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Chateau les Merles - Dordogne, France
About this Chic Retreat
Château Les Merles is the Babington House of France. After extensive renovation Les Merles re-opened in 2004 filling a gap in the French market for a young, contemporary hotel offering all the modern comforts the discerning traveller expects. The hotel boasts a challenging 9 hole golf course, covered driving range and putting green set within the Bergerac vineyards and a few minutes walk from the Dordogne River. PGA instruction is also available.
Accommodation
The interior of the Château has been faithfully restored by the present owners to match the historic 19th century architecture. Nevertheless, the décor, by a renowned Dutch interior designer Joris van Grinsven and the personal touch of the family, gives a unique and new charming character to each and every one of the facilities which can be seen throughout the 12 rooms, 2 suites and 1 apartment.
Activities
There is plenty for guests to do here; tennis, swimming and unusually there is children's day care available, upon request. Surrounding the Château, on the edge of the beautiful Liorac forest and the Bergerac vineyards, is a 45 acre estate which includes a three thousand metre, nine hole golf course par 35. A holiday at Château les Merles is meant to bring you complete relaxation and a full break from your daily upheaval, so try one of the wellness treatments. You will have the chance to be pampered and to feel your body fully re-charged by 2 beauty experts.
Dining
The gastronomic restaurant La Bruyère Blanche offers a delicious selection of seasonal dishes by the famous Dutch Master Chef, Albert Kooy, who carefully selects the best local, seasonal and in-house ingredients for the new Périgord kitchen. La Bruyère Blanche has its own organic garden for vegetables and fruits which are used in all the dishes. The restaurant also offers a varied selection of wines also available in the bistro. The Bistro the lounge/bar, offers delicious choices for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If guests wish to have a snack, the Bistro has delicious home-made dishes and selection of drinks with the wine list containing the best wines from the seven Bergerac regions.
Rates
Rates at Chateau les Merles are per night excluding breakfast of 15 euro. 9 holes of golf costs from 20 euro and 18 holes cost from 33 euro.
* Rates in EUR
Additional information
- Neareast Airport: Bergerac/Bordeaux.
- Distance from Airport: 15 minutes/90 minutes.
- Child Policy: Accepts Children.
Country Chic Retreats
15 Rooms
Good for:
golf holidays in a luxurious, comfortable & stylish settingFacilites:
babysitting, bar, car parking, gardens, sauna, pets allowed, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court, spa treatment room, wheelchair access, WiFi/Internet, child friendly, golf, weddingsRates starting from
EUR 120
per night
per night
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