Charming 19th century farmhouse with own pool, quiet, beautiful views. — Property 58205
- Holiday home in the Entre Deux Mers wine region, 30 miles from Bordeaux.
- Location: Saint Exupery, Entre Deux Mers, Gironde, Aquitaine, France
Summary of the house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7
- Contact Emmanuel & Carmel Godmet
- +33 (0)5 56201127
- Property type:
- house, detached, 150 m²
- Location type:
- Rural, Village
- Highlights:
- Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
- View all features
- Suitable for elderly
- Swimming pool
- Garden
- No smoking
- Family friendly
Girondine |
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May 2008 |
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Charming 19th century farmhouse with own pool, quiet, beautiful views.
This traditional farmhouse has recently been restored and offers the visitor every comfort while retaining most of the original features such as stone and marble fireplaces, timbered ceilings and exposed stone walls. The hall opens onto a delightful lounge a large stone fireplace. A fully equipped kitchen is situated at the back of the house and opens onto a stone loggia (covered patio) which is equipped for outdoor dining. There are three spacious and light bedrooms, tastefully decorated and furnished in keeping with the style of the house. There is a full bathroom and a shower room - both with WC, and a utility room. The loggia opens onto a lovely 9 X 4 metre pool surrounded by timber decking and backed by vines. This charming self-catering holiday home is totally private and is set in 2000 sq metres of garden with fruit trees.
Location
Saint Exupery < Entre Deux Mers < Gironde < Aquitaine < France
| Nearest airport: | Mérignac at 65 kilometres |
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| Nearest motorway: | Langon at 18 kilometres |
| Nearest railway station: | La Réole at 10 kilometres |
| Car: | necessary |
Situated only 50 minutes from Bordeaux in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, with beautiful views of the Entre Deux Mers countryside, La Girondine provides a tranquil relaxing location for your holiday and an ideal base from which to explore countryside, markets, numerous Bastide towns and historic châteaux. Wine lovers will be able to enjoy the small independent wine producers nearby, and the more famous wine producing estates which surround the historic towns of Saint Emilion (35 mins), and Sauternes (20 mins) while lovers of culture and fashion can enjoy the vibrant city of Bordeaux, which is within easy travelling distance (50 minutes).
Local activities walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking
Availability for the house in Gironde, France
- Last updated on:
- Sunday, 13 July 2008
- Changeover day:
- Saturday
- Normal availability
- End of March to end of October

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Rental rates for the house in Gironde, France
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| early summer | 01 Jul 2008 | 05 Jul 2008 | EUR 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| summer | 06 Jul 2008 | 18 Jul 2008 | EUR 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| high summer | 19 Jul 2008 | 15 Aug 2008 | EUR 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| late summer | 16 Aug 2008 | 30 Aug 2008 | EUR 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Indian summer | 31 Aug 2008 | 13 Sep 2008 | EUR 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| low season | 14 Sep 2008 | 31 Oct 2008 | EUR 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 21 Mar 2009 | 13 Jun 2009 | EUR 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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On booking a deposit of 33% od the total rental cost is required.
The balance is to be paid 6 weeks before arrival.
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A security deposit of 500€ is requested on arrival.
A cleaning cost of 10 € per person (minimum 50€) may be paid separately or deducted from the security deposit.
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Things to do :
La Girondine is situated in St Exupéry 35 miles south east of Bordeaux city in the wine area known as the 'Entre-Deux-Mers' so named because it lies between 2 wide rivers, the Dordogne to the north and the Garonne to the south. St Exupéry is 8 kms from the small bastide town, Sauveterre de Guyenne, which has all shops including a supermarket. St Exupéry is a quiet hamlet of 10 houses and a church. The area is ideal for cycling and hiking The old railway line between Sauveterre and Bordeaux now provides 55kms of idyllic, dedicated cycle track.A hiking trail (chemin de randonnée) opposite the house leads down to the Vignague river.
Places to visit within 30kms of La Girondine
The historic bastide towns of Sauveterre de Guyenne and St Macaire are only a 10-minute car journey away. St Macaire boasts an excellent restaurant run by an English chef and offering vegetarian dishes. Many historical buildings dot the area and are only a short drive from 'La Girondine'. St Exupéry's own Romanesque church is a listed building. Not to mention all the pretty villages tucked away among the vineyards. Many famous painters and writers lived locally and you can visit the châteaux of Montesquieu, Mauriac and Toulouse-Lautrec as well as renowned wine chateaux. There are many local attractions to entertain you and your family: Medieval villages and towns: St Emilion, La Réole, Bazas, etc and the colourful markets in Créon (Wed) and Cadillac (Sat). Many local 'châteaux' offer tasting of their wines - Graves, Cotes de Bordeaux & Entre Deux Mers
A little further afield .....
The railway station at La Reole (7 kms) provides easy access to Bordeaux. If you prefer to drive, Bordeaux is reachable by motorway from Langon (50 mins) or along the beautiful D10 road which follows the Garonne valley. Atlantic beaches and the bay of Arcachon are just over an hour’s drive away, with miles of sandy beaches. The sand dune at Le Pyla is the highest in Europe and is a great favourite with families.
Other Activities The vineyards of St. Emilion (35 mins) & Sauternes (20 mins). The medieval towns of La Reole, Sauveterre, Monségur (15-20 mins). Numerous chateaux..
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