Chateau, sleeps 10, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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Neal Rushton-King
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Manoir Saussus Frontage, From Across the Château Lynch-Bages Vines (1 / 33)
Kitchen with Range Cooker, Island Bar & Dining Table (2 / 33)
Living Room with English TV, DVD, Sofa & Renovated Louis XV Armchairs (3 / 33)
Entrance Hall With Wine Glass Chandelier! (4 / 33)
Master Bedroom With Renovated Rococo Furniture (5 / 33)
Master En-Suite With Marble Tiles, Walk-In Shower, Bath, Dressing Table Etc (6 / 33)
Twin Bedroom With Vineyard/ Estuary Views & Renovated Louis XV Furniture (7 / 33)
Double Bedroom With Vineyard/ Estuary Views & Renovated Louis XV Furniture (8 / 33)
Family Bathroom With Marble Tiles, Shower, Bath & Louis XV Furniture (9 / 33)
Renovated Oak Staircase (10 / 33)
Utility Room With Slate Floor, Washer, Dryer, Ironing Facilities Etc. (11 / 33)
WC With Renovated Louis XV Furniture (12 / 33)
Pool & Sun-Deck (13 / 33)
Pool Illuminated At Night (14 / 33)
View of Manoir Saussus & Pool From the Garden (15 / 33)
Our Neighbour - The Stunning Château Pichon Baron (16 / 33)
Horses Working At Our Neighbour - Premier Cru Château Latour (17 / 33)
Wine Tour & Tasting at Premier Cru Château Mouton-Rothschild (18 / 33)
Golf du Medoc - Home to France's Best Course (Des Châteaux) (19 / 33)
Golf La Mejanne at Lacanau - France's Best 9-Hole Course (20 / 33)
UNESCO World Heritage Site Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux (21 / 33)
Cite du Vin Wine Museum/ Experience in Bordeaux (22 / 33)
Quinconces Brocante Market in Bordeaux (23 / 33)
Oysters at the Chic Cap Ferret (24 / 33)
Drink Station at the Marathon du Medoc (25 / 33)
Running Through the Vines at the Marathon du Medoc (26 / 33)
Carrelets (Fishing Huts) on the Gironde in Pauillac (27 / 33)
Atlantic Beach at Carcans (28 / 33)
Beach at Hourtin Lake (29 / 33)
Kite Surfing at Hourtin Lake (30 / 33)
Cycle Tours in Pauillac (Our Neighbour - Château Pichon Comtesse) (31 / 33)
The Beautiful Wine Town of Saint-Émilion (32 / 33)
Grape Harvest at the Nearby Château Talbot (33 / 33)
About Manoir Saussus - A Brief History:
Manoir Saussus is a 150 year-old petit château. It sits amongst the vineyards and castles of the premier appellation in the Médoc, the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, and gazes out over the Gironde estuary. The building started life as a wine château. The horses that worked its vineyards were housed in the stable at the rear of the property. The Manoir’s vaulted wings were chais, where powerful, complex reds were fermented and blended, and then stored in barrels. The bottled products were laid down in the cellar beneath the central building. The tower was un moulin-à-vent (a windmill), used for grinding the flour that fed the vine workers.
After several generations, the estate was broken-up, and the current building and land became a hospital. The current owners (the Rushton-King family) have found several keepsakes from this time hidden in nooks in the stone perimeter walls. During the Second World War, Manoir Saussus was requisitioned by the German army, and it was used to accommodate their officers. The pole that now proudly flies the property’s flag was installed during this time to display Nazi insignia. After the war, the building became an old people’s home, and then a UCPA holiday centre. It had been vacant for 10 years before it was bought by the current owners, and was in danger of being lost, strangled by vegetation, and broken by neglect. However, the current owners fell in love with it, and have set about bringing it slowly back to life.
Renovation:
The current owners purchased Manoir Saussus in 2016. Since then, they have been renovating and restoring the property. This has been an arduous task, living in the château for a year without heating or plumbing!
Outside, they have cleared the creepers and the trees that smothered the property, and hid it from sight. Stone-masons have set about restoring its dressed stone facades. They’ve re-built pillars and perimeter walls, and skilled metal workers have reinstated wrought-iron gates and railings. Local joiners have renovated and replaced windows, doors and shutters. A generous pool has been added, the garden landscaped, and terraces set.
Inside, the renovation commenced in the central building, the former home of the wine-makers. This has now been fully restored.
- Beautiful limed French oak floors have been laid.
- Stunning new kitchens and bathrooms have been installed, with shining granite work-surfaces, and warm marble tiles.
- Chandeliers (including one made of wine glasses, a nod to the Manoir’s heritage and illustrious neighbours) hang from the ceilings.
- Restored and reworked Louis XV furniture help to balance between the traditional and the modern.
The next stage of the project will be to renovate the wings, the stable and the tower. The owners aim to create a grand entertaining space in the South Wing, with a cavernous ballroom that could also be used for wine-tasting and dining on a large scale, or perhaps (more healthily!) for yoga retreats. They will also add at least four more bedrooms, four bathrooms, three kitchens and living rooms across the remaining spaces, creating the perfect venue for extended family holidays or events.
Your custom will help to continue to save this historic building for generations to come!
Manoir Saussus is located close to the heart of Pauillac (just 500 metres from the Office du Tourisme et du Vin). World-Class Wine: Pauillac is world-renowned for its wine production. It is home to some of the most prestigious names on the planet, including 3 of the 5 Bordeaux Premier Cru - Château Latour, Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château Mouton-Rothschild, as well as more than 50 other wine-producing châteaux. Therefore, it shouldn't be a surprise that wine-related activities are high on the list of attractions for Manoir Saussus' guests. These include wine tours and tastings (many of which are free, or the cost can be claimed back against wine purchases made directly from the châteaux), and walking and cycling trails through the vineyards. All of the local châteaux will open their doors to visitors (though some are a little more difficult to access than others). World-Class Golf: The Medoc also features some world-class golf. For example, Golf du Medoc (35kms away) has two courses
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: 5 Minute Walk (on The Quay In Pauillac)
Nearest supermarket: 5 Minute Walk (Carrefour)
Nearest market: 10 Minute Walk (held Every Saturday)
Nearest pharmacy: 10 Minute Walk
Nearest bar: 5 Minute Walk (La Salamandre - Pauillac Quay)
Tourist information: Less Than A 5 Minute Walk
Pauillac on the map
Property 171791 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Manoir Saussus
- The nearest airport to Manoir Saussus is Bordeaux-Merignac International. This is just a 50 kms away (a 45-60 minute drive). The easiest option for reaching Manoir Saussus is to hire a car (there are multiple options available at Bordeaux airport). However, it is possible to access Manoir Saussus via public transport. Simply catch a shuttle bus from right outside the main airport terminal building to Gare de Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
- Trains depart from this station to Pauillac on a hourly basis through the day. The train journey between Bordeaux and Pauillac has a duration of 1h19mins. Manoir Saussus is 2.5 kms away Pauillac station (a short taxi ride, or a nice 25 minute walk along the quay. Once in Pauillac, it is perfectly possible to visit the nearby wine chateaux without a car - for example, bicycles (including electronic bikes) are available to hire from the Village Bages (a 10 minute walk from Manoir Saussus).
Access options
Car Essential, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bordeaux [BOD]
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| Property type | Chateau (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
4 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) |
| Occupancy | 10 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Range cooker |
| Internal facilities | Central heating (electric), Central heating (gas), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner not on site, TV, Weekly maid service, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Museums, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spa, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 4th August 2021
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