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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

St Seurin de Prats in Castillion la Bataille

From £600 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Perfect for a luxury break, Shambhala has four elegant double rooms, two shower rooms and two loos. Three of the bedrooms have spectacular river views while one looks out over the beautifully designed garden. The interior is hip and stylish, combining the ease of modern living and appliances with the classic luxury of well-appointed rooms designed for enjoyment. This attention to detail extends throughout the house and garden.

Shambhala is ideally situated for enjoying all the region has to offer. Wine enthusiasts and gourmets can tour the vineyards and markets, while historians can explore the chateaux. The riverside setting offers a wealth of sporting activities from the private landing stage and local kayaking centre. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling with views to delight and inspire artists and writers. Those in search of tranquillity can relax in one of Shambhala’s many havens throughout the grounds.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Shambhala is decorated with art from the region's painters and sculptors, while the welcome pack gives you a taste of the region while you relax and make yourselves at home.

The generously sized rooms and living areas combined with the courtyard, sun-terrace and garden ensure that guests can combine socialising with solitude and peace.

Further details outdoors:
Shambhala’s salle d’ete is a specially designed area for al fresco dining, so that the charms of the region’s produce and climate can be enjoyed in style. This light, airy space is large enough for 16 people, with a hammock for shaded relaxation. Outdoor heaters are provided for additional comfort. Home-cooked cuisine using the best local ingredients can be arranged during your stay by arrangement with Shambhala’s estate manager in the village.

The garden has many features to enjoy, including a sun terrace with its comfortable hammock. Further from the house you will find a decked ‘sundowner’ terrace which looks out over the river, giving private access to this stunning stretch of the Dordogne. Steps take you down to the river where the boat is moored. Provided with a table and chairs, the sundowner is the perfect place to watch the sun set with a glass in hand.

Further details

The changeover day is Saturday, arrival 4pm.

Departure time is 10am to allow the housekeeper to prepare for incoming guests.

Conditions

The minimum stay is one week.

20% deposit required when booking. Booking not confirmed until deposit has been received.

Balance payable six weeks before departure.

Security deposit required which will be refunded one week after your return.

The caretaker is to be informed if any items are broken or damaged during your stay.

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The welcoming climate and stunning scenery of the Dordogne encourage exploration, and the region has many treasures to delight wine connoisseurs, gourmets, artists and activity enthusiasts alike.

The chic bustle of St Emilion only twenty minutes from Shambhala offers stylish boutiques, contemporary fine art and world class restaurants. Also nearby are Saint Seurin de Prats and Pessac. Following the Dordogne and Lot waterways will reward the explorer with many new delights, as charming villages and market towns such as Bergerac, Souillac and Cahors were established through trade along their banks.

Bordeaux is an elegant city filled with architectural delights. The visitor can enjoy the narrow streets of the old town, stunning 18th Century mansion houses, the neoclassical theatre and wide boulevards lined with boutique shops in this diverse and attractive city.

Along the Dordogne are many fine chateaux such as Beynac and Monpazier, mainly built for military action against England during the 100 Years’ War. Each summer only ten minutes from Shambhala a dramatic battle re-enactment is held at Castillon de Bataille. The home of the philosopher Michel Montaigne is only 10 minutes away, and there are fine Gallo-Roman mosaics to be seen in the neighbouring village of Montcaret.

Adults and children alike will be enchanted by the chance to step back in time which the region affords. The pre-historic caves in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Bergerac and the spectacular cave paintings at Lascaux are essential visits and will fire the imagination.

The Castillion la Bataille / St Seurin de Prats area

The traditional French hamlet location is a peaceful centre from which to explore the region, with excellent amenities close by.

The local villages of Pessac has a small supermarket, boulangerie, tabacconist, hair salon and two restaurants. Castillon and Sante Foy both have large supermarkets and there are several markets throughout the week in the surrounding towns which specialise in local produce.

The nearby Chateau Bauduc, favoured by Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein, is a must for wine connoisseurs and offers a programme of tours and tastings, with private visits by arrangement. Wine tours of the many local vineyards are a wonderful chance to sample world-renowned names. Chateau Monbazillac is at Bergerac and St Emilion, Cahors and others are all nearby, offering a chance to sample outstanding wines on the soil where the grapes are grown.

To accompany the wines are many famous traditional cheeses, truffles, mushrooms, duck and goose delicacies such as foie gras. The wealth of gourmet produce makes this area a paradise for foodies, who will be delighted by the local markets of Castillon, Sante Foy and Libourne. This passion for fine produce is reflected in the many excellent restaurants throughout the region.

Along with boating, swimming and fishing at Shambhala, there is a fantastic kayaking centre in the local village of Pessac. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling with views to delight and inspire artists and writers.

How to get there

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This spectacular region can be reached in several ways. Daily flights from the UK are available to Bordeaux, Toulouse, Bergerac, Poitiers, Limoges and Rodez. Motorail takes the traveller from Calais to Brive or Bordeaux. The region is a 10-12 hour drive from the western channel ferries. If travelling via Dover why not ease into the holiday with an overnight stay en route?

Activities near Castillion la Bataille

Reviews

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31 Aug 2011

“Perfect, relaxing place to stay; with such style.” A lovely house in a quiet, beautiful position next to the Dordogne river. The owner has decorated the house and its outside spaces with great style and we immediately felt relaxed and at the same time inspired by the decor and ornamentation. There is a large downstairs living room, a bedroom and a decent kitchen and bathroom, and on first floor three good bedrooms and bathroom and loo. Plenty of cupboard and hanging space. Two of the bedrooms have access to a first floor sitting-out area with lovely furniture. All rooms have great views over the courtyard garden or the river. The village is tiny and is dominated by vineyards, apple orchards and the river. We swam in the river on several occasions. There is a British-run cafe within walking distance (which we didn't fancy) but some very good restaurants within a short drive and a brilliant deli over the bridge in Pessac. Easy driving to St Emilion (you must go) and access to the two airports at Bergerac and Bordeaux are less than an hour. We drove down from the UK and back and found it easy going with a stopover. You will want to take back loads of wine so this is the best way to travel! We want to go back, soon.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
30 Jan - 30 April	30 Jan 10	1 May 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
May- June	1 May 10	27 Jun 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
June - Sept	27 Jun 10	5 Sep 10	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept - Oct	5 Sep 10	3 Oct 10	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct- Dec	3 Oct 10	5 Dec 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Dec-Jan	5 Dec 10	29 Jan 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	30 Mar 11	1 May 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 May 11	26 Jun 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	26 Jun 11	4 Sep 11	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Season	4 Sep 11	2 Oct 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	2 Oct 11	4 Dec 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas / New Year	4 Dec 11	29 Jan 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Jan 12	30 Apr 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Apr 12	26 Jun 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Jun 12	3 Sep 12	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 12	8 Oct 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Oct 12	3 Dec 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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1 years listed You are contacting Kit Bentley Landline +44 01483 211913 Mobile +44 07770 511864 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.