A Timeless Sanctuary in the Heart of the Dordogne

The Chateau

Restored and designed for celebrating together, Château Lacanaud sleeps up to 23 guests across the original château and the renovated Coach House. The two are connected inside, creating one generous home with ten bedrooms, stylish interiors and wonderful spaces to gather, relax and enjoy the estate.

From the elegant reception rooms and two kitchens to the individually designed bedrooms and views across the formal gardens and lake, the house feels luxurious without ever losing its warmth and character.

In Brief

Sleeps up to 23 guests
10 bedrooms, 9 with en-suite bathrooms
Two fully equipped kitchens
Generous reception and gathering spaces
Views across the formal gardens and lake
Multiple terraces and outdoor living spaces
Set within a private 20-acre estate

In the château, two ground-floor bedrooms make life easy for guests with limited mobility or young children. Throughout, the emphasis is on space, comfort and understated luxury: a private home at the heart of your stay.

The Coach House

The Coach House is a natural extension of the château, with three generous en-suite bedrooms and west-facing views across the lake and its golden sunsets.

In Brief

Three en-suite bedrooms
Well-equipped kitchen
Huge west-facing Terrace
Views across the lake and its sunsets
Connected inside to the château

The Grounds

Set amongst the vines, woods and sunflowers of South Dordogne, the 7 hectare (20 acre) estate offers the perfect haven of peace and tranquillity.

Set back from the road by 150m or so, the front garden is extensive and is ideal for sports requiring space.
Immediately to the rear of the chateau is a well-manicured lawn, lined with beautifully kept borders, and finally encircled with mature oaks. The large swimming pool is located conveniently, but discreetly, to the side – offering complete privacy and yet enjoy fabulous west-facing views – the perfect spot from which to enjoy our wonderful sunsets.
To the rear are private woods – left more “au naturel” but with kept tracks forging paths that will draw you into nature. A clearing in the middle offers a wonderfully shaded area for group yoga sessions, whilst glimpses over the lake can be enjoyed en-route.

The lake itself is stocked with carp – fishermen are welcome to try their luck – quieter guests may enjoy ducks, leaping fish, and might even spy the odd kingfisher.

Landscaped designed gardens
Fishing lake
Private woods

The Swimming Pool

The swimming pool is the distillation of every wonderful idea I have encountered and ranks as amongst the top private pools in South West France. Generous steps and surrounded by a huge terrace, it is ideally suited to larger groups. It offers a saltwater purification system – maintaining crystal-clear, sparkling clean water that is odour-free and easy on the eyes and skin.

 Whilst enjoying excellent levels of privacy and tranquillity, it nevertheless enjoys fabulous views over its infinity end over the lake below. A submerged “G&T step” and shelf say it all.  Sun-worshipers have the choice of numerous recliners, parasols, or the more formal seating offered by sofa suites on the decking. An extended terrace to the rear is ideal for small children to play close-by, and the trampoline is within sight and hearing of the pool terrace. 

Stunning by day, the pool area is equally impressive by night and enjoys three separate lighting circuits to ensure exactly the right mood after dark. An automatic roller-cover ensures pool safety for kids and its cleanliness and heat-retention when the pool is not in use.