This place is wonderful! We thought ourselves very lucky to find it as it's in the middle of the…read morecountry in St-Estéphe, about 45 minutes outside of Bordeaux. We booked online with a travel site and the reservation process couldn't have been easier. The rooms aren't anything fancy but well appointed and clean. We had a nicely-sized closet, mini bar, two desks, a king bed and a twin for extra room. But the bathroom.... my goodness THAT SHOWER. I like my shower time people, but this shower... it was possibly the best shower I've ever been in. Not only was it large and beautiful, but the huge rainfall shower head pushed out water at just the right pressure and temperature. Seriously guys, I could have spent over an hour in there, pruney hands and all. The restaurant downstairs is a life-saver as the closest restaurant is a bit of a drive, especially if you're new to the area. We ate downstairs for breakfast and dinner both nights. Lunch is only served on the weekends. Although the menu is small and doesn't change, the selection is tasty and very French. They also offer a nice wine list that features local Médoc wineries. Breakfast isn't included with the room price, but again... worth it. Front desk management speaks English, but the sole restaurant waiter does not, so be prepared to speak a bit of French. The only hang-up we had with the place is that the room got very warm and we couldn't cool down because of the hot temperatures outside. Air conditioning would have been a nice bonus. The views are spectacular, the location is remote and serene and the Chåteau is lovely. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for a place to stay with a slower pace of life.

An absolutely blissful setting. The staff was courteous, attentive and personable. My meal and wine…read morewere delicious! The crab with vegetable tempura set the stage and expectations high...they did not disappoint with the veal entree! The chocolate cake dessert was absolutely decadent. Great for date night. Great for family outings. Great for friends and tr

Found this treasure of a guest house on another review site and couldn't have been more pleased…read morewith the choice. From the outside, it looks like nothing special, but what a pleasant surprise as soon as the affable owner opened the door. There are only 3 massive sized guest rooms, each decorated uniquely different and all stunning. There's a coffee bar with tea and a Nespresso machine (that alone won beaucoup brownie points with me)-and the location was perfect, walking distance to shops, restaurants and the waterfront. Not to mention the delicious breakfast and reasonable price. I'd come back to Bordeaux just to stay longer in this comfy retreat.

From the owner: Situées à Bordeaux dans le quartier d'affaires, ces trois chambres de belles dimensions et aux noms…read moreévocateurs, Bois flotté, New York et Andy Warhol (cette dernière avec terrasse privative et salon de jardin donnant sur les toits) vous proposent 3 lits 2 personnes (160 x 200), salles de bains ou salles d'eau, WC indépendants, climatisation, accès internet Wifi, TV, Salon détente, cour close, salon de jardin. Parking ou garage privé. A deux pas du centre ville, des commerces et des transports. Nos chambres sont classées 4 clés CléVacances.

La Bigorre rents out three cottages during the summer, is aimed at families with kids and is an…read moreamazing place to stay. It's run by Ian and Robina and English couple who live on site. It's nard to know where to begin in writing a review. I could list the facilities, a great pool, loads of bike to borrow, lots of books to read, DVDs to watch, toys to play with, the Air Hockey, table football and billiards tables. I could talk about all the great things to do nearby, the peacefulness of the area. The great and well provisioned cottages. None of this really explains why it's so great staying here. It's like staying with friends of friends. Ian and Robina are such a great couple - they really do make a huge difference. On top of that it's great spending time with the other families. If you have kids, like french food or living then this place is for you. If you cycle then you will really like it. We rebooked for the following year before we left and are trying to get a longer booking - one week just wasn't enough.

From the owner: Chambres d'hôtes Très grande clientèle de professionnels.read more

Best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed at. We loved our…read morestay at Maison Colline so much. When you enter, you are basically in an adorable and open living room and kitchen with classic French finishes and decor. Our room was clean, everything was updated and there were plenty of electrical plugs for our devices. The owners are so wonderful and kind. I wish I lived there and we could all be friends. Thank you Maria, Gerant and Blaise for making our stay so special. We also appreciate the suggestions to eat and wine taste. I can't wait to come back and hang out with you guys and little Chico! xo PS. The photos on Yelp are old...and I only have a video of our room. Check out trip advisor for more recent photos of the property because I believe they did a renovation not too long ago.

We have stayed in many places similar to this ,but none as nice and good as La Maison Colline…read more The location is outstanding, so close to the center of the city, and the wonderful sights St Emilion is famous for. The owners were helpful in guiding us to the places we described as our kind of places we wanted to visit. They were willing to make reservations at Wineries, restaurants and whatever we asked they had good suggestions to offer. Our room was cozy and beautiful and had a view of the downtown area and the lovely Church in the city center. We plan on going back and staying there again.

We had the most wonderful 10 days at Les Hiboux. We did not know what to expect but found Tim and…read moreEllen on this very site - and the reviews are spot on! The farm is lovely, our home was exceptional with four large bedrooms and an incredible kitchen. The grounds are beautiful -- with an in-ground trampoline for the children, a gated pool, ping pong, pool table, foosball, sheep, a coy pond, play structure and more. It was fantastic to have our children be able to wonder the grounds with the other children staying in other houses and not worry at all! We arrived late on our first evening and Ellen had an amazing dinner waiting for us. We have two children and celebrated our youngest's third birthday there with others we had met. Tim and Ellen even baked a delicious cake. They are most gracious hosts and are available to answer any questions and made perfect recommendations. They are attentive but also give guests space - they strike a perfect balance. Ellen recommended a day trip to Ile de Re and it was perfect - definitely do this while there. We cannot wait to return! Merci!

From the owner: Gites vacances et herbergement avec un grand jardin et piscine. Il y a une terraine de foot,…read moretrampoline et des velos pour nos clients. Il y a une terrace privee pour chaque gite et un barbeque en commun d'avoir l'expérience de vacances plus possible!

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, a First Growth château in Paulliac, was the second stop on the day's…read moreschedule of visits. However, it was clearly the highlight of the day. Note: Tours are by appointment only. Our guide spoke excellent English and effectively provided insight on Lafite Rothschild's unique terroir (a term that was discussed at every château we visited) and described in depth its winemaking process. While the winemaking operations and facilities were pretty comparable with other minor châteaux, its cavernous cellar was definitely an impressive sight to behold. The best part of the tour was its culmination, the tasting. We were offered a generous pour of the 2001 Lafite Rothshchild. To which I could only say, "Yes, please."

Our private guided tour was very personal and informative…read more As one of the largest vineyards in the Médoc, Chateau Lafite Rothschild is 110 hectares (260 acres) and spread across a very good slope. The name "Lafite" derives from the meaning "small hill" and the small hill is located in the rear of the beautiful château. The different grape varietals are planted according to the condition of the soil: estates with heavy soils plant more Merlot and estates with gravelly, porous soils plant more Cabernet Sauvignon. The Ch.Lafite vineyard is cultivated with old vines of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% is Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. In Pauillac, Cabernet Sauvignon is king and the varietal gives the specificity and character to Pauillac wines. Ch.Lafite utilises 29 wooden vats, 20 stainless steel vats and 18 little vats. Typically, pumping over is twice per day for ~17 days and there are 20 days of maceration. Wines are matured 18 months in new French oak barrels: 7 months in a natural cellar and 11 months in the second-year chai, built under the supervision of architect Ricardo Bofill. The circular vault holds 2,200 barrels and is supported by 16 columns. The circular design is functional since racking, bottling and cleaning can be done with greater efficiency than a traditional, linear designed chai. As has been the tradition at Ch.Lafite, 100% of the Domaine's cooperage is done in-house in Pauillac. Ch.Lafite employs 6 full-time coopers to produce 2,000 barrels per year. This is adequate to supply Ch.Lafite and all the other estate-owned properties with new French oak barrels each year. The French oak is selected from the Allier and Nivernais forests, then left to dry in the open air for two years at Ch.Lafite before being crafted. Traditional racking is 5-6 weeks. 8,000 organic egg whites are used for fining. When asked why organic eggs were used, our host explained that it was for stability reasons in the fining process as opposed to any environmental concerns. Annual production is between 15,000 and 25,000 cases (or 180,000 and 300,000 bottles). At the end of our visit, we tasted the 1995 Château Lafite - which was superb.