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“A sun-soaked sandstone house, set on seven acres of idyllic vineyards. Elegant rooms with individual themes, from Out of Africa to Pop Art. A truly stunning country B&B with lovely natural pool. A wine lovers’ paradise!”

“A sun-soaked sandstone house, set on seven acres of idyllic vineyards. Elegant rooms with individual themes, from Out of Africa to Pop Art. A truly stunning country B&B with lovely natural pool. A wine lovers’ paradise!”

Hotel Review

Oenophiles and others will love staying at Le Relais de Franc Mayne, a working vineyard and upmarket B&B. Recently restored, the hotel is sparky and original with the nine bedrooms all following a different theme – from Indian to Pop Art and from French country house to Out of Africa. With the pale golden stone house as a backdrop, the landscaped grounds provide an idyllic setting to while away the hours between wine tastings, with comfortable outdoor furniture, a natural chlorine-free pool and acres of vineyards in the distance. Although breakfast is the only meal served here, you’ll find plenty of restaurants in St Emilion, and the hotel’s impressive cellars have walls stacked high with bottles – perfect for a nightcap.
 

Written by Helena Hamlyn

Recommended For

  • Country Escape
  • A gorgeous country house and working winery turned boutique hotel, set on a seven acre vineyard.
  • Sights nearby
  • Enjoy the Romanesque churches and mediaeval ruins in St-Emilion, walking distance from the hotel.
  • Wine tasting
  • Free at the hotel. Taste the wines produced on its seven acre estate.
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Play a game of billiards whilst sipping on one of the hotel's wines.
  • Cycling
  • Cycle through the quintessantially French countryside.
  • No restaurant
  • Hotel can provide cold platters on request
  • Romantic
  • Secluded setting
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Traditional
  • B&B
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Village
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Views
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Free wifi

Facilities

  • No restaurant
  • Hotel can provide cold platters on request
  • Parking
  • Free parking on site
  • Cots available
  • EUR 25 per night
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Bar
  • Honesty bar.
  • Free wifi
  • Airport transfer
  • In room DVD
  • No pets
  • Library
  • Billiard/pool table
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Good wine list
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Disabled access
  • Games room
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Views

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Enjoy the Romanesque churches and mediaeval ruins in St-Emilion, walking distance from the hotel.
  • Wine tasting
  • Free at the hotel. Taste the wines produced on its seven acre estate.
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Play a game of billiards whilst sipping on one of the hotel's wines.
  • Cycling
  • Cycle through the quintessantially French countryside.

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Other Reviews

Relais de Franc Mayne

"As well as being attached to the winery, the whole place has been designed to blend in with the landscape, complete with a natural water bathing pool with its own "green" filtration system."

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)

French fancies

"Le Relais de Franc Mayne fits that criteria perfectly, with stylish rooms draped with thick and shiny fabrics in lurid shades and stripes, antique furniture, chandeliers and elegant owners."

Originally published by The Guardian (view article)