About this property

Historic Setting: L'Escale d'Aquitaine in Bordeaux offers a unique apartment experience within a historic building. The property features family rooms and is highly rated for its convenient location and proximity to key attractions. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a terrace. The apartment includes a kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and work desk. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, the apartment is a short walk from the Museum of Aquitaine and Bordeaux Cathedral. Nearby attractions include the Great Bell Bordeaux and Place de la Bourse. An ice-skating rink is also available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bordeaux, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very well equipped apartment which has the bonus of a little terrace. Nicely furnished and decorated. Good location in a quiet side street but only minutes from restaurants and cafes.
  • Mary
    Australia Australia
    Great apartment in a good location The communication from owner was excellent
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautiful compact apartment in a beautiful old building with huge character and historical interest. It's in a very convenient part of the city with great transport links and easy to walk to major sites, bars and restaurants....
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Very well informed before the stay. Clean and tidy apartment. Very functional.
  • Alena
    Poland Poland
    Beautiful place with all necessary things in the kitchen and bathroom. The host was very nice and helpful.
  • Woodsilver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location near centre of Bordeaux and tram stops. Carrefour nearby for groceries and husband particularly liked happy hour on beer at the bars opposite! Comfortable, clean and nicely decorated, if bijou, apartment. Warm in January...
  • Ingrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable apartment, very quiet and peaceful in the heart of Bordeaux. It had everything we needed to relax after a busy day sightseeing! Anne-Sophie was very helpful and always responded promptly to our questions.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for us. Very accurately described. Not suitable for people over 5.10 tall. Apartment located up steep stairs in loft.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was very good as were the facilities and cleanliness
  • Jordan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location, comfy bed and everything you needed in the apartment.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.4
Host review score
This apartment of 35 m2 with covered terrace is located on the 3rd floor of a typical Bordeaux 1850 stone building . Fully restored in 2014, in a contemporary and cozy style , it is located in the heart of Bordeaux, close to the city hall and the famous Cathedral Saint Andre , Place Pey Berland . Quiet and cosy , you will find an ideal tranquility .
After traveling the oceans for more than 10 years on board of beautiful sailing ships , I decided to put my bags in Bordeaux, my adopted city . In my turn , I now have the pleasure of welcoming travelers from around the world.
The building stone in 1850 is located within a listed UNESCO perimeter, it housed the 19th century, a wine merchant's shop. It is ideally located in the historic center, close to the Aquitaine Museum, Place Pey Berland and Rue Sainte Catherine, the main shopping artery of the city. A nearby very lively districts of the town, including the Saint Peter's, with its quaint old streets, restaurants, bars ..., the apartment remains quiet. The advantages of the city without its drawbacks! At the heart of the historic center, you browse Bordeaux and its history through its doors (Cailhau, Dijeaux, Grosse Cloche ...), historical sites and monuments (Pey Berland Tower, Place de la Bourse, Flèche Saint Michel, Palais Rohan. ..). The apartment is also very well connected, Tram stop ("Musée d'Aquitaine") to 100 meters, 15 minutes by bus from the Gare Saint Jean (45 citéis stop "Cursol"). The airport is also very accessible thanks to a direct shuttle from the train station (30 mins). By car, the nearest parking and cheaper by the day is the parking Victor Hugo (300 meters from apartment).
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

L'Escale d'Aquitaine takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform L'Escale d'Aquitaine in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 33063000379E7