The Bourdil Blanc

Welcome to Le Bourdil Blanc, your home for the duration of your holiday.
You can either bed and breakfast at the Bourdil and choose on some nights to stay in for dinner. ( Bernadette is an excellent French cook). You can cater for yourself or you can go out for dinner. The owner has written a local guide book and her expert advice as to where to dine and what to do in the area can help make your holiday in the Dordogne something special

From the moment you turn into the tree-lined drive that leads up to the house, you'll feel your body and mind relax as you realise your holiday has really started.

As you drive up to the house you will glimpse through the trees on the right the tennis court and swimming pool, and to the left you will probably see one or two of our horses looking out from their stables in the barn.

Le Bourdil Blanc is a beautiful 18th century manor house, recently restored to its former glory and now a warm, friendly and elegant home comfortably set in its own private grounds extending to over 7 acres

Aside from the heated pool, tennis court and stable barn, the grounds also feature an ancient pigeonnier, and behind the house is a huge meadow garden, a small fishing/boating lake, a croquet lawn, some lovely mature trees, all bounded by a delightful trout stream. From the house one can enjoy beautiful views over woodlands and fields.

At the entrance you will be met by Bernadette, who, with a welcoming glass of kir will make you feel instantly at home in the spacious, comfortable and warm interior.

Although Le Bourdil Blanc is a private house we encourage all guests to treat it as his or her own. Guests quickly settle in to a 'house party' mode, relaxing around the log fire with a glass of wine and enjoying each other's conversation.




The Grounds

The heated swimming pool (12mx6m) surrounded by ample space for sunbathing is open from dawn till dusk.


For the energetic the full size all weather surface tennis court is the ideal place to loosen up those stiff muscles. You can also go for long walks or bike rides. We can recommend specific itineraries depending on your energy level

You could try your hand at catching one of the fat carp in the lake or simply watch them from our rowing boat.

We can also organise riding trips during your stay with an experienced horseman and guide, Antoine who knows the local countryside, regional culture and history well

Totally relaxing, the hammock is available on a strictly first come first sleep basis.








The Main House

A large entrance hall/study with a double sofa bed, leads into the main living room, with open fireplace, satellite TV and two double sofa beds.

There is a modern fully fitted and equipped kitchen complete with dishwasher, washing machine,
separate dryer, microwave and fridge/freezer, where Bernadette and Michelle can prepare delicious meals for you.


A dining room seats 14 with ease, ideal for breakfasts and dinners


The staircase leads from the living room to the upstairs landing

There are 4 large double bedrooms each with 4 en-suite bathrooms and numerous cots and cribs for babies

A large vaulted attic room/dormitory has recently been divided into three airconditioned double bedrooms and three en suite shower rooms and wcs






The Wing

comprises a large living room with open fireplace and 2 double sofa beds and satellite TV.

There is a double bedroom (with double bed) and a bathroom
A second fully fitted and equipped kitchen can be used for people who prefer to cater for themselves


and a private walled garden.

The Pigeonnier
(converted dovecote)

has a vaulted living room with 2 double sofabeds, an open fireplace and a satellite TV

There is a fully fitted and equipped kitchen which can be used for people who prefer to cater for themselves.

There are 2 double bedrooms (1 double and 2 single beds) and a bathroom, so ideal for friends or a family group

There is a private walled garden.

The Cuisine

One of the highlights of your stay will be relaxing in the lounge with a drink after the day's exertions, discussing the day's events, before enjoying a delicious dinner based on regional cuisine such as duck, foie gras, truffles, asparagus and strawberries served with a variety of excellent local wines. All this prepared by our local cook, Bernadette. Vegetarians and special diets can be well catered for at the house as long as we receive sufficient prior warning.
 
Have a look at our sample menus•

If you would like more information on the accommodation, the menus and wines , or anything else on our website, please click on the 'contact us ' button above, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.


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Le Bourdil Blanc
Le Bourdil Blanc
The drive from the house
The barn from the house
The Bourdil from the back
The barn
Bourdil Blanc through the trees
The barn
The swimming pool
The tennis court
The tennis court
The swimming pool
The lake
The lake from the house
Fishing
Le Bourdil Blanc
The reception hall
The main sitting room
The main sitting room
The main kitchen
The dining room
The staircase
Upstairs hallway
One of the bedrooms
One of the bedrooms
One of the bedrooms
The attic room
The small sitting room
The small sitting room
One of the bedrooms
The pigeonnier
The gardens
To the pigeonnier
The pigeonnier
The barn
The gardens
Drinks in the sitting room
Another brilliant meal!
The view
Le Bourdil Blanc
The pigeonnier
The pigeonnier
The pigeonnier
The pigeonnier
Le Bourdil Blanc
The pigeonnier