10/10 Excellent
Gerald S.
24 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful in all respects
Gerald S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux
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10 out of 10
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2 bedroomsSleeps 4106 sq m
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Saint Caprais de Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Arkéa Arena16 min drive
- Rue Sainte-Catherine20 min drive
- Château Smith Haut Lafitte27 min drive
- Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux
Chateau la Gontrie is an ideal base to discover all the beauties and treasures of Bordeaux and its region. You will enjoy all the modern comfort of a fully self-catering holiday house set in a calm lovely hilly countryside on a family owned winery. The wine maker and owner Jean-Louis (bi-lingual in English) and Nola (his Australian wife) will be delighted to share their passion for Bordeaux and its region and will be happy to help you make your holidays a most enjoyable experience.
You can relax on this 11-hectare property, surrounded by the gardens, vines and forest of Château la Gontrie. Less than 50 meters from the holiday house there is a large swimming pool area (secured for children) with a shared pool of 12m x 6m*. This haven of peace is only 25 minutes from Bordeaux.
Description of the holiday house: Le Relais : 2 bedrooms – 2 to 4 guests
The house Le Relais ‘s façade was built with the typical sand stone of Bordeaux which is part of the main building facing West. This bright and colourful house has all the assets of a modern house, free Wi-Fi internet access, sofa, TV comfortable beds, well equipped-kitchen.
The ground floor consists of a large living room and dining room, a separate kitchen, a laundry and a toilet.
On the first floor a landing leads to: a parental room with a bed of 1,6m x 2m and a twin bedroom with 2 beds 1m x 2m. An extra bed for a child under 10 years old can be added in the twin bedroom on request. Each bedroom has its own ensuite (shower, washbasin and toilet).
Each bedrooms are equipped with blackout curtains and good quality bedding to ensure you the best relaxing holiday.
The Relais’s garden is equipped with a barbecue, a table and garden chairs.
Staying on a family owned wine property you will benefit from a free English visit of the vineyard, winery and tasting of our 6 different wines. This visit and wine tasting takes about 1hour and a half.
Passionate about their region, Jean-Louis, Nola and Andréa (their daughter) will be very happy to share their local knowledge and their favourites places with you to help you discover the best of the area.
This is an ideal destination for a family holiday or to share with some friend in a spacious and self-catering holiday house. The beautiful green surroundings in the middle of the vines will help you to relax and experience life on a family Bordeaux winery.
In the grounds there is table tennis, a volley ball area and swings for the children. We also provide free bicycles to ride to our local bakery (800meters) for the croissant lovers or to go and get some oysters (from the Bassin d’Arcachon) Sunday morning in the village.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information, we will be happy to assist you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
A bientôt
Family Rives
Jean-Louis & Nola and Andréa
NB : Welcoming hosts in our 4 holiday houses since 1998, we have always valued handing over our holiday houses as near as we can to being spotless.
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You can relax on this 11-hectare property, surrounded by the gardens, vines and forest of Château la Gontrie. Less than 50 meters from the holiday house there is a large swimming pool area (secured for children) with a shared pool of 12m x 6m*. This haven of peace is only 25 minutes from Bordeaux.
Description of the holiday house: Le Relais : 2 bedrooms – 2 to 4 guests
The house Le Relais ‘s façade was built with the typical sand stone of Bordeaux which is part of the main building facing West. This bright and colourful house has all the assets of a modern house, free Wi-Fi internet access, sofa, TV comfortable beds, well equipped-kitchen.
The ground floor consists of a large living room and dining room, a separate kitchen, a laundry and a toilet.
On the first floor a landing leads to: a parental room with a bed of 1,6m x 2m and a twin bedroom with 2 beds 1m x 2m. An extra bed for a child under 10 years old can be added in the twin bedroom on request. Each bedroom has its own ensuite (shower, washbasin and toilet).
Each bedrooms are equipped with blackout curtains and good quality bedding to ensure you the best relaxing holiday.
The Relais’s garden is equipped with a barbecue, a table and garden chairs.
Staying on a family owned wine property you will benefit from a free English visit of the vineyard, winery and tasting of our 6 different wines. This visit and wine tasting takes about 1hour and a half.
Passionate about their region, Jean-Louis, Nola and Andréa (their daughter) will be very happy to share their local knowledge and their favourites places with you to help you discover the best of the area.
This is an ideal destination for a family holiday or to share with some friend in a spacious and self-catering holiday house. The beautiful green surroundings in the middle of the vines will help you to relax and experience life on a family Bordeaux winery.
In the grounds there is table tennis, a volley ball area and swings for the children. We also provide free bicycles to ride to our local bakery (800meters) for the croissant lovers or to go and get some oysters (from the Bassin d’Arcachon) Sunday morning in the village.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information, we will be happy to assist you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
A bientôt
Family Rives
Jean-Louis & Nola and Andréa
NB : Welcoming hosts in our 4 holiday houses since 1998, we have always valued handing over our holiday houses as near as we can to being spotless.
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Property manager
Rives Andréa
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Languages
English, French
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Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 811 146 414 00016
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
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About the area
Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux
Located in Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bordeaux Botanical Garden and Jardin Public, while Cité du Vin and Sauve-Majeure Abbey are cultural highlights. Consider Rock School Barbey for a night out or Darwin Eco-Système if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint Caprais de Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Arkéa Arena - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
- Rue Sainte-Catherine - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
- Place de la Bourse - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
- Cité du Vin - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
- Château Smith Haut Lafitte - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bistrot de la Pimpine - 11 min drive
- L'Auberge André - 4 min drive
- La Maison du Fleuve - 11 min drive
- Le Robinson - 6 min drive
- Chemoi - 10 min drive
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Julian w.
14 September 2024
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Excellent stay
Julian w.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karl-Georg S.
14 August 2024
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Holiday entre deux mers
Karl-Georg S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caleb J.
8 July 2024
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Lovely
Caleb J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
29 April 2024
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Painting in the sun
Michael R.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail S.
14 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful getaway
Gail S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
21 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends away week
Michael R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
judith o.
11 September 2023
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Fabulous stay
judith o.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michel B.
5 September 2023
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Séjour de repos à St Caprais
Michel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hubert W.
7 July 2023
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Fabelhaft
Hubert W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Uwe S.
19 June 2023
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Feel at home
Uwe S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia P.
30 May 2023
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Wonderful accommodations
Patricia P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
17 October 2022
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Fall trip to Bordeaux
Linda B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian K.
14 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another relaxing and enjoyable holiday at Chateau La Gontrie
Ian K.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
30 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Anne B.
28 June 2022
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Peaceful and relaxing
Anne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Doug & Amanda M., Oakville, Ontario, Canada
4 May 2022
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Doug & Amanda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian K.
20 September 2021
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Relaxing and enjoyable holiday
Ian K.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
coralie l.
12 August 2021
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coralie l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ilona P.
25 September 2019
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Fabulous stay in bordeaux countryside
Ilona P.
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10/10 Excellent
Anja K.
7 July 2019
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Wunderschönes Haus , tolle Gastgeber
Anja K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Pierre et Odile S.
25 March 2019
Belle semaine de vacances au château La Gontrie
Pierre et Odile S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Pernille B.
29 October 2018
Perfect holiday in Bordeaux
Pernille B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ann S., Farnham, England
25 August 2018
A bright, spacious, and welcoming property.
Ann S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Hugh M., Emneth, UK
21 July 2018
Excellent
Hugh M.
About the host
Hosted by Rives Andréa
Jean-Louis has travelled for 4 years around the world and met his wife Nola (from Australia) when traveling in Melbourne. In 1975 they decided to come back to Bordeaux to help Jean-Louis’s family with the farm at the time. Then in 1984, Jean-Louis decided to create the winery where you can now find 6 different wines (red, dry white, clairet, rosé, sweet white and sparkling wine).
It’s in 1998 that they both decided to start the adventure of receiving guests. First starting with le Magnolia, then renovating 2 houses in 2000 and le Relais in 2010. The main building which is about 400-year-old used to be a coach house where horses were changed over just before going or coming out of Bordeaux. Le Relais used to be the stables.
That’s why you will find a metal horse head on the top of its façade and on the wine label.
Their daughter Andrea (the eldest of their 3 children) who lived in Australia for 6 years came back to work with them since 2008.
It is in this family surrounding that you will be welcomed for your Bordeaux holidays.
It’s in 1998 that they both decided to start the adventure of receiving guests. First starting with le Magnolia, then renovating 2 houses in 2000 and le Relais in 2010. The main building which is about 400-year-old used to be a coach house where horses were changed over just before going or coming out of Bordeaux. Le Relais used to be the stables.
That’s why you will find a metal horse head on the top of its façade and on the wine label.
Their daughter Andrea (the eldest of their 3 children) who lived in Australia for 6 years came back to work with them since 2008.
It is in this family surrounding that you will be welcomed for your Bordeaux holidays.
Why they chose this property
Chateau la Gontrie is an ideal base to discover all of the beauties of Bordeaux and its surrounding area in a calm and relaxed country side. Only 20 minutes from Bordeaux, makes it ideal to visit the centre and all of the main wine areas: Saint Emilion (40 minutes drive), Sauternes (30 minutes) or Pessac Léognan (30 minutes)…etc
Being on a family winery you will benefit from the free visit of the vines, winery and of their 5 different Bordeaux wines (Côtes de Bordeaux red, Bordeaux dry white, Bordeaux rosé, Bordeaux clairet, 1ère Côtes de Bordeaux moelleux : sweet white) and their 6th wine which is a sparkling wine. This visit takes around 1hour and half and is in English of course.
Passionate about their region, Jean-Louis, Nola and Andrea will be happy to share with you their local knowledge and their favourite visits.
Living on the property, Jean-Louis and Nola will always be happy to help you out during your holidays if ever you need assistance, or with any questions you would have during your stay. Andrea will also be happy to assist you with setting up your activities: like booking a French patisserie lesson, a surfing lesson in Cap Ferret, a restaurant…etc.
It is an ideal destination to resource yourself surrounded by your family or friends in a spacious sunny holiday house.
Finally, we do believe that having a good bed is 50% of a good holiday that’s why we take a special care on the quality of our mattresses and that our holiday house meets all the needs of modern life such as Wi-Fi, TV, well equipped kitchen etc.
Being on a family winery you will benefit from the free visit of the vines, winery and of their 5 different Bordeaux wines (Côtes de Bordeaux red, Bordeaux dry white, Bordeaux rosé, Bordeaux clairet, 1ère Côtes de Bordeaux moelleux : sweet white) and their 6th wine which is a sparkling wine. This visit takes around 1hour and half and is in English of course.
Passionate about their region, Jean-Louis, Nola and Andrea will be happy to share with you their local knowledge and their favourite visits.
Living on the property, Jean-Louis and Nola will always be happy to help you out during your holidays if ever you need assistance, or with any questions you would have during your stay. Andrea will also be happy to assist you with setting up your activities: like booking a French patisserie lesson, a surfing lesson in Cap Ferret, a restaurant…etc.
It is an ideal destination to resource yourself surrounded by your family or friends in a spacious sunny holiday house.
Finally, we do believe that having a good bed is 50% of a good holiday that’s why we take a special care on the quality of our mattresses and that our holiday house meets all the needs of modern life such as Wi-Fi, TV, well equipped kitchen etc.
What makes this property unique
- free wine tasting with the owner Jean-Louis who is bi-lingual in english and passionate about wines
- delightful swimming pool only for the use of the guest of the holiday houses on the property
- we spend half an hour with each family to tell them all about what there is to do and see around the area and in Bordeaux depending on their age, if they have children (and age of their children) or their needs.
- free bycicles on the property for adults and children
- scénique look outs around the property on the vines and forest
- safe environment for children
- delightful swimming pool only for the use of the guest of the holiday houses on the property
- we spend half an hour with each family to tell them all about what there is to do and see around the area and in Bordeaux depending on their age, if they have children (and age of their children) or their needs.
- free bycicles on the property for adults and children
- scénique look outs around the property on the vines and forest
- safe environment for children
Languages:
English, French
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