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Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house

Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house

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Jardin du Pigeonnier 
Garden Le Pigeonnier
Chambre parentale 1 rez de chaussée
master bedroom 1 ground floor
Côté salon Pigeonnier
On the lounge room side
Côté repas Pigeonnier
On the kitchen side - Le Pigeonneir
Piscine partagée, chauffée 
large heated swimming pool with  a child proof gate

Overview of Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Saint Caprais de Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationArkéa Arena16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRue Sainte-Catherine20 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Smith Haut Lafitte27 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 2 on the 1st floor

1 Double Bed

Single bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bathroom Master bedroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom matster bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom single bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house

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 in a calm lovely hilly countryside on a family owned vineyard. 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 20 minutes from Bordeaux.

Description of the holiday house: Le Pigeonnier : 3 bedrooms – 4 to 6 guests :

This large holiday house facing south has a large terrasse and garden with a view of the forest. Each bedroom has its own ensuite (shower, toilet and washbasin) and the main living area mixes modern furniture with old stone walls (typical of Bordeaux). The Pigeonnier is set up with all modern comforts (Wi-Fi, comfortable sofa and beds, TV, fully equipped kitchen).

The ground floor has a bright living room with a lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, TV, and on the other side of the room an open kitchen equipped with a fridge, dish washer, washing machine, stove, oven, coffee maker, electric kettle. The dining table seats people confortably.
Two steps down from the living room : the master bedroom has a bed : 1,6m x 2m and an ensuite*, and a a single bedroom : 1m x 2M with an ensuite*.

On the first floor, is a single bedroom : 1m x 2M. Each room with a ensuite.
*shower, wash bassin and toilet.

Each bedrooms are equipped with blackout curtains and good quality bedding to ensure you the best relaxing holiday. There is a possibility tomato double beds of 2Mx2meter in the single bedrooms.

In the garden is a bbq and a garden table and chairs where you can enjoy your meals surrounded by the flowered terrasse and overlooking onto the garden.

The Pigeonnier, has a party wall to another holiday house : Chez les Grands-Mères ( 2 to 4 guests). Both houses have their own private garden seperated by a 2m hedge.

Finally you can enjoy relaxing around our secured *swimming pool : 12m x 6M shared between our 4 holiday houses.
*large fenced off area and child proof lock system on the front gate

Staying on a family owned vineyard you will benefit from a free English language tout vines, the winery and a 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 and Laura (their daughters) will be very happy to share their local knowledge and their favorites 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-catered 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 a ping-pong table, 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) on 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 , Andréa, Laura

Cleaning procedures in our holiday houses and activities on our property

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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Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux

Located in Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, this holiday home is in a rural area. Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux and Cité du Vin are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rue Sainte-Catherine. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Matmut Atlantique Stadium or Bordeaux Exhibition Center. Waterskiing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Saint Caprais de Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Arkéa Arena - 16 min drive
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 20 min drive
  • Place de la Bourse - 22 min drive
  • Cité du Vin - 24 min drive
  • Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Portets Station - 15 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bistrot de la Pimpine - 11 min drive
  • La Maison du Fleuve - 11 min drive
  • L'Auberge André - 4 min drive
  • Trattoria Pizzeria - 4 min drive
  • Café de la Gare - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Come relax on a Bordeaux family vineyard in this charming bright holiday house located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Sauve-Majeure Abbey, Darwin Eco-Système and Jardin Public. Rue Sainte-Catherine and Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 days in Bordeaux
We had a wonderful stay great hosts who gave us excellent recommendations for trips out. Gite was very well equipped and the swimming was brilliant. The wine from the chateau was amazing! Thank you for a memorable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in lovely neighbourhood
We had a great stay at chateau la Gontrie, the kids had a fabulous time and we like the overall neighbourhood. A good neighbourhood for active holiday people like ourselves, lots of walks, bike rides in the vicinity.. Property owners are very helpful and kind people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philipp H., Germany

Great place for a relaxing family holiday
We spent two weeks at le Pigeonnier with our family (two adults, three children) and very much enjoyed our stay. The description and the pictures on the website are accurate and give a good impression of the house. The house is spacious. All rooms are nicely furbished and in good condition. The house has all amenities which are needed for a comfortable stay. The bed rooms have nice comfy beds and sufficient storage space. The bathrooms have an average standard and were clean. The kitchen has all necessary appliances and has more equipment than usual in holiday houses. Wifi is working well. The terrace has a nice view over the property. There is a BBQ which we used frequently. The property is spacious and offers many possibilities. The large swimming pool is great. We also enjoyed the table tennis, volley ball net and space on the lawns to play various games. We were free to pick fruits from the trees which we enjoyed very much. The owners are very hospitable and friendly. Not only did we get a very interesting tour of the vineyard. We also received many tips, advice and recommendations for things to do and to see. Overall we can recommend Chateau de la Gontrie for a great holiday in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

10/10 Excellent

amanda w.

Fantastic holiday in a wonderful location
A wonderful spot to holiday in with a high standard of very clean and very well equipped accommodation,. A lovely swimming pool set in a relaxing vineyard environment. Relaxed and friendly hosts who make you feel extremely welcome and who are able to provide great local knowledge on best places to visit along with a personalised wine tasting experience on site. There are good local supermarkets and patisserie and Bordeaux is easily accessible from here. Our family had a fantastic holiday and without a doubt will return in the future. I highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Germain M., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Résidence très agréable
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Nous étions 4 personnes avec 2 enfants de moins de 2 ans. Résidence très bien équipée, très propre. Beaucoup d'activités et propriétaires très accueillants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rives Andréa

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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.

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.

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

Languages:

English, French

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