La Brugère Villa, Baleyssagues

A fine example of the French ‘Maison de Maitre’, La Brugère is an impressive and elegant property, surrounded by a spacious, attractive garden with an eye catching pool area, and only a 5 minute drive from the charming town of Duras, home to cafes, restaurants, and shops. In short, La Brugère is a superb haven for groups of any size to reunite and enjoy a memorable holiday.

La Brugère beautifully retains the architectural elegance of a ‘maison de maître’, with tall windows framed by shutters, high ceilings, chequered tiled floors, and a stunning fireplace in the living room. The home has been brought into the 21st century with a smart contemporary kitchen, stylish furniture, comfortable sofas, and en suite facilities in every bedroom, offering a true home-from-home experience with a focus on quality and space.

The first and second floors are dedicated to the bedrooms, each individually decorated. On the first floor, the bedrooms enjoy views of the garden and surrounding trees. Upstairs, the second-floor bedrooms feature a restful colour scheme that complements the beautiful solid oak beams, with a secondary living area to complete this floor.

• First floor: Bedrooms with views over the garden and trees
• Second floor: Bedrooms with solid oak beams and restful colours; secondary living area

A wisteria-clad pergola offers a shady dining spot, conveniently located next to the kitchen. From here, steps lead down to the fenced pool area, where lavender bushes perfume the air and create a picturesque setting. With ample space for sun loungers, the pool area is sure to be the focal point, though the seating under the large trees in the garden is also ideal for relaxing, afternoon siestas, or sipping an aperitif.

• Fenced pool area surrounded by lavender bushes and sun loungers
• Shady seating area under large trees in the garden for relaxation

La Brugère is set in an elevated position, overlooking the gentle countryside. A short drive leads to Duras, where you can experience events like ‘Son et Lumière’ and medieval tournaments at the Château during summer. Visit Marmande (26km) or Ste Foy la Grande (22km) for shopping, or enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or swimming on the river at Ste Foy la Grande. The region’s charming bastide villages, each with its own weekly market, offer plenty to explore. For day trips further afield, don’t miss St Emilion and Bordeaux (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), or head to the Atlantic Coast for long sandy beaches and fresh seafood.