Description
Up to 12 guests - 6 bedrooms - 4.5 bathrooms
At a glance: Large pool, 1 acre garden, child friendly, peaceful location.
In the heart of the Dordogne region (20 minutes from Bergerac airport / 10 mins from Ste-Foy-La-Grande) set amongst rolling vineyards, sits the charming Le Petit Vigier in a one-acre rural setting with a large swimming pool.
Full of character, the property provides six bright, spacious bedrooms in the main house and separate summer house, including three en suites, a large family kitchen and shaded terrace, comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests. Children and pets are welcome.
The original gatehouse of nearby Chateau Golf de Vigier, the eighteenth-century stone villa has been recently renovated with new bathrooms, a fully modernised kitchen/diner and a large living room. The separate summer house, 20m from the main house, has been newly refurbished in 2024 to provide two generous en suite bedrooms overlooking the beautiful 12m x 6m swimming pool, which catches the sun all day.
It is extremely rare to find a pool of this size and it is a highlight of this property. Newly lined, with a lockable gate, fencing all the way around and gentle steps into the shallow end, it is safe for young children. Surrounding the pool is a large patio furnished with sun loungers and parasols, with a covered terrace leading up to the summer house entrance.
Situated on a secure, gated one-acre plot with well-maintained gardens and a small woodland, Le Petit Vigier comfortably caters for families and large groups. Numerous activities and games are provided to keep everyone entertained, including a boule court, table tennis, pool table, dart board, tree house and plenty of space for ball games. A shaded terrace, lined with wisteria, roses and vines, runs along two sides of the main house, perfect for al fresco dinners, BBQs and sundowners.
With no direct neighbours, guests can enjoy the peace and quiet – or make as much noise as they like without fear of disturbing others. Le Petit Vigier’s thick stone walls and wooden shutters do an excellent job of keeping the property cool during the height of summer, when temperatures can reach the mid to high 30s.
The main house accommodation:
Bedroom 1 - Large king size en suite, additional single bed (space for travel cot if required)
Bedroom 2 – Large double bedroom (space for travel cot if required)
Bedroom 3 - Double/twin room opening onto the terrace
Bedroom 4 - Twin bedroom
1 modern family bathroom
1 separate WC
Large fully equipped kitchen-diner (American-style fridge-freezer, range cooker, double oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, Nespresso machine)
Comfortable living room with sofa, armchairs, a new Smart TV (Netflix) and board games
The summer house accommodation:
Bedroom 1 – King size bed, additional single bed, brand new en suite shower room
Bedroom 2 – King size bed, en suite shower room
Both rooms have space for a cot (on request)
All bed linen and towels are provided free of charge. Laundry and cleaning costs are included in the rental price. A Welcome Pack is provided including cold drinks, bread, butter, milk, cheese, etc.
Local Area
The property is set amongst picturesque countryside, approximately 7km (10-minute drive) from the market town of Saint-Foy-la-Grande. Ste-Foy hosts a lively market every Saturday with a huge range of local produce including wine, cheese, meat, fish, bread, fruit and vegetables. There are also several boulangeries, cafes, bars and restaurants. A large Le Clerc supermarket is located just outside the town.
The medieval market towns of Duras, Eymet, Issigeac and Monpazier are all within a 20 - 30-minute drive, whilst beautiful St Emilion is 40 minutes away – the perfect location for lunch, shopping and wine-tasting.
Nearby activities include:
- Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding along the Dordogne River which flows through Ste Foy
- A cycling tour of the numerous local vineyards (bikes can be hired locally)
- Golfing, spa and cocktails at the magnificent Chateau des Vigiers, on the doorstep
- Treetop high wires, zip wires and forest adventure trails at nearby Des-Chenes-toi Adventures (30 mins)
- Vibrant night market with food and live music every Wednesday in Monsegur
- Day trip along the Dordogne, visiting the many medieval castles and historic towns including Beynac and Domme
For those choosing to fly/drive, the nearest airports are Bergerac (25 mins) and Bordeaux (90 mins). A fast train service runs direct between Bordeaux and Ste Foy.