BEL AIR

Casteljaloux

Aquitaine inc Dordogne

2 bedrooms > Sleeps 6

Changeover day: Saturday

WEEKS NOW AVAILABLE... JULY 19 , AUGUST 23TH , 30TH , SEPTEMBER 6TH , 13TH , 20TH , 27TH , Bel Air is a detached villa style bungalow with its own private swimming pool,situated 5 minutes from a British run golf club and a thermal spa . It is owned by an English couple who take great care to maintain this property to a standard that they feel is perfectly suited to a mainly English clientelle.Situated on the edge of the market town of Casteljaloux , which is within walking distance , there are plenty of attractions to this unspoilt area of SW France; ancient river towns , rolling countryside and famous Gascon foods such as foie gras . The region around Casteljaloux is rich in history and culture with Bastide towns built and fortified by the English during the hundred years war.
Bel Air lies in a semi-rural location in the hamlet of Peyrama but is only a short drive or a 20 minute walk to the centre of town .
Casteljaloux is in the Lot-et-Garonne department of South West France and is dominated not surprisingly by the huge Lot and Garonne rivers.There is plenty to offer all types of visitor and best of all is the absence of crowds in the high season , unlike the Dordogne region to the north.
Bergerac and Bordeaux airports each an hours drive away.
The accommodation is modern and well kept providing a straight forward and homely environment.The property features a main lounge with log burning fire,television with free to air English channels and French doors that open out onto the terraces and private swimming pool , which is fenced and gated to conform to safety standards .You can either sunbathe around the pool , or sit at a table under the welcome shade of a large tree .
The two bedrooms are large and bright and large windows offer a stunning view over the pool area . The first bedroom features a king size pine bed , and the second has a double bed and a new set of bunk-beds.
The kitchen is small but functional and has a French feel to it with its open units . The owners have made sure you have all the features you would expect such kettle , toaster oven , hob and fridge freezer .A washing machine is also available .
Outside the property you will find plenty of parking and also the gardens are surrounded by hedges and fencing and a large gate to the entrance to ensure childrens safety and your privacy .
There is a massive man made lake 2 miles away which offers safe sandy beaches and bathing , with life guards in the high season , and also an Aqua Park with slides and pedaloes etc.Two restaurants are situated around the lake and offer wide terraces with beautiful views over the 23 hectare lake and woodland walks . Opposite the lake is a British owned 18-hole golf course with its own club-house with bar and retaurant.
In the centre of town you can find an Olympic size swimming pool with childrens play areas and smaller pools . Also an excellent cafe and restaurant are to be found within the complex.
Casteljaloux itself has numerous supermarkets and twice weekly markets to provide you with plenty of fresh produce .There are also plenty of restaurants right across the price range , from cheap decent cafe meals to more gastronomic delights for which France is famous for.
You will never be far from the famous wine producing vineyards of this area and naturally plenty of wine tasting opportunities.Festivals featuring wine and music are popular in this area , and in the town of Duras not far away , they have a festival in August where you can purchase a wine glass for 2 euros and then walk around the various stalls sampling the produce freely .
Beach lovers should head for the Atlantic coast about 75 minutes away by car , and the lively resorts of Mimizan and Biscarrose and Archachon where you will find Europes highest sand dunes.
The city of Bordeaux is less than an hour away and is perfect for catching up with boutique shopping , eating out on the pavements or walking around the 18th century old town of St Pierre and imagine its maritime past.

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