Podien Cottage France

Nestled on the working vineyard Côtes de Blaye, lies Podien Cottage. Once the workers’ cottage, the cottage has been restored and filled with modern luxuries to make this stay effortless.
An open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area is on the first floor, with wonderful views over the vineyard. The kitchen has all the appliances you need for your stay. A circular dining table sits in the centre of the room surrounded by four wooden chairs. The lounge is on the opposite side of the kitchen and has a large sofa with cushions for you to relax into. Next to the lounge is a tall stone wall with a traditional stove and fireplace to keep you warm on winter nights.
Both bedrooms are located on the ground floor. Both are spacious rooms with homey details such as a patterned headboard, long mirrors and paintings hung on the walls. Each has an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. One ensuite has a washing machine on hand if needed and a stand-alone bath in the other. The bedrooms both have double beds, however if a family are staying, one of the double beds can be converted into two singles.
The working vineyard Côte de Blaye is in the Bordeaux region and provides the perfect backdrop to your holiday. Outside lies a newly built patio terrace with a long swimming pool to one side against the terrace wall. The wall provides privacy from the vineyard and local village. Sun loungers surround the pool for you to relax under the sun. The terrace also has outdoor seating and a BBQ area, set up for long summer evenings watching the sunset while cooking a delicious meal together. Make sure you bring marshmallows to toast on the outdoor fire pit, ideal for gathering together and keeping warm under the stars.
Podien Cottage is on the village side of the vineyard, with an uninterrupted view of the vines and estuary in the backdrop. The cottage is a short walk from the village tennis courts, which you are invited to use. The local village has all your essentials, including a village boulangerie, a small grocery shop, a butcher and a pharmacy. On a Sunday morning the village hosts oyster stalls on the main street.
Nestled on a working vineyard in the Bordeaux region, southwest of France lies Podien Cottage; one of three luxury villas nestled between the vines.
The working vineyard is called Côte de Blaye, a Bordeaux vineyard and a unique location for your holiday. The grape vines are in clay-limestone soil, typical of the region and traditionally, the vineyard produces Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. In recent years, the vineyard has diversified and now grows white grapes to produce Roussanne, Semillon and Chardonnay, giving a broader range. Take a wine tour to see the production of the wine, witnessing the process from grape to bottle.
The grounds of the villa are also home to Two Origins Distillery, producing whiskey. The name derives from combining the company’s heritage; French and Irish. Two Origins Distillery produces a unique whiskey that combines the French taste with the traditional whiskey techniques of Ireland: the triple-distilled cask-aged Irish whiskey.
From the villa, there are many clear cycle paths for you and your family to enjoy, stretching from Blaye to Estauliers. Blaye is your local town, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Citadelle de Blaye. Located on the waterfront, overlooking the estuary Gironde. Designed by the celebrated French military engineer Vauban, Citadelle de Blaye is a fortress offering panoramas over the Gironde estuary. Built in the 17th century, the citadel of Blaye had 1.5km of ramparts, over 30 hectares of fortifications and 1,500 soldiers occupying the fort.
Spend time strolling through its narrow streets and meet the craftsmen, restaurateurs and shopkeepers who dwell in the once-fortified fortress. Tours are also available for those who want to delve deeper into history and enter the underground passages below the surface. The town of Blaye also offers café, restaurants and shops for you to refresh yourself with, all a bike ride from the villa.
Travelling slightly further away, take a day to visit the picturesque St. Emilion, a medieval village located in the famous Bordeaux wine region. Surrounded by vineyards, St. Emilion has two thousand years of history found in beautiful architecture and monuments. Golden bricks shine in the sunlight as you wind through the village, exploring historic vineyards, cafes and shops.
Spend an afternoon feeling refreshed and head to the coast. The southwest of France is home to the Aquitaine coastline, the longest sandy coastline in Europe, stretching 230 kilometres.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form below or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!