Romantic Gite, Pool and Amazing Views, Nr St Emilion
Want exclusive deal alerts, booking reminders, and quicker checkout?
Log in now
→
Overview
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
14 guests
Minimum stay varies
The minimum stay for this property changes depending on the dates selected
House Rental
Set on a hillside above the Gironde river and commanding breath-taking views out over the valley and the vineyards, this wonderful historic building is now a brilliant family holiday home.
Enjoy the space that is all around you, with large high-ceiling rooms and huge French windows opening to the panorama. A large garden spreads down the hillside into private woodland, and then in a secluded cloister right beside the house, you find total privacy around your secluded pool.
Lots to discover on the doorstep, with gorgeous Saint Emilion a few miles away and lovely St Foys just up the valley.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 3012781545151
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 King1 Double1 Sofa1 Bunk4 Singles
Bathrooms
2 Full baths1 Attached (ensuite)
Contribute
Reviews (8)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
If you have submitted a review for a holiday rental property, we may also ask that you provide us with proof of your stay to ensure that your review is attached to the correct rental property.
Holiday rental reviews collected via the VRBO website (formerly Homeaway) and syndicated to the Tripadvisor website are not currently subject to Tripadvisor’s standard moderation processes.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Ferns F
1 contribution
The Old School House, Pujol
If you love France, good food, excellent wines, street markets, romantic restaurants, lovely walks, visiting vineyards, relaxing by a pool, fresh baguettes, the smell of fresh coffee in the mornings this place is for you. You are walking into a piece of history when you arrive at the old school house. It has all the modern amenities, fully equipped kitchen with all the pots and pans you need including the very important coffee pot.
The rooms are charming and with the high ceilings the house feels spacious.
Everything was spotless and the beds were very comfortable.
The swimming pool is definitely the ‘icing on the cake’ . Totally private with plenty seating/ loungers. A BBQ for those wanting to eat outside.
This has been our second visit to the Old School House to celebrate my birthday and is now a regular holiday destination for us.
Thank you Laurence for all your advice on places to visit and restaurant recommendations.
Visited April 2023
Written 4 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian S
1 contribution
Not our first trip, not our last! AMAZING!
We visited Old Schoolhouse last year and loved it so much that we decided to come back again this year.
There’s something so special about the space Laurence & Morag have created. It’s authentic, big, interesting and with a pool and canopy area. The windows perfectly frame the sunset every night. It’s truly a magical space.
We decided to come again with our 9 month old baby to the area. We love the proximity to Bordeaux and of course St Emillion and other interesting wine areas.
I’m certain we will come back again!
& the medieval church literally next door makes every day when you walk outside for the first time so spectacular.
Visited July 2023
Written 17 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Karenb61140
2 contributions
Wine tour
Fabulous place to stay very comfortable beds and the outside seating area is where we spent each evening. We liked this part of the property so much we are going to create something similar at home.
Ideally placed for visiting St Emilion and Bergerac. Food in the area was fantastic did not have a bad meal. The wine bar/tea room at Chateau Carbonneau is a must visit.
Visited September 2022
Written 3 October 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
thomasfoad
1 contribution
Perfect relaxing holiday
We've just returned from spending a week at The Old School House and had an incredible time
The house itself is beautiful and full of character. We were a group of 6 friends and had more than enough space and the house is comfortably big enough for a larger group. It's perfectly equipped for a stay with three large, modern bathrooms and a modern kitchen with all the utensils you could ever need. The outdoor space & pool (where we spent most of our time) are the perfect place for outdoor dining and relaxing. There's a decent size BBQ which we made use of and 4 bikes which are handy for cycling around the local area. There's also a very spacious lounge with big sofas, a dining table and TV but we didn't have the need to use this thanks to the perfect weather. One thing to note is that some parts of the house could be seen as a little bit 'tired' but I think it's as to be expected for an older property like this and adds to the charm.
The house is perfectly positioned in the village of Pujols a d you're treated to stunning views of the surrounding area from all parts of the house. The village 'square' is a 3-5 minute walk away where you can find a well stocked village shop and the local restaurant Chez Sylvie which seemed to be open from 12-4 each day and was great for lunch (recommend booking). The house is surrounded by vineyards and there are a couple of chateaux within a short walking distance where you can go and sample the local wines. You also have the church just outside and the castle just at the top of the hill which are worth taking a look at.
The surrounding area has plenty of good restaurants dotted around lots of Vineyards/Chateaux to visit and a good Bakery in one of the nearby villages. Castillon-la-bataille is the closest town at about 6km away and has two good supermarkets, lots of restaurants and a Train station.
In addition to all the above, there's plenty of things around to keep everyone entertained. For example we went kayaking on the Dordogne. There's also a lake close by with an inflatable 'aqua park' and the famous St. Emilion is easy to reach by road or by train and we'll worth a visit.
Laurence was a brilliant host and was easy to contact at anytime and left a comprehensive list of tips for your stay in the house and recommendations for the local area.
In short, The Old School House is the perfect place for a relaxing get away and it's safe to say we will be looking to return!
Visited September 2022
Written 4 September 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GRAC
Cologne, Germany6 contributions
Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings
We had a wonderful week in the "old school house" in Pujols in August 2022, with a total of 8 people. The location and the view of the very beautifully and lavishly renovated building is breathtaking - you can see endlessly into the plain of the Bordelais.
The house is very well and tastefully furnished and the bathrooms are modern. The large, covered terrace was our main place of stay during the day, from where you can quickly reach the pool or the kitchen.
The hosts had everything well prepared and were always available if there were any questions or requests.
An absolutely recommendable place!
Visited August 2022
Written 22 August 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ken B
Scotland, United Kingdom3 contributions
Fabulous Stay
The Old School House is a perfect place to stay to enjoy the beautiful countryside of St Emilion and the nearby Dordogne. The accommodation comprises many bedrooms large kitchen and lounges and a fantastic swimming pool to cool down in an afternoon and a steading to enjoy food in the evening over a glass of wine! There are plenty of beautiful restaurants, and patisseries and the large supermarket in the next village is very well stocked and plenty of choice. I would thoroughly recommend the Old School House for families as plenty to see and do in the area, unfortunately just didn't have enough time to enjoy it all. Looking forward to going back.
Visited May 2022
Written 9 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Traceytess
Glencoe, United Kingdom5 contributions
Glorious Property!
Wow what can I say the Old School House is fabulous, an historic building with many original features and lovingly renovated to create the perfect family home with all modern amenities whilst retaining that French chic! The bedrooms are all light and airy and I loved the shutters…my room overlooked the beautiful private courtyard with great pool, al fresco dining area and my favourite little spot overlooking the countryside with sunsets that are just awesome! There is so much to do with Saint Emillion only a 10 minute drive, we made use of the e bikes at the house and had such a great day cycled to Saint Emillion, wandered around this beautiful little town with cute little shops, cafes and Bistros and of course the wineries and wine shops there are many and of course the wines are superb as is the food and the leisurely time spent eating and drinking before heading back on the bikes to enjoy more of this wonderful house! Try canoeing on the Dorgdoyne too! But leave time to soak up the rays and enjoy the privacy and ambience of the Old School House…can’t recommend enough it a must…I will definitely be back soon…enjoy!
Visited May 2022
Written 15 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Anne L
1 contribution
Fantastic France
Spent a glorious week during my birthday. The old school house is steeped in history but has every modern amenity you require. Tastefully decorated whilst retaining some original features. Perfect holiday home for couples or families. I will definitely return. Loved the place.
Visited April 2022
Written 12 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Showing results 1-8 of 8
What this rental offers
Location info
- Kid friendly
Parking
- Secure parking available
- Parking available
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
- Internet access
- Cable television
Outdoor amenities
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private yard
Map
Getting there
Roumanieres Airport
25.4 mi
Bordeaux Airport
33.5 mi
Restaurants
Le Melchior
4 mi
Le Chaudron du Pere Marches
3.1 mi
L'Epicurial
1.9 mi
Villa Smeralda
5 min
Attractions
La Bataille de Castillon
3.1 mi • Theatre & Performances
Le Vache'ment Vin
3.1 mi • Speciality & Gift Shops
Abbaye Saint-Nicolas de Blasimon
4.4 mi • Religious Sites
Caves de Rauzan
4.6 mi • Wineries & Vineyards
About the neighbourhood
This is classic wine growing territory. Picturesque rolling valleys with gorgeous vineyards stretching off as far as the eye can see.
Lots of quaint villages and towns to explore. Wonderful walks and cycling just on the doorstep.
The river Dordogne flows gently down the plain of Aquitaine at the bottom of our hill.
The town of Castillon is 6km away, with good supermarkets, weekly market etc etc.
Getting around
Best to have a car.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
The property is about an hour from Bordeaux or Bergerac airports.
Most guests hire a car. Also very possible to train from Bordeaux, to local station at Castillon. Then taxi the last 5km.
We have a pdf to email you with full joining instructions.
About this property
- First, check the Availability tab on this page to see if your dates are available. If they are, contact the owner via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox to confirm availability.
- If the owner has provided contact information, you may contact him or her directly. If not, you can contact the owner via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox. This inbox is created after you send your first message or booking request to the owner
- You can send another message via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox to check if the property is still available. If the owner has listed a phone number, you can also call to follow up. send enquiries to other properties. If you still don't hear from the owner, Tripadvisor recommends that you send enquiries to other properties.
- If the owner approves your stay, he or she will let you know which forms of payment are accepted. This owner does not currently accept payments via the Tripadvisor inbox.
This property is affiliated with 
All bookings are direct with the owner
All bookings are direct with the owner Property #HL22210575621
Frequently Asked Questions about Romantic Gite, Pool and Amazing Views, Nr St Emilion
- Romantic Gite, Pool and Amazing Views, Nr St Emilion is able to accommodate up to 14 guests. See all property details.
- Romantic Gite, Pool and Amazing Views, Nr St Emilion has 3 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Romantic Gite, Pool and Amazing Views, Nr St Emilion has 4 bedrooms available. See all property details.