Harvesters' Cottage - Vacques Wine Estate

Former home of vignerons, this beautiful 2-star detached house of 75m² (920sqft) adjoins the estate water tower. The 750m² (⅕acre) private garden overlooking the Dordogne valley is the perfect spot for a BBQ with friends and family before taking a dip into the estate pool less than 50m (160ft) away. DESCRIPTION Kitchen/Dining room 22m² (240sqft): cooker top, oven, fridge/freezer, microwaves, washing machine, fireplace. Lounge 20m² (220sqft): 1 double sofa bed, TV/DVD. 1 double bed in alcove separated by curtains. Bedroom 12m² (130sqft): 1 double bed. Bedroom 12m² (130sqft): 1 double bed + 1 single. Bathroom with separate toilet. Garden 750m² (⅕ac):patio furniture and BBQ set. Access to estate swimming pool 12m x 6m (40’x20’) + paddling pool. INCLUDED: Free WiFi Bikes available OPTIONAL: Breakfast: €7 per person Hosted lunches and dinners: prices available upon request Linen rental: €7 per person Check-out cleaning: €40 THE ESTATE Vacques Wine Estate is a small hamlet made up of a main house and a winery from the 19th century surrounded by an old farm from the 17th century. Four families used to live on the estate and were virtually self-sufficient. They would go down to the fortified town of Sainte Foy La Grande only once a week on market day or to sell barrels of wines which were transported on the River Dordogne to Bordeaux. Many features of this time are still noticeable on the estate: three vigneron cottages are still standing as well as a cattle barn, a masonry oven, a forge with its hearth, a dovecote, a small water tower and a water well. Nowadays, the main house has been restored and is occupied by the family of Christian Birac, winemaker of the Vacques Wine Estate. Two of the vigneron houses have been done up and are being rented as holiday guesthouses to tourists. The Harvesters’ Cottage and The Annexe are the perfect accommodation if you want to spend an unforgettable vacation in the heart of the French country. The 12-hectare (30-acre) vineyard is still cultivated and the winery, modernised in the last century, is still used to produce delicious Bordeaux red, white and rosé wines. During a visit or a longer stay, you will discover the magic and sciences behind winemaking and learn the art of wine tasting. ACTIVITIES Vacques Wine Estate is located in the heart of the Sainte Foy historic county (Pays Foyen in French), a region with a broad range of leisure and tourist activities. Only a short driving distance away from the estate, you will find Tennis courts, an internationally renowned golf, canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, karting, swimming and even a waterpark, a bowling alley. Sainte Foy La Grande (a 12th century fortified town), Saint Emilion village (a UNESCO World’s Heritage site), Duras Castle and the city of Bordeaux, all known for their history, culture and gastronomy are destinations easily accessible from Vacques. For more information, please visit the Pays Foyen website.  Vacques Wine Estate is located in the Sainte Foy county (Pays Foyen) in the South West of France DRIVING From Bordeaux (70km/40mi): take the D936 towards Libourne and then follow the signs for Bergerac. Exit at Eglise de Pineuih. From Bergerac (20km/12mi): take the D936 towards Bordeaux. Exit at Eglise de Pineuilh. From the A89 (20km/12mi) take exit 12 and follow signs for Sainte Foy la Grande. FLYING Bordeaux International Airport: 1h30 Bergerac-Dordogne International Airport: 20min TRAIN Sainte Foy La Grande Railway Station: 5min TER line 26 (Bordeaux-Libourne-Bergerac-Sarlat). TGV (High Speed trains) via Libourne (6 times daily) or Bordeaux (24 times daily) from Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Lille, Brussels, London, Lyon etc. July-August: weekly rentals only (from Saturday to Saturday) Only small pets will be accepted (to be discussed with owner before booking)