Les Pénates Bordelaises

Bordeaux, Gironde
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)7 49 44 01 01
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Per night
£100 - £180
Bedroom

5 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Rabid fans of smashing city breaks will flock to this oasis with gorgeous garden and pool in a quiet residential street near a big park

Per night
£100 - £180

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£100 - £180 per night

The Experience

What a marvellous spot – part of a neighbourhood filled with artisan shops and excellent restaurants (one with a Michelin star), yet near to the centre. This substantial Bordelais townhouse has a tasteful modern extension at the rear and there’s plenty of room for relaxing indoors; each bedroom has a seating area plus telly, and there’s a lounge area beside the breakfast room. Or find a roost in the garden with the resident fluffy bunny.

Prepare your own breakfasts and light meals, or enjoy Maria Luisa’s homemade organic granola and yogurt, pastries from the local bakery, cheese from the shop around the corner, eggs and charcuterie if you ask. Settle on a hammock, or take a dip in the small refreshing pool, sip a glass of wine from the honesty fridge.

Bedrooms, three in the house and two in the extension, have large comfortable beds, soundproofing, air conditioning and tasteful furniture. Explore on foot, by bike or hop on the tram.

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We think you'll love

  • Ditching the car – public transport is excellent, the tram stop is a five-minute walk and the journey to the city centre takes 15 minutes
  • Being able to use the kitchen, Sylvain's brilliant local tips, the tasty homemade breakfasts if you choose them. It's flexible here
  • Returning to such a comfortable, stress-free place after a long day of sightseeing or cycling
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You should know

  • There's a secure public car park 50 metres away, €9 per day
  • Sorry, no children under 12
  • There is an extra charge for breakfast

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £100
5 Suites for 2
From £100

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
10% discount on 2-night stays, 15% discount on stays of 3 nights or longer.
Closed
Never.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Breakfast £13.

Reviews

Were I to be a first-time visitor to Bordeaux and the surrounding countryside, or a repeat visitor, I cannot think of a better place to stay. Calm, comfortable, central and with everything you need for a stress-free trip to this fascinating city. The two hosts love meeting people and genuinely will help you have a memorable stay with them.
Inspected Anne & Andrew Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Hire bikes – there's safe storage and it's a great way to see further afield if you don't bring a car. You're just ten minutes by bicycle from the quays and Pont de Pierre and 20 minutes from Gare Saint-Jean. Sylvain has created maps with lots of information for cyclists. Visit the famous vineyards and the coast around Arcachon, take a food tour of the local area.

Local points of interest from Maria Luisa & Sylvain

  • Our local shortcut to Bordeaux wine country: Château Pape Clément and Château Smith Haut Lafitte are both within 10km. The latter even hosted King Charles. For the classic postcard experience, continue on to Saint-Émilion.
  • Take Tram D to Quinconces in 10 minutes and explore Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed centre on foot. Our 90-minute route links 15 landmark squares, churches and riverfront sights, with plenty of cafés along the way.
  • Follow our self-guided neighbourhood food trail: choose aged Comté at Fromagerie des Loups, taste hand-picked wines at POC La Cave, then stop at Bordeaux's oldest Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Pavillon des Boulevard for a south west culinary experience.
  • At the Cité du Vin, explore wine through a playful, multisensory exhibition, then enjoy the panoramic tasting upstairs. Cross the road afterwards for lunch at the Halles de Bacalan food market.
  • Arcachon Bay and the Dune du Pilat make a memorable day out, with oyster villages, pine forest, Atlantic beaches and the Cap-Ferret peninsula.
  • Bordeaux is easy to explore by bicycle. We share favourite routes and provide secure bike storage, a repair kit and facilities for cycling guests.

Introducing

Maria Luisa & Sylvain

Marketing and IT consultant Sylvain and musician Maria Luisa opened up the house in 2022 with a love of heritage, gardening, history and wine. Maria Luisa is multilingual and loves to chat to her guests. They share their house with two cats, and the beautiful garden with a lop-eared rabbit called Monsieur Pompon. Their house displays local street artists' work.