This elegant château on a wine estate has just received a complete facelift and is once again opening its doors - for Oliver’s Travels' guests exclusively.
Recently renovated by a talented architect, it is has been decorated and furnished with style and refinement and sits majestically in three hectares of beautiful parkland with a private heated swimming pool, three hole golf course, and petanque court amidst the estate’s vineyards.
Château Les Peintures is just four kilometres from the small town of Coutras and not far from Libourne. It is not far from charming Saint-Émilion, UNESCO classified and where world class restaurants sit beside ancient ruins, as well as the fabulous city of Bordeaux, with its new ‘Cité du Vin’. The area is abundant with world renowned vineyards, whilst the Bassin d'Arcachon, la Dune du Pyla and le Cap Ferret are just an hour-and-a-half away.
Château Les Peintures is ideal for friends or families travelling together who appreciate beautiful surroundings and are looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation with easy access to the area’s major attractions and towns.
Features:
Chateau + Cottage: 18 pax (max. 16 adults + 2 children) in 9 bedrooms / 6 bathrooms
Chateau Interior
Ground Floor
- Entrance into open-plan kitchen / dining room with access to TV alcove, small additional sitting room and terrace
- Further hallway with access to sitting room and dining room
- Separate WC
Upper Floor
- Suite comprised of a master bedroom with king size bed, a bedroom with queen size bed, a bathroom with WC and a dressing room
- 1 bedroom with queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with WC and access to first-floor terrace
- 1 bedroom with queen size bed, en-suite shower room with WC and access to further twin bedroom (suitable for children/teenagers only).
- The 'Bird’s Nest': separate bedroom with queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with WC, accessed only by an outdoor staircase.
Chateau Outdoor Grounds
- Salt-water heated private pool (shape: rectangular/size: 14x6m, depth:1.6m) with rigid security cover and fence
- Garden
- Park
- Three hole golf course
- Boules/Pétanque court
- Plancha grill
- Garage
- Vineyards
- Off road parking
- Children's play area
Cottage Interior
Ground Floor
- Sitting/dining room with open fireplace
- 1 twin bedroom with 2 single beds (80cm)
- Shower room with WC
- Fully equipped kitchen
Upper floor
- 1 double bedroom with queen size bed (160cm) and en-suite bathroom with WC
- 1 double bedroom with double bed (140cm)
- Separate WC
Cottage Outdoor Grounds
- Garden
- Plancha grill
- Garage
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Hob
- Oven
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Coffee machine
- 3 bikes
- Croquet
Location:
Nestled amidst the world-famous vineyards of the Aquitaine region, Chateau Les Peintures is superbly positioned a short drive from the lively market town of Libourne and the world heritage site of Saint-Emilion, both offering a vast variety of restaurants ranging from the traditional brasseries to high-end gourmet Michelin restaurants.
Saint Emilion is an ideal spot for either a relaxing stroll, or to take a deeper look into the town’s history: a medieval town with plenty of historical monuments, museums and galleries.
The cosmopolitan and elegant city of Bordeaux with its new Cité du Vin, stunning 18th Century mansion houses, wide boulevards lined with boutique is also a must see.
Sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with countless of activities nearby, including biking, tennis, horse-back riding, golf, fishing and watersports.
Furthermore, some of the most spectacular sandy beaches and glamourous seaside towns of the Atlantic Coast are also within easy reach: Dune du Pilat (Europe‘s highest sand dune with truly breathtaking views!), the fascinating Bay of Arcachon and chic Cap Ferret, to name just a few.
Coutras, a small, traditional village with all basic amenities is located just 4kms away from the Chateau.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
£800 charged to clients' credit card prior to arrival.
Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.
Departure time?
10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included?
Included only up to 500 kWh per week. Any extra usage will be charged at €0,097 per KWh, to be paid to the owner locally.
Linen & towels included?
Yes.
Heating costs included?
Extra €300 per week when required, to be paid to the owner locally. Firewood for the chimney is free of charge.
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes.
Minimum stay?
7 nights.
Changeover day?
Saturday.
Pets welcome?
No.
Smoking Allowed?
Yes, except in the bedrooms.
Other Ts and Cs?
The pool is open approximately from May to end-September/Early October.
One of the bedrooms in the château is only suitable for two children or teenagers.
Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.
Please note that air-conditioning is available in the cottage only.
Smoking - not allowed
