Stay amongst the vineyards at this beautiful historic home set in landscaped gardens with a private heated swimming pool. Embrace the serenity of southwestern France whilst being a short stroll from a traditional wine village and only a 10-minute drive from medieval Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Whether dining al-fresco beneath the vine-clad pergola, cooling off in the infinity swimming pool, meditating by the vines or sipping merlot overlooking the idyllic landscapes, Maison Vinicole allows you to truly relax with ample space to unwind across its elegantly renovated interiors and picturesque grounds.

You can sense the home’s history as you sit back in the lounge with its exposed stone, wood beams and tiled flooring – the perfect spot to escape the sun and listen to music on the Sonos speakers, read from the library or watch a film on Netflix. The open-plan kitchen-diner features high-end appliances (Smeg, Miele etc) and there is a choice of four high-end barbecues (Kamado Joe, Napoleon gas, and Weber gas and charcoal) across the landscaped gardens for summer dining by the pool on warm evenings when the outdoor terraces are atmospherically lit up.     

Maison Vinicole comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests across five air-conditioned bedrooms. There are two doubles on the ground floor including a master en suite with a romantic clawfoot bathtub. There’s another two doubles and a twin upstairs, each one with lovely views.

Back outside, discover the yoga deck overlooking the vines and play garden games (boules, cricket, badminton, Corn Hole). There’s two public tennis courts a very short walk away – the owners can provide racquets and balls. Pass more vineyards and wineries as you walk along country roads to a traditional wine village, around 1.5km away, with a bistro, pharmacy, butchers and grocery store.  

It’s wonderful being so close to Saint-Émilion, one of France’s most beautiful hilltop towns so loved for its medieval charm, Monolithic church and world-famous vineyards. Explore the warren of cobbled lanes, admire the incredible historic architecture and dine out in gastronomic restaurants.

Visit a variety of wine producers across Saint-Émilion and beyond, soak up the ambience of bustling local markets or you can even head to the grand city of Bordeaux. Venture further west to the surfing beaches, lakes and vineyards of the Médoc peninsula or stay closer to home and canoe along the Dordogne River to truly appreciate this wonderful part of the Gironde in southwestern France.