The estate, an impression
The presence of the old chestnut trees and the idyllic little lake form the characteristic landscape of the estate 'La Chataigneraie'.
There is a special footpath from the house to the lake that is also suitable for wheelchair users.Here you will find a map and above are several photos that give an impression of this idyllic environment, full of variety. This is also a fantastic environment for your dog, there is plenty to sniff around here!
The 11-hectare estate ¨La Chataigneraie¨, is located in the Parc Naturel Regional Perigord Limousin near Jumilhac le Grand and the hamlet of Bourdoux. Characteristic are the 5000 m2 lake and the old sweet chestnut trees that have given the estate its name.The majestic chestnut trees blossom beautifully in spring and provide an abundant harvest of super tasty sweet chestnuts in autumn. The land is very varied with old trees, a bamboo forest, grasslands full of flowers. a young fruit orchard and fields of blackberries and eagle ferns. In autumn, there is an abundance of mushrooms, including edible ones such as cep. We do strongly recommend getting mushrooms checked if you want to eat them (you can do so at any ´pharmacy´).The lake gets water not only from the rain, but also from a natural spring. There is an intimate, enclosed sandy beach with loungers and a parasol for hot days.... We have provided a jetty where you will find a rowing boat and a canoe, which can be freely used by our guests! It is a natural swimming water (without chemicals), where you can also fish. At the beach there is a picnic table and a playing field for badminton or volleyball.There is a small island in the lake that can be reached via a bridge and there are several footpaths in the forest. You can walk your dog or take a stroll to get some fresh air. Listen to the golden oriole and, at dusk, the call of a tawny owl marking its territory.