Domaine de l’Espelette - Bed & Breakfast in Gironde
Route de Chaumont, 33550 Haux, Gironde
Aquitaine,
Francia
Madame is happy to serve breakfast until two o'clock; in this haven, she's used to guests oversleeping! The very old house, at the end of a short avenue, sits solidly around two sides of a square below the brow of a hill sheltered by trees; you overlook the sleepy Romanesque village of Haux and its church. Here live three generations: delightful Madame, her two grandchildren, and her sprightly mother – along with horses, a donkey and two cats. Thick walls ensure you won't hear a sound, and you share the living room and the library. Furnishings are traditional, of good quality and character, with touches of marquetry and chintz; books, paintings, magazines abound. There are two spacious bedrooms to choose from, one off the garden, one off the landing (invitingly furnished with books and rattan chairs). Bathrooms are carpeted and generous, with marble basins. As for the garden, it is more of a 'parc joli'. Take a picnic to the stream, swim in the shaded (unheated) pool. For a simple lunch, stroll to the village bar; for shops, restaurants and market, discover Créon. Lovely.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Amandine Prevost:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Amandine Prevost:
- We can recommend a multitude of amazing local vineyards to visit nearby, starting in the village.
- Tasting of homemade charcuterie and pate and foie gras available on request. Fruit picking and jam making course is also possible on site.
- Cycling (cycle hire at Creon), water skiing (15 minutes), several horse-riding centres within 30 minutes. You can also feed our friendly horses and donkey. Many walks possible from our B&B.
- Historic ruined abbey at La Sauve Majeure (10 minutes), arcaded market square and good shops at Creon (10 minutes) plus cinema (sometimes English language).
- 30 minutes drive: of both Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion (both UNESCO World Heritage sites).
- Cruises on Garonne and Dordogne rivers that will lead you to the biggest estuary of Europe and Blaye citadel (UNESCO World Heritage sites)
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- 2 Twin/doubles
Minimum 2 nights. Children over 12 welcome.
Rarely.
Route de Chaumont, 33550 Haux, Gironde
