Old world charm combined with contemporary, open spaces make this villa a jewel!
Location: Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Europe (Located in St Emilion near Bordeaux) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Villa
Ultra luxury wine villa designed by Napa Valley Winery owners for those passionate about wine and food. This is the only 5 star quality villa rental in Bordeaux that combines the richness of old world craftsmen-ship with modern luxuries: air-conditioning, sub-floor heating, professional kitchens with large American refrigerator, 4 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 5 gas burner stove and two sinks.
There is pool designed for relaxing that includes a swim jet for those wishing to exercise. As you relax in the pool , overlooking vineyards and Roman ruins. Four individually decorated rooms are attached to private ensuite full-baths. The bathrooms have floor to ceiling marble walls, double sinks, large walk-in showers or bath/shower combo units and toilets. The beds are heavenly pillow-top mattress covered with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets.
Each room has its own plasma TV and Cable. The house is wired for high-sped Wi-Fi internet connection. The house sits on a half an acre of private gardens but is simple a minute walk to restaurants, wine shops, wine schools, and art galleries. There are three top wine chateaux as neighbors - the nearest wine tasting is next door!
Special Offer:
Free Wine Class for up to 8 Chateau des Amis Guests.
Go back to school, this time wine school. Vignobles & Chateaux, a top St Emilion wine merchant, will host up to 8 adults at L'Ecole du Vin. You will learn about Bordeaux's wine growing region and wine making techniques at their specially designed wine school located a short walk from Chateau des Amis. The group will taste three different wines, learning how to distinguish them by color, smell and taste. Each guest will receive a notebook and personalized certificate to remind you of your day.
Class needs to be booked in advance and are based on space availability. L'Ecole du Vin is conducted by Vignobles & Chateau, a top wine merchant in St Emilion.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Through out house and individual units in each room.
- Linens Provided : Luxury quality, high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Amble parking for 3 cars
- Wood Fireplace : Double-sided stone fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Top quality Heavenly pillow-top beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Superiro quality Amercian pillow-top beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There are plasma TVs and cable in the family room and the 4 bedrooms,
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Bring your iPod, there is an iPod stereo outlet.
- Private Pool : The pool has seating on three sides and a swim jet.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Professional kitchen with all new Miele appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is fully stocked with Henkle knives, All Clad pots and pans, William and Sonoma porcelan dishes and more.
- Refrigerator : Large Sub Zero - styled refrigerator with water dispenser
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave
- Catering Available : We can arrange for private chef services
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Monument View : Over look world class vineyards and the first UNESCO, world heritage village of St Emilion.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet : We have free WiFi high speed internet access.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We have free WiFi high speed internet access.
- Other Amenities
- Heart of a World-Class Wine region, surrounded by Chateaux and vineyards.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Nice, well behaved dogs allowed.
- Smoking Not Allowed : We asked that guests smoke outside and not inside the villa for the health of all our clients.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Exclusive wine chateaux visits, wine classes, cooking classes, art galleries, world class restaurants - all walking distance from the villa.
Rate Details (In Euros)
Nov-Mar ......... €5,100/week.
Apr, May & Oct .. €7,000/week.
Jun-Sep ......... €7,500/week.
Major Tradefairs €9,450/week.
Travel agent and villa rental agent friendly.
See our website for special offers currently available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Bordeaux
We love wine. We love Bordeaux wines. If you come to Bordeaux, simply the most wonderful place to stay is in St Emilion, one of France's most beautiful and historic villages. We bought Chateau des Amis because it was a rare diamond in the rough. It is located in St Emilion but outside the busy center. There are almost no homes walking distance to town. When we saw the location, stood in the large garden overlooking vineyards and the village's historic monuments, we knew this was a once in a life time opportunity. You can park your cars and walk everywhere - walk to dinner at one of St Emilion's wonderful restaurants, walk to wine chateaux, wine schools, shopping...etc.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Location is everything. Chateau des Amis is located in one of France's most beautiful and historic villages. The villa is outside the tourist center with a private garden with wonderful views yet you are a minute walk to everything: restaurants, wine schools, wine tasting, art galleries and shopping. You have all the amenities of a 5 star hotel with privacy, comfort and fun of being in your own place.
If you love wine, you will love staying at Chateau des Amis. We can help arrange wine tours, culinary tours, wine tastings, private dinners (in villa or at a wine estate) and wine classes.
Special Offer:
Free Wine Class for up to 8 Chateau des Amis guests.
Go back to school, this time wine school. Vignobles & Chateaux, a top St Emilion wine merchant, will host up to 8 adults at L'Ecole du Vin. You will learn about Bordeaux's wine growing region and wine making techniques at their specially designed wine school located a short walk from Chateau des Amis. The group will taste three different wines, learning how to distinguish them by color, smell and taste. Each guest will receive a notebook and personalized certificate to remind you of your day.
Class needs to be booked in advance and are based on space availability. L'Ecole du Vin is conducted by Vignobles & Chateaux, a top wine merchant in St Emilion.
Wonderful wine shop and wine school just a 3 minute walk from the villa
You can rent picks and reserve historic tours at the St Emilion Tourism Office
The local market has wonderful cheeses and the Butcher has lovely meats and fabulous local cepes
Owner's Map of Bordeaux
HAS TWO HEARTS - ONE IN NAPA AND ONE IN BORDEAUX
Sharon’s keen interest in wine has led her to France many times, where she owns a luxury rental villa in St. Emilion, in the heart of Bordeaux. There is also one in Calistoga that she rents to ?ne wine lovers from all over the world. Sharon is involved in Amici Cellars, a Napa Valley winery with her husband, John Harris, and winemaker Jeff Hansen. Sharon and John live in St. Helena.
In 2004 the Harrises applied to the famous DUAD (Diplome Universitaire d’Aptitude a la Degustation des Vins) program, offered through the University of Bordeaux’s Oeonlogy department and were accepted. The DUAD was an intensive year long program that took 4 years of oenology and condensed it into one compacted year, a less technical program, but still at the molecular level. She graduated with honors after having nailed the question on “horse sweat” known better as Brettanomyces. ”
So, with her love of Napa and Bordeaux, in 2005, Sharon decided to restore and build luxury villas where her hearts are—one in the town of Calistoga, at the northern end of the Napa Valley and in the town of St Emilion, in the heart of Bordeaux.
Napa is now the Harris permanent home. The grow grapes, make wine and travel often between Napa and Bordeaux. “I love talking to people about Bordeaux and Napa, helping wine lovers fall in love with these two great wine regions. Mostly, it is about making personal connections for people, creating memorable experiences for people around wine, food and friends."
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Property Photos
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- Old world charm combined with contemporary, open spaces make this villa a jewel! - Aquitaine, France Vacation Villa Rental
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- Professional kitchen perfect for any gourmet. - Aquitaine, France Vacation Villa Rental
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- Front of Stone Villa, located a one minute walk to stores - Aquitaine, France Vacation Villa Rental
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- Floor to ceiling marble with view...and that's only the bathroom!
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- Large 19thc mahogeny dining table with orignal art and 18th century antiques
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- Large open floor design combines the family room to the entrance salon
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- Four private bedroom suites with attached baths
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- Individual decorated master suites, each with attached private bath
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- Gourmet Kitchen with blank granite counter tops and Miele appliances
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- Backyard with pool and views of St Emilion's UNESCO village and vineyards
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- Large garden with pool overlooks vineyard and historic monuments
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- St Emilion is France's most charming and first UNESCO village.
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- St Emilion is known for its world class wines
Traveler Reviews (4)
September 2011 Stay at Chateau des Amis
Guest: Don H.
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Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
September 18, 2011 3:22:26 AM PDT Thank you again Stephane for all your wonderful help during our stay in Saint Emilion. You helped make this a trip we will always remember with big smiles. Your kindness, hospitality and great support on our side trips really made our visit even more enjoyable. We all appreciated you taking us to the market and inviting us to your home. We have made a decision to return again to the villa in a few years. Hope to see you then. Take good care. Don H.
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Guest: Christine
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Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
Subject: Re: What a fabulous house!! Date: June 16, 2011 1:32:57 PM PDT To: sharon@winevillas.com Hi Sharon, We are all home now and I wanted to let you know that we LOVED your beautiful house and had a fabulous time. Stephane was great and super helpful. Thanks for everything!! Christine
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Guest: Christine
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Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/04/11
Subject: What a fabulous house!! Date: June 4, 2011 9:03:02 AM PDT To: sharon@winevillas.com Just wanted to let you know that we are here and we love it. Everything is so lovely; we couldn't be more delighted. Stephane has been wonderfully helpful! Now weary bones are resting from travel, chickens are roasting in the kitchen, wine is breathing on the counter and all is well with the world. Thanks! Christine
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Guest: Ed A
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Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
Sharon: I had meant to send you a short missive after we got to the Villa but I (and the rest of my party) was speechless at the beauty, comfort and accomodations of your home so I decided to wait until my return. As in all trips not undertaken before, pictures are but a small indication of what one sees or gets. Your Villa gave us more than what I thought. We tried our best to be respectful of the home since I am sure that we intent to utilize the Napa house next year. We did use George for one night and that truly was a great treat and certainly reasonable by French standards. Stephane is a kind and helpful man and the town is certainly a jewel. Lori and I spend a few hours there 12 years ago and had vowed to return for a better look and so we did. Mary Dardenne could not have been more gracious as our wine guide. Everyone loved her and her style. Sadly, she had to leave for Morocco the third day and was replaced by Gabby....a character. We did have one tragedy (at least for me) when a visit to Chateau Margaux was cancelled due to our being stuck in traffic because of an accident by the bridge. Except for that hiccup, all else went very well. Thanks again. Ed A.
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