Description
The French poet Jean Cayrol spent many years at this village home; perhaps you, too, will find inspiration in the enchanting walled garden. Maison Acacia is in the heart of a small Gironde village, a wonderful location for visiting the many beautiful market towns along the Dordogne River and the world-famous vineyards of Saint-Émilion and beyond.
The historic 17th-century main home (built of yellow honeystone) includes two additional residences—guests can retire to private quarters, then join one another to dine on the terrace beside the secluded, heated swimming pool. This characterful villa carries a sense of relaxed elegance; unfussy yet comfortable furniture brings country relaxation into the village.
Just a short drive from the Dordogne River, this tiny hilltop village, with its narrow rows of medieval houses and gardens, will utterly charm you and a local restaurant is just a few steps away. A couple of bikes are provided for leisurely cycle rides across the surrounding countryside - you could even venture as far as the riverside town of Castillon-la-Bataille, around 6 km away, with its wonderful Monday morning market.
Other highlights of the area include hilltop Gensac, with its surrounding vineyards, and Pessac-sur-Dordogne, with its riverside walks and summer canoeing/kayaking opportunities. Not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saint-Émilion, which has been producing some of the world's best wine since Roman times, only 18 km by car.
Furthermore, less than an hour’s drive will take you to Bordeaux, the heart of the eponymous wine region. Indeed, following either the Dordogne or the Garonne Rivers toward Bordeaux will lead you to wineries and châteaux by the dozen and allow you to soak up the natural beauty of this glorious region in southwestern France. /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that the house is not suitable for children under the age of 12. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. Weddings, stag/hen parties are not allowed. /n Changeover day /n Friday. All other changeover days on request.
/n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights. All other durations on request. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
/n Tax /n Included. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
