Stunning Chateau with swimming pools - Ideally situated near the villages of Chalais and charming Aubeterre-sur-Drone, this chateau with private pool and tennis court was rebuilt in the 19th century during the 1990s underwent complete restoration and refurbishment. Despite its proportions it has a cosy feel, the charming pepperpot towers adding character to the pretty façade.
The facilities at the chateau are superb, with an indoor/outdoor pool, ' plexipave' tennis court, and fitness room on site. Golfers can enjoy the excitement of ' heli-golfing': a private helicopter can pick you up from the chateau' s own helipad and whisk you off to one of a number of selected golf courses in the Bordeaux/Cognac region. The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for running, hiking and cycling, whilst local rivers, streams and lakes offer fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and even a small lakeside beach. The chateau is only a ten-minute drive from Aubeterre-sur-Drone, classed as one of France's most beautiful villages, and which offers a river beach with restaurant and a canoeing centre, as well as other restaurants and cafes in the pretty square.
Food and wine is central to the way of life in this region. There are numerous small towns and villages to explore where you can sample local cuisine or visit castles, churches, museums and outdoor markets. Nearby Chalais is a lovely, bustling town with a direct rail link to Bordeaux and an excellent local market on Monday mornings.
Additional amenities include: pool fence, private tennis, cot and high-chair, crockery, pool alarm, pool cover, cooker, cutlery, glassware, wifi/adsl.