Château Garonne, ref: 33006
At a glance
Introduction
Stunning, hillside setting for this superb, restored traditional Château. A rare opportunity to rent a Château in its entirety - most accommodation in this area is limited to gites and Bed & Breakfast. The region between St Emillion and Bordeaux is world famous for its wine production and vineyard landscapes.
Dating back to 1818, the property has been carefully and beautifully renovated over the last 5 years and now offers an outstanding opportunity to stay in this famous, wine-producing area. The hillside setting provides panoramic views of the Dordogne river as well as over the surrounding working vineyards.
Accommodation on two floors; high quality fixtures, fittings and furnishings throughout.
Two living rooms, both opening out to the gardens. UK satellite TV channels and library of DVDs and books and games.
Fully fitted, state-of-the-art kitchen.
5 bedrooms (Egyptian bed linen and hairdryers provided), all with ensuite bathrooms.
Charming dining terrace with BBQ.
1 hectare of private grounds including extensive lawns. Many fruit trees and vegetable- help yourself!
Private pool 14 x 6m with sun terrace and solar shower.
Private tennis court.
Lovely restaurant, just a 2 min walk away.
Basic amenities in Lugon or St Michel, bakery and small grocery store, 3 min drive.
Supermarkets, all shops and café bars / restaurants (from brasseries to Michelin starred) in Libourne, less than 10 min. Street market 3 times per week.
Experienced chef (5 star restaurants in France & UK) available for lunch or dinner catering. Cookery & wine demonstrations.
trained masseuse available.
St Emilion, the world famous wine-producing village just 20 min away.
Wine domaines for tasting and buying on all corners!
Bordeaux 30 min.
Beaches 60 min.

Accommodation
Marble entrance hallway
Reading (living) room with sofas. Door to terrace and gardens
Living room with TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and CD. Library of DVDs, books and games / puzzles etc
Door to terrace and gardens
Separate WC and hand basin
Dining room with dining table and chairs
Door to terrace and gardens
Kitchen, fully fitted state-of-the-art with dishwasher, double oven and hob, fridge freezer and microwave
Door to dining terrace and gardens
Utility room with washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer
Stairs to 1st floor; Bedroom 1, (master suite) double with seating area. TV with UK satellite channels and DVD
Adjoining dressing room. Ensuite WC, bath / shower, separate walk-in shower and hand basin
Bedroom 2, two singles with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin
Bedroom 3, double with ensuite WC, shower and (marble) hand basin
Bedroom 4, two singles with WC, shower and hand basin
Bedroom 5, single with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin
Separate WC and hand basin
EXTERIOR;
1 hectare of private grounds comprising extensive lawns, fruit trees (help yourself!) peach, plum, almonds, apricots and walnut and vegetable patch (help yourself!) tomatoes, peppers, lettuce etc
Dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ and further terracing
Private pool 14 x 6m with steps (max depth 1.9m)
Sun terrace with loungers and solar shower
Private tennis court
Private drive with video-phone entrance, electric gate
Parking for many cars
Prices
| From | To | Weekly rental rates | Euros | Sterling* | US Dollars* |
| 28/08/2010 | 02/10/2010 | early September | € 3,795 | £ 3,164 | $ 4,899 |
| 30/04/2011 | 02/07/2011 | May & June | € 3,795 | £ 3,164 | $ 4,899 |
| 02/07/2011 | 27/08/2011 | July & August | € 4,950 | £ 4,127 | $ 6,390 |
| 27/08/2011 | 01/10/2011 | September | € 3,795 | £ 3,164 | $ 4,899 |
* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS
Local Information
The property is located amongst beautiful countryside in a tiny hamlet, 10 min from Libourne and 30 min from Bordeaux.
Lovely, traditional restaurant 2 min walk from the Château.
Basic amenities in Cadillac, bakery and small grocery store, 5 min drive.
Supermarkets, all shops and café bars / restaurants (from brasseries to Michelin starred) in Libourne, 20 min. Street market 3 times per week.
St Emiliion, the world famous wine-producing village just 20 min away.
Wine domaines for tasting and buying on all corners!
Bordeaux 30 min.
Lovely beaches 60 min.