If you are the kind of person who thinks that a Marriott makes a wonderful destination, then the Villa St Simon is absolutely the worst kind of place for you. It has no modern facilities (apart from spotty Wi-Fi, especially toward the top of the building), requires you to transport baggage up several flights of stairs depending on your allocated... More

Blaye is not exactly a jumping party town. At least, not on a very wet May weekend. But if there's anywhere to make you feel better, it's the Villa St Simon. Beautifully renovated, with charming and polyglot hosts (and excellent breakfasts), the Villa makes you feel, even on a first visit, that you're old and valued friends. Leslie and Clarissa... More

This B&B is located right in the town centre within a stroll of the restaurants and bars. It is also within an easy stroll of the Citadel, a17th century fortification and Unesco World Heritage site. Blaye itself is situated on the banks of the Gironde Estuary, with easy access to the vineyards of Cotes de Blaye, and by ferry (a... More

For our 20th wedding anniversary we took a two week tip through France, and our stay with Leslie, Julian and Clarissa may go down as the greatest highlight. Great hosts, exceeding expectations and informing about the great region. Great pastries in the morning as a topper.

Myself and my girlfriend Jane were treated for our birthdays from my mother and my nephew for a couple of nights with the tour of 2 vineyards,breakfast,the debunking which all should do and 3 bottles of wine to take home after. We booked an extra night and glad we did.Stayed thursday 25th April to Sunday 28th April. The hosts Les... More

My wife Cathy booked a surprise 4 day break for us at Villa St. Simon. The Villa is authentic and charming - a true French classic. The owners Les and Clarissa are perfect hosts and they make you feel like a true guest. The rooms are lovely and clean and the breakfast is great value. I highly recommend you to... More

Second stay at St Simon. We even made sure we could book in before confirming our intention visit Blaye for the Printemp de Vin. Very convenient for the Citadelle and the wine tasting - we did not need to use our car the whole weekend! The rooms are really tastefully decorated and very light and airy. Les and Clarissa (the... More

Our family of five stayed (3 older teenagers) in the three bedroom apartment at Villa St Simon in early January and we had a fantastic time. From our welcome at Bordeaux airport to being dropped off at Bordeaux train station four days later we were made to feel at home and welcome. We indulged in breakfasts at the villa a... More

My husband and I got to enjoy a private getaway to the Bordeux area in October and stayed here. The staff were lovely, funny people, and we enjoyed a tour into St. Emilion with them, as well as a private wine tasting in the hotel's cellar. Restaurant recommendations were good, and the room was comfortable.