Dreamy Chateau in Saint-Emilion, France
- Wendy Hilberman
- Oct 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 8
Luxury Stay Saint-Émilion, France
Chateau Hotel Grand Barrail-Saint-Émilion, France
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
Château Grand Barrail - Saint-Émilion - A MICHELIN Guide restaurant
We stayed at the Chateau Hotel Grand Barrail for three days in late August. The hotel, which dates back to 1902 was a delightful surprise. Chateau Hotel Grand Barrail is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Group. https://www.grand-barrail.com/
We booked our hotel stay directly with the hotel. We received great communication with the hotel before our stay, confirming details of our hotel reservation, dinner suggestions, and assistance with booking our wine tasting. The staff was helpful and warm during our entire three-day stay. We had reserved a Deluxe Double Room featuring a charming private outdoor patio complete with a table and chairs. I had mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary, and the staff decorated the room with rose petals, chocolates, and a complimentary bottle of champagne. We felt pampered from the moment we entered the property.
Hotel Details & History
A turn-of-the-century chateau dating back to 1902 stands tall and impressive with its fairy-tale design in a 7-acre park setting.
The hotel boasts 41 rooms and five suites with updated decor and comfortable beds. The grounds are expansive with vineyards on all sides, begging guests to walk and explore the property. The gardens are colorful, the manicured lawn is ultra-green, the swans in the pond are majestic, and the hotel has strategically placed lounge chairs throughout the property for sitting and enjoying the views.
The Restaurant du Grand-Barrail is listed in the Michelin Guide as one of the most beautiful restaurants in the vineyards of Bordeaux. The restaurant offers gourmet cuisine boasting indoor and outdoor dining. The sunset views from the outdoor patio are truly spectacular.
What We Loved
Spacious guest room and large bathroom with soak tub
Private outdoor balcony-patio with seating
Gorgeous grounds surrounded by vineyards
Wellness activities
Walking, yoga, bicycles, swimming, etc.
Beautiful outdoor patio with great cocktails and snacks
Michelin Guide Restaurant on-site
Wonderful cuisine with healthy options
Breakfast with the option to order ala-carte items
Warm and welcoming service
Proximity to Bordeaux Wineries
Bike rentals
Outdoor swimming pool and indoor jacuzzi
Spa Saint-Emilion with SOTHYS beauty products
Free shuttle from and to Saint-Emilion (high season)
Free and ample parking
Wendy's Wellness Score (1-5 Stars)
*****
Walking, Biking, Swimming, Yoga, and Gym
Final Thoughts
We enthusiastically give this beautiful Chateau a thumbs-up. It exceeded our expectations for dining, wellness activities, room comfort, and the overall beauty of the property.
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The pictures of this Chateau are stunning. I want to visit!