Accessibility
We regret that the Château du Bourbet is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Outside
Lawned courtyard (1200sqm) with cheminea-style barbecue and wrought iron tables with matching chairs. Private tennis court and swimming pool (12 x 5.6m, summer only) with sundeck and loungers, surrounded by paddocks with rare breed sheep and miniature horses, all set in 14 acres of parkland with lake and stream.

Coast/Beach
The Château du Bourbet is situated about 2 hours drive from the beaches of La Rochelle and Royan, and about 20 minutes drive from the 'Grand Etang de La Jemaye' a well-maintained swimming lake surrounded by sandy beaches and shaded by pine trees.

Golf
There are several golf courses to choose from nearby : at Aubeterre, Angouleme, Montbron and Perigueux.

How to get there
We are situated 8km north of Verteillac 2km off the Angoulême road. Angoulême airport is 45 minutes away, Bergerac airport just over an hour away and Limoges airport about an hour 20 minutes away. The train station at Angoulême with direct TGV link to Paris in two hours 15 minutes, is 35 minutes away. Use of car is essential.

Distances
Cherval 2km (excellent boulangerie), Gout Rossignol 2km (good lunchtime eating in the local bar), Verteillac 8km (shops, bars, restaurants), Riberac 15km (Leclerc and other supermarkets), Angouleme 38km, Perigueux 40km.

Further Details
Only 20 minutes away is the picturesque town of Brantome, know as ‘the Venice of the Dordogne'. Set on the banks of the Dronne, it is delightful to visit with its small shops, restaurants and cafes, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. It has a colourful market every Friday. Boat trips are available and kayak and canoe facilities abound on the banks of the river. There are caves dating from pre-historic times and beautiful medieval Abbey buildings.

Aubeterre another local historic favourite with the tourists, famous for its monolithic church and caves, again with a village square full of arty and quirky little shops and cafes, perfect for a sunday afternoon. A typical French square with alfresco dining in the centre. For the golf fanatics, there is a good 9 hole golf course. There is also a man made beach ideal for families situated next to the large river fed lake.

The cities of Perigueux and Angouleme are also within 40 minutes drive from the Chateau and are large historic towns. Angouleme is a fortified walled city, with winding cobbled streets, markets and hosts the world cartoon festival. In September the streets are closed for the Circuit des Remparts (Vintage Car Racing and Rally). Perigueux too is full of winding streets with a magnificent cathedral, cafes and tea shops and charming independent boutiques. Angouleme also has an airport with flights back to Gatwick and the TGV to Paris in 2hrs 15 minutes and London within 6 hours.

For those wine connoisseurs, the fabulous roman town of Saint-Emillion is full of little wine shops and perfect for wine tasting and dining with its many restaurants. The town itself is steeped in history and dates back 2000 years. Well worth a visit. There is also the city of Bordeaux just over an hour away, set on the Dordogne and Gironde rivers; it has fabulous architecture and a café/restaurant culture. Bergerac too is nearby, with its light and fruity wines and pretty streets and market square.

Booking notes
Please email reservations@chateaudubourbet.com or call 0553908489 for more details. A deposit of 10% is payable at time of booking.