Château Grand Barrail, St Emilion

Description

Surrounded by the world-famous vineyards of Saint-Emilion, this 19th century château estate has been reborn to become an "Island of Relaxation". The Grand Barrail Château Resort Spa expresses its character in four luxurious properties: Le Château with its imaginative yet classic interiors; La Residence and La Maison du Vignoble offer romantic views of châteaux and vineyards; and La Maison du Bien-Etre with its country estate rooms and grand vistas. ,The full service Grand Barrail Spa will refresh and relax body and mind, and, with Ligne St Barth cosmetics, take pampering to new heights of pleasure-seeking indulgence. ,Expect, the food and wine to be a gastronomic delight. Stylishly served in magnificent dining rooms, it is a gourmet paradise. Chef Fabrice Giraud specialises in the cuisine of the South West with all the creative flair that has earned prestigious Gault Millau awards year after year.

Year built: 1902 Year remodelled: 1993 & 2003 Number of rooms: 33 Number of suites: 9 Number of floors: 2 Conference room capacity: 45 Number of handicapped room: 2 Spa/Wellness centre with Ligne St Barth cosmetics Private garden Pets allowed (only in rooms) Airport shuttle (charge) Tour guide (charge)

Just outside the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, 25 miles from Bordeaux Airport. TGV rail station, business, shopping, and car rental available in Libourne - 3 miles. By car N89 to Libourne, then the D243 towards Saint-Emilion. Nearby are theatres, shopping arcades, drug stores, designer shops, art galleries, and jewellery shops.

BOD - Bordeaux: 25 miles ,Airport transfer by taxi,Helipad,Train station: Libourne 3 miles,Motorway: A10-A89,Train station: Bordeaux 35 minutes / Libourne 5 minutes,Local airport: Bordeaux Merignac,International airport: Bordeaux Merignac,Car rental: Europcar, Avis, Hertz,Shopping district: Bordeaux - Libourne,City centre: Bordeaux,Pick up service: on request

Disabled room with queen bed in the Residence. The room has been adapted to welcome disabled persons. View on the vineyards. Size: 35 sq. metres. Superior room with queen bed in the Residence. Full bathroom, no terrace. View on the vineyards. Size: 35 sq. metres. Deluxe room with queen bed in the Residence. Full Bathroom. Terrace or balcony. View on the vineyards. Size: 35 sq. metres. Deluxe room with queen bed in the Château or in the Residence. Shower and bath tub in the bathroom. Two rooms have a terrace. View on the vineyards. Size: 35/45 sq. metres. Deluxe rooms in the Maison du Bien Etre and two large suites. Full bathroom, some with shower jets. View on the vineyards or on the Château. Balcony. Size: 35/45 sq. metres. Round room with king bed located in the Château. Full bathroom. View on the vineyards. Size: 35 sq. metres. Junior suite with queen bed located in the Château. Small sitting area, bedroom not separated by wall, terrace, full bathroom. View on the vineyards. Size: 56 sq. metres. Duplex suite with queen bed in the tower of the La Residence. Two bathrooms. View on the vineyards and park. Size: 72 sq. metres. Four Duplex suites in La Maison du Vignoble, private lounge on ground floor with terrace and a full bathroom with shower. On the 1st floor, bedroom with queen bed, with balcony overlooking the vineyards and full bathroom with tub. Royal suite with king bed located in the Château. Separate sitting area, very large balcony. Duplex Suite with private Jacuzzi, queen bed, two bathrooms in tower of La Residence. 75 sq. metres.

• 220 AC / DC
• Air-conditioning
• Balcony (some rooms)
• Bathrobe
• Bath tub
• Towels (for pool)
• Connecting rooms (on request)
• Daily newspaper (on request)
• Direct dial phone
• Electrical adapters
• Fresh fruit basket
• Full size mirror
• Goose down pillows (on request)
• Hairdryer
• In-room safe
• Iron / Ironing board
• Jacuzzi (1 suite)
• Lounge (some rooms)
• Make-up / Shaving mirror
• Mini bar
• Razor socket
• Roll-in showers (some rooms)
• Satellite TV
• Sewing kit
• Single line phone
• Slippers
• Sound proofed rooms
• Terrace (some rooms)
• Guest Supplies
• Work desk (some rooms)

Restaurant - Chef de cuisine Fabrice Giraud. Serves gourmet & inventive cuisine based on south-west local products combined with Mediterranean flavours. Lunch and dinner have inside and outside seating. Restaurant quoted 16/20 in Gault Millau 2000. ,Lounge Bar - Serves aperitif, cocktails, digestive, and local specialities.

• Croquet (request)
• Hairdresser (request)
• Horse riding (nearby)
• Jogging track
• Mountain bikes (request)
• Outdoor swimming pool (on-site)
• Sailing (request)
• Tennis courts (nearby)
• Water skiing (nearby)
• Windsurfing (nearby)
• Archery (on request)
• Ballooning (on request)
• Bicycles (4 on site)
• Canoeing (25 miles)
• Cooking school (on request)
• Fishing (40 miles)
• Golf (nearby)
• Helicopter tours (on request)
• Historical tours
• Jet skiing (1h30)
• Kayaks (25 miles)
• Spa facilities and Beauty treatments at the hotel with LigneStBarth cosmetics
• Scooter (on request)
• Sport fishing (80 miles)
• Squash courts (5 miles)
• White water rafting (25 miles)

• Arcachon-Atlantic ocean 75 miles south west
• Bordeaux 25 miles north
• Ch‚teaux (walking distance)
• Henri IV Castle 9 miles north
• Medieval Town (12th century Trinity Chapel) 2 miles
• Saint Emilion 2 miles east
• Saint Emilion Vineyards 2 miles north