Farmhouse in Vineyard with Private Securitised Pool
Idyllic Location, 4kms from Ste Foy la Grande
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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Thébot is an 18th century restored character farmhouse. Beautiful setting with superb views over valley and the Château Thébot vineyard. 5 bedrooms (2 double, 3 twin) and 4 bath/shower-rooms, beautiful large salon with large video-cinema facility. Hall/study, dining room, luxury kitchen with American fridge, gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher. Summer dining room with oak round gateleg table sitting 10. Entertainment includes surround superb sound cinema with 3m screen, free-to-air Satellite, DVD/CD player, a great favourite with kids! Steck baby grand piano. Full central heating, washing machine, drier, all linen and towels (including pool) provided, cots as required. Secure pool, 10m x 5 m, boules, table-tennis, 1 acre garden, parking, 10 sun loungers, parasols, table, chairs, BBQ. Use of nearby tennis court (walking distance). There is a superbly situated private restaurant on the River Dordogne within walking distance.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £995 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £1595 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £1795 | - | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £1995 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £2295 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2495 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £1595 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £1395 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £995 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £1795 | - |
Notes on prices
SPECIAL OFFER - 15% OFF ALL PRICES BAR 21ST JULY TO 31ST AUGUST, FROM FEB 12TH-18TH.
Changeover day
Saturdays through peak season, some flexibility at other times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, own balcony. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with double bed. Bedroom 5 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1, en-suite with bath and shower, wc. Bathroom 2, en-suite with shower and wc. Bathroom 3, en-suite with shower and wc. Bathroom 4, shared with shower and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Granite work surface, Godin cooker, microwave, dishwasher and American fridge. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and drier. |
| Living Rooms: | Beamed salon with open fireplace, Steck baby grand Piano, large screen video system for satellite and DVD, CD player. Entrance hall/study with sofa and desk, Wi-fi installed. Characterful dining room with antique table, summer dining room. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Pool and bath towels and all linen provided, maid service and chef optional extras. 9 seater VW Transporter available with pick-up/delivery service to airport. Canadian canoes (4 seaters) and bikes available for hire. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Our accommodation is to a high standard and quite high tech (home cinema, wi-fi). Because we have five other houses in the area (The Grange, 6 beds/6 baths, FR6047; The Presbytere FR6052, Le Faure FR5960, La Musique FR6134 and the Orangerie, FR6123 all 8 beds/8 baths) and thus are able to have an active team to ensure everything runs smoothly for your benefit – Marielys who looks after house-keeping, Andy who looks after maintenance, pools and gardens, and Adam who looks after all audio-visual, telecoms and internet. Thus we are extremely well positioned (far better than most others) to ensure your holiday is as trouble-free as possible.
Accessibility
Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor (2 steps down) and much time is usually spent in the kitchen and summer dining room which opens directly onto the pool patio.
Outside
Marvellous views southwards over the vineyards and valley, northwards over the vines and orchard. Large, landscaped, shady gardens. Pool, 10 metres by 5, 1 metre deep for half its length, deepening to 2.2 metres, overlooking the amphitheatre of the vineyard, a natural sanctuary for birds and deer. Pool has electrically operated solid cover for security. Vine-covered arbor against rear wall of former chai for shade overlooking pool. Barbecue, table, chairs, parasol on the terrace beside the pool, which is an idyllic spot. 10 sun loungers are provided for sun bathing. Boules, table tennis, area for parking.
Coast/Beach
Lac du Cadie with beaches and swimming is 15 minutes drive. Many clients take a day trip to the Atlantic at Arcachon, 90 mins, with its oyster beds, boat trips, the highest sand-dune in Europe and a fabulous restaurant overlooking the sea, plus enormous beaches.
Golf
Château Vigiers is 20 minutes away, with 2 quality golf courses.
Special interest holidays
Naturally wine visits, which I can organise for you - St.Emilion/Pomerol is 35 mins, Sauternes 60 mins, the Medoc 90 mins. The countryside is ideal for biking - we hire bikes.
10 fascinating things to do while staying in our houses
1.Visit historic St.Emilion and its châteaux (30 mins)
2. Visit the Château de Montaigne, home of the great 16th century philosopher, & les Jardins du Sardy (10 mins)
3.Visit the churches and museums of Bordeaux (60 mins)
4.Visit the seaside, beautiful bay of Arcachon and the amazing Dune of Pyla (90 mins)
5.Visit the châteaux of the Dordogne (60 mins)
6.Visit the Médoc and the great wine châteaux (90 mins)
7.Visit Chateau Monbazillac & old Bergerac plus a river trip (30 mins)
8.Explore ancient Aquitaine with Douglas Boyd, author of Eleanor, April Queen of Aquitaine(10 mins)
9.Go gliding and see the countryside from on high (10 mins)
10.Take the kids go-carting in Bergerac (30 mins)
Travel
Bergerac Airport 25 mins. Bordeaux airport 65 mins. Flights from all over UK, inc. BA, Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, BMIbaby. Libourne TGV station 35 mins. St. Malo 5 hours, Calais 8 hours, driving.
Distances
St Emilion 35kms Bergerac 25 kms, Bordeaux 70 kms, Arcachon 100 kms, Medoc 100 kms.
Further details
Optional extras include chef (who has a superb private restaurant nearby on the River Dordogne), our own mini-bus hire (VW Transporter with 9 seats plus delivery/pick-up service at airport/station) at 695 euros/week, our own Canadian canoe rental and a fleet of bikes. Lots of good local restaurants, Leclerc supermarkets at Castillon and Ste. Foy. St. Emilion is amazing, historic and beautiful. Bergerac is 40 mins to east, gateway to the beautiful Dordogne. Oil central heating is extra between mid September and mid May.
Booking notes
A completed booking form is required plus a 20% deposit. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival and a refundable security deposit of pounds 400 is required before arrival. Second week attracts £100 discount.
Guest comments
"We had the most impeccable holiday in your lovely Thébot. I cannot think of anything that could have been bettered." C. Acker
"A wonderful house and location for a perfect retreat from London...roll on the next time." R. Dugmore
"What a fabulous place - heaven on earth. Great villa, beautiful setting, we leave relaxed and revitalised." C. Leslie
Owner profile
Ian Christians, Special Villas & Orpheus & Bacchus
About the owner
My wife works for Bombardier, the global train co. based in Berlin and I live between Berlin, Bordeaux, and Cambridge - difficult to beat. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years, before that I ran Ellerman Travel & helped found Keycamp Holidays after a brilliant family holiday with our own tent. We own 6 houses near Gensac and Ste. Foy-la-Grande, and I have managed all the restoration projects. My aim is to provide EXPERIENCES, not justholidays, with the best holiday accommodation, - luxury kitchens, all bedrooms en-suite, cinemas, wifi, hi-fi, satellite TV and large securitised pools. I organise the celebrated Orpheus & Bacchus Music & Wine Festival, with concerts in May 21-27(the 4th Hummel Festival), July1-6 (Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra), and Sept 1-6, (Sinfonia d'Amici).
Year purchased: 1994
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought Thébot after searching for 6 years. We liked the area and climate, and I have a serious interest in wine. It was our retirement home. It has a great position overlooking its former vineyard, full of nature with birds, deer and the occasional boar. Life doesn't get any more peaceful than here. Lots of vineyards, the River Dordogne nearby, not too touristy. The weather is usually ideal, hot but with occasional rain to keep everything green. And of course the fabulous wines of Bordeaux. Life does not get much better than this! Easily drivable in 1 day from the UK, but now flights from all over to Bordeaux or Bergerac, and of course the green TGV to Libourne. Very well connected!
Unique benefits of the property
Peace and tranquillity, nature at close hand. Kitchen to dining room to pool is just a few yards. Extra bathroom installed in 2009. We seek to provide traditional living with high tec. All modern technology, wifi, satellite, home cinema, iPod connections. Superb kitchen for cooking enthusiasts, American fridge etc. Table tennis and use of nearby tennis court. Ste. Foy close by. A friend who lives 400m away is happy to let my clients use her tennis court - a bottle of good white burgundy in compensation. Options include mini-bus rental, chef, maid service, exceptional wine cellar (burgundies and Bordeaux at great prices), a DVD library for the exceptional big screen (10 DVDs per pack).
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6029
Contact Name:
Ian Christians
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7808727735
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