The Old School House, near Saint Emilion, France
Welcome to Aquitaine and the tiny hilltop village of Pujols . . . welcome to the wonderful Old School House.
Stunning gite with private pool, beside ancient abbey. Wow.
When Morag and Laurence Young found this property in 2010, they fell in love with it. So many things make it special – is it the quiet hilltop village? The local cafes and restaurants? The markets of ancient Saint Foys or Bergerac? Or the idle cycling among the vines?
Perhaps its a bit of all of this, and more. Whatever, this is a magical and romantic spot and the family invite you to discover it for yourself.
For couples, its a cosy, quiet and romantic hideaway. Think sitting on the lower terrace in the warm of evening and enjoying a glass of chilled wine as the sun sets way over the valley below, in the far west. For families, the space seems to go on and on and there are bedrooms aplenty, bathooms everywhere, lots to do with even bikes in the “old classroom”.
What's special about this place?
The home
- Easy to get to: lots of flights to Bordeaux, then 50 minutes by car to the door.
- Private swimming pool
- Huge rambling garden with fruit trees galore
The location
- Vinyards as far as the eye can see, delicious wines at every turn
- Fantastic weekly local markets and impressive restaurants
- 10 minutes from picturesque Saint Emilion. St Foy la Grande, Bergerac, Arcachon and Sarlat all an easy day of discovery away
The activities
- Ancient castles and world famous heritage spots
- Canoëing and kayaking on the Dordogne
- Idylic cycling routes through endless vines
The important details
- 5 Bedrooms (including 1 adjoining bunk room)
- 3 bathrooms (1 ensuite)
- Sleeps up to 12 maximum
- Free parking on the village lane, just outside
- Cots and high chairs available
- Free wifi
