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Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion

Riverside holiday home with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Side view of the outside of the house onto garden
An imposing facade
The pool area is behind the beautiful magnolia tree
Main living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church
  • Place, Saint-Émilion Bell Tower
  • Place, Collegiate Church of Saint-Emillion
  • Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Dependance

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - groundfloor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Dependance

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion

Maison Villevieux sits in a small, quaint village on the banks of the Dordogne river. This grand old house has been loving restored and decorated to a high standard and would suite anyone from young families or young professionals to older couples wishing to visit the local vineyards, restaurants and historical sites of the region. The house is within an hours drive of the Arcachon basin and the beautiful peninsular of Cape Ferret.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not in the house
Please be mindful of our neighbours and noise. Especially when in the swimming pool with children. No noise in the pool after 19:00 please.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cabara

Located in Cabara, this holiday home is on a river. Underground Pottery Museum and Sauve-Majeure Abbey are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vignobles Denis Barraud and Château Haut-Garriga. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding 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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Cabara, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château Ausone - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Saint-Émilion Bell Tower - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cordeliers Cloister - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Collegiate Church of Saint-Emillion - 10 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Emilion Station - 13 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Le Medieval - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cloître des Cordeliers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Amelia Canta - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O Trois Fontaines - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Le Bouchon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Maison De Maitre With Pool Close To Saint Emilion located?

This family-friendly Cabara holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vignobles Denis Barraud, Earl Vignobles Fournier and Château Haut-Garriga. Château de Rauzan and Château Ninon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location and the owner was so helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three generations family gathering and holiday - August 2022

We enjoyed our stay at this property immensely. The house, pool house and garden are well-equipped and comfortably absorbed 11 of us for 8 days. The house is far larger than we expected from the photographs. The kitchen was large and well-equipped and we spent a lot of time on the terrace and patio areas at the rear of the property. The swimming pool was lovely - not too deep for the majority of our kids. The large garden is beautiful and very private. Cabara itself is a small, sleepy village but we enjoyed a locally organised jazz evening by the river. St Emilion is to be recommended and, while you could spend quite a lot of money, there are also a number of reasonably priced places to eat. We enjoyed the recommendation of Les Cordeliers cloisters and the pique-nique in the rear garden there. The host, Gabrielle, was really helpful before and during our stay with helpful suggestions and timely information. Thank you for house - we had a wonderful time as a family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stunning house in beautiful surroundings, the photos don't do it full justice. We were 8 adults, 4 children and a dog and we had plenty of room, the children loved the outbuilding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property

Well equipped property everything you need host very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe lieu pour un superbe séjour

Très belle prestation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylviane R., Neuville-en-Ferrain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe semaine en famille

Cette maison est magnifique au bord de la Dordogne, au calme, chaque pièce nous a ravis par sa taille , sa décoration...Chacun y a trouvé son bonheur! Les chambres sont spacieuses, belles, la literie confortable, une grande terrasse pour y prendre les repas , des salons tous aussi confortables, Belle piscine chauffée, grand jardin, tennis de table, billard, nombreux jeux pour tous et des vélos... L annexe ( superbe restauration) a permis aux plus âgés de terminer les soirées sans gêner le sommeil des plus jeunes Bref tout y est ! Sauf peut-être quelques petites cuillères supplémentaires ! 😀 Merci pour cette belle location ! Merci à Benoît pour ses bonnes adresses et sa disponibilité !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Chateau near stunning Saint Emillion!

This was an absolutely incredible find for a villa for our family. We loved it SO much! We loved the spaciousness of the Chateau, it is huge and could easily be suitable for 2-3 families. The six of us had plenty of room! The outdoor patio area was beautiful and comfortable with plenty of lounge seating and dining space. The layout of the house was also great - a large and well equipped kitchen, two lounge/dining spaces which flowed out to the patio and large utility room downstairs with a toilet. Upstairs was also very spacious with 5 huge comfy bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one toilet and a library/playroom! The garden was stunning with a beautiful (and warm!) swimming pool which we spent many hours playing in and relaxing by. We enjoyed games of ping pong and pool in the separate and very comfy outhouse most days too - so lovely to have so many options of things to do available at the house. We had never visited this area of France before and thought it was truly stunning. Vineyards everywhere! Saint Emillion was a gorgeous village with many spectacular viewpoints across the vines. We had lunch at Chateau de Candale winery one day too which I’d highly recommend. We also did the picnic in the cloisters and tour of the cellars in St Emillion which we loved. I would highly recommend this villa for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Group of sporting friends

Great when we managed to get in. Had a slight issue with getting hold of the key on arrival. Luckily a neighbour had the owners contact number as it wasn't sent to me and there was little or no signal outside the property that made calling anyone quite tricky. We had to phone Vrbo who were very helpful but all this took over half an hour and was a little disconcerting having just arrived. The property was delightful although the garden definitely needed tidying up. Whilst we didn't mind doing this it might be useful to note for future guests. There were leaves everywhere especially all over the patio and it's furniture. It was a fabulous place to stay in a good location and with plenty of space for us all 12 in total. We had asked for 4 x double beds but there were only 3 made up but the couple who had asked for a double were fine with the twin so it wasn't a problem. There was no bedding in the separate accommodation but again there was plenty in the house so we were able to make up the beds for the two ladies that stayed in there. Overall we were happy and Gabrielle was helpful. Perhaps communication between the owner, cleaner, Vrbo and guest could have been slightly better. We did have and issue with the kettle and cooker but Gabrielle sorted the problem out straight away and couldn't have been more helpful. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to others too. Gabrielle was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable

Très bon séjour dans cette belle villa au cœur du bordelais
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

anne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle maison au cœur d’un charmant village.

Belle demeure spacieuse, invitant au farniente au bord de la piscine, dans le jardin. Pour les sportifs, ping-pong, tennis municipal. Pour les très rares jours de pluie, 3 immenses télés et collection de DVD Impressionnante et PlayStation. Espace pour les jeunes dans la dépendance. Bref, des vacances de rêve!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. The children loved the pool while the adults enjoyed the local wine.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacques T., NEUVY SUR LOIRE

une vraie maison de maitre familiale,luxueuse et quelque part irréelle .

Prévue pour des retrouvailles familiales annuelles ,cette maison a été le lieu inespéré de cette possibilité . De grandes pièces et pour autant quelques espaces plus restreints pour les échanges "secrets" nécessaires à toutes les retrouvailles . Un couple parental, quatre couples "enfantins", trois petits enfants (4ans,18 mois,4 mois) ont trouvé dans cette demeure leurs espaces propres . Le jardin impeccable avec la piscine parfaitement sécurisée et entretenue a été le lieu de rires ,de fous rires et d'animations inoubliables le tout dans une quiétude complète . Le voisinage est d'une discrétion absolue et fort aimable . A noter la discrétion du jardinier qui vient avant votre lever sans que vous vous en rendiez compte et qui rend le " rare "au jardin .A notre arrivée l'impeccabilité des lieux nous a permis de féliciter "Madame Veronique" présente à ce moment là . Pour les détails qui apportent quasi la béatitude : un ensemble HI FI de très grande qualité et réellement de très haute technologie . Au total : des vacances exceptionnelles dans une villégiature de très haut niveau de qualité …nous nous souviendrons longtemps du "clavier bien tempéré" joué par Glenn GOULD le matin au petit déjeuner avec un soleil juste levé et les nouvelles générations juste réveillées . Juste (à peine si j'ose) l'accès télévisuel aux chaines françaises qui relève de connaissances logicielles confirmées (mais pas expertes cependant).
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Excellent property with plenty of space for large groups; quiet but great location for amenities

We stayed for one week with 8 adults, three children and a teenager. Everyone was happy, there was lots of space and the quality of accommodation was very good. There are plenty of activities nearby such as horse riding and canoeing. Saint Emilion also really close. The host Gabrielle was very prompt with responses and queries pre and during the trip. Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gay G.

A very special family home

Wonderful holiday, many things to do for all ages. Beautiful area with plenty of interesting places to visit. However the house was so good that we stayed put and did not have as many outings as we had intended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine T.

Beautiful house in a wonderful location.

Beautiful large house with a very pretty garden and gorgeous pool. The house is very well equipped with all that you need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. There are shops within 10 minutes drive and also restaurants in nearby Branne and neighbouring villages. Beautiful St. Emilion is also within a stones throw of the property. Everyone from our 3 and a half week old granddaughter to ourselves had a great holiday. We are a family of 7 adults, 2 babies, 2 toddlers and 1 5 year old and the house accommodated us all very well. We are thinking about a return next year already.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Who could ask for more?

We are a family of five who love the Aquitaine region and wanted a getaway in the real countryside. I cannot fault this house. From the moment we drove into the village we were so impressed. The property is vast, and far more luxurious than we expected. All the rooms are airy and beautifully appointed. I only wish I could recreate that ambiance at home! We loved the kitchen, very well equipped, and enormous living space, to escape at the height of the summer sun. The bedrooms are large and elegant, and no expense has been spared with fixtures and fittings. We had a wonderful holiday full of fun and laughter and days by the pool (very private)...and days exploring this very special area of France. When you are on the doorstep of Saint-Emilion you are simply spoilt for choice in terms of wine and food and good times. Thank you so much Gaby for a wonderful break. We will definitely come back soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

A Perfect French Escape

We booked the house as a weekend getaway for a group of 5 friends. We hired a car from the airport with no problem at all and found Gaby's directions spot and arrived with no hitches. The house itself was incredible - our idea of French elegance and homely comfort - the rooms are stylish and chic and the history and architecture is unspoilt. Wonderfully comfortable beds, with beautiful linen and soft furnishings. Everything you could possibly want in terms of equipment and the terrace in the evening was stunning. A gorgeous pool (heated) and given that we all had young children, I appreciated the lovely small table and chairs, trampoline and children's plates and cutlery, games and bunk-beds. Stunning surroundings and beautiful walks on your doorstep and the nearby supermarket was fully stocked with cheese, meats and wine ! A very happy and memorable weekend in a property that just made us smile from the moment we arrived.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juliet L.

A little bit of luxury in the Cabara

A memorable long weekend relaxing in Cabara. The owner, Gabby, and her husband, bought and renovated the property and have certainly added their creative touch. It is glorious in both architecture and interior decor. All rooms are unique in style and have their own charm. The house and grounds are superb and it was a real bonus to have a heated swimming pool of which we certainly made use. Even though our trip was just for a long weekend, because of all the advice and help in booking restaurants and places to visit we feel like we were there for longer. Some of the places visited included shopping in St.Emilion and Chateau Candale a true gem of a vineyard with amazing food - both in very easy driving distance (10-15mins max). Lazy evenings sat round the table on the terrace enjoying the summer sun, gossiping with a large glass of rose just made each day even more memorable – such a relaxing time!   Overall, a wonderful chateaux decorated with great taste. Very reasonable price, considering how lovely the place is. Highly recommended to anyone looking to visit this stunning area. I am very fussy but this exceeded my family's expectations! A five star experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Heaven in Cabara

We were looking for a complete ‘chill out’ stay and this charming house with quality furnishings totally stood up to the job. Gabrielle’s driving directions from Bordeaux were spot on (once we got out of the car park!!) so use them if hiring a car from the airport! We have nothing but praise for this lovingly restored house and although we were only a couple, it felt very comfortable and not too big (although it is!) and we made good use of the lovely garden / terrace and pool. After a day exploring the local area, a glass of wine and dinner on the very peaceful terrace, was our own little piece of heaven in Cabara. Worth driving the 15 minutes to St Emillion town, with its numerous sites / shops and great restaurants and we ended going back a few times ! I would definitely recommended this friends / families, big or small groups, as it would accommodate all.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alimhoward H.

Beautiful house, heaps of space and lovely pool

We stayed at this gorgeous house for a week in August and it was absolutely beautiful. Wonderfully spacious and the pool and garden kept our 5 young boys (21 months to 7 years) entertained whilst the terrace for dining suited us adults very well! There is a great beach and lake a 10 minute drive from the house which I'd highly recommend (I'm afraid I can't remember the name but it's in their visitor's book) - we had a great time here. The place was empty when we arrived at 10am and we were very well looked after in the café and watersports. St Emilion is just beautiful and we all did the road train tour. Only downside is the 1 toilet issue upstairs and the 1 downstairs being tucked away under the stairs but that's very minor when the house and area is so beautiful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Exceeded expectations!

My extended family, with ages ranging from 16 months to 89 years of age, spent a wonderful 8 days in Gabrielle's beautiful home in Cabara. The quality of the furnishings and decorations far exceeded our expectations. Also the size of the house allowed us all an element of privacy. The gardens and village setting just a short walk from the banks of the Dordogne river added to the charm. Branne had plenty of shops and a supermarket which was more than adequate. We also ate at cafe cuisine which had a great set menu. The location was good for trips to Bordeaux, St Emilion and has many vineyards worth a visit in close proximity. The only downside is that in such a large house there was only one WC upstairs and one downstairs! But the pluses far outweighed the negatives.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Beautiful House

We have just returned from a lovely week staying at Gabrielles beautiful house in Cabara, 30mins from Bordeaux. The house is fabulously decorated and we arrived just as the cleaners were leaving so the place was very clean. The house is deceptively big, there are 5 bedrooms (4 doubles and 1 childrens room with 4 beds and a cot), and the downstairs has a lovely flow of living space which easily accomodated the 3 couples and 1 baby and 1 toddler that we had with us. There is also a lovely den upstairs which could accomodate another guest. We ate lunch and dinner on the terrace mainly but did venture into Branne for one lovely dinner in Le Cafe Cuisine. The swimming pool is heated which was fantastic and has a cover for safety. There are 3 shower rooms but only one toilet which was my only complaint. Would not hesitate to recommend and would also love some interior design advice from Gabrielle based on this house!!

About the host

Hosted by Gabrielle Hennah

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I was born in Sydney and moved to France, aged 12 so I consider my spiritual home in is Australia but my heart will always be in France..and for all the right reasons: the culture, the food, the fabulous wine and the French! I have been a franco-phile all my life and fell in love with this region about ten years ago. Bordeaux offers everything Paris does but on a smaller and more interesting scale. The region surrounding the City has everything from beaches to vineyards to incredible cultural history. I have two teenage children who have grown up holidaying in our French home and love it. My husband is English and he too shares my passion with France. I am an interior designer and am lucky enough to work a lot in the Bordeaux region.

Why they chose this property

Our criteria in buying a property in the area was that it was close to a main City, in a small village so we were not isolated and could chat to the neighbours and that we were within easy access to activities for both the children and for us and our friends and family.

What makes this property unique

For us and our family, the location of the house is key as it offers everything we sought after from a rural experience to not being too far from good restaurants and shops.

Languages:

English, French
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