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A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.

A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.

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Low view of pool towards vines
Wider view of pool and garden

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Saint-Mariens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationMatmut Atlantique Stadium29 min drive
  • Popular LocationCité du Vin31 min drive
  • AirportLibourne (XLR)43 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Margaux55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue

Mezzanine

Pink, but not too pink

1 bathroom

Blue

Toilet · Shower only

Mezzanine

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pink

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.

The Gite is your space and the garden, terrace and heated swimming pool are for your use only.
The pool is 8m x4m and 1.45m deep. In addition there is an area perfect for paddling or sitting on the side of the pool.

You have your own parking.

We have just a tourist board 4 star rating.

We are located in the heart of the Blaye, Cote de Bordeaux wine district, part of the Gironde. The Gite is probably around 200 years old, and has original beams and some exposed stone walls.

Our Gite has three ensuite bedrooms and a double height main room with two sofas and dining area. The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and cooker. There is also a coffee machine, microwave and toaster. Also a large fridge freezer.
Near the main terrace is a built in BBQ. There is heating in all rooms if required. Bedding and towels are provided, plus a welcome pack.

We are in easy driving distance (35-45mins) of Bordeaux, St Emillion, and the beautiful Gironde. The open sea is a little further-1hr 15mins to Royan, and similar to Arcachon and Lacanau.


We are available for any requests, and are very happy to give recommendations for restaurants and attractions. We can also arrange wine tastings and possibly chateau visits depending on time of year, (not easy when harvesting for instance).

The property is surrounded by vines. Within 3m there are over a dozen vineyards. The geography of the area is vineyards and forests, so plenty of wildlife and good cycling lanes and paths.

We are only 5km from the Route National to Bordeaux and north to Poitiers. Bordeaux airport is 45km away, 45minutes (except in rush hour). A train service to Bordeaux centre is accessible at St Yzan, 4km away. A good way of visiting Bordeaux is the tram service, nearest park and ride 30km, (25 mins then 20mins on tram), this is very good value.

A car is a necessity as we are 2km from our nearest village, (Saint-Mariens), and 3km from the nearest supermarket and baker.
The pool is only available from the beginning of June to the end of September, it is heated.

We provide a welcome pack, (included in price), which contains some basics , ( wine, coffee, milk etc) and other essentials.

We don't charge for cleaning but expect the property to be left as you found it, otherwise there will be a cleaning fee of 80 euros.

Property manager

Stephen Wright and Isabelle Bolatre

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Bathroom
Cottage 30 minutes from Bordeaux, in a wooded park and swimming pool
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
Cottage 30 minutes from Bordeaux, in a wooded park and swimming pool

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Only over 5's, but can discuss

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
We can discuss

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8219579900001

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Mariens

Located in Saint-Mariens, this vacation home is in a rural area. Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau and Château Le Camplat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Plage du Moulin Blanc and Grotte de Pair-non-Pair. Traveling with kids? Consider Mysterra and Office de Tourisme du Canton de Montendre. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Saint-Mariens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Matmut Atlantique Stadium - 29 min drive
  • Bordeaux Exhibition Center - 29 min drive
  • Cité du Vin - 31 min drive
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 33 min drive
  • Chateau Margaux - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Cavignac Station - 6 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Flunch - 24 min drive
  • L'Aoucat - 11 min drive
  • Restaurant l'escale Entre Terre et Mer - 7 min drive
  • Ciao Restaurant - 24 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, amazing hosts
We stayed at Isabelle and Stephen's gite for a week and had a wonderful time - the location is perfect for exploring the Bordeaux area (wine tasting, visiting markets) and the house and backyard are so well set up you don't even have to leave. The house is gorgeous and Isabelle and Stephen have thought of everything in terms of what you might need including a lovely welcome basket, games, DVDs, household items and great kitchen. In addition they are very helpful with recommendations and bookings! The pool and back garden were the perfect place for enjoying lunch/lazy afternoons. We traveled with our three young children and the place was great for them - if you have a new walker there are a few steps that you need to watch them on. Overall we could not recommend the place more and we hope to come again, next time for a longer stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au top
La location a répondu à toutes nos attentes et même plus. Qualité de la villa, équipement, literie, piscine très bien entretenue. Coin de campagne calme et reposant. Isabelle et Stephen sont des hôtes discrets, à l'écoute et toujours disponibles avec un sens de l'accueil remarquable (douces attentions à l'arrivée et en cours de séjour). Encore une fois, un grand merci à eux. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G., Caterham, Surrey,UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful gite
The gite is situated on a quite road surrounded by vineyards not far from the local village.Everything is provided,the amazing hosts have thought of everything from enough loo roll and shower gel for your stay to a fabulous welcome hamper with wine and biscuits,milk and butter among the goodies.The garden has a lovely pool surrounded by a deck and a large grassed area.What makes the stay are Stephen and Isabelle,our hosts,who couldn't do enough for you,any problems were fixed asap and we're full of recommendations for places to see,eat etc.We can not wait to go back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Gite, lovely hosts
La Grange is a wonderful Gite. Exceptionally clean everywhere, really comfortable bed. The gite had everything you could want and the hosts were so helpful and friendly- really lovely people. The swimming pool was so clean and a good size. Very private and spacious garden. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find.
This is a beautiful well equipped gîte. The hosts are extremely helpful and friendly. A lovely welcoming generous hamper. The gîte is in a quiet area with some easy walks very close but it is not at all far to supermarkets and boulangeries. Altogether a very enjoyable holiday and we mustn’t forget the fabulous pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Wright and Isabelle Bolatre

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Stephen, I am from London but lived for many years in Devon and Cornwall. Most of my working life was in financial markets,starting in the Stock Exchange and finishing in the Money Market of London.

My wife is French, but Isabelle has lived for more years in England than France, her background is in wine and catering. She now works part time in a local chateau helping with administration and the business of wine.

Why they chose this property

Before we moved to France, we embarked on a 7 week road trip around many different areas of France, visiting over 20 properties and seeing dozens more. We visited towns and cities like Narbonne, Montpelier, Cahors and Bergerac. The Dordogne area, Languedoc and Roussillon and into the foothills of the Pyrenees.
We saw some great towns, but no where entralled us quite like Bordeaux. Then to drive through fields of vines and to realise that we would be in the middle of the Bordeaux wine area was really quite exciting.

That all set the scene for visiting 1 Souchet. We found a house with a separate house (Gite) that was for us just what we were looking for. A comfortable house with a separate Gite that had rustic charm, rural but not remote and near enough to Bordeaux to be able to take advantage of it and the surrounding region.

What makes this property unique

Being in the middle of vineyards, but not miles from anywhere.

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