Ref. : F43124
Dordogne and South West France
(France)
26 persons - 8 rooms - 900 sqm
Rates: on demand
Pearl of Dordogne is a prestigious château for rent in the Périgord countryside. This 15th-century residence is a stylish luxury holiday rental with premium facilities. Warm stone walls and stout round turrets give this historic castle instant appeal, while its wooded grounds and beautiful pool area beckon you to settle in and unwind in deliciously luxurious style.
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Pearl of Dordogne is a spectacular rental château that has been fully refurbished with minute care. Luxury and history combine with a dash of contemporary style to make this 15th-century castle the ultimate high-end holiday property. The exposed stone walls and majestic beams have been preserved in every room. The square and circular towers have been artfully laid out to showcase their character and charm, and impressive wooden fixtures bring style and soul: sturdy arched doors, thick parquet floors and stunning staircases. This historic castle is fit for a king with a taste for modern comfort!
The imposing original features are offset by chic plush furniture and carefully appointed lighting add light-hearted elegance to the reception rooms and the suites.
Three spacious yet cosy lounges are set over two levels, and one has a grand piano.
In a circular tower, curved stone walls draw you into the dining room where a round table awaits twelve guests. In contrast, the professional kitchen is resolutely modern and functional.
Upstairs, the suites are reassuringly contemporary. The bedrooms exude simple chic while the bathrooms are modern with excellent facilities. With beds you sink into and views that delight, the suites feature the sophisticated ease achieved throughout the refurbishment of this French country château in the Périgord. Underfloor heating and air conditioning ensure a pleasant stay all year round. The property has seven beautiful suites and a dormitory to sleep up to fourteen adults and twenty-six guests in total.
Everything about this large property in the Périgord is exceptional, including the location, surroundings and outdoor facilities.
Château Pearl of Dordogne is set in a scenic location in the peaceful Périgord countryside. Perched atop a privately-owned hill, it offers sweeping views of its 110-hectare grounds and the valley beyond.
The jewel of the garden is a magnificent 16-metre-long swimming pool. It is on a slightly lower level than the château, whose imposing stone walls shelter the deck area and capture the warmth of the sun – perfect for unwinding at leisure. There is also a private tennis court.
Outside the kitchen is a panoramic terrace with a dining area and barbecue. Along with ease and convenience, it provides a beautiful backdrop throughout the day, from breakfast with birdsong to balmy evenings admiring the clear night sky.
Pearl of Dordogne is in the beautiful Périgord countryside where nature and history go hand in hand. Expect beautiful rolling landscapes at every turn. The Dordogne a first-rate tourist destination with plenty to see and explore: prehistoric sites, medieval villages and Art & History towns. You can buy fresh local food and wines from famers markets or directly from local producers. Château Pearl of Dordogne is ideally situated and offers a range of services to design the holiday of your dreams.
This luxuriously renovated chateau comes with a prestigious range of services.
Stay at Château Pearl of Dordogne and savour the French art of living in all its glory. Add-on services available include breakfast, maid service, a private chef, concierge, outstanding excursions and spa facilities – you’ll be truly pampered in your luxury retreat. Simply tell us what you want and we will make it happen!
Pearl of Dordogne can comfortably accommodate up to six families with children or six couples.
Indoors:
Ground floor
- Fully-equipped kitchen with seating for 12
- Dining room, round table for 12 guests
- Salon 1 with an open fireplace
- Small games room adjacent to salon 1
- Separate butlers pantry
- A private apartment that cannot be accessed
1st floor
- Suite 1: 2.0 m King-Size bed, Apple TV, large bathroom with double shower, double sink and a toilet
- Suite 2: a circular double suite with superb views of the valley, 2.0 m King-Size bed, Apple TV, huge bathroom with double shower, double sink and a toilet
2nd floor
- Salon 2 with a fireplace and a grand piano
- A cozy bar with access to an executive office on the upper level
- Salon 3 with two large sitting areas with open fireplace, seating for 50 people
- Suite 3: a very large suite with 2.0 m King-Size bed, Apple TV, bathroom with double shower, double sink and a toilet
- Suite 4: a very large suite with 2.0 m King-Size bed, Apple TV, bathroom with double shower, double sink and a toilet
3rd floor
- A family suite comprising:
A salon
Two connected bedrooms
Bedroom 5: 2.0 m King-Size bed and Apple TV
Bedroom 6: 1.6 m Queen-Size bed and Apple TV
A large shared with a large shower, 2 sinks and a toilet
- Bedroom 7: a dormitory with 6 bunk beds (can be used as singles) or a double room equipped with a 1.6 m Queen-Size bed, a sofa bed, for a capacity of 2 to 14 people; Apple TV
- Adjacent bathroom for bedroom 7 with 2 showers, 2 sinks and 2 toilets
Outdoors:
- 45-hectares of wooded grounds
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Communal toilets
- Barn / function room with capacity to seat 190 guests (at extra cost)
Our recommendations for exploring the countryside and historical sites of the Dordogne:
- Prehistoric sites: the painted caves in the Vézère Valley (Montignac-Lascaux, Les Eyzies-de-Taillac-Sireuil, the Font de Gaume cave, the Combarelle caves, the Roc de Gazelle caves)
- Castles: Bourdeilles castle, Puyguilhem castle, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle castle, Beynac castle
- Gardens: the gardens at Montréal castle, the gardens at Sardy, the garden at Planbuisson, the gardens at La Bourlie, the garden at Conty, the gardens at Marqueyssac
- Picturesque villages: Saint-Astier, Mussidan, Neuvic-sur-l'Isle, Ribérac, La Tour Blanche, Bourdeilles, Brantôme, Issigeac, Eymet, La Roque-Gageac, Domme
- Towns: Périgueux, Bergerac, Sarlat-la-Canéda
- Wine estates: Château Pearl of Dordogne is on the doorstep of the prestigious Bergerac, Monbazillac and Saint-Emilion wine estates.
- Local markets: Saint-Astier on Thursdays, Lisle on Tuesdays, Riberac on Tuesdays and Fridays, Périgueux on Wednesdays and Saturdays all day, Mussidan on Saturdays, Brantôme on Mondays and Fridays. The truffle season runs from December to February. There are truffle markets not far from the property in Saint-Astier, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Périgueux and Brantôme.
- Fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants: L'Essentiel and Un Parfum de Gourmandise in Périgueux, La Tour des Vents in Monbazillac, Le Moulin de l'Abbaye in Brantôme, Le 1862 in Les Eyzies. The private chef at Château Pearl of Dordogne is available to provide his excellent services.
- TGV high-speed train stations: Angoulême 70km, Libourne 80km, Bordeaux 120km
- Bergerac-Dordogne-Périgord airport : 60km
- Angoulême-Cognac airport: 80km
- Bordeaux-Mérignac airport: 140km
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