ACABANES is very flexible accommodation and can equally be enjoyed by a couple or by a large group.
There are extensive facilities for all ages and interests. If there is something which will make your holiday perfect, then please let me know and I will endeavour to purchase it for your stay.
ACABANES is a large, beautifully renovated French villa in a lovely area of the Western Dordogne, close to Bergerac, Duras and Eymet.
It is full of charm and character, yet modernised to the highest standards with extensive facilities, and is situated in a quiet location on the side of a gentle hill with lovely south facing views over the surrounding rolling countryside and vineyards.
The villa is very easy to reach including direct flights from all over the UK to Bergerac. Then a relaxed 20 minute drive to the villa.
Ryan Air Bristol to Bergerac on Saturday 27/05/24 until 29/09/24
Ryan Air East midland and Stanstead to Bergerac on Saturday 01/04/24 until 28/10/24
Ryan Air Edinburgh to Bergerac on Saturday 01/04/24 until 26/10/24
BA London city to Bergerac on Friday and Sunday 10/06/24 until 01/09/24
BA Southampton to Bergerac on Saturday 06/05/24 until 22/09/24
Jet 2 Leeds to Bergerac on Saturday 20/05/24 until 21/09/24
Jet 2 Manchester to Bergerac on Saturday 20/05/24 until 21/09/24
ACABANES has been designed and equipped for outdoor living, with a large (11x5m) superb heated pool with retractable cover, which means it can be used as an indoor or outdoor pool.
We cater for all sizes of parties and can accommodate both the very young; the elderly; or those with limited mobility/wheel chair users.
Extensive equipment is provided complimentary for infants and young children. There is no need to bring any of your babies or childrens equipment with you which means you have the option of flying to Bergerac or Bordeaux if you prefer.
ACABANES has extensive grounds of approximately three acres and has 5 terraces and a balcony. The outdoor areas are ideal for general relaxation and various sporting activities for all the family to enjoy. A large sports box is provided for guests.
The covered tiled terrace is ideal for BBQs, with table and chairs provided for 'al fresco' dining or just simply enjoying the views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Pool and Terraces: The pool and terraces have been designed to produce the maximum space for guests whilst maximising individual space. The 11x5m pool is surrounded by a very large sheltered terrace with many sun beds and parasols. The pool is fitted with a retractable telescopic pool cover.
Terraces;
1. 5x4m outside the downstairs Lavender bedroom
2. 6x4m outside the Green bedroom with an inlaid giant chess board
3. between these terraces and underneath the large balcony is timber deck with a John Lewis Day Bed
4. Breakfast terrace for the morning sun leads from the kitchen.
5. Covered main terrace leading from the kitchen
Atmospheric lighting throughout enables the pool and terraces to be used late into the evening.
The gardens extend to over 3 acres with a fenced lower garden of 2 acres. This large garden is perfect for football with football goals, and rounders. There is also a supersize trampoline, childrens play area, sand pit, Wendy House and boules.
Ground Floor
The focal point of ACABANES is a vast sitting room measuring 9m x 8m and which is open to a magnificent timbered 'cathedral' ceiling. This sitting room is full of character with the original stone walls and tiled floors. Located within the lounge is an entertainment area which includes a 50in SMART TV, connected to a DVD and VCR. A championship pool table is also in the lounge area which our guests really enjoy and many tournaments are enjoyed late into the evening. There is a comprehensive Information Area with maps and leaflets. There are lots of board games for all ages for our guests to enjoy.
The kitchen and dining area leads from the sitting room. This area is 9m x 4m with tiled floors and oak fitted units. It also has a large Range Master dual fuel gas oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer. The kitchen opens through double French doors, onto a partly covered tiled terrace. There is a Weber charcoal and gas BBQ, and table and chairs on the terrace ideal for dining.
Downstairs the two super king triple bedrooms Lavender and Vert, have adjacent en-suite shower rooms, with exposed stone walls, tiled floors and doors to their own terraces leading to the pool area.
First Floor
There are two family suites upstairs; All 4 first floor bedrooms have air conditioning
The Rose Suite - Master bedroom with super king bed and sofa which can convert to a single bed. Smaller childrens room with a single bed and wooden cot. These 2 rooms share a large bathroom with shower and large Organic bath.
The Yellow Suite - Master bedroom with super king bed and sofa which can convert to a single bed. Twin bedroom. These 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with shower and bath.
All Master bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities and all beds have high quality mattresses. Each guest is provided with a pool towel and 2 bathroom towels. There is Bedeck bedding throughout. There are Authentic African nets over all super king beds.
We believe we are different to other villa owners as we are continually investing in both the villa and the grounds to ensure our guests receive their best possible holiday experience. If there is something that you would like for your holiday that we do not have, please just ask and we will endeavour to purchase it.
We have also invested in our complimentary Concierge Service, which is very much appreciated by our guests as it strives to ensure they enjoy a stress free holiday. We have developed strong links with local business since we began and the Concierge Service is continually developing.
Many of our guests return for many more holidays, either on their own, with friends or with their expanding families. This has naturally developed with requests for us to arrange special occasion events during a holiday or even Special Occasion Holidays.
Whatever type of holiday you dream of, contact me and I will be very happy to help you with all the arrangements.
I thought you may like to view a summary of some of the activities you can experience if you book a holiday with us;
Special Occasion Holidays - let us take the strain and arrange the cake, the catering and the decorations
Family friendly holidays with infants - no need to bring anything at all except the little ones!
Family friendly holidays with young children - we have lots to keep the youngsters happy
Family friendly holidays with teenagers - we've had teenagers ourselves and lots of ideas for yours
"Wine Welcome Package" - choose good local wines from a choice of our hand picked packages from secret vineyards
"Tastes of the Dordogne Wine, Bread and Cheese Arrival Package"
Grocery Shopping Services - including a shop for your arrival so that you can begin your holiday in a very relaxed manner!
House Keeping Services
Chef Services
Wine Tasting Evenings at the villa - enjoy choosing from a range of packages to suit all budgets and interests
Speciality Cheese Tasting Evenings at the villa
"Apero and Holiday Planning Evening with Anis" - Anis brings wine, the best local bread and cheeses and spends time with you planning activities for your holiday
Baby sitting including fun, bi lingual interactive babysitting
Vegan and vegetarian friendly
French lessons and French Immersion for kids of all ages
Local Vineyard Experiences - including sunset walks, bird song evenings, star gazing, lunches and suppers among the vines
Mushroom foraging with friendly guides
Golfers in the group? - no problem! We have links with Vigiers the local club and all the golf equipment you need
Beauty Treatments at the villa
Yoga for all ages in the summer months in the garden
