Situated close to the banks of the Tardoire river, this stunning 15th-century hillside home offers a picturesque escape where time stands still. On pulling up at its ornate gates, you'll be faced by an imposing honey-hued stone structure with striking Majorelle blue shutters adding a vibrant pop of colour that contrasts wonderfully with the lush green gardens. Its interior is full of rustic charm, with tactile pebble floors, exposed beamed ceilings and gorgeous antique furnishings throughout. It's a similar story in the home's four double bedrooms, with the addition of pastel chalk-washed walls and contemporary art. A converted attic room tops the house. With four single beds and plenty of toys, it offers the thrill of a sleepover and the fun of a playroom all rolled into one. Outdoors is dotted with terraces facing in all directions, meaning you can tuck into homemade meals under the sun at any time of day. The sprawling gardens are made up of over 30 acres that are ripe for exploring. In addition to a network of trails that crisscross the grounds, fishing, croquet, and badminton are all possible without straying far from your front door. Elsewhere, an enclosed pool is the perfect setting for sun-kissed days relaxing by the water. For more action-packed afternoons, enjoy an afternoon paddle down the Tardoire river, hire bikes or play tennis in nearby Montbron, and blow away the competition with a hot lap around the go-karting track within a fifteen-minute drive.

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Additional fees

• Additional guests are allowed here but you must declare them in advance – additional fees apply

• If you’re travelling by plane, your host can help arrange airport parking, fast-track security, priority boarding and airport transfers

• Your host can also arrange car hire (including car seats), extra cleaning, a private chef, meal deliveries, grocery and wine deliveries, in-villa massages and beauty treatments, and yoga lessons for an additional fee

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.