Papillon in Saint Phillipe d Aiguille, Saint Emilion, Aquitaine, France

Lovely spacious, open plan property, well equipped with all that is required for a wonderful self catering holiday. Set on a quiet lane amongst the vineyards of Bordeaux with 3 double bedrooms and en suite shower room to master bedroom.
Private 10m x 5m salt water pool (open May to October ),large sun terrace for alfresco dinning and good sized garden, views of the local vineyards to the front of the property. English TV dvd and video player.Games and toys. World renowned St Emilion is close by and must not be missed, with it's large selection of restaurants, wonderful gift shops and steeped in history, take "Le train des grands vignobles" and enjoy the panaromic views. Be in the center of Bordeaux within an hour when you "park and ride" on the tram, approximately 3 euros per car,includes ticket for everyone in the car to travel on the bus and tram all day, excellent value. Go wine tasting at one of the local chateaux where you can buy wine by the bottle, box or en vrac, you will find a bottle as part of your welcome pack. If you enjoy golf you will find several courses within easy reach and locally we are looking forward to a new course due to be completed by early 2013, only minutes away.  Buy your bread from the local boulangerie baked on the premise and can be recommended, the supermarket a 10 minute drive away in Castillon la Bataille. If you enjoy the atmosphere of the french markets you will find one within easy reach almost every day of the week. Fancy a day by the sea, the Arcachon coastline is not far away with its oyster beds and the amazing Pyla dune. Saint Foy la Grand is a favorite, with ancient houses and lovely boutiques, not forgetting the large Saturday market that fills the streets. Whether you enjoy activity holidays, sight seeing, wine tasting, sampling local produce or just lazing the day away, Papillon is the perfect base for any type of holiday with both friends or family anytime of year.