Manoir Beaulieu

This gorgeous 4* Manoir nestles in the middle of a 98-acre estate of beautiful scenery, with 3 fishing lakes, fields and woods, having 250 square metres of living space - plenty of room to spread out.

The private pool, with jacuzzi feature, overlooks the hidden valley and lakes and can be illuminated at night.

This is the perfect place to chill, relax and unwind.

Le Manoir is a wonderful place in which to enjoy time with your family and friends. Five rooms offer accommodation for up to ten people (plus baby and toddler in parents’ rooms). Each of the rooms is en-suite, apart from one which has a separate luxury bathroom. On the first floor, three of the rooms have a king-sized bed, the other has two single beds. The ground floor bedroom has a king-size bed and its own en-suite facilities.
 
The fully equipped kitchen, with gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, kettle, utensils and crockery, has a table and chairs for breakfast and snacks.
 
The tv in the living room has Eupean channels and basic Sky, and with the dining room and large rear hall, you can spread out and relax.

The sun terrace, overlooking the pool, lakes and hidden valley, is the perfect spot for a barcecue, or a leisurely time with a glass of wine.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

The nearest beach is at Lac de Gurson (2km) with a lake for swimming, long water slide, adventure playground, pedaloes, mini golf, picnic areas, bars and restaurants.

Montpon-Ménestérol is 15 minutes away for fuel, shops, banks, canoe/kayak centre for a leisurely time on the river. Castillon la Bataille (where the re-enactment of the 100 Years' War takes place in July and August) or St. Foy (both 20 minutes) for fuel, shops, markets and a stroll by the Dordogne river.

St Emilion (30 minutes), famous for its wines and largest monolithic church in Europe.  Private tours with your own guide are available by arrangement with Manoir Beaulieu, which includes the historic and underground visit, as well as a private tour of a chateau with wine tasting.

Bergerac (40 minutes) and Bordeaux (1 hour) are well worth a visit. During the summer, there are night markets, jazz concerts, and a variety of events to choose from.

A free Welcome Barbecue with local wine is included with each 2-week reservation, so that the holiday can begin from the moment you unpack.

Le Manoir will be freshly prepared for each arrival with bed linen and bath towels.

One hour's maid cleaning or babysitting per day is included. Extra Babysitting, cleaning and Chef available for an extra charge.

- Security deposit: €500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: Bed linen, bath and beach towels included in the price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price in the summer. Payable by consumption in the winter.
- End of stay cleaning: Included in the price if left in a clean and tidy state, otherwise €100 will be charged.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: No.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property. Ashtrays are provided for smoking outdoors.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

The owners could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Excellent facilities (pool, 2 fishing lakes, golf range and walking) in a lovely setting. Top marks for children of all ages.
Liked best: The pool and outdoor facilities.

Anon, Plymouth, August 2011

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A lovely manor house with many recreational facilities both indoor and outdoor. The location and countryside are beautiful with plenty to do nearby. The owners couldn't be more helpful.
Liked best: Location

Anon, Guildford, August 2011

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Charmaine, Jef & family were very welcoming when we arrived, we had asked them to do a BBQ on our arrival. They treated us like family, they were very informative about local attractions & points of interests. Charmaine arranged for the local baker to call with fresh bread etc each morning. Geoff was so helpful, nothing was to much trouble. I would definitely go back again.
Liked best: the way we were made to feel welcomed.
Liked least: leaving

Anon, Portsmouth, August 2011

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We stayed at Le Manoir last month travelling from Seattle. The location is great for families who just want to relax in a beautiful setting and your close to great food and great wine which is a short drive away. In the summertime definitely check out the night markets that serve great rural French fare. Also check out St. Emilion which is also a short drive away.
Charmaine and Jeff were amazing hosts and nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend Le Manoir to anyone looking for a unique French countryside vacation and can assure you'll be well looked after and have a truly unique and relaxing break.
Liked best: Warm weather and a lovely pool to entertain 4 kids

Seattle, July 2011

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Have just spent a fabulous week at the Manoir. Charmaine and Jeff are great hosts for who nothing is too much trouble. The Manoir has good sized en-suite bedrooms of good quality. The lounge and dining room are well furnished and contain good quality furniture. Sky TV and a laptop are available if you want UK TV and to be able to maintain email contact. In addition there is a good selection of music. The kitchen is sizeable and contains fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The fridge size could be improved as I think you would struggle for space if there were 10 of you. It would also benefit from a few more serving dishes for large parties. Most of our eating was outside on the terrace which had a great view over the three lakes. The outside furniture was standard white plastic with the only down side being there were only 3 sunbeds. The lakes were great and as two of our party fished many a pleasant relaxing moment was spent with a cold beer and a rod by the lake. Is a wonderful place for a relaxing week with friends or family. Location is very much in the country and we did have problems finding Le Manoir however Jeff has new signs and I think that will solve the problem.

Norwich, July 2011

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Having spotted Le Manoir online we wondered whether our expectations would be met, none of our 11 strong group were disappointed... The Manoir was very clean, with extremely spacious rooms. Each bedroom had it's own style, delightfully comfortable beds and tastefully finished en suite bathrooms. All the facilities throughout the property were in good working order. The decor was classic (recently redecorated) and the beautiful furniture thoughtfully arranged.

Charmaine and Jeff, who live next door, not only cooked us a delicious welcome BBQ, but throughout the booking process and our stay their 'can do' attitude was a fabulous. They were to hand to answer queries, offer suggestions of local markets and sightseeing visits and arranged local restaurant bookings/ wine tour and would have organised further activities if requested. We were made to feel as welcome additions to their family.

Saying that our party had complete privacy, with the freedom to roam throughout the 98 acres and carry out whichever activities we had a whim to undertake (rowing / fishing / golf / table tennis / basketball...).

The patio and swimming pool were areas we used the most, and perfect for BBQ's, reading in the shade, sunbathing and meals en-masse with breathtaking views in every direction.

The property was perfect for our group (ages ranging from 6 to 75) and the location ideal for exploring the Dordogne region (although some of our party only left the Manoir a couple of times during our stay as they were more than content within the grounds).

Since our return (only a couple of days ago) our glowing reviews of the property have prompted friends and colleagues to want to visit Le Manoir, and we hope to stay again in the not too distant future.

I shouldn't really have written too glowing a review, as we don't want this place to become booked up / or to miss out on the opportunity of visiting Le Manoir in the future, however others should experience this place, it is stunning having so many positive attributes, impossible to include in this review... go visit!!

Thames Ditton, August 2011

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The welcome barbeque was wonderful, especially after the long drive, and the hospitality provided by Charmaine, Jeff and the children was unsurpassed!
Fabulous location, we spent many an evening drinking wine overlooking the lakes where, incidentally, my husband spent many happy hours fishing.
The photographs really do not do justice to the countryside. The house was clean, well equipped and extremely comfortable.
Charmaine and Jeff were on hand to answer any questions we had (and to lend us bits and pieces on occasion!) but made sure we had as much privacy as we wanted.
The pool was lovely but not used as much as it could have been as the weather was a bit iffy (but better than England was!).
We had some lovely day trips out to St Émilion, St Foy le Grand, Bergerac etc. as well as visiting one or two vineyards and going horse riding (never again!).
We especially loved the night of the shooting stars where we were made comfortable on the front lawns to gaze heavenwards for hours!
The only drawback was the distance to the nearest shops / supermarkets so we had to be very organised with our shopping lists!
All in all a fantastic place, with wonderful hosts. Thank you very much for making our stay so memorable and we hope to see you again next year!

Teddington, July 2010

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We arrived to an unexpectedly warm welcome where Charmaine & Jeff cooked us a wonderful BBQ with local wines; a great treat after a long drive from Kent. Throughout our stay, we were made to feel very welcome by our hosts who live in the adjoining house to Le Manoir and they were always ready to assist with anything we needed from local information such as nearest shops, markets and vineyards to 'guided' mushroom hunts through the woods on the property. Our children enjoyed the horse riding and the grounds were a great place for adventure and exploration.
The accommodation was as we expected with great bedrooms/en-suite facilities, a huge living & dining room (that we hardly used due to the glorious weather) and a large family kitchen. Our stay was a totally relaxing and thoroughly peaceful experience and a good base for exploring the western end of the Dordogne. If you're a cyclist, the surrounding areas were an absolute pleasure to ride with great surfaces, no potholes and all motorists appearing extremely courteous.
We'd like to wish our hosts every success as they continue with their ongoing development plans for Le Manoir, which can only improve what is already a fantastic holiday destination for those who seek the tranquility of the countryside rather than the crowds of the better known towns further east in the Dordogne Valley.

Anon, July 2009

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I would recommend Le Manoir to anyone who wants an authentic rural experience in the Dordogne. Charmaine and Jeff are very friendly and make a real effort to keep guests happy. The Manoir itself is in a great location right next to a very pretty lake and surrounded by picturesque farms and countryside.
Liked best: Warm weather and a lovely pool to entertain 4 kids

Moscow, June 2010

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I stayed at Le Manoir with my partner late December 2011, just before Christmas.
The first thing you will notice is the clean air, and the expanses of green that surround you. It is like stepping into another time.
The manor has 2 floors, but there is one bedroom located on the ground floor which would be convenient for any guests with special needs.
The remainder of the ground floor contains a foyer, a sitting room, a lounge room with a wood heater and a television (it receives both French and English cable channels), as well as a full kitchen with all the modern amenities you are used to, but still maintaining its old-world charm.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with en suites, all decorated impeccably. The room we stayed in had double basins, a heated towel rail and a spa bath in the en suite. The bed was extremely comfortable, and I had the best sleep I have had in months. This was also helped by the lack of disturbing light or noise.
Our hosts, Charmaine and Jeff, were extremely hospitable, and had plenty of advice on nearby places to visit and good walks to do.
There is a nearby wine cellar located in front of ruins, which is also famous for growing giant vegetables, and has donkeys wandering the grounds. There is also a nice walk down to the lake.
The grounds of Le Manoir are complete with a swimming pool, and their own lakes. They also have chickens and ducks, which add to the atmosphere.
It would be the perfect place to have a family holiday, a family reunion, or even a wedding.
We can't wait to go back!
Liked best: The wonderful hospitality and the comfortable bed
Liked least: Nothing

Melbourne, Australia - December 2011

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