Les Sources de Caudalie

An extraordinary collection of contemporary buildings, created from recycled local materials specifically designed to blend in with the estate of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Les Sources de Caudalie is surrounded by its own vineyards and lake-filled gardens. Expect a wide choice of accommodation, a panoramic cigar bar, a choice of restaurants and a spa offering grape-based therapies.

There is a phenomenal feeling of peace and tranquillity the minute you arrive at Les Sources de Caudalie. The rooms and suites are styled to reflect the Aquitaine region in colour, paintings and antiques. For nature lovers, the L’ile aux Oiseaux Suite is nestled in the heart of the vineyards and has an unexpected avant-garde interior design.

Try the signature spa treatment in the Sources de Caudalie vinotherapy spa. Then, savour the haute cuisine in La Grand Vigne restaurant and sit out on the summer terrace, or dine at the more rustic, La Table du Lavoir. Round off the evening with a digestif and listen to the night chorus from the toads around the lakes.

Rejuvenation finds many forms at this hotel and spa whose luxurious style is a therapy in itself. The decor and the comfort levels in the 49 rooms and nine suites are magnificent. The chef of the restaurant enjoys cooking with his personality; 'La Grand Vigne' for refined classics or 'La Table du Lavoir' with its country inn flavours. The wine list is impressive with 15,000 bottles in the château cellar. The cigar tasting club offers a panoramic view over the vineyards while the French Paradox bar enables guests to taste great wines and champagnes by the glass. 'Caudalie'? It used to mean the afterglow of wine on the taste buds - not any more!