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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Even those that have traveled the world are jaded with superlatives used to attract guests, the Chateau de Linde needs none. It is outstanding.
The Chateau de Linde has 6 bedrooms, and can sleep up to 12 in superb luxury. The Chateau de Linde has a private pool and a terrace that overhangs the Dordogne river. The setting of this magnificent chateau is impossible to beat.
The Chateau de Linde is situated on the Dordogne River, the perfect place for total relaxation in a dazzling and dramatic setting. The Chateau de Linde is the only chateau that actually ‘stands with its feet’ in the Dordogne river and the owner Wilna has created an ambience to match this unique feature – a sense of comfort, style and understated magnificence that is inviting and intimate – this luxury holiday chateau destination is simply perfect.
The Chateau de Linde is a beautiful and luxurious private home, a chateau you can make ‘yours’ for the dream home holiday stay in a unique location.
One guest recently exclaimed "I think I have died and gone to heaven!"
The Chateau de Linde dates back to 1269 as the residency of the Senechal of the bastide, with a prison below. In the living room and down in the extensive cellars, the original natural stone walls can still be seen. Looking from the other side of the Dordogne across to the chateau, standing with its feet in the water, the turrets and spiral stairs tower gives the impression of a castle stepping straight out of a fairy tale. This must have been the most beautiful regional administration building!
In the late 18th century it was enlarged to its present size and in the 1900's it became a private home. Then from 1973 to 2005, the Chateau de Linde was a family run hotel and highly acclaimed restaurant. The six bedrooms are all named after the bastide towns in the area. There is a staircase carved underneath the chateau down to the river, where natural spring water flows into the river.
The owner Wilna lives on site to provide breakfast each day and to make sure that you're well looked after.
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/63190
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The Dordogne region is one of the most popular holiday destinations in France with many attractions on offer. Although the Dordogne has no coastline for 'bucket and spade' holidays, there are wonderful rivers for canoeing and swimming, as well as sandy river beaches.
The scenery is dramatic and interspersed with pretty towns and villages, both in the hinterland and along the Dordogne/Vezère rivers, plus innumerable châteaux, caves, museums, picnic spots and viewpoints. The four main areas are: Périgord Pourpre, in the southwest, named after its vineyards; the Périgord Vert to the north; the Périgord Noir, centred on Sarlat, named after its dense forest; and finally the Périgord Blanc that covers the limestone countryside around Périgueux.
For those who enjoy sampling different foods this is an area renowned for truffles, walnuts, duck, goose and foie gras - the markets are overflowing with local produce and at every corner you will see signs offering opportunities to sample and buy local products.
For wine buffs, the areas around Bergerac and Bordeaux are the places to head for with vineyards stretching in all directions as far as the eye can see.
Bergerac, the capital of the Périgord Poupre, lies on the riverbank in the wide plain of the Dordogne. The vieille ville (old town) is a calm and pleasant area to wander through, with drinking fountains on the street corners and numerous late medieval houses.
Sarlat-la-Canéda, the capital of the Périgord Noir, lies in a hollow between the hills 10km back from the Dordogne river. The best way to explore this medieval town is to wander through the cool, shady lanes and courtyards – cour des Fontaines and cour des Chanoines – around the back of the cathedral. Wonderful old houses can be found in the streets to the North before Sarlat's labyrinthine lanes lead you back to the central place de la Liberté, where the large Saturday market spreads its stands of geese, flowers, foie gras, truffles, walnuts and mushrooms.
There are more prehistoric painted caves around Les Eyzies than you could possibly hope to visit in one day! 26km up the Vézère valley you will also find the town of Montignac that acts as the main base for visiting the Lascaux caves.
Canoeing is hugely popular in the Dordogne, especially during the summer months when the Vézère and Dordogne rivers are shallow and slow-flowing – ideal for beginners. There are rental outlets at just about every twist in both rivers – a half-day (or longer) is recommended to give you enough time to simply cruise downstream and soak up the atmosphere!
Lalinde area
The chateau's location is ideally suited to make it your base for exploring the surrounding regions. Within easy reach are the 18 historic Bastide towns of the Aquitaine, the Dordogne Valley, thousand chateaux, a rich choice of some of the most renowned troglodyte cave dwellings and of course, a feast of the best food and wine that France has to offer. The notably foods include the finest foie gras, truffles, walnut products, duck and goats cheese. Regional cuisine is readily available from venues that range from the delightful farm restaurants (Ferme Auberge) through to the most sophisticated Michelin starred establishments, where the food is accompanied by the best wines from Bergerac and Bordeaux.
A local survey recently highlighted marked differences in the approach between members of different nationalities visiting the Dordogne. The British are apparently noted for their fondness for golf. The Germans head for churches and abbeys. Italians, who come principally in August, enjoy château life and the local cuisine. Spaniards, on the other hand, are visitors throughout the year, and immediately seek out the Vesunna museum in Périgueux, whose architect Jean Nouvel is a well-known French figure in Spain. Dutch and Belgians resume their native cycling habits and get on their bicycles to explore the countryside.
However, when one looks at the location of Chateau De Linde, you would realise that such generalised surveys are useless, as everyone loves it here! You would have a hard time to find a spot more suitable as a base from where to do all these activities!
When it comes to golf, the courses in this area abound. Within a radius of about 50 kilometres, there are at least 30 plus golf courses to choose from.
If you are interested in Churches and Abbeys you cannot find better than in this area, we are right in the heart of route of the route of the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage.
Cyclists and hikers alike love this area as it not only offers interesting and varied routes through some of the most beautiful scenery, but a wide choice of villages and hamlets where they are welcomed and treated warmly and generously. This is also the most beautiful and interesting centre from where to take guided horse riding tours to Cathare castles, bastide towns, along the Dordogne Valley and through some of the most breathtaking an historic forests of France. You can go canoeing on the river, go on hot air balloon rides, fly in a vintage aircraft, do a course in French or painting or paper making, and, as for lovers of history and the romance of the past and archeology, it can safely be said that nowhere in the world is there such a variety of historic, prehistoric and archaeological sites.
How to get there
Nearest airport: Bergerac (25km), Bordeaux (120km). Nearest train station: De Linde(1km), Bergerac (30km). Nearest town: De Linde (0.5km).
Activities near Lalinde
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The six bedrooms are all named after the bastide towns in the area. The chateau can sleep 12.
The whole of the ground floor leads out onto the terrace, the balcony actually that hangs out over the river! When you walk through the entrance hall you can go out on the terrace and this provides access around the chateau, including the pool area.
The back portion of the chateau faces onto the village and is on the road. There is a high wall around the outside area where the pool is, and it is completely private.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to the beautifully renovated kitchen (complete with rotisserie and 'salamander' grill), the dining room, living room and conference room. All rooms have doors that open out onto the terrace with matchless views of the river Dordogne below. The ground floor also boasts a scullery, a walk-in cold room, a loo and a laundry room. There are 2 terraces, the large pool terrace equipped with loungers and pool chairs, and the front terrace with a canopy to protect you from the sun.
The spiral staircase takes you to the first and second floors and the bedrooms. Immediately on the first floor you have a landing with an open sitting area and a library complete with a balcony overlooking river! The setting really is astonishing.
Bedrooms on the first floor:
Monpazier (king or twin): Decorated in warm gold’s and yellows. The room also has a small tower room, perfect for working, reading or having a glass of wine. Monpazion has French doors leading out onto its own river and swimming pool facing balcony. Another large double window opens directly over the Dordogne river! Monpazion has a marble bathroom with bath, loo and washbasin. Monpazion is the largest room and has two easy chairs which fold out into single beds should they be required.
Beaumont (king or twin): Decorated in mauves and yellows. Beaumont has French doors leading out onto its own river facing balcony. Beaumont has a marble bathroom with bath, loo and washbasin.
De Linde (double): Decorated in greens and pinks. De Lindehas French doors leading out onto its own river and swimming pool facing balcony. De linde has a marble bathroom with bath, loo and washbasin.
From the first floor, access to the second floor is up the spiral staircase in the medieval tower.
Bedrooms on the first floor:
Molières (double): Molières is the smallest of the rooms, decorated in blue and white. Under the rafters, a window looks out over the river. Molières has a marble bathroom with shower, loo and washbasin.
Villeréal (queen or twin): Decorated in warm reds. Villeréal has a window that looks out over the river and town. Villeréal has a marble bathroom with shower, loo and washbasin.
Eymet (queen or twin): Decorated in green and magenta. The bedroom has charming alcoves with seating, from this room you have views over the village and the Dordogne river. Eymet has a marble bathroom with shower, loo and washbasin.
This is a luxury chateau with luxurious accommodations.
Further details outdoors: The exterior of the Chateau de Linde is extraordinary. A terrace which juts out over the river, runs along the front and side of the chateau. This splendid setup creates areas ideal for outdoor breakfasts, lunches, sundowner cocktails and candle lit suppers. There are plenty of tables and chairs and canvas awnings, there for your use at meals or simply to sit and enjoy the champagne air, the sunshine or the star lit skies.
The pool area on the side of the chateau is walled and gives total privacy. The infinity creates a feeling of swimming right on the edge of the river itself! The swimming pool isn’t heated however it enjoys full sun for much of the day and the water is a comfortable temperature throughout summer. The pool is equipped with an alarm for safety, furthermore there is a gate if you wish to make the pool area temporarily inaccessible to children. The pool is surrounded with planters and pots filled with seasonal flowers and a large canvas canopy that gives welcome shade. There are wicker easy chairs, loungers, exotic and colourful cushions, that make the pool area yet another area of the chateau that one does not want to leave!
All meals can be enjoyed outside. Smoking is not allowed in the castle but there is ample room and opportunity to do so outside.
The front terrace again has plenty of tables and chairs to have meals or drinks, you’re surrounded by flowers hanging from the walls. There are again spectacular views over the river in both directions. There is ample parking under trees in village parking right next to chateau wall. It’s a short stroll to the towns boules track if you fancy a throw.
The chateau also has private stairs down to Dordogne river edge, where of course you can fish right there at the foot of the chateau. For your interest the chateau has three bicycles available (security deposit of €100 per bike to cover loss or damage).
Conditions
Security deposit: €1000. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not allowed. Smoking: No smoking in the property. It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availabilty & prices are kept up to date on my website, which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
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