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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor barbecue
Deck or patio
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Saint-Mariens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau
Place, Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau
14 min walk
Cité du Vin
Place, Cité du Vin
49 min drive
Bordeaux Exhibition Center
Place, Bordeaux Exhibition Center
50 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
66 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Blue
2 Single Beds
Pink, but not too pink
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Blue
Toilet · Shower only
Mezzanine
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Pink
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.
The Gite is your space and the garden, terrace and heated swimming pool are for your use only. The pool is 8m x4m and 1.45m deep. In addition there is an area perfect for paddling or sitting on the side of the pool.
Holidays booked on a Friday to Friday basis to make travel easier or Saturday to Saturday, please enquire for split weeks.
You have your own parking.
We have a tourist board 4 star rating.
We are located in the heart of the Blaye, Cote de Bordeaux wine district, part of the Gironde. The Gite is probably around 200 years old, and has original beams and some exposed stone walls.
Our Gite has three ensuite bedrooms and a double height main room with two sofas and dining area. The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and cooker. There is also a coffee machine, microwave and toaster. Also a large fridge freezer. Near the main terrace is a built in BBQ. There is heating in all rooms if required. Bedding and towels are provided, plus a welcome pack.
We are in easy driving distance (35-45mins) of Bordeaux, St Emillion, and the beautiful Gironde. The open sea is a little further-1hr 15mins to Royan, and similar to Arcachon and Lacanau.
We are available for any requests, and are very happy to give recommendations for restaurants and attractions. We can also arrange wine tastings and possibly chateau visits depending on time of year, (not easy when harvesting for instance).
The property is surrounded by vines. Within 3m there are over a dozen vineyards. The geography of the area is vineyards and forests, so plenty of wildlife and good cycling lanes and paths.
We are only 5km from the Route National to Bordeaux and north to Poitiers. Bordeaux airport is 50km away, 45minutes (except in rush hour). A train service to Bordeaux centre is accessible at St Yzan, 4km away. A good way of visiting Bordeaux is the tram service, nearest park and ride 30km, (25 mins then 20mins on tram), this is very good value.
A car is a necessity as we are 2km from our nearest village, (Saint-Mariens), and 3km from the nearest supermarket and baker. The pool is only available from the beginning of June to the end of September, it is heated.
We provide a welcome pack, (included in price), which contains some basics , ( wine, coffee, milk etc) and other essentials.
We don't charge for cleaning but expect the property to be left as you found it, otherwise there will be a cleaning fee of 80 euros.
We book holidays on a Friday-Friday basis or Saturday to Saturday.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8219579900001
About the area
Saint-Mariens
Located in Saint-Mariens, this holiday home is in a rural area. Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau and Château Le Camplat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Plage du Moulin Blanc and Grotte de Pair-non-Pair. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cité du Vin - 49 min drive - 43.6 km
Bordeaux Exhibition Center - 50 min drive - 43.3 km
Rue Sainte-Catherine - 52 min drive - 46.3 km
Arkéa Arena - 55 min drive - 46.8 km
Getting around
Cavignac Station - 6 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Brioche Dorée - 24 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Restaurant l'escale Entre Terre et Mer - 7 min drive
La popote du lac - 7 min drive
Phileas Fogg - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool. on 18 July 2026 start from AU$415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Gite called La Grange, with garden, BBQ area and heated swimming pool. located?
This family-friendly Saint-Mariens holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau and Château Le Camplat. Plage du Moulin Blanc and Château les Graves de Viaud are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely couple. You feel welcome. They help you when you need it and give you your privacy. Lovely gîte with everything you need. Great pool and location. We recommend this lovely place between the vineyards.
Katrien D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David W.
28 Aug 2018
Lovely rural location
We had a great holiday at La Grange. The gite was well presented and had everything we needed.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you David. Isabelle and I are glad you had a gréât holiday. Apologies for the late reply but there most have been some kind of system problem. Hope to see you family some time in the future.
Wonderful gite, homely, exceptionally well equipped. Owners were kind and attentive without being intrusive. Lovely pool in very peaceful surroundings. Thank you again.
NK K.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Glad you enjoyed your holiday. We enjoyed hosting you.
La Grange is a wonderful Gite. Exceptionally clean everywhere, really comfortable bed. The gite had everything you could want and the hosts were so helpful and friendly- really lovely people. The swimming pool was so clean and a good size. Very private and spacious garden. Good location.
Alan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you for the smashing review. Also for leaving the Gite so clean. We really enjoyed your stay.
This is a beautiful well equipped gîte. The hosts are extremely helpful and friendly. A lovely welcoming generous hamper. The gîte is in a quiet area with some easy walks very close but it is not at all far to supermarkets and boulangeries. Altogether a very enjoyable holiday and we mustn’t forget the fabulous pool.
The gite is situated on a quite road surrounded by vineyards not far from the local village.Everything is provided,the amazing hosts have thought of everything from enough loo roll and shower gel for your stay to a fabulous welcome hamper with wine and biscuits,milk and butter among the goodies.The garden has a lovely pool surrounded by a deck and a large grassed area.What makes the stay are Stephen and Isabelle,our hosts,who couldn't do enough for you,any problems were fixed asap and we're full of recommendations for places to see,eat etc.We can not wait to go back
What a super place this is . A perfect place for a quiet family holiday . The hosts are a super couple who have thought of everything - from the welcome pack - to all the little things you need in a Gites . Nothing was forgotten . The pool is perfect and much needed and used during our stay as we had a heatwave -it is cleaned every day by this special robot and the lawn is kept pristine by another clever machine. The local area is wall to wall vines and beautiful countryside . It really is a super place . We had a great holiday - thank you so much
Greg K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
It was our pleasure. You were perfect guests and left the Gite in good condition.
We had a wonderful holiday at La Grange, the house was the best equipped holiday home that we have ever stayed in! It was literally a home from home! The bedrooms all had en suites which was great when we all needed showers at the end of the day! The swimming pool was a great depth and size, and the whole family spent most of our time beside it! Our hosts Isabelle and Stephen could not have been more welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely try and return to this property in the future! Thank you for a great French experience!
Hazel T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for the gréât review. We both enjoyed hosting such a lovely family. Your children were a credit to you. Also thank you for leaving the gite so tidy and clean.
We stayed at Isabelle and Stephen's gite for a week and had a wonderful time - the location is perfect for exploring the Bordeaux area (wine tasting, visiting markets) and the house and backyard are so well set up you don't even have to leave. The house is gorgeous and Isabelle and Stephen have thought of everything in terms of what you might need including a lovely welcome basket, games, DVDs, household items and great kitchen. In addition they are very helpful with recommendations and bookings! The pool and back garden were the perfect place for enjoying lunch/lazy afternoons. We traveled with our three young children and the place was great for them - if you have a new walker there are a few steps that you need to watch them on.
Overall we could not recommend the place more and we hope to come again, next time for a longer stay!
We had an amazing time at Saint Mariens. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It is in a lovely, quiet area but is within easy reach of many places like Saint Emilion, Royan, La Rochelle, Blaye, Bourg etc. There are supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries, etc all within a 5 minute drive. If you are a runner the local lanes are perfect for a jog. Isabelle and Stephen are perfect hosts. They invited us for an apéro one evening which was a highlight of the stay. The house is in great condition. They have thought of anything - so many things are provided to help you with any washing, cooking you need to do. The English TV channels on the tv are great too. The wifi was more than adequate for the 4 of us. The three bedrooms are lovely - you can easily fit 6 into the house and you will not feel hemmed in. The pool area is a god send. It is beautifully designed and provides much needed relief on those hot French days. There are plenty of loungers, chairs and even a comfortable sofa next to the pool. We really cannot think of any negatives about this property. We stayed for ten nights in July/August 2019. Communication between ourselves and Isabelle/Stephen before and during the stay was spot on. Do make sure you take up the offer of a visit to the Chateau where Isabelle works - it was fascinating!
The welcome pack of wine, saucissons, crisps, water, milk etc was a lovely touch. We recommend this property without reservation! Go for it and book it!
Jannette E.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks Jan & Gary for the wonderful review. Just glad you had a gréât time and look forward to seeing you again
un tres bel accueil des proprietaires , endroit tres calme et reposant , tres ensoleillé , environnement tres jolie et merci à ISABELLE pour la visite du domaine et ses explications sur les vins à conseiller à tous
Un grand merci à Isabelle et Stephen. Nous avons passé une très belle semaine dans le gîte. Tout y est parfait : très bien équipé, de nombreux petits plus sont à disposition à votre arrivée. L'extérieur est très agréable : une belle piscine, un magnifique jardin et une terrasse parfaite. L'accueil des hôtes est chaleureux ; ils sont discrets tout en étant disponibles. Merci pour votre gentillesse. Cette semaine a été reposante avec le beau temps en plus. Bonne continuation
La location a répondu à toutes nos attentes et même plus. Qualité de la villa, équipement, literie, piscine très bien entretenue. Coin de campagne calme et reposant. Isabelle et Stephen sont des hôtes discrets, à l'écoute et toujours disponibles avec un sens de l'accueil remarquable (douces attentions à l'arrivée et en cours de séjour). Encore une fois, un grand merci à eux. A recommander sans hésitation
Isabelle und Stephen sind perfekte Gastgeber. Neben ihrer Herzlichkeit hat uns ein wunderbarer Willkommenkorb mit Leckereien empfangen. Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und absolut sauber. Wir haben noch nie so ein perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus erlebt. Von hier aus sind viele schöne Orte schnell erreichbar (Bordeaux, Saint Etienne, regionale Märkte, Dune de Pilat, Cap Ferret…). Am Pool hatten die Kinder ihre große Freude.
Vielen, vielen Dank!
Super séjour, merci beaucoup à Isabelle et Stephen pour leur accueil, ils sont toujours prêts à rendre service. La maison est très confortable et bien équipée, la piscine et l’extérieur sont très agréables.
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour en famille avec nos 4 enfants. Nous avons été bien accueillis ,la piscine est très agréable.Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci à Stephen et Isabelle
Une maison tout équippé et très propre. Rien manque. On peut se reposer à la piscine avec une belle vue sur les vignobles. Chaque soir on peut voir 3 chouettes mignons 😊 les hôtes sont très sympathiques, on peut tout demander à eux! Aussi le pack de bienvenue était très genereux et sympa! Isabelle peut règler un tour aux chateaus ou elle travaille et on peut recommander à faire ca! Le gîte est bien situé pour plusieurs excursions! Nous sommes aller à Blaye, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, la Dune du Pyla et un tour dans le Medoc. Alors un gîte hautement recommandé!
We had a great week staying at Stephen and Isabelle's fabulous gite in the French countryside. The property is full of rustic charm and the garden and pool area are perfect for family fun. The gite was superbly equipped for self catering and the welcome basket was incredibly generous and thoughtful. We couldn't have asked for anything more and look forward to returning in the future.
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Hi Michael thank you for your generous review. Always good to hear that our efforts are appreciated. Look forward to seeing you all again
Excellent séjour au coeur des vignobles et hôtes parfaits
Nous avons été accueillis royalement par Isabelle et Stephen ! Le séjour a été reposant et propice aux découvertes de la région bordelaise et de ses vignobles, grâce aux conseils de nos hôtes. Tout est pensé pour des vacances reposantes et sans contraintes : propreté impeccable, fourniture de tout le nécessaire, confort…sans oublier la piscine, un délice !
Nous recommandons ce gîte avec enthousiasme sans aucune hésitation !
ALAIN P.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to us when we realise people have appreciated the work we put in. Also thanks once again for leaving the gite so clean and tidy.
Gîte parfaitement retapé et très bien équipé, avec un très agréable espace extérieur et une superbe piscine chauffée, avec vue sur les vignes; tout est très bien entretenu et géré par Isabelle et Stephen, bienveillants, qui offrent qui plus est un beau panier garni de produits à votre arrivée. Très bonne semaine reposante dans le vignoble bordelais
Carine P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Merci pour la belle critique. Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié nos installations
Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau dans notre `Gite.
Nous avons passé une bonne semaine en famille ! Le temps n'était pas top mais on a pu profiter du bbq et du jardin en soirée !
On recommande vivement !
Juliette D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Merci pour votre aimable critique. Très heureux que vous ayez tous apprécié la semaine, (surtout votre maman), malgré le temps.
Séjour très agréable dans cette belle région. Situé dans un lieu calme et entouré de vignes, le gîte est confortable avec tout le nécessaire. Oui oui, absolument TOUT. Et d'une propreté irréprochable.
Quel plaisir de se réveiller avec le chant du coq!!! La piscine et son environnement étaient tres confortable. Nous avons apprécié la grande gentillesse et la discrétion des propriétaires.
Un panier de bienvenu nous attendait à notre arrivée. Une jolie attention bien utile après une journée passée sur la route.
Nous le recommanderons à des amis.
Michaelle G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2021
Merci pour votre avis très généreux. Votre famille a été notre première réservation de l'année et si chaque client est aussi attentionné que vous, nous passerons un bon moment. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt.
Cordialement Stéphane & Isabelle.
About the host
Hosted by Stephen Wright and Isabelle Bolatre
Stephen, I am from London but lived for many years in Devon and Cornwall. Most of my working life was in financial markets,starting in the Stock Exchange and finishing in the Money Market of London.
My wife is French, but Isabelle has lived for more years in England than France, her background is in wine and catering. She now works part time in a local chateau helping with administration and the business of wine.
Why they chose this property
Before we moved to France, we embarked on a 7 week road trip around many different areas of France, visiting over 20 properties and seeing dozens more. We visited towns and cities like Narbonne, Montpelier, Cahors and Bergerac. The Dordogne area, Languedoc and Roussillon and into the foothills of the Pyrenees. We saw some great towns, but no where entralled us quite like Bordeaux. Then to drive through fields of vines and to realise that we would be in the middle of the Bordeaux wine area was really quite exciting.
That all set the scene for visiting 1 Souchet. We found a house with a separate house (Gite) that was for us just what we were looking for. A comfortable house with a separate Gite that had rustic charm, rural but not remote and near enough to Bordeaux to be able to take advantage of it and the surrounding region.
What makes this property unique
Being in the middle of vineyards, but not miles from anywhere.