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We arrived at this hotel on a particularly hot day when temperatures had exceeded 40 degrees. We walked into the Reception area and then onto our room. Everywhere was impressively cool. The air conditioning was doing it's job well, however would the unit in our room sound for instance like an old and loud motorbike? Far from it ”quietly efficient” would best describe it. Easy to have a good night's sleep. Our room was a good size with both a kettle and small fridge. However there were no complimentary tea and coffees, or room safe. Strange. Remember to pack your own. Also worth mentioning that unlike some other chains, they don't have a bar. An ice cold beer upon arrival would have been very welcome on such a hot day. Everywhere was very clean and we felt Covid safe. Breakfast was a little disappointing with not a lot of choice and with the baskets not being always replenished. There are lots of places to eat close by in the evening, provided you are happy to eat at a fast food chain, rather than a quaint family owned bistro. One additional bonus. This hotel is very close to the Peage Station and very easy to find. It saved us 10 minutes compared to where we normally stay. We will stay here again.

There are not enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe Les Sources de Caudalie: Wow, Amazing, Phenomenal… It is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Nestled in the heart of the Bordeaux countryside, surrounded by acres and acres of vineyards, you will find Les Sources De Caudalie. From any view on the property, you will be able to view the rolling hills full of rows of grape vines. To the south you will have white grapes, and to the north, red. The resort ‘s structure is a combination of wood and stone. The architecture and design is that of an old farmhouse chateau with rustic buildings and manicured gardens. A pond sits in the heart of the resort full of wildlife. Amenities include their 3 restaurants. We had the opportunity to eat at all 3 of their restaurants and they were all very good. You can enjoy an indoor and outdoor pool. Next to the resort is their amazing Spa building, and the famous winery Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. They also have 2 bars and several cozy sitting areas throughout the property. Bicycles are provided for free. Riding the backroads of the vineyards is an experience in itself. In addition, they have a forest nearby that has a nature/sculpture trail. The walk is about a good hour. With respect to the rooms, they are cozy, comfortably updated, and very nicely decorated. Our room was on the ground floor. It had a table with two chairs in the terrace which offered wonderful opportunities to frequently sit to relax mornings and evenings before dinner as we enjoyed some wine and cheese while taking in all the surrounding beauty and gorgeous sunsets. As to the service, again, it was phenomenal! From the check in clerk, to the restaurant staff, and their housekeeping team, which serviced your room twice per day. Throughout our stay, the staff was pleasant in asking if everything was to our liking. The hotel is perfectly located to use as a hub to visit the many beautiful towns and wineries the Bordeaux region has to offer. We look forward to hopefully returning in the near future to Les Sources de Caudalie for some rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Back to Trip advisor! : ))) Since covid I stopped posting here, but with this tourism boom I thought it best to come back and continue to cooperate, as I continue to read Trip advisor before traveling, so everyone's review can be important for all of us. Start with what I loved. This hotel has all the ingredients for a perfect stay. Our suite was excellent, large, with taste and priceless details by Lalique, with various views of the castle and vineyards, impeccable beds and sheets, so important, heated well, bathroom just right comfortable and extremely clean. Thanks! We slept really well. And We’ve even a little gift from lalique on arrival, I loved it. Professional people, attentive to all requests. The hotel castle is small and isolated, but I like that, and with our car we discovered other vineyards and heritage nearby. The hotel has a shop for wine tourism, selling beautiful bottles of wine, etc., Lalique products are always very beautiful to buy, I am suspicious because I am a fan of the brand. And of course the hotel has an excellent 2 star Michelin restaurant, which I will write about later. There could be another normal Restaurant for everyday life, otherwise lunch and dinner everyday at the 2 Michelin star is not always recommended for all reasons.… so we would have stayed more nights But in the end, I think it's the restaurant that attracts people to the hotel. Although the hotel is great in itself, in addition to the incredible Lalique brand. We'll be back for sure.

No extra bed, good breakfast

The hotel is unbeatable. The staff, the services and the location, out of 10!