holidays rental of castle Combiers, France

Elegant and breathtaking, this castle guarantees a particularly luxurious holiday in the Dordogne. Built in 1611, Chateau de Monferrier has been stylishly renovated to meet the highest standards. As the chateau has never been abandoned and the current owners are only the fifth since its construction, the best of each period has been preserved. From the elegant window handles in the shape of winged angels to the carved limestone balustrade staircase, from the imposing fireplaces to the high French windows, and from the beamed ceilings to the classical proportions - it is a property that enjoys perfect lighting and a serene peace. Located on a low hill with beautiful views in all directions, the chateau features classical architecture with meticulous symmetry and alignment. The castle sits on the border of the Perigord Blanc and the Perigord Noir. This part of the Dordogne is known as the gastronomic centre of France with many excellent restaurants, some with Michelin stars. The farmers' markets (especially the Périgueux farmers market is famous; it has the best and freshest products which can be bought on market days which are Wednesday and Saturday mornings), numerous grand chateaux and historic sites are also nearby, including the Lascaux caves and the limestone houses in Les Eyzies. The charming medieval towns of Perigueux and Sarlat are less than half an hour away. Brive is less than one hour away and Bordeaux International Airport is within 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

VIRTUAL VISIT POSSIBLE - ON REQUEST - This wonderful château is situated near Lalinde, right in the heart of the Dordogne within 100 hectares of its own private grounds. The château’s foundations date back to the 13th century and possibly even earlier. In the 15th century its military architecture was restructured due to changes in weaponry. In the 18th and 19th centuries serious alteration work transformed it into what it is today. The chateau has been in the same family since 1734. This is an ideally located spot for exploring all of the Dordogne tourist sites. Surrounded by lovely wooded fields the chateau has lovely gardens with a beautiful cedar tree, reputed to be one of the 200 most remarkable trees in France. A private enclosed and gated swimming pool (12x6m) with alarms has stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The accommodation (300m2) which occupies the central and eastern wings of the chateau has recently been refurbished and elegantly furnished, sleeping a maximum of 10 people and comprising: - The main entrance hall of the chateau (20m2) leading to the grand staircase and the first floor bedrooms. - Two separate salons (20m2) furnished with antiques. - The main dining room of the chateau (30m2) which was the guardroom of the castle is vaulted with open fireplace and large dining room table and small sitting area at one end. - A salon with an open fireplace and satellite TV. - A newly refurbished large fitted kitchen (20m2) and utility room. - A shower room with WC which leads out to the swimming pool area . 5 BEDROOMS - bedroom 1 (35m2) with a double bed (1.8m), with an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, a double basin and wc. - bedroom 2 (35m2) with two single beds (90cms) which can be put together with an ensuite showerroom with basin and WC. - bedroom 3 (35m2) with two single beds which cannot be put together with a washbasin and another intercommunicating door to bedroom 4. - bedroom 4 (22 m2) with two single beds which can be put together as a double bed with an ensuite bathroom. - bedroom 5 with a double bed with a washbasin, a separate WC + a separated bathroom which serves both bedrooms 3 and 5. Two of the double rooms (35m2) are sufficiently large to have a third bed. - There are four bathrooms on the first floor, three with baths, showers and WCs and one with a shower and WC.