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A heated pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property manager

Rives Andréa

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,141 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux have a pool?

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

Is Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Sauve-Majeure Abbey, Darwin Eco-Système and Jardin Public. Place de la Bourse and Rue Sainte-Catherine are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Experience a relaxing holiday on a Bordeaux family winery 20 min from Bordeaux Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Wonderfully clean and spacious property with everything that you could possibly need. The family who live onsite were warm welcoming and gave us lots of local information.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Nice, quiet location in the heart of France’s Bordeaux wine country. Short drive to either Bordeaux or Saint-Emilion. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Painting in the sun
A super visit. The house is comfy and spotless. Kitchen was well supplied with all the cooking equipment we could wish for. We rearly enjoyed the wine tasting, and local oysters. Such great hosts. we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful getaway
The property is lovely and the hosts very friendly and accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends away week
As two couples we booked somewhere to stay in a venue near to Bordeaux, as some of the group were going to the Rugby World Cup, while some of us stayed to paint the stunning countryside. The property was beautiful, kitchen really well equipped, tastefully decorated and spotless. The owners were lovely, really supportive and welcoming. This is a winery, be prepared to sample. A brilliant stay, can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
What a gem 10/10 nothing we could fault. Andrea, Nola and John-Louis have thought of everything to make your stay as easy and as pleasurable as possible. We stayed here for the rugby match Ireland V Romania. It was so easy to get to Bordeaux and park and walk into the city. We were so impressed we have booked for next year thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners were wonderful, vey welcoming and accommodating. The tour of the winery with the owner was a fabulous experience and should not be missed! The only thing to be aware of is that the bedrooms are on the second floor with a steep staircase but manageable. We left our luggage downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip to Bordeaux
Lovely guesthouse on a beautiful property within a short drive to gorgeous villages and fabulous restaurants. The house was super clean and had more than the usual kitchen supplies. Bathrooms were large and comfortable, as were the beds. The hosts were super friendly and helpful, and we have absolutely no complaints about our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another relaxing and enjoyable holiday at Chateau La Gontrie
If you are looking for tranquillity, whilst being close to a lively, vibrant city and the marvellous Atlantic coast this is the ideal place to stay. The above describes exactly what myself and my wife wanted from our holiday and as a result the holiday was perfect. Once again thank you Jean-Louis, Nola and Andrea.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family holiday
We had a fantastic week staying in Le Relais at Chateau La Gontrie. The house is very comfortable, spacious and everything we needed was on hand. We were made to feel very welcome, and Jean Louis provided plenty of useful tips for visiting the local area. Lovely setting among the vineyards, and we got to enjoy their delicious wine. It was a very relaxing and fun week, and we made very good use of the swimming pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
We were moved to the 4 bedroom property which was spacious and had a wonderful outlook over the garden. Very peaceful and the swimming pool was lovely and clean. After busy days exploring the area it is a wonderful relaxing location surrounded by vineyards. Andrea and her family were amazing and very helpful. giving great information for Bordeaux and surrounding area. Wine tasting was very informative and delicious. The gite had a well equipped kitchen, bed linen was crisp and clean. Beds were very comfortable. The shower rooms were small and compacted, there was a lack of shelves in shower room. Towels were small and not plentiful. Luckily we had brought some from home. We had a few minor issues but all were dealt with and sorted quickly. We had a lovely relaxing 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug & Amanda M., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Bordeaux area Beauty!
What a wonderful opportunity to stay at a working vineyard and have the winemaker give us a tour and tasting! Thank you to the Rives family for all of your travel tips and hospitality. The cottage is a lovely renovated property that was incredibly peaceful. We enjoyed being able to snip some herbs from the garden to add to our meals and walk into town for fresh bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and enjoyable holiday
We were made extremely welcome by Andrea, Nola and Jean-Louis. The property we stayed in was wonderful and was everything we hoped it would be. The estate on which the property was situated was fabulous and being a working vineyard extremely interesting. The pool, surrounding gardens, communal areas and facilities were first rate. We have no complaints to make other than the holiday was too short! Thank you once again, kindest regards Ian and Sarah.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ilona P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in bordeaux countryside
We spent a beautiful week at Château La Gontrie with our 2 young children, the house 'le relais' was well equipped and spotlessly clean. The area around the house gardens and pool was perfect for days when we didn't feel like going further afeild. Nola, Jean-Louie and their family were extremely welcoming and we really felt at home during our stay. A car is a must have to stay here as lots of good day trips are within a short distance. The tour of the vinyard and tasting was a real treat and we especially enjoyed the cupboard of wine in the house! I would highly recommend this as a holiday for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful in all respects
Our one week stay was excellent. Not only was it enjoyable to be staying in a working vineyard/winery but the location was easily accessible to the city and numerous areas of interest. The hosts were very approachable and helpful with visitor information and the accommodation was excellently presented. We rate the property as suitable for a two week plus stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Farnham, England

A bright, spacious, and welcoming property.
As a family of four we stayed two weeks at Le Relais. It is a lovely bright and clean space, well equipped and comfortable. Our hosts Nola and Jean-Louise couldn’t have been more helpful and generous with information on local things to do. The wine tasting we had with Jean-Louise was very intesting and we enjoyed drinking his wine during our stay! The pool was a great way to cool down and with 3 other families staying in other accommodation at the Château there was the opportunity to socialise as well. Saint Caprais de Bordeaux is a lovely little village and the area quite rural and yet close to Bordeaux. We would certainly return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Georg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday entre deux mers
Our holiday started with a warm welcome by Andrea, introducing us to the house, the surroundings and leisure options. A lovely and peaceful site (re-)built by her family. Everything was in a very tidy manner and the kitchen well equipped with everything you need. We very much liked the place in front of the house and sat there till late night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour de repos à St Caprais
Nous étions là avec deux de nos petits enfants pour une semaine de repos avant la rentrée. Le gîte est vraiment bien conçu et confortable. Tranquillité assurée au milieu des vignes. Très bon accueil des propriétaires et dégustation assurée par le propriétaire viticulteur.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabelhaft
Ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt in einer tollen Umgebung mit vielfältigen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten über die die Eigentümer sehr gut informiert haben. Sogar eine Weinprobe in der eigenen Kellerei war möglich.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uwe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel at home
We stayed for 5 days in the Chateau. Everything was perfect, the welcome by the family, the location, the house with plenty of space well equipped, a perfect pool. Excellent suggestions by the owner of the Chateau for places to visit in the surroundings. Can only recommend to spend some time at this place Uwe , Helga from Germany We
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

coralie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Haus , tolle Gastgeber
Wir haben eine wunderschöne Zeit in dem geschmackvoll eingerichtetem Haus in toller Umgebung und mit herrlich erfrischendem Pool erlebt. Jean-Louis und Nola haben uns herzlich empfangen, waren immer für uns da und hatten hilfreiche Tipps für Unternehmungen. Uns hat es in dem Haus an nichts gefehlt. Wir kommen sicher und gerne nochmal wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre et Odile S.

Belle semaine de vacances au château La Gontrie
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine, dans un environnement préservé, et avons particulièrement apprécié votre accueil, votre disponibilité et la passion que vous mettez dans ce que vous faites. A ce titre, la dégustation de vos crus a été un vrai moment de plaisir. Le gîte est très spacieux, doté de tout le nécessaire permettant de se sentir chez soi, dans le calme d’une très belle propriété. Expérience à renouveler pour poursuivre la découverte de cette belle région
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pernille B.

Perfect holiday in Bordeaux
We spend a very nice week in this spacious and well equipped house. We had everything we needed indside and outside, including baby gear (high chair, bed, bath) and very friendly hosts. The area is very nice with lots of things to explore - easy to go to Bordeaux (we recommend eg Mirror d’eau, Cite du Vin and the museum CAPC), St-Emilion, Cadillac (lunch or dinner at L’Entree Jardin), Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, and definitely Dune du Pilat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018