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Chateau De Birac
Marmande. Lot-Et-Garonne

Chateau de Birac, family owned for over 200 years, is a superb example of 13th century architecture, set in two hectares of gardens and woods, which has been lavishly renovated and modernised to provide luxurious holiday accommodation. The original features have been retained and all the spacious rooms boast pale stone walls, gothic fireplaces, beams and leaded or stained glass windows with polished stone floors and woodwork throughout. Furnished to an exceptionally high standard with antiques and medieval artwork, the property nevertheless offers the convenience of luxury bathrooms and modern kitchen facilities. The lawns, formal gardens and ornamental garden are crossed by a small unfenced stream and pond and there is a covered terrace for al fresco dining next to the pool. Private woodland path for leisurely strolls. The chateau benefits from the services of a maid and a professional chef (menus available), and bikes can be hired to allow guests to make the most of the surroundings. Easy accessibility from the motorway, but set in a sleepy rural village 10 kms east of Marmande, 60 kms south of Bergerac and 100 kms south-east of fashionable Bordeaux - airport and chic shopping mingle with paved streets and riverside activities. Shop 4 kms. Restaurant 1 km. Bar 100 metres. Supermarket and tennis 10 kms. Golf 15 kms. Canoeing, river beach activities 20 kms. Walibi water park 45 kms at Agen.<br />The chef/caretaker&rsquo;s property is next door and opens onto a partially enclosed section of the chateau&rsquo;s grounds._Ground floor: Living room with sofas, armchairs, fireplace, TV/video and adjoining chapel. Sitting room with sofas, fireplace and French windows to garden. Dining room. Vast kitchen with large table, open fireplace, radio/cassette/CD player and door to garden, is equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave. Telephone. Utility room with washing machine, dryer and fridge. Double and twin bedrooms sharing an en suite shower room with wc. Steps up to twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with wc. Separate wc. First floor: Curved stone staircase in the tower leads to a queen size bedroom with en suite bathroom with separate "jet" shower, wc and low beams which leads to twin bedroom. Double bedroom with en suite bathroom with wc. Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with wc. Second floor: Large master "Chinese" queen size bedroom with partially separated bathroom and wc. Two cots and high chairs. Professional chef and maid service. Heating. <strong>Bed linen and towels included.</strong> Barbecue. Garage for 1 car plus private parking for more. Sun loungers.