Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set down a long drive this charming house is set on a 100 hectare family estate and is surrounded by park and farmland. There is a fabulous swimming set in a walled courtyard with covered eating out area and summer kitchen. There is also a terrace with the most stunning view. This is in an idyllic peaceful location and yet close to all amenities. Nearest village is Rauzan with a restaurant, 2 bakers, butcher, General Store, Patisserie, Pharmacy, Post office, Bank etc. Branne and Sauveterre are within easy distance where there are large supermarkets. St Emilion is about 15 minutes away with all sorts of fantastic restaurants. This is an ideal base from which to explore the wine areas of Bordeaux
Private pool
Front of house
View
Kitchen side
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region
Entre-deux-mers has undulating hillsides covered in vines, woodland and pasture. It is undoubtadly the prettiest area around Bordeaux, and that together with high sunshine makes it an ideal holiday destination. The areas is steeped in history and there are charming bastides towns with open air markets, Roman churches, and the battle of Castillon is re-enacted every summer here.
Saint Emilion / Rauzan area
Saint Emilion is a world heritage site and really worth a visit. Not only is the architecture and honey coloured stone so beautiful, but there is a very special atmoshere here. It is home to some of the best restaurants in the area. There is a beach on the lake at Blasimon, several golf courses less than 30 minutes away, a cycle track from Bordeaux to Sauveterre along the former railway track. Many of the Wine chateaux will let you visit and taste their wines. Bordeaux has some wonderful shopping too!
How to get there
By Air to Bordeaux with British Airways, easyjet or Flybe By Air to Bergerac with Ryannair or Flybe By TGV to Bordeaux or Libourne
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bordeaux or Bergerac: 55 km
Railway:
Libourne: 23 km
Ferry:
St Malo
Activities near Saint Emilion
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Ground floor Sitting room (36m2) with terra cotta tiles, open fireplace and wooden staircase leading up to first floor, comfortably furnished with sofa and armchairs, TV, Vide recorder and a piano. Dining table and chairs. This room is open onto the billiard room with a French billiard table. Fully fitted kitchen comprised of 2 stainless steel sinks, gas hob, extractor, microwave, oven, large fridge, and terra cotta tiles on the floor.
Ground floor bedroom (2 single beds) has French windows onto the terrace, terra cotta tiles, and en-suite bathroom comprised of Bath and washbasin set into a vanity unit. Cupboard. Heated towel rail. Separate WC with hand basin. This bedroom has a mezzanine above where an older child could sleep. (1 single bed)
First floor Mezzanine bedroom (60m2) with double bed (160cm) has parquet floor and en-suite shower room comprised of tiled shower cabin, washbasin, WC and heated towel rail. Shower room comprised of shower cabin and washbasin and W.C..
Further details outdoors: Extensive parkland and pasture around the house surrounded by vines. Swimming pool (11 X 6 meters) which is not fenced, but which has a pool alarm. Covered terrace and summer kitchen. Garden Furniture.
Further details
Including Water and Electricity, Bed linen and towels. (Not swim towels). Minimum rental period is 2 weeks. Rental from Saturday to Saturday. No pets. Not suitable for children from 9 months to 10 years old.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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March and April
1 Mar 08
30 Apr 08
1250£ 969
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May
13 May 08
1 Jun 08
1375£ 1,066
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June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
1500£ 1,163
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July and August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1625£ 1,260
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September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1500£ 1,163
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October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
1250£ 969
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Perfect base to explore wine region of St Emilion and other Bordeaux areas. Had a wonderful holiday.
We had a perfect romantic holiday here.
Could be at the end of the world! Very peaceful.
Just what we needed - a great place to get away from it all.
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Contact details for home 19197
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Name:
Karin Maxwell
Tel:
+44 (0)8700 272304
Mobile:
+33 611 668671
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Advertiser joined: 2 Jan 2007 This property added: 2 Jan 2007