Set in a magnificent position, in 125 acres, Château Cardou is a perfect place for a holiday with family and friends. There are wonderful views across and up the Vallée d'Or (Golden Valley), and for a distance of over 20 km to the pretty hilltop town of Monflanquin (one the most historically intact examples of a medieval bastide town). The approach is up a long private drive, through a plantation of young firs and hardwood trees amongst beautiful mature chestnut, cherry and ash. Bedrooms There are three double bedrooms each with en-suite bath or shower rooms on the ground floor, off these bedrooms are 3 dressing rooms which may be used as children's bedrooms. From the dining hall, the stairs lead to the top floor where there are two charming tower rooms, each with a double bed and its own bathroom. These rooms have magnificent views up and down the valley to the east and west. Then there is a huge attic playroom (with satellite Television and DVD), off which are 3 further small twin bedded rooms with additional showers and lavatories. Downstairs, there is another twin-bedded room with its own shower room. Heated Swimming Pool The heated swimming pool (5.5m x 11m) lies in a lavender scented sun trap beside two pretty stone barns and is enclosed by a safety fence. The poolside terrace includes a stone table and barbecue. The flood-lit Tennis Court is just beyond the stone barn. Kitchen, Dining Hall and Drawing Room The well equipped kitchen has two electric ovens, a microwave, an American fridge, a dishwasher, plenty of china and glass, and a full array of pots and pans. A French chef can be organised if required. The dining hall has a massive stone chimney breast, in which you can have a roaring log fire, and a baronial table which seats up to 16. A stereo hi-fi and a Pleyel grand piano are provided for entertainment. The drawing room has comfortable sofas, an open fire, and a satellite television with DVD player. There is table tennis in the cellar. Maid Service Maid service is included three mornings a week to keep the house clean. Additional maid service may be arranged on request to the staff at an hourly rate. If required, we can provide details of local baby-sitters to enable you to make your own arrangements. Linen and Towels are provided, but please bring your own swimming towels. The château is built over a vast cellar in which there is a laundry room with an automatic washing machine.