Chateau La Thuiliere

Rooms

The 7 rooms are spread over the first and second floors, which are architecturally quite different, but every room is beautifully designed. Expect Mies van de Rohe Barcelona chairs, sleek beds and gilt antique mirrors, plus homely touches like fresh flowers, free bottled water and Miller Harris bath products.

The first-floor rooms have more of a château feel, with high ceilings, proud fireplaces and polished wooden floorboards. XL Suite 3 is the only room with a balcony, making it a standout choice for honeymooners. The M Rooms have tall windows framing beautiful park or forest views, and ensuite shower rooms.

Up on the second floor, the ceilings are lower, but the views are far-reaching and there’s plenty of charm. Here you'll find S Room, the smallest, which has all the features of the others but slightly less space, so is a great budget option. There's another XL Suite on this floor, too; Suite 5. Huge, with park views, it sleeps 2-4 in a contemporary open-plan loft layout with a walk-in shower bathroom.

All rooms have kingsize beds (which can be made up as twins) and little indulgences like fluffy robes, slippers and Nespresso coffee machines.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Iron
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is a fine spread of pastries, yoghurt, bread, ham and cheese, served in the state-of-the-art kitchen or out on the garden terrace in summer. Although it's not included in the room rate, it's a lovely way to start the day. Eggs are collected from the resident chickens daily and can be cooked in various ways on request (extra charge).

In the evening, a 3-course dinner is served at the long table in the traditional dining room, or outside in good weather. Every day sees a different menu, on a 7-day cycle, featuring sophisticated marriages of flavour, all stylishly presented. Courses may include scallops in carrot velouté or calamari on rocket pesto with black salt. Each meal ends with a selection of wonderful local cheeses. Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. The wine list is also extremely inviting, with a marvellous array of Bordeaux and Bergerac wines, and lots of discreet, helpful recommendations from your hosts.

If you decide to dine out, there are plenty of restaurants to tempt, ranging from traditional French cuisine and gastro-dining to Michelin-starred show-stoppers - Stephane and Laila are happy to advise.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Communal dining
• Dinner by arrangement
• Honesty bar
• Lunch by arrangement
• Organic produce
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Visit the local town of Bergerac, with its many monuments to famous fictional son Cyrano, lovely medieval buildings, small museums and markets
  
• Explore the town of Périgueux, stopping by the domed cathedral, Château de Hautefort, and the mazes at the wonderful Château de Bourdeilles
  
• Take a walk to the local 9th-century church and visit nearby food markets to sample truffles and cheeses
  
• Hop on one of the boat trips along the Dordogne, which set off from Bergerac, or go wild-swimming from its various river beaches
  
• Stephane and Laila can arrange canoeing, wine-tasting in the surrounding vineyards, and cookery courses (from a few hours to 5 days) which include visits to a local market (in Spanish/English)
  
• Back at the château, swim in the sleek pool or lounge beside it, book an in-room Ayurvedic massage, or mountain bike in the grounds and surrounding area

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cooking classes
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Hot air ballooning
• Kayaking
• Mountain biking
• Museums / galleries
• Plantlife / flora
• Pool table
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Well being
• Wine tasting
• Yoga

Kids

The peaceful atmosphere is best suited to adults but 12+ year olds are allowed.

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

XL Suite 5 can sleep a family of 4 in 1 double bed and 2 single beds (children must be aged 12-17).

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

The château is in the Dordogne region of southern France, 2km from the small town of Saint-Front-de-Pradoux and 30km from Bergerac.

By Air:
Bergerac Airport (30km) is the closest, but Bordeaux (115km) is only an hour’s drive along the highway. Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
The château offers a transfer service from either airport, but it might be more practical to hire a car (see below).

By Car:
It's worth hiring a car to get the most out of your stay - please see our car rental recommendations.

By Train:
The nearest train station is Mussidan (a 5-minute drive), and a local pick-up can be arranged. Trains run from here to Bordeaux St Jean station, which has routes to much of Europe.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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