What a find. Superb location for old town, central Bordeaux - literally 3 minute walk to the Palace de la Bourse (where I was attending a conference, with my wife and adult daughter accompanying me). Extremely comfortable and accessible. In a back street just one building back from the famed 'Quays'. This was an experience - not just 'another room'. Huge character in this building from the moment you arrive, and when one sees the stone spiral staircase one's imagination goes into overdrive trying to imagine the history of the place.
Jean-Michel was outstanding and he literally 'appeared' to welcome us, as our taxi drew up (clearly he was waiting for us). Everything was well explained in English, and the file/notes/literature were excellent, and wifi great. There were sufficient pots, pans and crockery etc to make any cooking (and tea/coffee etc) easy. Fridge and basic appliances all working. Worked for us as 3 adults - with my daughter sleeping up above in the loft area.
The only very slightly negative thing was some noise from people talking and service traffic at odd hours - but this was because it was warm and we were sleeping with windows and door open. If they are shut the double glazing makes it absolutely quiet. We did leave the patio door slightly open while going out and some rain did come in - but nothing much to be concerned about.
For the record - taxi from airport (for 3 of us) very good, Euros 31.70 - dropped us right outside the door. Make sure the taxi driver actually has the exact address.
Thank you Laurence and Jean-Michel - highly recommended. We will certainly stay here if ever we get the chance to return.
From Cape Town, South Africa