Reference: 24201
4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | sleeps 8
Introduction
This hugely characterful property, the original manor house of the tiny country hamlet, has been painstakingly renovated and restored to its former glory by the current owners.
High quality and attention to detail throughout with fabulous interior design and superb use of the large garden, terraces and courtyard.
A long, private drive leads up through the gated entrance and 5 acres of private (mostly lawned garden) with mature trees and young orchard.
Front garden has a large, full width terrace with dining and eating areas, plus a smaller seating terrace from the master bedroom. All over-looking the 10m x 4m private pool and sun terrace with loungers.
Just beyond is a shaded and private hot tub for 6 people.
To the rear of the house is a large courtyard, Moroccan style, with central water feature and delightful; fully equipped summer kitchen and shaded dining area.
For the intrepid, a mezzanine gym in the adjoining barn.
Single-storey, high quality accommodation with farmhouse-style kitchen, living room with Wi-Fi internet and UK TV, dining hall and three ensuite bedroom. Master bedroom with adjoining room with daybed.
Courtyard garden house with living room and upstairs ensuite bathroom.
Local town of Saint-Aulaye has all amenities including restuarants, bakery, café bars, pizzeria, supermarket and 24 hour garage.
Great excursions to the famous wine-producing town of Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux with its fabulous architecture, shopping and cultural sites.
Charming property owners live on site in separate and private accommodation. All facilities are for the exclusive use of renters.
Accommodation details
Entrance hall.
Separate WC with hand basin.
Kitchen with dining table and chairs, wood-burning stove, range oven, American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher.
Living room with UK TV channels and Wi-Fi internet.
Dining room with table and chairs.
Bedroom 1, two singles with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.
Bedroom 2, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.
Bedroom 3, four-poster double plus daybed with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.
Door to terrace.
Courtyard access to Garden House with living room and upstairs double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
EXTERIOR;
5 acres of private grounds with lovely views, comprising large lawned garden and orchard.
Large, Moroccan style courtyard with seating areas and central water feature. Fully -equipped, shaded summer kitchen with fridge, oven, BBQ, hob, cutlery and crockery. Shaded seating area.
Barn with mezzanine gym.
Utility room with washing machine, dryer and fridge.
Front terrace with dining area and seating area. Further small terrace with table and chairs (off bedroom 3). All over-looking the pool.
Private pool 10m x 4m with sun terrace and loungers.
6 person jacuzzi / hot tub.
Long private drive and plenty of parking.
Calendar 2024 2025
Rental Rates
Dates | Changeover dayChg. over | Minimum stayMin. stay | Daily | Weekly |
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17 May 28 Jun | Saturday | Weekly | - | € 3,000 |
28 Jun 30 Aug | Saturday | Weekly | - | € 4,000 |
30 Aug 27 Sep | Saturday | Weekly | - | € 3,000 |
Refundable security bond | € 1,000 |
Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.
Location
The property is situated in a small country hamlet between Périgueux and Bordeaux, 5 minutes from Saint-Aulaye and 15 minutes from Ribérac.
Local town of Saint-Aulaye has all amenities including restuarants, bakery, café bars, pizzeria, supermarket and 24 hour garage.
Further amenities and restaurants in Ribérac.
Lovely town of Brantôme, 54 km.
Famous wine town of Saint-Émilion, 55 km.
Great day out to Bordeaux, 1 hour 20 minutes with all its shops and cultural sites.
Saint-Privat-des-Prés, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Customer Reviews [15]
John and Sean
Thank you so much for your hospitality and attentiveness during our week with you. Your property really is the most wonderful place - both to stay and to explore this part of France. The gardens provide both a sense of space and tranquility - the pool and its surrounding terrace is a real sun trap and as the days turn to evening the raised terrace at the front of the property is just ideal for those pre-dinner drinks, enjoying the conversation while soaking up the amazing view across the rolling countryside as the sun goes down - perfect. We particularly loved the atmosphere and seclusion of the rear courtyard and the outdoor kitchen and lounge area was a delight for our al fresco dining! The other beauty of the property is its great location which provides a base for touring around the region - fantastic.
We are both looking forward to coming out again !
Thanks again.
Helen, Hugh, Martha and Zack
We fell in love with holidaying in France almost 30 years ago and I used to think that my heart belonged to Provence, until we stumbled across beautiful Manoir de Fouilloux, nestled in the lush green countryside of the Dordogne. Hugh and Ian, the hosts of the house are incredibly welcoming and attentive, but equally unobtrusive when you just want to relax on your own. They are very knowledgeable about the area and will give you their time all day, every day should you so desire, along with Oscar, their lovely dog, who is very happy to be fussed over or left alone to sleep in the shade out of sight.
The interior of the house is breathtakingly beautiful. It is evident from the moment you step through the door, that so much thought and attention to detail has gone into every corner of the building; from the beautiful stone floors, to the light filled bedrooms with the most sumptuous bed linen (and the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on), to the fabulous showers and well equipped kitchen, every part of the house is simply brimming with everything you could ever need to make your stay as relaxing as possible.
From the stunning interior, you step outside to the rear courtyard garden, which is inspired by the Yves Saint Laurent Moroccan garden and it's like nothing you could ever imagine. The vibrant blue that is unique to YSL garden has been matched exactly and is dotted around the garden with careful thought, creating a wonderfully calming area to relax in, with the magnificent tiled pond being the centrepiece of the area. Off the garden is the outdoor kitchen / seating area and again is a fantastically well thought out area, complete with it's own set of glass and tableware (so you don't have to keep going back into the kitchen to get things), outdoor gas barbecue and dishwasher, they really have thought of everything! It is truly the most tranquil place to spend time with family and friends. The pool at the front of the house is magnificent, complete with poolside lights, it is a fabulous place to enjoy in the evening too. Lying on the sun loungers soaking up the sun and looking out over the amazing garden is so restful; you'll never want to leave the house.
But leave you must, as there is so much to see in the surrounding area; nearby St Aulaye has a pretty little town square where you can enjoy a relaxing drink, Saint-Jean-de-Côle, a beautiful medieval village dating back to the 11th Century, is so attractive with it's ochre coloured houses and the tranquil river Cole running through it. From Saint-Jean-de-Côle you can easily visit the caves at Villars; being a bit claustrophobic I declined to go down with the rest of the family, but they do come highly recommended! Another very pretty village is nearby Aubeterre, which has the most spectacular views, small selection of shops and restaurants dotted around a vibrant village square and at the foot of the village you can find a river beach, canoeing centre, football club and tennis club. Brantome is a charming town, often dubbed the Venice of Perigord, due to the river Dronne running through it. If you've ever read 'The Matchmaker of Perigord', you will find Brantôme mentioned in this and as you wander around the town, you can really see the characters come to life. It has a good selection of shops and restaurants so is definitely a worthy visit, even if you haven't read the book. Manoir de Fouilloux, is truly a magical place to stay, it is like coming up for fresh air. The only criticism I have of it is that once visited, you will never want to go anywhere ever again, so sorry guys, see you next year...
Hugo and Cherly
This is our second family holiday in this wonderful house. The welcome from Ian and Hugh when we arrived was excellent. The house and garden are beautifully cared for and the standard of accommodation is 'five star'. It felt like home from home rather than a soleless rental property. Having the owners on site was a plus as they where able to guide us with local activities and restaurant recommendations... there is a lot to do in this area and being so close to some of the best wine regions in the world is definitely a big plus. We also has a lovely day in Bordeaux, which is an easy drive or train journey and well worth the effort. We plan to return next year for our summer break and I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful peaceful haven to anyone wishing to experience the best in hospitality! Thank you Ian and Hugh, you have created something very special!
Pauline and family
Lovely property, very comfortable. A beautiful setting, well maintained, everything you need for a restful holiday.
Sarah and Ryan
We've been lucky enough to stay at Manoir de Fouilloux on two separate occasions and have loved our stay both times. The house has been decorated and equipped to an extremely high standard. The property is blessed with beautiful views and a number of perfectly maintained gardens, ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine, either on the terrace or in the Moroccan courtyard and den or by the swimming pool. It is also within a short distance of picturesque towns and châteaux. If you fancy some wine tasting St Emilion is close by as are the vineyards of Bergerac or maybe a visit to a local food market in Riberac. We are certainly planning to stay again! A wonderful place to relax
Lyndsey Taylor
We had a wonderful stay at Manoir de Fouilloux, my retired parents and children aged 8 and 11 had a truly relaxing stay with plenty to see and do locally. The house had plenty of space inside and lots of different areas outside to eat and relax. In particular we enjoyed spending time outside in the Moroccan terrace and kitchen and especially the evening when Ian and Hugh cooked for us when we took advantage of this as an extra option. Ian and Hugh were super helpful informing us of the local area which suited all ages so there was plenty to do for everyone. I would recommend hiring a car to explore the beautiful villages. The pool was well used in such hot weather with plenty of space for us all to relax and read as well as splash about with the children. The area was lovely and quiet so we were all able to switch off and spend quality time together as a family, plus with Ian and Hugh nearby we felt we had our own personal concierge service! They also provide a very useful guide which is in the house and also sent before our arrival. There has been so much attention to detail carried out in and outside the house and Ian and Hugh were fantastic with our many questions we had as we loved hearing about the work that went into it. We absolutely loved our time there and our 8 year old is now asking for a dog the same as Oscar! Thank you to Ian and Hugh for giving us such a memorable holiday, we felt truly spoilt staying in such a beautiful and well refurbished traditional house and can't wait to return one day!
Edward, Victoria and family
Somewhere special. From the moment we arrived at Le Manoir des Fouilloux we knew it was somewhere special. The attention to detail in every little corner of the beautiful and spacious house and grounds are the result of great vision and an enormous labour of love by its delightful owners Ian and Hugh. Le Manoir exudes a classic, elegant style, with some fun and quirky touches and is luxurious throughout, whilst also allowing you to feel truly relaxed and pampered. You are really spoilt for choice with so many quiet corners to sit, read, relax, snooze, chat and drink rosé as well as several areas to enjoy sunny or shady breakfasts, long lunches and suppers. With a 10 and 13 year old in tow and temperatures of up to 37 degrees, we spent a large part of our time around the stunning pool Hugh and Ian have created. Not wanting to be too lazy though, there are plenty of things to do very close by – kayaking, tree top climbing and river swimming can all be done from St Aulaye and Aubeterre is also well worth a visit. Ian and Hugh are the most thoughtful and considerate hosts and should be rightly proud of the tranquil haven they have created. This was quite possibly the best family holiday we have had and we hope to return one day to enjoy it all over again! Thank you all.
Helen, Hugh, Emily, Martha, Michael, Miles, Zac
Our second time at this beautiful house. From the moment of arrived we were relaxed. The place is so tastefully furnished, the pool so welcoming. But most of all the hosts themselves make you feel very incredibly welcome and couldn't be more helpful. We had amazing weather for the week so we didn't venture far from the pool at all. Thank you Hugh and Ian for sharing your beautiful home and little piece of paradise with us, we will be back!
Suzy and Stuart
A fantastically relaxing 2 weeks. The house and pool are perfect and Hugh and Ian couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. We've already booked for next year and can't wait to get back here.
Lauren, Jonathan, Lara and Zackary
What an amazing place and fantastic hosts, Hugh and Ian have given our family the perfect holiday. Thank you so much. The kids said the pool is amazing and really loved the salt water which didn't make there eyes sting like normal chlorinated pools. Oscar your adorable dog was also a big plus for Lara!
Suzanne, Stuart, Liv and Maddie
We have had such a lovely week staying here. The house has everything you could need and the pool is so nice. Hugh and Ian have need fantastic hosts and we appreciate very much, the gift of plums and grapes from the garden.
Charlotte, Antonia, Helen, Phil and Clementine
Wow - what a fantastic place to stay! Hugh and Ian are wonderful hosts and have made sure everything we need us available to make our holiday such a relaxing one. The grounds are beautiful and the pool has been glorious to cool down in the summer heat. It was great to meet Oscar your stunning dog too. Thank you for another wonderful stay at Manoir de Fouilloux. So memorable as it was our little girl Clemmies first holiday!
Loraine, Roger,Mike, Margaret, Josh and Ella
Dear Ian and Hugh, thank you allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We had a wonderful week. Thank you for being so accommodating and helpful. The house and the grounds are stunning. We hope to return soon and see the next developments
David, Jenny, Peter and Jonathan
What a terrific home to say in. Totally relaxing with so much thought given to every detail. We really loved the tour of all the buildings and we look forward to visiting again to see the developments. Its a glorious place, we loved it here, such a relaxing, comfortable and interesting place to be staying. Its been a privilege to stay in your home. Thank you for your kind hospitality and if you ever need a bunch of keen house sitters, give us a call!
John, Sean, Alyson and James
We had a wonderful relaxing week at Manoir de Fouilloux. Such a amazing place to escape from the pressures of work and the drain of life back in the UK
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