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View of the pool & house [click to enlarge]Chapeau is a spacious and comfortable family home suitable for a group of up to 13 people + cots.
The house is about 6km from the famous renaissance château at Hautefort and is ideally located for those wishing to explore the Dordogne region.Chapeau & Château-du-Tournesol [click to enlarge]
The front of Chapeau [click to enlarge]Chapeau is suitable for hosting groups of friends or for families sharing, with plenty of places to spread out and have your own space when you need it.
Chapeau is a five-minute walk from an attractive village which has a boulangerie, two bar-restaurants, a general store, a butcher’s, a post office and a tennis court.Le village [click to enlarge]
Lovely views [click to enlarge]Set on a hillside with spectacular views, the property is very private and the surroundings extremely peaceful - one could almost forget that the outside world exists.
Chapeau has many original features. Comfortably furnished and very well equipped, its large windows and high ceilings make the house very light and airy.Views from the house [click to enlarge]
The kitchen [click to enlarge]The kitchen/dining room has a tiled floor, exposed stone walls, oak beams and an open fireplace. The kitchen has ample equipment, cupboard space and work surfaces, along with a dishwasher, a microwave and a gas cooker make it very easy to cater for a large group.
Next to the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine and ironing facilities, as well as an additional shower, WC and large wash basin. Close to the house, a summer kitchen/diner is equipped with two additional fridges, a gas cooker, a microwave oven and a tumble drier.Dine inside or out [click to enlarge]
The drawing room [click to enlarge]On the ground floor is a large drawing room with comfortable seating for 15 and a piano.
Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom and a further sitting room, which has a curtained off alcove bedroom area with room for either a double bed or twin beds.The sitting room [click to enlarge]
Bedroom & landing [click to enlarge]The house is equipped with two separate television areas - one for satellite TV & videos, the other for videos & DVDs. Also provided are a television for French programmes, a hi-fi and a large library of tapes, books, board games and toys for younger children.
An antique wooden staircase leads upstairs where there are five further bedrooms.The landing [click to enlarge]
Bathroom [click to enlarge]The bedrooms comprise two twin bedrooms with an adjacent bathroom, one small single bedroom and two large double bedrooms.
All six bedrooms are equipped with plug-in ventilation fans and insect blinds on the windows.Twin bedroom [click to enlarge]
Double bedroom [click to enlarge]One of the double bedrooms has an en suite shower and WC.
The other double bedroom has a large en suite bathroom with both a bath and a shower.Bedroom with en suite shower room [click to enlarge]
Shower room [click to enlarge]In total, the house has four shower rooms - and each has a WC and a wash basin.
The bedroom arrangements are flexible and can be organised as: 3 doubles, 3 twins, 1 single & 2 cots; or 4 doubles, 2 twins, 1 single & 2 cots; or 5 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single & 2 cots.Single bedroom [click to enlarge]
Twin bedroom [click to enlarge]Please specify on the Booking Form which arrangement would suit your group best.
Some testimonials from previous guests... "We were all completely bowled over by the surroundings and facilities" ... "A beautiful house in stunning surroundings" ... "Chief attractions have to be the wonderfully landscaped pool with a perfect mix of sun and shade throughout the day, the views of the sunset and the underwater lighting for midnight dips" ... "The perfect place to relax"The swimming pool [click to enlarge]
Beautiful gardens [click to enlarge]... "What a very seductive place we found Chapeau to be. There was such a great deal to enjoy on site: table tennis tournaments, the pool, the trampoline. Our whole family, from eight years old and teenagers through to 70+, enjoyed our time in this splendid place" ... "We all had a thoroughly enjoyable fortnight. The house, pool and grounds were superb. It is a pity that this holiday had to end"
... "We all had a wonderful time here. The house and setting were ideal and especially great with all the facilities for the children" ... "Family holiday en masse for the first time in many years, with ages from unborn to 70s. Fantastic property and facilities, as well as a great location" ... "It has been the holiday we wished for"... "Something for everyone"Fish in Chapeau’s lake [click to enlarge]
Menu du soir [click to enlarge]... "A truly wonderful holiday" ... "Views to take your breath away" ... "A lovely hospitable house and so fully and generously equipped" ... "So many different places to sit and eat, we didn’t manage to get round to using them all" ... "The accommodation is so spacious and welcoming" ... "In 20 years of coming to stay in houses in France we have never found a more satisfying holiday home than Chapeau. The location is Five Star and so are the facilities. We have all had a great time"
... "Having seen the pictures of the house and grounds on the internet, we were expecting something special - the reality was even better and we have all had a fantastic fortnight" ... "All in all, a brilliant holiday" ... "An inspiring, dream-filled fortnight which will stay with me forever!"Wisteria alba [click to enlarge]
Twin bedroom [click to enlarge]The English owners stay nearby and are happy to help with any queries guests may have during their holiday. Prices include linen and towels (excluding pool towels) and baby equipment is available on request. We regret that no pets can be accommodated in the house and a No Smoking Policy is in place.
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