Domaine Des Champs

About this property

Swim in a private pool and relax on a vine-covered veranda at the Domaine des Champs, a wonderful villa in the Dordogne. Exposed beams and stone walls show the villa’s 400-year history, but you’ll find the modern conveniences you expect, including elegant modern bathrooms.

This family-friendly villa has two large salons with a home cinema, Smart TV with Netflix and a pool table, as well a game console for the children. The grounds contain a fenced pond and all the outdoor activities kids enjoy. You’ll gather in the Mediterranean courtyard or the veranda, which has a bar, dart board, shaded dining area and barbecue. The property can accommodate up to 18 guests in both the villa and a separate apartment across a variety of rooms.

Just outside Montpon-Menesterol, the villa is a walk away from traditional French shops including the all-important boulangeries. With two supermarkets and a Wednesday morning market, you’ll have what you need to prepare meals in the fully fitted kitchen. Walk to the Chandos leisure park with canoeing on the river L’Isle, or drive to the Dordogne’s famed caves, fortified castles and vineyards.

The nearest airports to this French luxury villa are Bergerac (50 min) and Bordeaux (1hr).

The villa is situated in a semi rural area just outside the pretty village of Menesterol and only 1km from the market town of Montpon-Menesterol. It is ideally placed for easy access to Bordeaux, St Emillion, Arcachon beach resort, Bergerac and Perigueux.

Montpon-Menesterol is situated on the banks of the River l’Isle which has a good range of traditional French shops including bakery, butchers, chocolatiers, bars, banks, post office, Tourist office, clothes shops, some excellent restaurants, 2 large supermarkets and a bustling weekly market every Wednesday morning. There is a train station running to Bordeaux and Perigueux. TGV connections are available from Bordeaux and Libourne.

The annual fireworks display on Bastille day (14th July).

During the month of August the town of Montpon becomes a fairground every evening for 3 consecutive nights, ending in a superb fireworks display at the park.

The Chandos leisure park is a few minutes walk from the villa and has a swimming lake with beach area and snack bar.

The large lake resorts of Lac Jemaye & Lac du Gurcon are both within a 20min drive. Montpon-Menesterol is only 5k from the A89 motorway. The nearest airports are Bergerac (50mins) and Bordeaux International (1hr).

With its prehistoric caves, fortified castles and picturesque villages the Dordogne valley has a lot to offer any visitor. Steeped in history going back thousands of years when Cro-Magnon man lived in the caves of the Périgord and left cave paintings in sites such as Lascaux and Les Eyzies, the region now boasts over 3 million visitors every year.

The diverse landscape of Atlantic coastline beaches boasts some of the best surfing in Europe, and Arcachon Bay is crowned by Europe's largest sand dune: the Dune de Pyla (or du Pilat), nearly 3 kilometres long, 500 metres wide and reaching 107 metres in height.

 

The city of Bordeaux is among the world's major wine industry centres. Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the eighth century. Saint-Émilion is one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux along with the Médoc, Graves and Pomerol. Saint-Émilion's history goes back to prehistoric times and is a World Heritage site, with fascinating Romanesque Churches, catacombs and the fantastic monolithic church made from a single block of stone.

For avid golfers, experience Chateau de Vigiers 18 hole, par 72 championship course designed by Donald Steel.

Local Activities – walking distance

Market town (morning markets each Wednesday)

Shops

Restaurants

Bars

River walks

Large park with swimming lake

Canoeing

Fishing

Cinema

Historical sites

Local Family Activities (within 60min drive)

Go-Kart racing

Laser play

Paint balling

Horse riding

3 swimming lakes with beaches

Canoeing/Kayaking

Indoor swimming pool with slide and toddler pool

Tree climbing

Ice cream farm, milking demonstrations. During July and August t​he farm also has a children’s park, pedal go-kart track, huge maize field labyrinth, ​with Thursday evening ​market with food stalls and​ music​.

Indoor jungle gym with restaurant

Bowling

Night markets with live music, discos and entertainments

Night clubs

Restaurants

Bars

Cinemas

Accommodation

1)    Villa and Apartment with eight bedrooms and four bathrooms (18-person price)
2)    Villa only with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, excluding bedrooms 2,3,4 and apartment (8-person price)

Villa and Apartment Interiors

Ground Floor
- Entrance hall with double doors
- Grand salon
- Kitchen
- Cinema room with 3m screen
- Bedroom 1: bedroom with King-size bed, patio doors to veranda (wheel chair friendly) and ensuite bathroom with free-standing bath, shower and WC
- Bedroom 2: double bedroom
- Bedroom 3: twin bedroom
- Bedroom 4: bedroom with King-size bed, enclosed patio/veranda and adjacent bathroom with shower and WC
- Guest toilet

First Floor
- Bedroom 5: bedroom with super King-size bed (can be made into a twin bedroom), single bed and full-size cot
- Bedroom 6: twin bedroom (+ optional extra single bed suitable for a child)
- Bedroom 7: bedroom with King-size bed
- Family bathroom with bath, shower and WC

Apartment (sleeps 2)
- Open plan kitchen/lounge/diner area with TV with freeview channels, DVD player and log stove
- Bedroom 8: bedroom with King-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, double sink, WC and bidet

Outside Grounds
- Private swimming pool (irregular shape, approximately 10m x 4m), fully alarmed and in gated area
- Hot tub
- Sun loungers
- Vine covered veranda with a bar, plenty of seating, and darts area
- Al fresco dining area
- Play area with swings and slides, sand pit
- 5-a-side football pitch
- Trampoline
- Table-tennis
- Pedal go-karts
- Charcoal barbecue
- On-site resident ponies
Facilities
- Air-conditioning (in apartment and one unit in villa)
- Smart TV with Netflix
- DVD player
- Pool table
- Football table
- PlayStation 4 Pro with small collection of games
- Toys and books
- Play pen