Château La Grave Bechade — Pool, Sauna & AC Between Bordeaux & Bergerac in SW France

Château La Grave Béchade is a characterful six-bedroom château set on a working vineyard in the Bordeaux wine region, with a private 12m x 8m swimming pool, air-conditioned bedrooms, a sauna, billiards and beautiful countryside views. Flexible changeover day.

Surrounded by peaceful, rolling countryside and vineyards, the château is just 3 km from the historic bastide town of Duras and 8 km from Monségur. Both towns offer cafés, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and weekly markets, together with popular summer night markets.

The château retains many of its original features and is furnished with carefully selected antiques. Several rooms feature original silk wall coverings, adding to the property’s distinctive character and elegant atmosphere.

Although Château La Grave Béchade is situated on a working vineyard, guests enjoy private use of the château and its immediate grounds. Estate staff are considerate of guests’ privacy.

Why guests love Château La Grave Béchade

• Characterful six-bedroom château set on a working vineyard
• Private 12m x 8m swimming pool, fenced and gated
• Air-conditioned bedrooms and private sauna
• Original features, antique furnishings and billiards
• Wine and chocolate tastings available at the estate
• Beautiful vineyard views, just 3 km from historic Duras

Entrance hall

The grand entrance hall, with its original parquet flooring, provides an impressive welcome to the château and features an antique billiards table.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

All six bedrooms are situated on the upper floor and are equipped with air conditioning and a hairdryer.

Bedroom 1

King-size bed (160 cm x 200 cm), dual-aspect windows overlooking the grounds and a TV with French channels.
En-suite bathroom with a bath and hand-held shower, twin washbasins and WC.

Bedroom 2

Super king-size bed (180 cm x 200 cm). French windows open onto a stone balcony overlooking the grounds and swimming pool. TV with French channels.
En-suite bathroom with a bath and hand-held shower, twin washbasins and WC.

Bedroom 3

Super king-size bed (180 cm x 200 cm), with views across the grounds and a TV with French channels.
En-suite walk-in shower and washbasin, with a separate WC.

Bedroom 4

Twin bedroom with two large single beds (100 cm x 200 cm each), overlooking the grounds towards the tennis court. TV with French channels.
En-suite bathroom with a bath and hand-held shower, twin washbasins and WC.

Bedroom 5

Twin bedroom with two large single beds (100 cm x 200 cm each), overlooking the grounds towards the tennis court.
A WC is situated opposite the bedroom, with a shared shower room with twin washbasins and WC further along the corridor.

Bedroom 6

A small bedroom with a single bed (80 cm x 200 cm), suitable for a child, together with Moroccan-style seating.
A WC and shared shower room with twin washbasins are located along the corridor.

There are two further WCs on the ground floor, one close to the kitchen and another near the utility room.

Sauna

The private sauna is located on the upper floor, close to the bedrooms.

Kitchen

The spacious country kitchen features a fireplace and a table with chairs, providing an informal setting for meals.

Facilities include:

• Dishwasher
• Double sink
• Two single ovens
• Two hobs, each with two gas and two electric rings
• De’Longhi coffee machine
• Two large refrigerators
• Large freezer
• Microwave
• Kettle
• Toaster

Utility room

A separate laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

Sitting room

The south-facing sitting room is centred around an impressive marble fireplace and offers plenty of comfortable seating, together with a TV showing French channels.
Dual-aspect windows provide attractive views across the landscaped grounds.

Dining room

The formal dining room features a marble fireplace and an impressive chandelier above the large dining table, which seats 12 guests.
Dual-aspect windows overlook the landscaped grounds.

Study

The study provides a quiet place to work or read, with an antique desk and chair.
Fibre broadband is available at the château, with approximate speeds of 20+ Mbps. There is also a good 4G mobile signal within the grounds.

Cleaning, towels and linen

Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the rental price.
For stays of two weeks or more, a complimentary additional supply of bed linen and bath towels is provided every seven days.

Outside, gardens and orchards

A large south-facing terrace extends across the width of the château, with an outdoor dining table seating 10 guests.

There is also a comfortable seating area with a rattan-style sofa, chairs and three parasols, providing an inviting place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Private swimming pool

The private 12m x 8m chlorine swimming pool is not heated and has a depth ranging from 1.3m to 2.3m, with semi-circular entry steps at one end.
The surrounding sun terrace has 12 loungers, while a covered patio provides welcome shade during the warmer months.

A summer kitchen, WC, washbasin and shower are also conveniently located beside the pool.

The swimming pool is fenced and gated. The gate is fitted with a combination lock and must be kept locked and secured whenever the pool is not in use, particularly when children or non-swimmers are present.

Private catering, gastronomic experiences and wine tours

Private catering and tailor-made gastronomic experiences can be arranged independently through Loving Aquitaine.

A tour and tasting of the château’s own wine and chocolate can also be arranged directly with the estate office.

Weddings and events

The château, together with a separate function space, is also available to hire for weddings and other events.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

What to do in the area and beyond

The surrounding area offers a wealth of historic towns, picturesque villages and castles to explore.
Local towns and villages host weekly markets, summer night markets and festivals throughout the year.

Further information about local activities, places to visit and events can be found in the Local Area tab.

Travel

Airports

• Bergerac – 42 km
• Bordeaux – 100 km
• Toulouse – 200 km

Train

• Bordeaux Saint-Jean – 73 km (TGV)
• Sainte-Foy-la-Grande – 24 km (Bordeaux/Bergerac line)
• Bergerac – 42 km

Car

Approximate driving distances from northern French ferry ports:

• Calais – 953 km
• Le Havre – 677 km

Use of a car is essential. For car hire and practical travel information, see our Car Hire & Travel Guide.