PR1265 Chateau Des Pleiades

Dordogne family holiday villa with chef and heated pool - Chateau des Pleiades is fantastic for families looking for a holiday full of fun and relaxation in this attractive part of south-west France. You are bound to love staying in this charming 18th-century chateau and relaxing by the pool whilst your children run around to their hearts' content in the spacious grounds. The children will love the animal cottage in the gardens, which is home to hamsters, guinea pigs, ducks and chickens and they can visit daily to feed and help look after them. All this just a five-minute drive from the little town of Riberac, where you will find shops, a market, restaurants and pavement cafés.

The thoughtful owners have arranged many extra services at the chateau to make sure that you can really enjoy your time with your family. The chef will do all your shopping and prepare all your meals, based on your preferences and instructions. If you are going out for the day, the chef will prepare a food hamper for you. Chateau des Pleiades is in the Perigord Blanc, or the "White Perigord", a region known throughout France for its gastronomy, so do ask your chef for his recommendations.

Nearby Riberac has a pretty square with plenty of cafes and during the summer months there are evening markets, musical events, fetes and firework displays. There is so much to do in the area: Lake Jemaye just fifteen minutes away has a sandy beach and free boats, a floating raft, play areas and plenty to keep the children amused. Tennis, cycling, fishing and golf are all available nearby.

Day trips from this Dordogne family holiday villa with heated pool could include visits to the enchanting village of Aubeterre sur Dronne, Brantome, Sarlat le Caneda with its evocative medieval centre, Bordeaux or the vineyards around Bergerac such as Montbazillac. You may also like to visit some of the hundreds of caves (grottes) in the region, such as the Grottes de Villars and Rouffignac. These caves are famous for the prehistoric paintings that they contain or for their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, and would make a memorable day out for the whole family.