Manoir Campagnard - Seven Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 16

A picture-perfect villa set in the bucolic landscapes of the Lot-et-Garonne, Manoir Campagnard exudes historic character with its beautiful interiors and striking pigeonnier. Yet its contemporary charms will entice you as you kick back in the elegant living spaces and rest across its spacious en suite bedrooms.

This 18th century manoir has undergone a remarkable restoration since its owners fell in love with the house and gardens in 2019. As keen food lovers themselves, they have created the most stunning kitchen with high-end appliances whilst the French oak table in the stylish dining room, set by the woodburning fire, is the perfect place for regional feasts with family and friends. Wine-lovers have their own private cellar for tastings by candlelight – allow the owners to help you arrange a custom-made wine-tasting experience sampling the best vintages of this magnificent region.

The wood-beamed lounge upstairs has been designed with convivial evenings in mind whilst on the lower floor a children’s lounge, which doubles up as a quad en suite bedroom, features a Smart TV to watch whilst lazing on the huge sofa. The six main doubles are all sumptuous in style, dotted across the main and upper levels, featuring king-size beds, high quality linen and en suite shower rooms with hairdryers and toiletries.

Stepping outside, the courtyard is simply idyllic with its generous dining areas, al-fresco lounge and firepit or you may prefer to set up meals on the breakfast terrace overlooking the peaceful gardens and trees. Soak up the tranquil ambience as you play pétanque or table tennis, then dip into the salt-water heated swimming pool with gorgeous countryside views and the summer aroma of lavender.

Set in a little hamlet surrounded by rural farmland where sunflowers and golden wheat often grow, this is French country living at its best, located in one of the most authentic regions of south-western France. Potter to the local market in the delightful town of Cancon, known for its production of hazelnuts, or head south for yet more traditional markets as well as adventures on the Lot River near Castelmoron and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. In the summer months there are ample opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and other water-based activities along the river or nearby lakes.

Visit some of France’s most characterful villages including Monflanquin, Issigeac and Monpazier, sample prunes steeped in Armagnac in historic Agen and venture to the scenic vineyards around the enchanting hilltop town of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bergerac is another fine day out, on the banks of the Dordogne with impressive architecture, excellent wines and superb restaurants. Explore its medieval quarter, take a boat trip along the river and visit some of the town’s nearby vineyards and wineries such as the wonderful Château de Monbazillac.

Features:

 Manoir Interiors

Main Floor

-    Dining room with wood-burning stove
-    Kitchen and pantry, fully-equipped including Smeg gas range and stove, dishwasher, wine fridge, microwave, Nespresso machine, KitchenAid mixer, blender and food processor. Door leading to al-fresco dining terrace
-    Guest WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size double bed and open en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size double bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, two sinks and WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size double bed and open en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC

Upper Floor

-    Large mezzanine lounge with sofas and wood-burning stove
-    Bedrooms with super king-size double bed and en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size double bed and open en suite bathroom with shower, sink and WC
-    Bedroom with super king-size double bed, en suite bathroom with shower and sink, separate WC (and hallway with loft access/steps)

Lower Garden Level (via narrow, open tread curved stairs)

-    Large lounge/bedroom with four single beds (suitable for children), Smart TV and sofas. Door leading to garden. En suite bathroom with walk-in shower, two sinks and toilet
-    Adjoining kitchenette with washer-dryer and door leading to garden
-    Wine-tasting cellar
-    Guest WC

Outside Grounds

-    Heated salt-water swimming pool (12x6m) with alarm system. Open approximately June to end-October
-    Outdoor shower
-    Courtyard with covered dining table (8 people) and larger al-fresco dining table (12 people)
-    Courtyard al-fresco lounge
-    Barbecue (wood/coal)
-    Breakfast terrace overlooking garden
-    Pétanque
-    Table tennis

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Reversible air-conditioning 
-    Wood-burning stove (x2)
-    Wine cellar
-    Board games
-    Pétanque
-    Table tennis
-    Dart board
-    Hairdryers
-    Toiletries
-    Washing machine and dryer

Location:

Manoir Campagnard is in a beautiful location in the Lot-et-Garonne department of Aquitaine, south-western France. In a little hamlet surrounded by rural farmland, you may be fortunate enough to admire summer sunflowers or golden wheat in the neighbouring fields.

Every morning you will be able to find an atmospheric market in a nearby village or town selling some of the most delicious regional produce. Start off in the small town of Cancon (9km), home of the Cancon hazelnut, with its historic houses, charming hilly lanes and magnificent panoramas - the weekly market takes place on a Monday morning.

To the south, Villeneuve-sur-Lot (20km) is another picturesque spot on the banks of the Lot River, dating back to the 13th century and hosts a fantastic twice-weekly market. Look out for the marché gourmand on Friday evenings in July and August alongside other summer festivities and events. Heading south-west, there are plenty of water-based activities in Castelmoron-sur-Lot (16km) such as canoeing, kayaking and supervised summer swimming or simply soak up the ambience of the village’s Wednesday morning market.

This region is wonderful for walkers with many trails through the Lot-et-Garonne countryside and beyond, including a challenging but stunning hike between Villeneuve-sur-Lot and the picture-perfect village of Pujols (22km). As well as cycling, horse-riding and other outdoor adventures, enjoy spending time at Lac de Lougratte (14km) lake swimming and summer watersports.

Other much-loved villages dotted across the landscapes include the bastide town of Monflanquin (22km) and Dordogne’s idyllic Issigeac (32km), both classified as two of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Then there’s Duras (43km) in the scenic Dropt valley, close to the Gironde border, and gorgeous Monpazier (42km) with its perfectly preserved medieval centre.

Try prunes steeped in Armagnac in the handsome town of Agen (42km), venture further to the award-winning vineyards of Saint-Émilion (87km), a UNESCO World Heritage site, or make the most of a day out in Bergerac (52km) with its historic architecture and beautiful setting on the Dordogne River.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€1500 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.



Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes, and changed once for stays of 7 nights+.

Pool towels included?
Yes.

Pool heating charge?
Included, available from April to October. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.



Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately beginning-June to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.



End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.



Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Changeover day?
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. All other durations on request.

Other Ts and Cs?
Manoir Campagnard sleeps up to 12 adults and 4 children across six main double bedrooms and a children’s bedroom/lounge on the lower floor with four singles.
Smoking - not allowed