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LA BROCHARDIERE - NEAR BORDEAUX, LIBOURNE, ST-EMILION, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS. CHARMING MANOR FOR WEEKLY RENT, SLEEPS 5-6, WITH POOL & LARGE GARDEN.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday in a charming manor, 'La Brochardiere', near St-Emilion and Bordeaux, located near the village of Camarsac and surrounded by an exclusive park. The nearest airport is Bordeaux-Merignac (20 mins) and the TGV trains arrive at Bordeaux St-Jean or Libourne (20 mins drive).
"La Brochardiere" is a converted 18th century manor behind Camarsac's Castle which has a 6000 m² botanical gardens with some 200 different varieties of exotic plants and trees. The pond in the rear of the garden and the Chateau of Camarsac in the distance contribute to the romantic atmosphere of the manor.
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La Brochardiere - Garden
The manor's main entrance leads into a large salon from which a stone spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine area. To the right of the salon, down large stone steps, is the sitting room with an opened fire place, a television & video player and a hifi system with a CD player, a couch and comfortable chairs including a baby chair. Further on, a large kitchen-dining area is fully equipped with refrigerator, electric cooker, microwave, a washing machine and a marble dining table for 8 persons. Next to the kitchen is a small utility room.
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The Sitting Rooms
The mezzanine is a bedroom with one double sofa-bed and an en-suite bathroom with bathtub. On the ground floor there is a bedroom for 3 with a bunk bed and 3rd integral sliding bed. These are suitable for adults. A baby bed is also available. There is also a double bedroom with a double bed are on the ground floor along the hallway which also gives access to a bathroom with shower and a separate WC.
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French windows open onto a terrace from all rooms including the kitchen/dining area. It is equipped with a marble table and 4 chairs. Steps lead to a heated outdoor swimming pool (9 x 4m - 1.2 to 1.6m deep) and pool house, 15 meters from the house. An alley of palm trees leads further in the garden (lit at night) where a wide variety of trees and flowering plants grow including a bamboo garden, walnut trees and fruit trees. A pond with numerous gold fish and a small bridge and next to it, a secret area for lazing in the afternoon shade, add to the romantic atmosphere of the park.
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The Pool & Garden
ACCESS
Location: The airport is situated 12km (7.5 miles) from Bordeaux city centre
TGV Paris-Bordeaux or Paris-Libourne in 3 hours
Activities in the area
'La Brochardiere'
is just outside Camarsac, a village with the Chateau de Camarsac built by the
Prince Noir, an old church, a post office and sports ground including tennis courts.
There are lots of possible excursions throughout woodlands and vineyards. From
there, you can visit numerous "Chateaux" and indulge in tasting and
buying their excellent local wines.
There are excellent restaurants in villages nearby. 'La Brochardiere' is the perfect location from which to explore the Aquitaine, Landes, Dordogne and Perigord areas.
It is 5 minutes drive to Creon, a pretty 18th century town with shops, restaurants, cinema and weekly market. Creon is a cyclo-tourism and horse riding centre.
St. Emilion and
Bordeaux are 15-20 minutes drive from Camarsac. Both towns are swarming with things
to see and do and endless choices of restaurants.
In September, the Ban des Vendanges de St-Emilion marks the beginning of the grape-picking season with wine tasting and guided tours through the town. St. Emilion, home of one of the most famous wines, is in the lovely valley of the Dordogne River, with houses overlooking the river and narrow cobbled streets. The roman ruins and medieval constructions can be visited.
Since the 18th century, the city of Bordeaux, spread out along the western side of the River Garonne, has assumed a majestic air and prided itself on an elegance which it has never lost. Rich in history, culture, arts, music, legendary wines and cuisine, Bordeaux is a vibrant centre of trade, industry, business and numerous art colleges, international schools and universities. Especially attractive is the 18th century historical centre between the place de la Comédie, the imposing river bank, the cathedral and the vast open square of the esplanade des Quinconces. The Jardin Public, contains remains of Bordeaux's Roman past. The weekly flea market must not be missed. Bordeaux is packed with numerous shops and restaurants. Fresh seafood features prominently on many a Bordelais menu. The best place to look for restaurants is around the place du Parlement and place St-Pierre, where something is to be found to please all tastes and budgets. In recent summers, guinguettes - open-air riverside stalls selling shrimps, king prawns and other seafood snacks - have proved a huge success. They set up along the quai des Chartrons.
Arcachon
For those seeking the sea, the nearest sea resorts are 50 minutes drive from Camarsac.
Arcachon is the oldest resort on the Côte d'Argent. The beaches of white
sand are magnificent and its central jetties, Thiers and Eyrac, are busy with
boats going off on an array of cruises to places like the Île aux Oiseaux
and the Dune de Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe. The town itself is a sprawl
of villas great and small. The most exclusive area is the ville d'hiver (winter
town), whose wide shady streets are full of fanciful Second Empire mansions overlooking
the seaside ville d'été (summer town). Well worth a wander, Arcachon
can also be reached by a forty-minute train ride from Bordeaux, across the flat,
sandy pine forest bordering the Landes.
LA BROCHARDIERE: PRICES AND BOOKING
Payment is £GPB.
Rates: 2007
01 Apr - 1 Jul £ 900 / Week
2 Jul - 1 Sep £ 1,350 /Week
2 Sep - 15 October £ 945 /Week
20% discount if a 2nd concecutive week is booked.
Availability = please click here. See availability chart
Linen is included prepared and organised at your convenience by our neighbors who live next door. There is no daily cleaning service. An extra fresh set of linen is available for your use for each room. There are also 2 bath towels and 1 pool towel per person.
Arrival time = after 5pm. Departure time = before 11 am.
On verbally agreeing a booking we will ask you to complete a booking form and to send us 30% of the booking's value in order to secure the booking. We ask you to pay the balance not later than EIGHT WEEKS before your arrival date and reserve the right to re-let the house if the balance is not paid by this date.
A deposit of £300 (€500) against damage and leaving the house in an unacceptable state is payable with the final balance. This will be returned one week after your departure less any deductions due. Guests are expected to leave the house in a similar condition as it was on arrival. Our neighbour will ensure the general maintenance of the house including preparing the beds with fresh linen. Any additional cleaning time to clean up unusual mess that one would not normally leave behind in one's own house will be charged at GBP 10 / hour and taken off the security deposit.
If paying by credit card, please add a 2% credit card fee - debit cards are free-of-charge.
Oenology lessons by a Professional Oenologist, visits to local Chateaux, excursions to caves, bicycles, tennis court and horse riding can also be booked in advance or locally via the caretaker.
Pets are welcomed at La Brochardiere.
We recommend that you have a car (rentals available with Max Travel).
For reservations and more information contact us. We will be glad to help with your travel plans.
