4* Manor near St Emilion
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About the home
This outstanding gîte sits in a totally private location, with incredible views over rolling countryside with its own lakes and woods in the hidden valley. This little piece of paradise, offering the best of all worlds, is situated in the midst of nature, with the beauty of every season and the wonderful variety of wild life, yet allows every comfort and modern convenience. We have different varieties of rare wild orchids growing by the lakes - a good excuse for a stroll in the Spring.
There is a 500m private drive which leads up to Le Manoir, which comprises: 5 bedrooms (4 with en-suite showers and one with separate luxury bathroom; four rooms with king size beds, one with twin beds), living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, electric fan oven, gas hob, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, table and chairs), front and rear halls, downstairs separate toilet, outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi feature, all in 98 acres of land.
For a relaxing holiday or short break, Le Manoir de Gurson is ideally placed. Located between Bordeaux, St Emilion (famous for its wines) and Bergerac, this is the ideal base to explore all that this region has to offer.
Nearby is the Lac du Gurson - an open air swimming lake with a long water slide, beach and restaurants. Perfect for entertaining the children. There are plenty of nearby activities for those who want a more energetic holiday - wine-tasting, cycling, canoeing, go-carts, paint-ball, Aqua Park, and more.
From time to time, we host music concerts in the Function Barn.
Wedding parties are welcome.
The Function Barn is ideal for receptions or family and friends' gatherings. Please contact us for details.
For those who just want to sit back, relax and get away from it all, there are plenty of good walks, bird-watching, star gazing, photography, painting and lazing by the pool - all at Le Manoir.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lac de Gurson (swimming lake with beach), 2km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Boat available for guest use |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 5 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The Manoir offers a high standard of comfort, with wonderful views in every direction. There are full en-suite facilities in each room except the Emerald Room, which has its own separate luxury bathroom. The large kitchen includes a table and chairs, but there is a dining room, too. The lounge, with Sky tv, has a wood-burning chimney insert, which looks welcoming even in summer (and is nice and warm in winter). There is a selection of games and DVDs, an X-box and Playstation. The rear hall leads out into the garden and the pool, which overlooks the valley. Free internet access is available.
Further details outdoors:
Le Manoir is approached by the 500m drive, and is totally secluded. Parking is not a problem. You are welcome to wander through our woods, and look at the beautiful plants and trees growing there, especially the wild orchids in May/June.
The lakes make an ideal spot to have a picnic, or to fish, or sit and watch the wildlife (see if you can spot the deer in the Valley View photo!). From Le Manoir, you can see the ruin of Le Chateau de Gurson, at the base of which there is a wine cave, which sells local wine for a very reasonable price.
Many Guests enjoy their breakfast out on the terrace by the pool, and barbecues are popular, too.
The alarmed swimming pool has a jacuzzi feature, with views over the countryside. There are outdoor toys for the children.
Two rowing boats are at your disposal, free of charge, for a peaceful time on the lakes (at own risk).
Fishing is free for our Guests,
Horse riding is available nearby, at an extra charge. Pre-booking advised.
98 acres of privacy for you to enjoy.
Further details
Breakage/damage deposit of 250 euros is required (payable with balance of holiday); to be returned within 2 weeks of the end of the holiday, less any deduction as necessary.
Local Tourist Tax is payable: 75 centimes per person (over 13) per night; reduction for families.
No charge for Departure Cleaning (if left in clean and tidy state);
No charge for linen and bath towels (beach towels are available for hire);
Central heating payable per consumption.
Conditions
No smoking inside the Manoir or apartments. Smoking permitted outdoors; ashtrays provided.
No charge for bed linen/bath towels, or cleaning at the end of your holiday (as long as Le Manoir is left in a reasonable state).
Pets allowed, but please contact us for further information.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region
The South West of France is one of the most beautiful regions, and enjoys milder weather due to the Gulf Stream. The summers are very long, and the winter is usually very mild indeed, but we can't guarantee it!
Le Manoir is in the heart of the wine growing region, with vineyards growing by many of the roads in the area. It is fascinating to see the progress from tiny shoots to juicy grapes over the year.
We are overlooked by the ruins of the Chateau de Gurson, steeped in history, with donkeys keeping watch.
No visit would be complete without a trip to St Emilion, Bordeaux or Bergerac, all easily accessible by car or train.
The Villefranche de Lonchat / Montpeyroux, Villefranche de Lonchat area
Lac du Gurson - a very large open-air swimming lake, with a sandy beach, restaurants and cafes. 3 minutes.
Villefranche de Lonchat - our nearest little town. Once a fortified English stronghold or Bastide. Quintessentially French, with a handful of small shops, and a weekly market in the town square. 5 minutes.
Montpon-Ménestérol, canoe/kayak centre, beach and bars, petrol station, shops, supermarket, cinema. 15 minutes.
Castillon la Bataille - weekly colourful market, right on the Dordogne river. Re-enactment of 100 Years' War every Summer. 20 minutes.
St Emilion - one of the most important wine areas in France; 30 minutes. We are pleased to announce that we can arrange Private Tours, historic, underground, or both. Sometimes it is hard to hear the Tour Guide when there are up to 50 people in the group. A Private Tour will ensure that you don't miss anything. The Guide speaks French and English. Please contact us for more information.
Lac Jamaye, with free boating, 40 minutes.
Water Park near Bergerac. 40 minutes.
Bergerac - a lovely old town, always well worth a visit. Find the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac! 40 minutes.
Bordeaux - a beautiful, very old city, with magnificent buildings. Always plenty to do and explore. 1 hour.
Sarlat la Canéda - east of Bergerac. Famous for its night markets. 90 minutes.
Thee are also Chateaux, Gardens and ruins. Weekly markets and events.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bergerac: 32 km |
| Railway: | Montpon-Menesterol: 12 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 577 km |
There are plenty of ferry connections, and we are easily accessible from the airports Bergerac and Bordeaux. Airport pickups can be arranged for a charge, but having a car is advised (car hire available at airports).
There is a good train service at Montpon-Menesterol which is 10km away.
Activities near Villefranche de Lonchat
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 22 Jan 2012 |
I stayed at Le Manoir with my partner late December 2011, just before Christmas. The first thing you will notice is the clean air, and the expanses of green that surround you. It is like stepping... more |
14 Sep 2011 |
The owners could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Excellent facilities (pool, 2 fishing lakes, golf range and walking) in a lovely setting. Top marks for children of all ages. |
07 Sep 2011 |
A lovely manor house with many recreational facilities both indoor and outdoor. The location and countryside are beautiful with plenty to do nearby. The owners couldn't be more helpful. |
Guestbook for 4* Manor near St Emilion
Thames Ditton
Review Submitted: September 1, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
5 star accommodation and surroundings
Having spotted Le Manoir de Gurson online we wondered whether our expectations would be met, none of our 11 strong group were disappointed... The Manoir was very clean, with extremely spacious rooms. Each bedroom had it's own style,delightfully comfortable beds and tastefully finished en suite bathrooms. All the facilities throughout the property were in good working order. The decor was classic (recently redecorated) and the beautiful furniture thoughtfully arranged.
Charmaine and Jeff, who live next door, not only cooked us a delicious welcome BBQ, but throughout the booking process and our stay their 'can do' attitude was a fabulous. They were to hand to answer queries, offer suggestions of local markets and sightseeing visits and arranged local restaurant bookings/ wine tour and would have organised further activities if requested. We were made to feel as welcome additions to their family.
Saying that our party had complete privacy, with the freedom to roam throughout the 98 acres and carry out whichever activities we had a whim to undertake (rowing / fishing / golf / table tennis / basketball...).
The patio and swimming pool were areas we used the most, and perfect for BBQ's, reading in the shade, sunbathing and meals en-masse with breathtaking views in every direction.
The property was perfect for our group (ages ranging from 6 to 75) and the location ideal for exploring the Dordogne region (although some of our party only left the Manoir a couple of times during our stay as they were more than content within the grounds).
Since our return (only a couple of days ago) our glowing reviews of the property have prompted friends and colleagues to want to visit Le Manoir, and we hope to stay again in the not too distant future.
I shouldn't really have written too glowing a review, as we don't want this place to become booked up / or to miss out on the opportunity of visiting Le Manoir in the future, however others should experience this place, it is stunning having so many positive attributes, impossible to include in this review... go visit!!
Teddington
Review Submitted: September 1, 2010 Date of Stay: July 2010
Fantastic holiday!
The welcome barbeque was wonderful, especially after the long drive, and the hospitality provided by Charmaine, Jeff and the children was unsurpassed!
Fabulous location, we spent many an evening drinking wine overlooking the lakes where, incidentally, my husband spent many happy hours fishing.
The photographs really do not do justice to the countryside.
The house was clean, well equipped and extremely comfortable.
Charmaine and Jeff were on hand to answer any questions we had (and to lend us bits and pieces on occasion!) but made sure we had as much privacy as we wanted.
The pool was lovely but not used as much as it could have been as the weather was a bit iffy (but better than England was!).
We had some lovely day trips out to St Emilion, St Foye le Grand, Bergerac etc. as well as visiting one or two vineyards and going horse riding (never again!).
We especially loved the night of the shooting stars where we were made comfortable on the front lawns to gaze heavenwards for hours!
The only drawback was the distance to the nearest shops / supermarkets so we had to be very organised with our shopping lists!
All in all a fantastic place, with wonderful hosts. Thank you very much for making our stay so memorable and we hope to see you again next year!
Beautiful house in wonderfully peaceful location.
Date of Stay: July 2009
We arrived to an unexpectedly warm welcome where Charmaine & Jeff cooked us a wonderful BBQ with local wines; a great treat after a long drive from Kent. Throughout our stay, we were made to feel very welcome by our hosts who live in the adjoining house to Le Manoir and they were always ready to assist with anything we needed from local information such as nearest shops, markets and vineyards to 'guided' mushroom hunts through the woods on the property. Our children enjoyed the horse riding and the grounds were a great place for adventure and exploration. The accommodation was as we expected with great bedrooms/en-suite facilities, a huge living & dining room (that we hardly used due to the glorious weather) and a large family kitchen. Our stay was a totally relaxing and thoroughly peaceful experience and a good base for exploring the western end of the Dordogne. If you're a cyclist, the surrounding areas were an absolute pleasure to ride with great surfaces, no potholes and all motorists appearing extremely courteous. We'd like to wish our hosts every success as they continue with their ongoing development plans for Le Manoir, which can only improve what is already a fantastic holiday destination for those who seek the tranquility of the countryside rather than the crowds of the better known towns further east in the Dordogne Valley.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter season | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Spring season | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Wild Orchid month | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring season | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 2100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer season | 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | € 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | € 2800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer season | 25 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | € 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn Season | 8 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter season | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter season | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Winter season | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Spring season | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Wild Orchid month | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring season | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer season | 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | € 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | € 2900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer season | 25 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | € 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn season | 8 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter season | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 1900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter season | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | € 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book before 11th February 2012 and get a Free Welcome Barbecue including local wine!
25% non refundable deposit required upon booking unless visit is less than 8 weeks from time of booking when full payment is required.
All prices are in Euros
Price for 6-10 people (plus 2 small children) includes exclusive use of the Manoir and pool.
Towels and linen provided (not beach towels).
Damage/breakage deposit 500 euros with final payment or in cash at start of holiday (refundable within 2 weeks of end of holiday, deductions if necessary).
Availability
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Availability notes:
Bookings shown are for self catering in the Manoir. As we offer B&B as well, in the adjacent building, it is not possible to show these bookings on the availability calendar.
Please contact Le Manoir with your holiday dates and any enquiries.
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This gite has received 7 reviews from previous guests.  |
