Top 10 Large Group Holiday Homes Near Bordeaux

Ranking updated on 2026-10-18

Planning a birthday weekend, a family reunion, a wedding gathering, or a company seminar for ten to forty people in south-west France? The Bordeaux hinterland is one of the country's most generous backdrops for a group stay: vine-covered plateaus in the Gironde, stone-built bastides straddling the Dordogne and the Lot-et-Garonne, medieval villages perched above river valleys, and a long tradition of rural hospitality that scales naturally to large groups. Houses here tend to be generous in floor plan, set in open countryside, and close enough to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station or Mérignac airport to keep logistics manageable for guests arriving from elsewhere in France or from abroad.

CasaGiga tracks 37 properties within roughly one and a half hours of Bordeaux. The average house sleeps 21 guests, and the largest property on the list accommodates up to 80 people under a single roof. On average, these properties sit 79 km from Bordeaux city centre — just over an hour by road. Across 1,414 independent guest reviews, the catalogue holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, a score that reflects genuine and consistent quality rather than curated testimonials. Prices start at €33 per person per night and average €67, which means a group of twenty can often secure an entire house for less than the combined cost of separate hotel rooms.

The ranking on this page puts online-bookable CasaGigas first, then sorts by average rating and volume of verified reviews; hosts who display this ranking widget on their own website keep their position, which is both a transparency incentive and a fair signal of ongoing quality.

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1
CasaGiga 7 (Charente)
📍 Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 106 km
👥 22 guests4.9★ (67 reviews)🏊 House with pool
A house with pool in Charente, about 106 km from Bordeaux, comfortably sleeping up to 22 guests. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 67 reviews, it has built a consistent track record with large groups. Bookable directly online at €47 per person.
⚡ Bookable onlinefrom 47 € / person / night
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CasaGiga 17 (Charente)
📍 Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 113 km
👥 16 guests5.0★ (14 reviews)🏠 House
A house in Charente, roughly 113 km from Bordeaux, welcoming groups of up to 16. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 14 reviews — a strong early signal of quality. Available to book online at €58 per person.
⚡ Bookable onlinefrom 58 € / person / night
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3
CasaGiga 2915 (Dordogne)
📍 Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 111 km
👥 46 guests4.8★ (80 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
With capacity for 46 guests, this holiday cottage in Saint-Avit-Sénieur is the largest property in the ranking and the most affordable at €33 per person. It has earned a 4.8 rating from 80 reviews. Reservations are made by contacting the host directly.
On requestfrom 33 € / person / night
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Ferme de Paufy
📍 Saint-Gery, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 75 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (60 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Ferme de Paufy is a 7-bedroom house with pool in Saint-Gery, 75 km from Bordeaux, accommodating up to 15 guests. It holds a flawless 5.0 rating from 60 reviews — a track record that speaks for itself. Contact the owner directly for rates and availability.
On request
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5
Le Domaine de Stellac
📍 Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 94 km
👥 14 guests5.0★ (63 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Le Domaine de Stellac is a 5-bedroom house with pool in Castelmoron-sur-Lot, around 94 km from Bordeaux, welcoming groups of up to 14 guests. Its perfect 5.0 rating from 63 reviews makes it one of the most consistently praised properties in the zone. Rates on request.
On request
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CasaGiga 51 (Gironde)
📍 Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 11 km
👥 16 guests4.9★ (18 reviews)🏰 Castle
Just 11 km from Bordeaux, this 5-bedroom castle in Ambarès-et-Lagrave is the closest CasaGiga to the city in this selection. It sleeps up to 16 guests and is priced at €129 per person, with a 4.9 rating from 18 reviews. Book by contacting the host.
On requestfrom 71 € / person / night
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7
Clos de Lagalvagne
📍 Castillonnès, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 97 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (35 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Clos de Lagalvagne is a 6-bedroom house with pool in Castillonnès, about 97 km from Bordeaux, hosting up to 15 guests. With a perfect 5.0 rating from 35 reviews, it stands among the most appreciated pool properties in this selection. Enquire directly for pricing and dates.
On request
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Gîte d'Emmannaëlle
📍 Auros, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 48 km
👥 14 guests4.8★ (51 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Gîte d'Emmannaëlle is a 7-bedroom holiday cottage in Auros, 48 km from Bordeaux, sleeping up to 14 guests. It has gathered 51 reviews and holds a 4.8 rating — a well-established choice for groups wanting a cottage within easy reach of the city. Contact the host for rates.
On request
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9
Domaine Le Pin
📍 Duras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 66 km
👥 18 guests4.9★ (36 reviews)🌳 Estate
Domaine Le Pin is an estate in Duras, 66 km from Bordeaux, accommodating up to 18 guests. Its 4.9 rating from 36 reviews places it firmly among the top-rated properties in this zone. Contact the host directly to enquire about availability and rates.
On request
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Château Solon
📍 Preignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 35 km
👥 15 guests4.7★ (48 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Château Solon is an 8-bedroom holiday cottage in Preignac, 35 km from Bordeaux, sleeping up to 15 guests. With 48 reviews and a 4.7 rating, it has a solid track record with groups. Contact the host directly to enquire about rates and availability.
On request
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How to Choose a Group House Near Bordeaux

A listed capacity of 22 means 22 sleeping places — not 22 comfortable double bedrooms. Some houses reach that number through bunk beds or sofa beds, which suits a school trip but not a wedding party. Before booking, ask the host for a detailed bedroom breakdown: four double rooms plus a dormitory of six is a very different stay from eleven twin rooms. If the listing does not show bedrooms, contact the host directly and request a floor plan or room list.

French rural properties are almost never licensed for amplified music after 22h00. Even in the countryside, local noise by-laws apply and neighbours may be closer than the fields suggest. Before committing, ask the host in writing whether a DJ, live band, or sound system is permitted, on which nights, and until what hour. Some houses offer a dedicated events terrace with an explicit curfew; others prohibit external entertainment companies or catering services on the premises entirely. Get any permission confirmed in your rental contract.

French law requires all private outdoor pools built after 2004 to have at least one of four certified safety barriers: an alarm, a cover, a shelter, or a fence. For groups travelling with children, verify which barrier is in place and whether it is operational — a thermal cover is not a safety cover. Also confirm whether the pool is heated: in the Bordeaux region, unheated outdoor pools are comfortable from mid-June to mid-September, but a May or October booking may need a heated pool written explicitly into the agreement.

Most properties sit 60 to 115 km from Bordeaux — 50 to 90 minutes by car. There is no rural rail network, so plan for two or three rental vehicles or a hired minibus and include that cost in your group budget. On deposits: French hosts typically require 30 to 50 percent on booking, with the balance due four to eight weeks before arrival. Cancellation policies often become non-refundable inside 60 days; consider travel insurance for bookings above €3,000.

By occasion

Big Birthday Weekend

A milestone birthday — 40th, 50th, or 60th — with fifteen to twenty friends calls for a house that feels like an occasion, not just a bed count. CasaGiga 7 (Puymoyen), which sleeps 22 and holds a 4.9 rating from 67 reviews, is a natural choice: pool, open countryside, and enough rooms to keep morning people and late-night revellers apart. For a tighter group of fifteen, Ferme de Paufy in Saint-Géry earns a perfect 5.0 from 60 guests and offers a more intimate, farmhouse feel.

Wedding Stay or Pre-Wedding Gathering

Groups using a house as a wedding base — for the eve, a recovery brunch, or a small garden ceremony — need a property that looks the part as much as it functions. Château Solon in Preignac, 35 km from Bordeaux in the Sauternes wine country, sleeps 15 across 8 bedrooms and sits close enough to the city for vendors to travel easily. CasaGiga 51 in Ambarès-et-Lagrave is an actual castle just 11 km from Bordeaux, with the visual register a wedding backdrop requires.

Company Seminar or Team Retreat

A two-day offsite with morning workshops and shared evening meals works better in a house than in a conference hotel: lower cost per head, better conversation at the dinner table, and a setting that genuinely breaks routine. Domaine Le Pin in Duras, which sleeps 18, and Le Domaine de Stellac in Castelmoron-sur-Lot, which accommodates 14, both sit in the Lot-et-Garonne hinterland — within reach of Bordeaux but far enough removed to create real focus. Both carry near-perfect ratings from multiple review cohorts.

Multi-Generation Family Reunion

Three generations, four surnames, and a shared need for space: a large family reunion requires a mix of bedroom types, a big dining table, and outdoor space that keeps teenagers and toddlers simultaneously occupied. CasaGiga 2915 in Saint-Avit-Sénieur, which sleeps 46 at €33 per person — the most accessible price point on this list — is the standout option when headcount matters as much as comfort. Its 80 guest reviews and 4.8 rating confirm it handles large, mixed groups with ease.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to rent a group house near Bordeaux for 20 people?+

Prices on this list start at €33 per person per night and average €67. For 20 guests over three nights, expect to pay roughly €2,000 to €4,000 for the whole house — often less than booking 10 hotel rooms separately. Two houses have confirmed per-person rates; for the others, contact the host directly for a tailored quote based on your dates and group size.

Can we have a party or play loud music at the house?+

Not automatically. French noise by-laws apply even in rural areas, and most properties do not hold a licence for amplified music past 22h00. Always ask the host in writing before booking whether music, a DJ, or external caterers are permitted, on which evenings, and until what time. Confirm any permission explicitly in your rental contract — verbal agreements are difficult to enforce.

How is the CasaGiga ranking on this page calculated?+

Online-bookable properties appear first. Within each bookability tier, houses are sorted by average guest rating and total number of reviews. Hosts who feature this ranking on their own website retain their position as a transparency incentive. No host pays to be listed or to rank higher — the order is purely algorithmic.

How do I book one of these houses?+

CasaGiga 7 (Puymoyen) and CasaGiga 17 (Marsac) are bookable directly online. For the remaining eight properties, click through to the individual listing and contact the host by email or phone. CasaGiga can also send an inquiry on your behalf if you use the contact form on the listing page, which is useful for comparing several houses at once.

Is tourist tax included in the displayed price?+

No. French tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is collected separately, usually on arrival or added to the final invoice. It ranges from €0.20 to €4.00 per person per night depending on the municipality and the accommodation's official classification. Ask the host for the exact rate when you request a quote — for a group of 20 over three nights, it can add €50 to €200 to the total.

What is the minimum rental period for group houses near Bordeaux?+

Most properties require a minimum of two nights, with three or seven nights common during peak summer (July and August). Short breaks of one or two nights can sometimes be negotiated in low season. Check the individual listing for the host's minimum stay requirement, which typically increases around French public holidays and school vacation periods.

What time is check-in and check-out?+

Standard check-in for rural gîtes and holiday houses is between 16h00 and 18h00; check-out is typically by 10h00 or 11h00. For large groups, early arrival or late departure can often be arranged in advance — ask the host when you book. Arriving outside agreed hours without prior notice may delay room preparation or incur an additional fee.

What if the house I want is no longer available for my dates?+

Use the inquiry form on the listing page and we will match you with available alternatives in the same zone and capacity range. Some properties on this list manage availability through off-platform calendars, so apparent unavailability may resolve with a direct call to the host. Our published ranking is updated nightly to reflect current bookability where data is available.

How this ranking is made

Houses are ranked by bookability first — properties with live online booking appear at the top — then sorted within each tier by average guest rating and total number of verified reviews, with a minimum review threshold applied to filter out statistically thin scores. Hosts who feature this ranking on their own website retain their position as a reciprocal transparency incentive; no payment, sponsorship, or commercial arrangement of any kind influences a property's rank.

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