Description
Nestled in the pretty village of Claribes, the holiday house at Chateau de Claribes is an authentic stone house with magnificent views over our own valley to the front, and our vineyards to the rear. Peacefully situated in the heart of the countryside, yet only 3km from the pretty village of Gensac, our visitors enjoy the tranquil, relaxed pace of life, with close proximity to all the services of village life, and easy access to explore the region rich in culture, architecture, activities, food, and wine, of course.
The house has a large open ground floor cooking, eating, ralxing space, on the first floor two prinicipal bedrooms, each with en suite shower or bath room, gardens on three sides of the property with sun and shade at all times of the day, private off street parking.
Within 5 minutes of the house you'll find river or lake swimming, bike and canoe hire, tennis courts, restaurants and shops.
On arrival at the house, pass through the flower-filled front garden to the door, where you enter into the middle of the very spacious ground floor space (13m x 6m with high ceilings). One huge cooking, eating, relaxing space, there is plenty of dining and lounging furniture for six. An abundance of cookware, crockery and cutlery ensures meals can be relaxed. The living area has a sofa, chairs, books and a selection of board games. The wood burner provides warmth and ambiance for chilly early spring or late autumn visits.
On the first floor are two spacious double bedrooms (each 5m x 5m), one with en suite shower room with shower, lavatory and washbasin. The main bathroom has bath, lavatory and washbasin. Each bedroom has hanging space, drawers for clothing and a hair dryer.
Large, soft fluffy towels will be in the bathrooms, and the beds made up for you on arrival, with plenty of pillows, duvets and crisp cotton sheets.
The house was renovated with sustainability in mind. Keeping the character of this centuries old farmhouse, we've sympathetically installed new plumbing and electricity to meet today's needs. Locally crafted tiles and wooden floors, rugs made from natural materials, and furniture from the village cabinet maker, all help to reduce our carbon footprint. We only use water-based paints and ensure that we buy from companies who also have a reputation for sustainability. We can provide allergen-free pillows and duvets on request.
The private gardens to the front, rear and side of the house have dining and lounging furniture, with parasols and a barbecue. There's plenty of space for outdoor games - badminton, frisbee, boules, basketball, rugby and foot balls, etc; are available. There is private parking for two cars. Within 5 minutes drive you will find a tennis court, bike hire, canoe/kayak hire, whilst a little further further afield are natural swimming lakes and beaches.
Facilities for day-to-day life are available in the village of Gensac, including a small grocery store, cafe/restaurant, bank machine, doctor and pharmacy. Large supermarkets, a lively weekly market, brocantes and a wide variety of shops are all available in the nearby towns of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande and Castillon-la-Bataille.
You are welcome to explore amongst the vines, walk through our fields down to the river for paddling and a picnic, or sit by our babbling natural source of water to experience the tranquility of Claribes.
Collect seasonal fruit and nuts from the gardens - plum, cherry, mirabelle, greengage, fig, green fig, almonds, walnuts, etc.
Bike, canoe and kayak rentals are just five minutes away, with the option of bike delivery and collection. Tennis courts are available in the village. There are a number of golf courses with a 15 minute drive, with Chateau Vigier being the closest course.
Our house is 50 m from your holiday home which is completely private and independent from us. We will be here to greet you, show you around and handover the keys. We provide a book of useful information about local shops, restaurants, places to visit, maps, running, walking and cycling routes, as well as specific activities and events available during your stay. You can be completely independent, but we are on hand to make reservations and for any questions you may have. We offer all our visitors a tour of the vines and winery, followed by a tasting or our organic, award winning wines.
The house is suitable for couples, friends, or families - children over the age of 10 years are very welcome.
Although animal lovers, we are not able to accept pets.
For the comfort and safety of all our guests, the house and gardens are no smoking zones.
The rental rates are per week for the whole house accommodating up to four people, including electricity, towels and household linen.
For short stays, the price per night is 260€ for a minimum of a 4-night stay.
We offer a discount for bookings for two or more weeks.
If you have any questions about the house, local area, activities, etc; do get in touch by email or phone (leave a message and we'll return your call asap).