I can't seem to find a word to best describe the category of this establishment. It's not a hotel, it's not a B&B, it's not a chalet. I really don't know what it is. But what I do know is that the place is not for an average or budget traveller, it requires a strong heart and fit enough to... More

I stayed here with a friend in July 2011 (sorry it took so long to review!). It was everything you imagine a stay in a French chateau to be. The hotel was quiet and peaceful. Lounging in the natural pool, overlooking the vineyards was a highlight. You can walk through some vineyards behind the chateau for about 15 minutes and... More

We stayed for just one night in September 2012 - we had the black and white too which was small but very clean and comfortable, it was also air conditioned which was appreciated as the weather was very warm. The relais is light on staff, but that wasn't a problem as you can help yourself to hot drinks and wine,... More

First the good news! The hotel is located in an idylic setting on a hill overlooking beatiful vineyards. It is a short drive, or an easy walk, from the village of Saint Emilion. The staff is comprised of many expatriate "Brits", so language is not a problem. They were very courteous and helpful. Common areas of the chateau are well... More

We enjoyed our short break and unlike others we found the staff friendly and helpful and we had no difficulty finding someone to assist us. The feel of the hotel is more like a large country house where one could relax rather than a hotel and we liked the idea of self selected wines and tea and coffee as opposed... More

Let me start by saying some of the grievances in previous reviews are justified, such as no bar, lack of milk for beverages outside of breakfast time and trying to get hold of staff. Saying that we stayed in the Pop Art room for 220€ per night and found the experience fantastic. Yes, some small issues, every hotel has them,... More

When you are paying EUR 170 a night for a hotel room you expect at least a couple of things: (1) a nice room (2) good service. It is these fundamental things which let down Relais Franc Mayne: our room (Black and White) felt like a cross between a garage and a bathroom. The bathroom and the sleeping area are... More

If a 3.5 star rating were available, that's what I'd have given this hotel. It was really excellent in a number of ways but had some real issues too. First the good stuff. It's a really beautiful setting - from the outside food terrace, and the grassy areas around the pool, you look down across the chateau's own vineyards and... More

We stayed at this chateau close to Saint-Emilion for 2 nights in August. Our room (Oxbridge) was fabulous, really characterful and spacious, with a huge bathroom and private terrace. We were in the 16th century posthouse, rather than the main building, which was nice in some ways but a bit irritating when we discovered, for instance, that we had no... More