Chateau Tessyiere

ID: S114673

  • Bedrooms 6
  • ・ Sleeps 12
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

This stunning 17th century château, found just 80km south of Limoges in picturesque rolling countryside, is the ideal base to explore the beautiful region of the Dordogne.

Château Tessyière is set within 15 acres of spacious grounds, gardens and orchards that open out onto to a lake with private woodland paths that lend themselves to leisurely strolls. The château had been in the same family for over 300 years – the Comtes de Tessyiere military family – and is the epitome of 17th century manor living.

Now restored, all the rooms in Château Tessyière are individually furnished to an exceedingly high standard and are full of authentic French fabrics, antiques and silks.

Château Tessyière is a truly magical holiday destination for kids, particularly those with a love for the outdoors, set within 11 acres of mixed woodland that will be sure to excite the imagination and adventurous spirit in kids of all ages.

Further exploration of the grounds will reveal a number of deer, a fantastic local birdlife, a thriving world of creepy crawlies and a lake with many resident fish. There is also golf, canoeing and horse riding a short distance from the property.

For those who prefer to stay within the comfort of the château there is no shortage of indoor entertainment including table football, badminton, and an extensive movie library for older kids, as well as a dolls house and toys for the younger ones.

The nearest airports are Limoges (60km) and Bergerac (85km) and the nearest town is Thiviers, just over 1km away. Thiviers is a sizable traditional market town. It has three supermarkets plus a good range of shops, bars and a great market in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The N21 runs between Limoges (68km) and Périgueux (33km) south of Thiviers. This is at the centre of the truffle and fois gras region of France at the northern end of the Dordogne. The château is found north-east of Saint-Émilion and the Bordeaux vineyards, north of the Bergerac wine area and south of the Loire. This is the perfect country for a food and wine tour. The castles of the Dordogne and fantastic Grotte de Villars are all also in close proximity.

Popular local activities include tennis, golf, canoeing, cycling, walking, bird watching and nature trails. A beautiful horse race track can be found at the Pompadour just 40 mins to the east. Throughout the spring and early summer months National Hunt, eventing and dressage events take place.

Accommodation

Château Interiors

Main Floor

-    Stone-flagged entrance hall
-    Grand Salon with antique furnishings
-    Dining room 
-    Bureau and petit salon
-    Kitchen (recently updated with new, top of the range appliances) with two dishwashers, two fridges, microwave, stone sink, seating and open fire
-    Large oak dining table with 8 seats (6 additional seats available in the dining room next door) 
-    Utility/laundry room with pool changing/shower room
First Floor

-    4 x bedroom suites with double bed, antique furnishings and en suite bathroom

Second Floor

-    2 x bedrooms with twin beds, antique furnishings and en suite bathrooms

Outside Grounds

-    Swimming pool (6x12m, depth: 1.2-2.5m) with safety alarm and fencing
-    Wildflower meadow
-    Al-fresco dining terrace (by kitchen) with round table and valley views
-    Al-fresco dining terrace (by salon)
-    Arboretum/woodland overlooking a lake
Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Fireplace
-    TV and DVD player
-    Table tennis
-    Laundry room

Reviews (8)

  • John

    All very relaxing and peaceful with very good eating,drinking,golfing,walking,villages.

  • Elizabeth

    Overall, the accommodations were excellent. The rooms and bathrooms were spotless. The lounges and dining areas were well equipped. The swimming pool was a huge relief because we were in France during the middle of the heat wave, with temperatures in the mid-909's.

  • G&W - Chichester

    We have recently had our annual trip to Chateau De La Guerinche. We love the chateau and the location. It is something special to wake up to the spectacular views from the bedrooms both in Summer and Winter. The property is well maintained and it’s size makes accommodating a party of 8 - 12 work well. Activity wise great area for cycling, walking and horse riding and for those less active a good book by the pool or sitting on the terrace is hard to beat.

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