Picturesque secluded château for holiday letting as a gite, located in the Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, South West France, close to the bastide village of Eymet in the Dordogne.
La Blunie is a charming XVII century manor style Château available for holiday rental as a gite for upto 14 occupants and has
private swimming pool. The Chateau is set in an elevated position with spectacular views overlooking the picturesque
Lot et Garonne and Dordogne countryside. The grounds have a swimming pool, large bordered garden areas and are partly wooded.
The total area is 6 acres containing fig, cherry and walnut trees, in season you can pick the fruit fresh for breakfast!
La Blunie is within walking or cycling distance of Eymet, a popular and lively medieval Bastide village with plenty of quaint shops. Here you will find street cafes, a variety of good restaurants, and a charming atmosphere that has to be experienced to be believed. There is a traditional weekly market in the square on Thursday morning, and a lively night market from June to September.
The Chateau can accommodate 12 to 14 people very comfortably. Totally equipped for your convenience it comprises six very spacious bedrooms. All the rooms have superb far-reaching views overlooking the surrounding countryside; they are light and airy and decorated to a high standard.
Summary
- Sleeps 12 to 14 in 6 large double bedrooms.
- Large private swimming pool (12 metres by 7 metres).
- Fully equipped kitchen.
- Secluded hilltop location with stunning views.
- Superb manor style, fully equipped kitchen.
- Wireless Internet broadband (WiFi).
- Full range of equipment for your holiday, such as bicycles, garden furniture, games, ball games, etc.
Location
The chateau is a haven of tranquillity in the middle of this beautiful part of south-west France. To reach us from Bergerac airport (a drive of twenty minutes) you will pass some of the most breathtaking unmistakeably French countryside - vines, prune orchards, chateaux, sunflowers and maize fields. The fortified medieval bastide. Villages of Eymet, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Issegeac, and many more are all within easy reach as are the famous Dordogne attractions of the Lascoux prehistoric caves. Domme Beynac,Salat and Roque Gageac - where cave dwellings and canoeing trips on the river are a feature. To the west lies St Emilion world famous for its exquisite wines and the local tour of the wine tasting chateaux is not to be missed.