Property Cottages / Gites
Sleeps 14
Single/Double / 7
Bathrooms 7
Pets Allowed
Pool Yes
Nestled in the Couze valley in the Dordogne, Fontalbe is a spectacular former paper mill that has been renovated to the very highest standard. The property is situated on its own private island. It's surrounded by rivers and beautiful countryside in an idyllic corner of France. Fontalbe offers luxury and relaxation in a unique setting.
There is free Wifi throughout if you still need to keep an eye on the real world outside your private island.
Fontalbe is situated only 30 minutes away from Bergerac Airport, within a five-minute drive or 35-minute walk from the stunning Bastide villages of Beaumont du Perigord and St Avit Senieur where you will find restaurants, bars and bustling markets.
Come and enjoy your very own little haven of peace, tranquillity and understated luxury with a large salt water, heated private pool, drinks under the wisteria, star gazing and evening dining to the sound of the owls and the river flowing by your doorstep. Or unwind, workout or practice in our spacious, bright and airy wellbeing space, which opens out on to the garden, overlooking the pool..
We hope that you share our belief that it is a special place where you can escape from your everyday life and make memories that will last forever with your family and friends.
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THE MAIN HOUSE:
From the moment we first visited Fontalbe, we fell in love with it and we hope you do too. It’s the perfect venue for celebrating special events, getting together with friends and holidaying with multi generations of family.
There are seven, large comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, (which can be configured as kings sized rooms or twins), spacious living accommodation and a modern, well-stocked kitchen and dining room where guests can gather to enjoy the very best in amazing local produce and, of course, the local wine.
You will find a large and airy space, with original beams, wooden and concrete floors as well as the original terracotta tiles in the kitchen. No compromises have been made in the quality of the furnishings and the overall finish. There is a wellbeing room with yoga mats, weights and lots of space for group yoga sessions or working out.
One of the bedrooms is located downstairs and can provide some further flexible accommodation. It is ideal if you are travelling with older relatives, Nannies or even teenagers who would prefer their own space. It has its own kitchen area and is furnished to exactly the same high standard as the rest of the house.
THE GROUNDS
Fontalbe is set in 16 acres of beautiful woodland. Exploring the pathways alongside the river and up to the walnut grove, strolling through the orchard, sitting in the covered bar area in the evening and enjoying the games area - pétanque, table tennis and more. Not to mention the delightful heated swimming pool and relaxing sunbeds and parasols. Where better to relax with family and friends.
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Kitchenware Appliances
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Other Interior Facilities
We have a washing machine and dryer, high chairs and cots, a drinks fridge, log fires in downstairs rooms>
There is a full sized pétanque court, table football and pool inflatables.
Portable eco-friendly air cooling units in each bedroom.
An EV charger
Local Attractions
The Dordogne is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and picturesque regions of France.
The grounds of the gite itself are beautiful, with the mill pond, orchard and walking tracks to the walnut grove and local village all worth exploring.
Spend time relaxing by the private pool or explore something a little more active. You can enjoy horse riding, golf, amazing cycling and walking and a canoe along the beautiful Dordogne river is a must-do.
You are surrounded by some of the best food and produce in France and can easily while away a morning wandering around the bustling village markets picking up amazing cheeses, foie gras, canard (in all sorts of variations), bread, cakes and the freshest fruit and vegetables. Fill your basket and then go back home and enjoy lunch on the terrace.
If you aren’t into cooking then there are lots of wonderful local restaurants and bars for you to enjoy. You can eat some of the freshest and most imaginatively prepared produce in the whole of the Dordogne, all sitting under the wisteria and in the shade of the medieval Abbey.
Within a twenty minute drive you will find a plethora of beautiful villages where you can dine and drink with the locals. Monday nights in the Summer are not to be missed in Beaumont du Perigord where there is a fantastic night market.
You can arrange visits to local vineyards for your party, as well as private wine tastings at Fontalbe should you prefer. As well as the local vineyards, there are the world famous vineyards of Bordeaux: Saint Emilion; Chateau Latour; Margaux and Haut-Brion to name just a few, all within an hour and a half.
For history buffs there are the nearby prehistoric cave paintings for which the Dordogne Valley is world renowned; in Saint Avit Senieur and Cadouin there are medieval, UNESCO listed Abbeys along the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and the plethora of spectacular chateaux.
Special Rental Conditions
Nightly price from €500
Weekly price from €3500
Damage deposit €500
Check in - 4pm Saturday
Check out - 10am Saturday
Other details - Bookings are now open for holidays in 2027 and 2028.
Minimum stay: 5 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Portable eco-friendly air cooling units in each bedroom.
Cots are available.
Self check-in available on request.
No smoking - Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property and only on the kitchen patio and bar areas.
Our surcharge for pets is 100 Euros, subject to terms and conditions - please enquire for further details.
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Local Attractions
The grounds of the gite itself are beautiful, with the mill pond, orchard and walking tracks to the walnut grove and local village all worth exploring.
Spend time relaxing by the private pool or explore something a little more active. You can enjoy horse riding, golf, amazing cycling and walking and a canoe along the beautiful Dordogne river is a must-do.
You are surrounded by some of the best food and produce in France and can easily while away a morning wandering around the bustling village markets picking up amazing cheeses, foie gras, canard (in all sorts of variations), bread, cakes and the freshest fruit and vegetables. Fill your basket and then go back home and enjoy lunch on the terrace.
If you aren’t into cooking then there are lots of wonderful local restaurants and bars for you to enjoy. You can eat some of the freshest and most imaginatively prepared produce in the whole of the Dordogne, all sitting under the wisteria and in the shade of the medieval Abbey.
Within a twenty minute drive you will find a plethora of beautiful villages where you can dine and drink with the locals. Monday nights in the Summer are not to be missed in Beaumont du Perigord where there is a fantastic night market.
You can arrange visits to local vineyards for your party, as well as private wine tastings at Fontalbe should you prefer. As well as the local vineyards, there are the world famous vineyards of Bordeaux: Saint Emilion; Chateau Latour; Margaux and Haut-Brion to name just a few, all within an hour and a half.
For history buffs there are the nearby prehistoric cave paintings for which the Dordogne Valley is world renowned; in Saint Avit Senieur and Cadouin there are medieval, UNESCO listed Abbeys along the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and the plethora of spectacular chateaux.
In the area
This Property is situated in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Including 'Ile de Re')
Nearest Airport: 30 minutes away from Bergerac Airport
Nearest Station: Lalinde 15 minutes drive away
Nearest Beach: Le Buisson - 15 mins
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.