbazillac, Pomerol, Sauternes and Bordeaux. Prehistoric caves, châteaux, gardens and grottoes are all within driving distance. During the summer, there are night markets, jazz concerts, and a variety of events to choose from.
Suggested activities: swimming, cycling, walking, bird-watching, star-gazing and golf (with the free Dordogne Golf Pass available).
Accommodation
Manoir Beaulieu, nestling in 98 acres of beautiful scenery, is a wonderful place in which to enjoy quality time with your family and friends. Five large bedrooms offer accommodation for 5 to 10 people (plus baby and toddler in parents’ rooms). Each of the rooms is en-suite, with the 5th having a separate luxury bathroom. On the first floor, three of the rooms have a king-sized bed, the other has two single beds. The ground floor bedroom has a king-size bed and overlooks the garden.
The fully equipped kitchen, with gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, kettle, ice maker, utensils and crockery, with a table and chairs for breakfast and snacks.
The lounge has reclining sofas, Satellite TV, Netflix, DVD player, with large selection of films, and the dining room has plenty of board games to amuse all ages.
The interior style of the manoir is traditional with beautiful grounds and views. There is a table tennis in one of the barns, and the sun terrace overlooks the pool (8m x 4m), lakes and hidden valley. Here, you will find a table, chairs, sun loungers and a hammock, and it is the perfect spot for a barbecue, or a leisurely time with a glass of wine.
The care-takers live in an adjacent wing of the house and are on hand if needed.
Reviews (8)
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Anon User
I stayed on this beautiful estate during the Easter holidays last year and this, and it was a vacation with pure relaxation. The location of the house, the and the generosity and quiet, discreet friendliness of the owners were decisive. I recommend this place without any objections!
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Anon User
The place, the house, the lakes and last but not least the owners Charmaine and Jeff make this place to be one of the loveliest places we have been to. We are a group of friends that share their holiday for bicycling once a year and for 12 years we have been going to France. We have been to several nice places. But there is something about the Manoir Beaulieu which makes it special: the air made us sleep wonderfully; we've seen birds which we had almost forgotten existed; we shared hospitality and friendliness with Charmaine and Jeff. Well, we will come again next year. Thank you very much, Charmaine and Jeff, for the holiday (and for helping out with flour, breakfast egg, shampoo and whatever we were missing:-)).
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Anon User
I stayed at Le Manoir with my partner late December 2011, just before Christmas. The first thing you will notice is the clean air, and the expanses of green that surround you. It is like stepping into another time. The manor has 2 floors, but there is one bedroom located on the ground floor which would be convenient for any guests with special needs. The remainder of the ground floor contains a foyer, a sitting room, a lounge room with a wood heater and a television (it receives both French and English cable channels), as well as a full kitchen with all the modern amenities you are used to, but still maintaining its old-world charm. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms with en suites, all decorated impeccably. The room we stayed in had double basins, a heated towel rail and a spa bath in the en suite. The bed was extremely comfortable, and I had the best sleep I have had in months. This was also helped by the lack of disturbing light or noise. Our hosts, Charmaine and Jeff, were extremely hospitable, and had plenty of advice on nearby places to visit and good walks to do. There is a nearby wine cellar located in front of ruins, which is also famous for growing giant vegetables, and has donkeys wandering the grounds. There is also a nice walk down to the lake. The grounds of Le Manoir are complete with a swimming pool, and their own lakes. They also have chickens and ducks, which add to the atmosphere. It would be the perfect place to have a family holiday, a family reunion, or even a wedding. We can't wait to go back!