In a
beautiful and peaceful setting between Cognac and Saint-Emilion the château is
on the top of a hill offering superb views on woodland and pasture landscape. It
is in a hamlet, so it is quiet but not isolated. The château boasts a private
swimming pool (9 x 6 metre) located in 8 acres garden. The property is just 10
minutes away from the market town of Chalais, 4 minutes from La Dronne river
(kayak, fishing, swimming), 5 minutes from tennis courts, 7 minutes from a game
centre with a lake and 10 minutes from the nearest riding.
Puymangou is one hour from Bordeaux. On the edge of 'forêt de la Double', 3
kilometres away from the pleasant 'vallée de la Dronne', it is an area plenty
full of roman churches. In the Cognac appellation wine area, Puymangou gives you
the opportunity to explore along the 'vallée de la Dronne' (bastide of Saint-Aulaye,
charming village of Bonnes, extraordinary village of Aubeterre, Ribérac, castle
of Bourdeilles, abbey of Brantôme, famous restaurant in Champagnac de Belair,
etc.), to taste the Cognac, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol famous wines or to visit
Montréal or Montaigne castles.
General: telephone, towels provided
Kitchen: 2 ring stove, dish washer, freezer, fridge, hob, microwave, oven,
washing machine
Living Room: fireplace, living area seating for 8 people
Dining: child's highchair, dining room, seating for 8 people
Bathrooms: 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 3 WCs
No. of bedrooms: 4 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 7 people
Bedrooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single
Entertainment: CD, radio, satellite or cable, stereo system, TV
Outside: barbecue, child's swing, garden, parking, swimming pool, terrace, 8
garden chairs, 4 beach chairs
Suitability: children welcome, pets considered, unsuitable for elderly or
infirm, wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities: cycling, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, swimming,
tennis, walking, canoeing
Notes: In the house, a 16th century dwelling extended on 17th century by the
Comte de Lussan, son of Maréchal d'Aubeterre, you'll admire beautiful stone
fireplaces. In spite of its age it is very comfortable due to frequent
restoration works during the last 15 years. Accommodation is provided for 7
persons: Dining room; sixty square meter 'jardin d'hiver'; double living room;
two large bedrooms with double bed (160x90 and 140x90); a twin bedroom (90x190)
; a bedroom with a single bed (90x190). Two bathrooms, with every modern
convenience: double lavabos and WC. The kitchen is fully equipped. Towels,
tablecloth and dishtowels are provided. Sheets on request (additional charge).
Garden furniture, table tennis and swing. A part of the mansion (about 1/5) is
not rented but remains unoccupied.
