Château du Rayet
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Welcome to Château du Rayet, a stunning 18th century château that will totally captivate you. The honey-coloured stone edifice stands proudly in a graceful courtyard encircled by a tranquil moat and set in 10 hectares of private gardens, meadows and woods. Less than 5 minutes away is Villeréal, awarded the title of one of France’s most beautiful villages.
Lovingly restored to the highest standards, the château combines historical charm with modern luxury. It offers guests 7 gorgeous bedrooms, each with its own sumptuous bathroom, numerous elegant reception rooms, a private study, a bespoke high-spec kitchen, a well-equipped gym with a Peloton bike, a 14 x 5m heated pool and high-speed internet.
The château is the perfect holiday home for guests of all ages. Relax in the sun, enjoy leisurely meals together under the trees, soak up the peace and tranquility. Nestled on the border of Dordogne and Lot & Garonne, the château is a gateway to exploring a region rich in history and natural beauty – from prehistoric caves and bustling markets to countless châteaux and vineyards, charming bastide towns and breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, river valleys and limestone cliffs.
Offering complete privacy and tranquillity, Château du Rayet is secluded from close neighbours and busy roads, yet just a 5-minute drive from Villeréal, where you’ll find delightful restaurants, cafés, boulangeries and patisseries, two supermarkets, a petrol station, artisanal shops, pharmacy and one of the best weekly markets of the region. Bergerac airport is conveniently located 30 minutes away.
The château comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests in its 7 spacious bedrooms (5 doubles and 2 twins), each with its own luxurious bathroom. The ground-floor atelier in the courtyard features a double bedroom with an open-plan sitting room, while the other 6 bedrooms are situated on the first floor of the main château. With generously sized rooms, 3.5-metre-high ceilings, a grand staircase, and expansive grounds, every aspect of Château du Rayet enhances the magic of your stay.
Inside, you'll find two stately halls, numerous reception rooms, including a drawing room, a cozy snug, a family TV and games room, a pool table room, a dining room, and a private study. Outside, you'll be drawn to two main areas: the enchanting courtyard, perfect for al fresco dining under the shade of mature trees and for playing pétanque; and the pool area, featuring a heated 14 x 5-meter swimming pool, a covered seating area, shower and toilet.
Registration code
(MS)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Historic building
- Suitable for large groups
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Pets welcome
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
- Airconditioning
- With swimming pool
- Heated pool
- Private pool
Surroundings
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Offering complete privacy and tranquillity, Château du Rayet is secluded from close neighbours and busy roads, yet just a 5-minute drive from Villeréal, where you’ll find delightful restaurants, cafés, boulangeries and patisseries, two supermarkets, a petrol station, artisanal shops, pharmacy and one of the best weekly markets of the region. Bergerac airport is conveniently located 30 minutes away.
- Rural
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a town
Restaurants, food & wine
Wine-tasting
If you want to taste and learn about Bergerac and French wines without getting in the car, then we can arrange for our wine expert to come to Château du Rayet and give you a fantastic wine-tasting session.
Restaurants
There is a fantastic range of restaurants in Villeréal, which is less than 5 minutes away by car. We’ll share our restaurant recommendations with you, from pizza places to Michelin starred experiences, all within 5 to 45 minutes from Rayet.
Activities
Stretching along the west side of the courtyard is a converted coach house with polished concrete floors that houses the atelier in one corner, the gym in the middle and the games room on the other end. All have WiFi.
The atelier is the studio apartment serving as the 7th bedroom. The games room is equipped with a table tennis table, a dart board and table football table. Outside there are football goals, a pétanque court and a go-kart for your entertainment.
Between the atelier and the games room is a serious gym equipped with Peloton bike, Concept 2 PM5 rowing machine, Bodycraft Jones Smith Max Rack and bench, a range of dumbbells, Fitbounce Pro gym trampoline, aerobic step, gym balls, mats and even mirrored walls for dance practice! The gym also includes a separate shower, sink, and toilet for your convenience.
The pool area is fully enclosed by a fence for security and accessed through a door in the pool house. In the pool house you’ll find a shower, toilet and sink, and a covered lounge area where you can relax out of the sun. There is WiFi at the pool area too.
The heated pool, measuring 14 x 5 metres, is perfect for swimming lengths, playing games and or simply floating about on an inflatable. Sun loungers and parasols are lined up along the pool, offering verdant views over the surrounding fields and woods. There are also tables and chairs for you to sit at, either in the sun or in the shade. It’s a wonderful space where your friends and family will congregate during your stay.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Fishing
Further remarks
High-speed internet
There is high-speed internet throughout the house, with Wi-Fi extenders in the bedrooms and the study upstairs, in the atelier, games room and gym, and at the swimming pool area.
The study - office workspace
On the first floor of the château there is a spacious and private study with large desk and chairs, and a printer for guests to use. The room is air-conditioned, has beautiful views over the moat to the fields and woods beyond. Once you close the door behind you, you’ll be able to work and take calls in complete peace and quiet.
The moat
The 300-year-old moat adds a distinctive charm and character to the property, encircling the château, courtyard, and outbuildings, creating a private island oasis. You might even spot carp swimming leisurely along its waters! By keeping the iron gate on the bridge closed, the courtyard area becomes fully enclosed by buildings, walls, and gates, ensuring privacy and security. At the rear of the château, another gated bridge leads to the swimming pool, and an open section of the moat is gated off.
Heating
Downstairs there is underfloor heating and upstairs there are radiators in all the rooms and heated towel rails in each of the bathrooms.
Air-conditioning
There is air-conditioning in all the château bedrooms and in the upstairs study. The rooms downstairs remain naturally cool throughout the summer thanks to the thick stone walls.
Toiletries
You’ll find luxuriant toiletries in all the bathrooms. Compliments of the house!
Equipment
The château offers a Nespresso coffee machine and Aeroccino, Ooni pizza oven, BBQ, a Bluetooth speaker, iron and ironing board and hoover. Each bathroom has a hairdryer.
Cleaning products
We provide dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid, detergents, bin bags, loo paper and other cleaning products for your use.
Additional price info and offers
Longer stays
For longer stays, every week we’ll provide a morning of cleaning and change your bedding and towels. If you have different guests departing and arriving during your stay, discuss this with us so that we can provide fresh bedding and towels when it suits you.
Pets
If you would like to bring 1 or 2 pets with you to Rayet, this is possible by prior arrangement. Please tell us about them in the booking form. There is a €150 pet surchage per pet per stay.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 1 000.00