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Welcome to your new favourite place, Fontalbe

Nestled in the Couze valley in the Dordogne, Fontalbe is a spectacular former paper mill that has been renovated to the very highest standard.  Fontalbe is situated on its own private island; surrounded by rivers, forests and beautiful countryside in an idyllic corner of  France.

Come and enjoy your very own little haven of peace, tranquillity and understated luxury with a private pool, drinks under the wisteria, star gazing and evening dining to the sound of the owls and the river flowing by your doorstep.

There are six, large comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, spacious living accommodation and a modern, well-stocked kitchen where everyone can gather to enjoy the very best in amazing local produce and, of course, the local wine.

There is free Wifi throughout if you want to keep an eye on the real world outside your private island.

Only 25 minutes away from Bergerac Airport, Fontalbe is within a five-minute drive or 35-minute walk from villages where you will find restaurants, bars and bustling markets.

Fontalbe offers luxury and relaxation in a unique setting.

We hope that you share our belief that it is a special place where you can escape from your everyday life and make memories that will last forever with your family and friends.

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Take a Virtual Tour

About our virtual tour

Meander with us through the beautiful grounds of Fontalbe with its inviting swimming pool and loungers, outdoor eating area, covered bar, and BBQ.

Take a stroll around the interior and delight in the modern design of the lounge, kitchen, dining room and its six ensuite double bedrooms.

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Fontalbe Overview

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12 Guests

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6 Bedrooms

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6 Ensuite Bathrooms

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Heated private pool

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25 minutes from Bergerac airport

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five-minute drive or 35 minute walk to nearest villages

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Luxury skincare toiletries

Free wifi at the gite

Free wifi

Availability

Please check your preferred dates for availability using the calendar and then email us using the form below

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Our location

24440 Saint-Avit-Sénieur,
France.

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What our guests say

“We’ve spent an amazing week at Fontalbe. The owners were gracious hosts who went out of their way to make us feel welcome.”

“What a joy!! We had such an amazing week in your fantastic house. We love the house, the garden and the pool.  We would love to come back.”

“What an amazing house, the quality of the finishes and interior is superb.”

“The house was spacious and very comfortable, the attention to detail made it feel like a five-star experience and we all had a most fantastic and restful night’s sleep.”

“What a wonderful time we have all had at Fontalbe.  The “Gite” (the most magnificent one I have ever stayed in) is superb, complimented by the gracious and generous hosting from the owners.”

“What a fantastic week we had at Fontalbe.  The house is beautiful and we loved the attention to detail.”

“Super large and spacious house. We celebrated a holiday here with two families and there was still plenty of privacy!”

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