La Mestive: Rural retreat, great pool, market town

La Mestive, with irresistible character and stunning views from its private pool, combines history & modern comforts. The ideal spot to relax into the rhythms of French rural life. Within sight of the historic, lively bastide town of Monsegur, bursting with bars, cafes, boutiques, music & a fantastic weekly night-market in summer. Deep in the heart of wine country for easy day-trips to Bordeaux, St Emilion and many traditional market towns, plus cycle trails, adventure parks and river sports. - Private swimming pool with uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside - Huge dining and living room running the full length of the house - Projector screen for full cinema experience, with Netflix & DVDs for all the family + karaoke machine - Beautiful terrace and extensive gardens, with barbecue and cast-iron outdoor firepit - Six bedrooms and three bathrooms - Table tennis and badminton (plus rackets for nearby tennis courts) - Board games and tons of books for whiling away the time - Bikes for cycle trips and popping to boulangerie - Traditional fireplace - Great for walks up through the neighbouring vines and to nearby rivers - WiFi and sound system. You have exclusive access to the house, pool and gardens. We are easily contactable by phone and always have someone nearby who can respond to emergencies and problems. The thriving market town of Monsegur dates back to the 14th century, still has its original church and town square, and remains a lively centre for the arts, with a renowned swing music festival every year, and a very fun weekly night market through the summer. It is full of life through the year, with several restaurants and cafes, a chocolatier (2nd place in France's Best Boulangerie 2019), independent boutiques, a supermarket, a weekly market and even its own cinema. There are lots of beautiful historic towns in the vicinity with plenty of great restaurants and shops to explore, including Duras, Eymet and St Foy la Grande. We are around 1 hour from Bordeaux and 45 minutes from St Emilion, and Bergerac airport is about 50 minutes. We highly recommend you rent a car to make the most of the region, but we have bikes you can use to pop up to the town for croissants, or to explore the area.