![]() Dazzling! Photographs don’t do it justice. Created lovingly for a teenage daughter during the 1960s - with a sunken tub! - The walls, the floor, and yes, the ceiling, are all very beautiful crimson red tiles. Without any question, this ensuite bathroom is by far the most incongruous part of Chateau Rochette. 1st Floor Crimson Bathroom Pass through the 1st floor bedroom into the bathroom. This part of the chateau was built somewhat later and as a result captured the lower portion of one of the towers which interestingly now functions as this sleeping chamber. A stone fireplace stands against the high peaked ceiling. A double bedroom faces view of the valley. 1st Floor Bedroom Pass out of the living room and up five steps to the 1st floor bedroom. It is a place to relax with friends and family after a day of adventure or to just read a good book. The furniture is decidedly comfortable as is the atmosphere. Living Room Pass now to the living room whose chestnut floors, huge fireplace and dimensions nearly duplicate those of the dining room. One of our favorite parts of Chateau Rochette, it ascends to the 2nd and 3rd floor. Stair Hall From the dining room pass to the stair hall. Light pours in from the facing view of the valley on to the warm chestnut floors. A huge fireplace, high beamed ceiling and stone walls the color of champagne greet you. ![]() Dining Room From the kitchen pass to the dining room. ![]() The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher, a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and gas four burner stove. Overhead are huge hewn beams as in all the rooms. Great fortune if you are there during its bloom! Kitchen Entered through the French doors. A massive wisteria clings to the Chateau. When you arrive at Chateau Rochette, you turn into the long grassy drive and traverse the hillside until you are facing the Chateau, its terrace, and french doors leading into the kitchen. It is minutes away from such places as Castelnaud, Beynac – the one-time stronghold of Richard the Lion heart, the ancient town of Sarlat, Domme and a seemingly unending list of places and remarkable experiences. Exploring the magnificent landscape and medieval surroundings will transport you to another century. Château Rochette is central to and minutes away from all the remarkable places and adventures in the Dordogne and the Perigord Noir. It is the perfect place for couples, families, and friends to come, relax, adventure and just be. Modern comforts and amenities have been subtly woven into the fabric allowing the original château to remain at center stage. Château Rochette has been meticulously restored with an eye towards preserving its original features. The château was both witness and party to the Hundred Years War, now a sleeping giant of peace and tranquility. As featured on Channel 4’s ‘Escape To The Château'Ĭhateau Rochette stands majestically, looking down across a valley once lorded over by this 12th-century Baronnie.
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