Luxury villa with a heated pool for rent in the heart of the Bordeaux wine country, France

Pure Wine Retreat – Rent a luxury property with high-end amenities

Pure Wine Retreat is everything its name suggests; a hideaway that is ideally located for enjoying the best French wines with all the trappings of a luxury stay. As well as having the Bordeaux vineyards on the doorstep, this rental villa has a swimming pool and is within walking distance to the nearby village.

Beautiful spaces to recharge your batteries

The pretty Mediterranean garden sparks an instant holiday feel which is heightened by the scent of lavender, sage and rosemary. Mature cypress and olive trees and two pergolas provide welcome respite from the summer heat while a salted swimming pool glistens in the sun. Deckchairs and parasols are provided for relaxing in the shade. The poolside pergola has an outdoor dining area with a plancha for enjoying al fresco meals with some of the prestigious local wines. The garden peaceful and relaxing, making it ideal for unwinding, while still being within easy reach of the village.

Holiday villa rental with a refined decoration

The white walls and natural floors inside the house create a cool and pleasant interior with generous windows letting in light and offering breathtaking views of the vineyards.

The ground floor has everything you need for making happy memories with family and friends. The piano and a fireplace in the living room make this luxury rental a great choice all year round. The kitchen is fully fitted with a Lacanche range cooker, two refrigerators and dishwashers, a wine cellar and an ice maker, and the dining room seats 12 guests.
There is also an office and a television area which opens out onto a private terrace.

A wooden staircase leads upstairs to five air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms are bright and uplifting, and come with well-plumped pillows and beautiful views – the perfect way to start the day. All bedrooms have a safe for your peace of mind.

Your rental house near the wine capital of the world

Pure Wine Retreat is set right in the heart of the vineyards and close to the prestigious Bordeaux châteaux wine estates. A concierge is available 24 hours a day to help you get the best out of your stay here and enjoy French art de vivre to the fullest. Bordeaux is reputed as the wine capital of the world. Wine making has been a way of life here since Roman times and started developing further afield in the Middle Ages when Alienor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England.
Bordeaux continues to produce the most popular fine wines in the world, even amid the rise of other French wine regions. Some of the most prestigious productions are much sought after, such as Pauillac, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Pomerol, Sauternes, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe which you will be able to taste during a wine tour, and are considered a valued part of France’s identity.

There’s more to the region than wine though, and we’ve listed some other local attractions for you below.

This villa can comfortably accommodate two families with children or three couples.

Your luxury rental with a swimming pool near Bordeaux:

Indoors:

Ground floor
- Entrance hall
- 45 m² lounge with fireplace and piano
- 22 m² TV room
- 45 m² Kitchen which opens onto the dining room, Lacanche range cooker and dining table for 12
- Laundry room
- Separate toilet

First floor
- Bedroom 1: 24 m² bedroom with a 1.8 m double bed and a bathroom (9 m²) with shower and toilet. View over the village.
- Bedroom 2: 16 m² bedroom with a 1.6 m double bed and a bathroom (6 m²) with shower and toilet. View of the hillside and ramparts.
- Bedroom 3: 17 m² bedroom with a 1.8 m double bed and a bathroom (7 m²) with shower and toilet. View of the garden and the vineyards.
- Bedroom 4: 20 m² bedroom with a 1.6 m double bed and a bathroom (8 m²) with shower and toilet. View of the garden and the swimming pool.
- Bedroom 5: 16 m² bedroom with a 1.6 m double bed and a bathroom (7 m²) with shower and toilet. Garden and pool view as well.

All rooms have individual air-conditioning and a safe.

Outdoors:
- A 2500 m² enclosed garden
- Heated salt pool, secured by a semi-rigid motorized cover
- Outdoor dining area for 8 guests in the shade of a pergola
- Barbecue and plancha
- A game of croquet

Luxury rental villa in the heart of the vineyards of Bordeaux, things to see and do nearby:

Bordeaux, a World Heritage City

Bordeaux is not only the capital of wine, but also a historic city brimming with sights to see and stories from the past. With over 350 historical monuments, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 and has preserved its beautiful 18th-century architecture. Visit Place de la Bourse with its mirror pool, Saint-André cathedral and its separate bell tower, Pey-Berland tower, the National Opera, Saint-Michel basilica, Place des Quinconces, rue Sainte-Catherine (the longest pedestrian street in Europe), and the many museums. Another must of course, is the Cité du Vin. In a building designed to resemble wine being swilled in a glass, wine lovers will enjoy learning about the history of wine around the world.

Picturesque villages

Bordeaux is surrounded by villages which trace the region’s history and whose wines are named after them. Visit Saint-Émilion, the citadel village of Blaye, Bourg and its two upper and lower towns, and Cadillac which has the castle of the Dukes of Epernon de Cadillac. Cross the river to the left bank to see Margaux and its pretty 18th-century castle which can be visited if you book in advance.

Oustanding wines

You will inevitably come across these villages on the five Bordeaux wine routes: the castle route, the hillside route, the heritage route, the bastide route and the Graves route. The Bordeaux wine region covers 117,000 hectares and has 57 appellations. The best way to learn about the grape varieties grown here and taste the local wines is to visit the wine estates directly. The concierge at Pure Wine Retreat will be happy to arrange a tour of the vineyards to suit your tastes and your level of knowledge, from tasting sessions to full-blown wine courses. The town of Cognac is about 100 km away and also boasts internationally renowned wines which are exported to 150 countries.

Arcachon Bay

Leave the vineyards for the day and head to the chic seaside resort of Cap Ferret and Arcachon Bay, which are just 100 km away. The focus here is on oysters, as it the France’s biggest oyster farming region. Arcachon Bay and Cap-Ferret are increasingly popular destinations for their oysters, beaches, nature reserves, and the fishing villages dotted with colourful houses. Surf, take a bike ride through the forest, or laze on the beaches of the Bay, and don't forget to climb the highest dune in Europe, the Dune Du Pilat. Breathtaking views are assured at the top, followed by an adrenaline rush as you run back down. Then end the day taking in the sunset with a plate of fresh oysters and a chilled white wine.

This holiday home is ideally located for day trips to the Dordogne, the Basque Country and to the Spanish border, all of which are packed with character and beautiful scenery.

Getting to your holiday villa in the Bordeaux vineyards:

- Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport 60 km
- Bordeaux Saint-Jean TGV station 45 km

Location of the rental Pure Wine Retreat (Aquitaine and Basque Country)

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