Villa with Securitised Pool and Vineyard and Valley Views
Beautiful Setting with Superb Views
Sleeps 12 (6 Bedrooms)
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La Grange is our restoration of an 18th century chai, designed for a great holiday experience. Beautiful setting with superb views over valley and vines. 6 en-suite bedrooms are on the ground floor for coolness and the upstairs rooms - 2 magnificent vaulted and beamed 70m2 salons - have great views and a balcony. There is a luxury kitchen with American fridge. Wi-fi, full screen video projector and surround sound system with DVD/CD and satellite free-to-air. A circular staircase takes you down to a candlelit cellar, ideal for tastings. Laundry room. Full central heating, washing machine, drier, all linen and towels provided, cots/high chairs as required. Securitized pool, 10 x 5m, table-tennis, 1 acre garden, parking, 12 sun loungers, parasols, table, chairs, BBQ. Small garden opening onto vineyard.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £1195 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £1595 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £1795 | - | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £1995 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £2295 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2995 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £1895 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £1695 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £1195 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £1795 | - |
Notes on prices
SPECIAL OFFER - 15% OFF ALL PRICES BAR 21ST JULY TO 31ST AUGUST, FROM FEB 12TH-18TH.
Changeover day
Saturday during peak season, can be flexible other periods.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 en-suite with double bed. Bedroom 2 en-suite with twin beds. Bedroom 3 en-suite with twin beds. Bedroom 4 en-suite with twin beds. Bedroom 5 en-suite with twin beds. Bedroom 6 en-suite with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 with bath, wc. Bathroom 2 with shower, wc. Bathroom 3 with bath, wc. Bathroom 4 with shower, wc. Bathroom 5 with shower and wc. Bathroom 6 with bath and wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | American fridge, two electrical ovens and microwave, dishwasher, halogen/electric hob. |
| Utility Room: | Central heating, washing machine, drier, ironing. |
| Living Rooms: | One 70m2 salon with high ceiling and beams. Dining area with table for 12, antique armoires. Area with desk, computer and wi-fi. Large open fireplace. Second large salon, with beams and open chimney, sofas, video projector, big screen and DVD/satellite. |
| Other: | Balcony on first floor overlooking valley, with table and chairs. Superb underground cellar with candles, barrels for wine-tastings. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Pool and bath towels and all linen provided, maid service and chef optional extra. 9 seater VW Transporter available with pick-up/delivery service to airport. Bikes and Canadian canoes for hire. Chef available. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Outside
Marvellous views southwards over the vineyards and valley. private and fenced pool, 10 metres by 5, 1 metre deep for half its length, deepening to 2.2 metres. Table tennis. Barbecue, table, chairs, parasol on the terrace beside the pool. 12 sun loungers are provided for sunbathing. Parking for 6 cars alongside house.
Coast/Beach
The Atlantic coast at Arcachon is 90 mins away. There is a good sandy beach with pedalos, bar/restaurant at Lac du Caddy, 15 mins away. The Dune of Pyla, south of Arcachon has spectacular beaches and views, and a great restaurant.
Golf
Chateau Vigiers is 20 mins away.
Special interest holidays
10 fascinating things to do while staying in our houses
1.Visit historic St.Emilion and its châteaux (30 mins away)
2. Visit the Château de Montaigne, home of the great 16th century philosopher, & les Jardins du Sardy (10 mins away)
3.Visit the churches and museums of Bordeaux (60 mins away)
4.Visit the seaside, beautiful bay of Arcachon and the amazing Dune of Pyla (90 mins away)
5.Visit the châteaux of the Dordogne (60 mins away)
6.Visit the Médoc and the great wine châteaux (90 mins away)
7.Visit Chateau Monbazillac & old Bergerac plus a river trip (30 mins away)
8.Explore ancient Aquitaine with Douglas Boyd, author of Eleanor, April Queen of Aquitaine(10 mins away)
9.Go gliding and see the countryside from on high (10 mins away)
10.Take the kids go-carting in Bergerac (30 mins away)
We organise wine tours to the famous and the secret chateaux. Countryside is ideal for cycling.
Travel
Bordeaux Merignac airport is 60 mins away. Bergerac 25 mins -if you fly we have 2 x 9-seater VW transporters for hire, pick-up/drop off possible, cheaper and quicker than rentals. Airlines cover all UK, BA, Flybe, Easyjet, bmibaby, also direct flights from Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris. Train TGV arrives from Paris/Lille/London at Libourne, 30 mins away.
Distances
Bordeaux is 70kms, Bergerac 20kms, Ste Foy 4kms, St.Emilion 35kms.
Further details
Canoeing on the Dordogne is a great experience. Our chef's private table d'hote restaurant is within walking distance. Local supermarkets in Ste Foy, plus famous Saturday market. Lots of good restaurants. St. Emilion is amazing, historic and beautiful. Bergerac is 25 mins to east, gateway to the beautiful Dordogne valley and its chateaux.
Booking notes
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. 5% discount on 2nd & 3rd week price. Options can be given for a predetermined time. 20% deposit required on booking, balance 10 weeks before arrival. Full information packs emailed on booking. Refundable security deposit of £400 during stay. Lower rates may be possible for significantly lower occupancy.
Guest comments
In ten years of renting family holiday accommodation in France this was far and away the best house we have had. With many thanks for a perfectly lovely holiday. - Mrs.Collis
Superbly equipped house in an excellent location. - S. Williams
Outstanding quality with setting & location to match. - B. Buchanan
Owner profile
Ian Christians, Special Villas & Orpheus & Bacchus
About the owner
My wife works for Bombardier, the global train co. based in Berlin and I live between Berlin, Bordeaux, and Cambridge - difficult to beat. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years, before that I ran Ellerman Travel & helped found Keycamp Holidays after a brilliant family holiday with our own tent. We own 6 houses near Gensac and Ste. Foy-la-Grande, and I have managed all the restoration projects. My aim is to provide EXPERIENCES, not justholidays, with the best holiday accommodation, - luxury kitchens, all bedrooms en-suite, cinemas, wifi, hi-fi, satellite TV and large securitised pools. I organise the celebrated Orpheus & Bacchus Music & Wine Festival, with concerts in May 21-27(the 4th Hummel Festival), July1-6 (Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra), and Sept 1-6, (Sinfonia d'Amici).
Year purchased: 1998
Why the owner chose a home in this location
La Grange was an old chai in the grounds of our first property, Thebot, but if you climbed up on the roof there were magnificent views of the valley to the south. Having the benefit of a great builder, I designed the house to be the ideal holiday property in the shell of the chai. So all bedrooms are en-suite on the ground floor, making them cool even in the hottest summer, and the large upstairs rooms have great views. Part of the design was to ensure complete isolation from Thebot, rendering it invisible from La Grange. The area has a great climate, enough rain, usually at night with spectacular electric storms, to keep things green, but mainly hot and sunny. Lots to see and do - St. Emilion, Bordeaux, Bergerac. Absolutely peaceful, yet many good restaurants in nearby Ste. Foy.
Unique benefits of the property
Ideally positioned between two main airports and for train. In the depth of he countryside, but just outside Ste. Foy. Lots of great vineyards and wines, historic sites, and all sorts of sports - canoeing a must. Privacy of en-suite bedrooms. Great cinema experience. Coolness of ground floor bedrooms. Any additional requirements can almost always be met. A friend who lives 400m away is happy to let my clients use her tennis court - a bottle of good white burgundy in compensation. Options include mini-bus rental, chef, maid service, exceptional wine cellar (Burgundies and Bordeaux at great prices), a DVD library for the exceptional big screen (10 DVDs per pack).
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6047
Contact Name:
Ian Christians
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7808727735
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