Villa 3 to rent | St Emilion, Aquitaine | 6 Bedrooms

Family-Friendly chateau with a pool to rent in St Emilion, near Bordeaux

If you are looking for villas to rent in St Emilion, in the South West of France, this Villa in Aquitaine is perfect for groups and families with children. Facilities include 6 bedrooms & 6 Bathrooms. The Villa can accommodate 12 Guests. Ideal for Kids & Teens, Private Child-Safe Pool, Wi-Fi, BBQ, Cable TV, Games Room, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Table Tennis, Pool/Snooker, DVD, Fireplace, Heating & Conference Facilities.

PRICES: From £4,704 to £5,241 a week | See below for Seasonal Rates. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Bordeaux city (40 mins away), in Bordeaux,  go-karting, ice-skating rink are available. Pretty Cote d’Argent coastline is 1.25 hrs drive away, Discover the world’s best wines, with many fine restaurants & free wine tasting. The chateau is 5 minutes from the Abbey of La Sauve.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

This chateau with a pool to rent in St Emilion is a beautiful 19th Century French Castle set in its own private grounds surrounded by woodlands, vines, and meadows. It has been loving restored to a very high standard and is furnished with antiques and period furniture.

What’s to expect in this £4,704 to £5,241 a week villa rental in St Emilion, France? 

Outside Grounds 

At the front of the property, there is an enclosed garden with mature trees, shrubs, and a lovely walled patio area with table and seating to enjoy your meals. Within the enclosed garden at the back of the property, there is a beautiful swimming pool (8x4m) and pool house with a shower, WC and changing area. Under the horse chestnut tree, there is a large table and chairs to enjoy your outdoor meals. Additionally, there is an outdoor summer room overlooking the garden with soft seating and BBQ/plancha. There is also an area for exercising with a bench, cross trainer, and free weights. In the meadow, there are swings under the walnut tree.

– Patio area in front of the kitchen which has a walled garden area looking onto the front part of the property which is also enclosed.
– Swimming pool (4m x 9m) in the large patio area at the back of the property in a walled and private garden with outdoor Summer ‘Salon’ with soft seating and Pool House with changing area, shower, and toilet.  
– Wrought iron gates leading from the walled garden onto the large meadow with swings under the walnut tree.  
– The house overlooks vineyards and woodlands and is completely private and tranquil.
– There is ample car parking for up to 20 cars.

LOCATION

St. Emilion (15 mins away) is a beautiful medieval citadel producing one of the world’s best wines, with many excellent restaurants and free wine tasting. The stunning Cote d’Argent coastline is 1.25 hrs away by car. Bordeaux city centre (40 mins away) is the fifth-largest city in France and full of charm with its magnificent old buildings, boutiques, cafes, and street markets.

Bordeaux International Airport is 45 mins. Bergerac Airport is 1 hour 15mins. TGV Train to Paris/Bordeaux is 3hours.

Local Amenities

• Nearest Airport: Merignac Bordeaux(36-40 km)
• Nearest Ferry Port: Calais(Over 100 km)
• Nearest Village: (4km)
• Nearest Town/City: Creon(9km)
• Nearest Restaurant: (3 km)
• Nearest Bar/Pub: (3km)
• Nearest Beach: Bassin de Arcachon(41-45 km)
• Nearest Supermarket: (4km)

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Culture, History, and Art: The chateau is 5 minutes from the Abbey of La Sauve.
• Culinary Experiences:
• Active outdoors:
  • • The chateau is a perfect base for lovers of nature: lakes Laubesc to Cessac (only fishing and walks ), Lake Blasimon (swimming, playground, and fishing); hiking and bicycle touring routes and climbing wall (Frontenac) .
    • 2 minutes from an extensive network of cycle paths
    • 15 minutes from Frontenac (wall climbing, other outdoor activities)
    • 25 mins from Lac de Blasimon with a sandy beach for swimming and fishing
    • 10 mins from a tree climbing and adventure park (Tyroleans, nets, giant Tarzan jump, climbing through the trees)
    • Activities in Bordeaux include go-karting, ice skating rink, zoo, restaurants and free wine tasting at the chateaux! There are markets every few days in the nearby villages supplying the true flavour of France with beautiful fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and bread. It’s a 5 mins drive to a large, well-stocked supermarket.

BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA

The front door of the Chateau opens into the grand entrance hall with its monumental 14th century stone fireplace, beautiful grand chandelier, and stone staircase leading to a galleried landing.

Chateau Interior

Living Space

– Large entrance hall with monumental stone fireplace and staircase to the upper floor.  Upper floor open galleried landing with office area leading onto bedrooms.
– First sitting room (in style of Louis XVI)
– Second sitting room (in style of chinoiserie)
– Dining room  (in hunting theme style)
– Games room
– Kitchen with adjoining utility/preparation room with original stone sink
– Private Sitting Room for bedrooms five and six

Main Floor

On the main floor, there are two sitting rooms, kitchen with adjoining utility room (well-equipped including dishwasher, microwave, ‘Stove’ range cooker and American fridge/freezer), dining room and games room leading onto the terrace and swimming pool.  The games room offers darts, snooker and ping-pong, satellite TV with English channels, chess, and various children’s toys, games, and films.

Sleeps 12 Guest in 6 Bedrooms each with double or two single beds

Bedrooms (6 Bedrooms and 6 bathrooms)

– Bedroom One: King-size bed with ensuite bathroom and dressing room
– Bedroom  Two: Double bed or 2 single beds
– Bedroom Three: Double bed or 2 single beds
– Bedroom Four: Double bed or 2 single beds
– 4 x bath or shower rooms (across the hallway from bedrooms three and four)

Bedrooms Five and Six have their own entrance from the outside (the back of the chateau) which leads to a private sitting room and then stairs up to
– Bedroom Five: 1 double bed
– Bedroom Six: 2 single beds
– Shared bathroom between bedroom five and six

Upper floor

On the upper floor arriving on the upper hallway, there are four large bedrooms. One ensuite with a king-size bed and a further three rooms each with double or two single beds. All bedrooms have their own private bathroom with fabulous views of the vineyards, gardens and open meadows.

There are a further two bedrooms which are accessed via a separate entrance on the ground floor around the back of the chateau. Here there is a private sitting room and then a staircase to the upper floor with the two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.

Property Layout

• Property Floorplans (please check at the time of booking)

MAIN VILLA FEATURES – Service and Facilities

• STAFF: Self-Catering  
• DINING: Self- Catering Villa
• Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Swimming pool (Private Child-Safe Pool)
• Heating – Please check T&C’s below.
• Cable TV
• Home cinema (46 inches)
• Sky Digi box with French & UK channels
• Washing machine
• BBQ 
• Games Room-  Indoor Games & Outdoor Games
• Table Tennis
• Pool/Snooker
• DVD
• Fireplace
• Conference Facilities

RATES  (£ – GBP)

PRICING & SERVICE OPTIONS – Features/Amenities shown are not always free and may have additional costs – Some service types may not be available for your selected dates. Please check at the time of booking for Amenities included on the service option you have selected.

Updated Prices for 2021/22