MAJESTIC 17tCent. CASTLE OVERLOOKING THE VALLEY IN THE DORDOGNE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

LE CHATEAU D'URVAL is a majestic 17th-century chartreuse overlooking the Dordogne.

Set in a unspoilt surrounding it offers a haven of peace and refinement for an unforgettable quality stay in the heart of the Périgord Noir.

Its 10 spacious rooms and 8 en-suite bathrooms can accommodate up to 20 guests, in a refined setting where the charm of the architectural elements meets all the modern comfort.

70m² lounge/ vaulted dining room
fully equipped kitchen

possibility of home chef
daily cleaning service (3h - excluding weekends)
cots and high chairs are available - families with children are welcomed

Romantic gardens with old age trees
Private heated pool
Several terraces areas


A remarkable place to holiday all together in the Dordogne Golden Triangle.

THE CHATEAU
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Once nestled in the heart of rich vineyards, Urval Castle, one of the largest chartreuses in the Dordogne, lies on the high slopes of the Black Perigord, at 20 minutes from Sarlat, 30 from Bergerac and Perigueux.

The main building hosts the home while the wings contain stables, the orangery and cellars.

Inside, the Castle retains its character thanks to quite exceptional arches, pilasters, columns, door frames, majestic Louis XIV fireplaces; all these elements create a both intimate and mysterious atmosphere.

LIVING AREAS
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A large hall, paved with 17th-century terracotta tiles, serves all the vaulted rooms on the ground floor. The vast kitchen (42sqm, with beautiful stone fireplace, back kitchen, professional cooker), is perfectly suited to cooking for large families by either the housewife or a Chef.

The dining room (46sqm plus backroom), offers a beautiful stone fireplace, and can accommodate the whole family around the big "hunting scene" table.

The vaulted lounge (70sqm), with its crystal chandeliers, offers a beautiful acoustic for music lovers and musicians. A fully equipped laundry is also available. A plancha is put at your disposal.


THE BEDROOMS
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Sleeps: 20 adults and children. Baby cot and highchairs are available upon simple request.

The Ground Floor features 3 double bedrooms :
* Louis XIV bedroom (32m²) with its four-poster bed (180×200), en-suite bathroom with toilet
* Greenwell bedroom (30m²) with its four-poster bed (180×200), en-suite bathroom with toilet
* Prince Henry bedroom (32m²), with double bed (180×200), en-suite bathroom with toilet
* The ground floor also features 2 separate toilets.

Upstairs are 7 bedrooms :
* The bedroom "Citronnier" (32m²) with a very large quality 180 x 210 double bed, a large single bed , an ensuite bathroom and toilet.
* The bedroom "Cédre" (15m²)witha lso a very lareg double 180×200, (can be made as a twin bedroom), shower room and toilet.
* The bedroom "Cour"(15m²) with a very large 180×200, (can be made as a twin bedroom), shower room and toilet.
* The bedroom "Rotonde" (15m²) with a very large 180×200, (can be made as a twin bedroom), shower room and toilet.
* The bedroom "Coteaux" (hills) (15m²) with a very large 180×200, (can be made as a twin bedroom), shower room and toilet.
* The bedroom "Bambou" (18m²) with a bed 120x190
* The bedroom "Colonnettes" (20m²) with two beds 120 x 190

PARK AND GARDEN
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The current park was planted in 1896 by Lord Greenwell and his wife Emma Maire, great-grandparents of the current owner.

Eight magnificent cedars open a beautiful view to the courtyard. A large balustrade crowns the East terrace and its 300-year old climbing vine. Another large terrace planted with amazing trees (including a 300-year old chestnut tree), dominates the valley of the Dordogne. The meadows surrounding La Poujade helps it to retain some rural character.

LEISURES
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* The terrace overlooking the Dordogne was chosen to host a new built pool (12x6,5 meters - salt filtre - electric cover and pool alarm) with a large paved decking. It is equiped with sunbeds and parasols
(the pool can be heated on request at the extra cost of 250€/week)
* A game room with TV - DVD leads to the Orangerie with table tennis, and to the old chapel converted into a fitness room.
* TV, DVD, and satellite await you in the living room. Speed internet access or wireless connection are both available.

Set in the golden triangle of the Dordogne, in between the prehistoric sites of the Vezere valley and the castels of the Dordogne valley, a stone throw away from the medieval city of Sarlat, Urval is the ideal point from which to explore the Black Périgord.

Whilst it is nestled in a beautiful countryside, it offers the convenience of beeing close by all the famous places to be visited.
The villages of le Buisson de Cadouin (3km), Siorac en Périgord (3km), Belves (10km) have all a wild selections of hops and restaurants.
You can swim in the Dordogne river, and canoe, only 3km away, at le Buisson or Siorac.
Golfers will love the golf de l'olivarie, and Gold de la Forge, only 5km away.

Our guests are invited to visit Chateau de Commarque and participate for free to our workshops. We receive our guests for a drink and propose them special programs depending on their interests and schedules.