Converted Pigeonnier with Pool, Tennis & Golf
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Therapies
- Walking
- Child Friendly
- Other rental properties on site
Once an old dovecote on a former cognac estate on the Charente/Dordogne border, Le Pigeonnier is a beautiful and characterful space that has been sensitively converted into a light and airy cottage. If you’re looking for something special you’ve found it.
The Longeveau estate is home to numerous special holiday rentals in France but few are as unique and treasured as this ancient pigeonnier tower. Much of the original beam and stonework is in place, which gives it lots of personality, but it has also been carefully modernised to contain all the home comforts and mod cons you could need. On site there is a wealth of facilities, from a golf course and tennis club to a swimming pool and a restaurant, and nearby is one of the prettiest villages in France, as well as river beaches, vineyards and historic sites. A holiday in Le Pigeonnier is sure to be one you will never forget.
The beautiful rolling countryside that surrounds the estate is paradise for walkers, cyclists and painters, and there are also activities like canoeing, fishing and quad biking available. Wine lovers will find chateaux and vineyards aplenty while children can enjoy crazy golf, horse riding, tree top adventures and water parks. And there are numerous picturesque towns and villages to discover, from nearby Aubeterre, with its winding streets, river beaches and 12th century subterranean church, to the bustling market towns of Chalais and Riberac. Further afield the capital towns of Angouleme and Perigeux have a good selection of shops and restaurants, and the famous towns of St. Emilion, Bergerac, Cognac and Bordeaux (not to mention the unspoilt beaches of the Atlantic Coast) are well worth a day trip.
Getting There:
The estate is located between the villages of St Sevérin and Aubeterre Sur Dronne. It is approximately 40 minutes south of Angouleme, 45 minutes west of Perigeux and 1 hour 20 minutes east of Bordeaux. The local airports are Angouleme-Cognac, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Limoges, Poitiers and La Rochelle and the closest mainline train station is Angouleme.
Nearest Airport:
Angouleme
Nearest Train Station:
Angouleme
Nearest Ferry:
St Malo
Nearest Restaurant:
On site
Nearest Beach:
Atlantic Coast
Nearest Shop:
In the village
Nearest Market:
Chalais and Riberac
Car Hire:
Optional
Interior Details
The property has two bedrooms - one double on the ground floor and one twin which opens out into the tower itself - as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens out onto a terrace. A washing machine, dishwasher and all of your kitchen utensils and tableware are provided.
Exterior Details
There is a small terrace at the front of the cottage and at the rear there is a terrace and a garden complete with sun loungers, dining furniture and a BBQ. Within the grounds there are numerous facilities to enjoy, from the 9 hole golf course and the all-weather tennis courts to the sports barn, children’s play area, swimming pool and boules court. Around the pool there are terraces to lounge on and well-tended gardens to explore, and there is also a relaxed clubhouse bar/restaurant serving everything from coffee and cold beer to fresh bread and picnic hampers.
Conditions of Rental
Changeover day is Saturday. Extra equipment for babies and children is available on request.
Further Information
Longeveau is a wonderful setting for weddings, events and group holidays so please enquire for further details - there is accommodation for up to 120 people in the various properties on site.
