The Grand Cognac Lodge
5 (4)

Nouvelle-Aquitaine
150 guests
Sleeps 27
Bordeaux, 65 mins
From 4,500

Once a Cognac distillery and now a stunning wedding venue, this space has all you need for an unforgettable event

In the middle of the vineyards of the Grande Champagne Cognac region, the Lodge epitomises romance, fun and freedom and is an ideal venue to celebrate your special day.

Description

This lovely old complex of buildings dating from 1712, including its former Cognac distillery, is built around a large, enclosed, classic Charentais courtyard.

It is near the small river Né and in the midst of the vines of the Grande Champagne Cognac region, secluded yet just thirty minutes from the large cities of Cognac and Angoulême.

A renovated 18th-century wing provides five highly comfortable and spacious chambre d’hotes with ensuite bathrooms. Within the courtyard, there are three luxury self-catering cottages, an outdoor swimming pool, and walled gardens.

YOUR EVENT
The venue can cater for up to 100 guests in the beautiful reception room or more if you choose to have a marquee in the grounds.

The function room forms part of the 19th-century cognac distillery buildings and would have been used to house cognac barrels. The stunning renovated space has been transformed into an exceptional reception room for your celebration for up to one hundred guests. The space also has ladies, gents, and disabled toilet facilities and access to the private bar.

The estate also lends itself perfectly to an outdoor wedding in the glorious Charentais sunshine, with the swimming pool and walled gardens offering perfect photo opportunities and backdrops for your day.

Some truly memorable weddings have been hosted here, and the team can arrange caterers, music, drink, and everything else needed to give you a whole range of options for an incredible wedding.

All weddings are individual and as such the pricing would be in line with the exact requirements of the event, please get in touch to talk through the available options. The team are more than happy to recommend and book rooms at local establishments for guests.

ACCOMMODATION
The venue sleeps a total of 27 guests across beautiful ensuite bedrooms and three charming cottages, creating the ideal configuration for friends and family staying together.

Four of our spacious Bed & Breakfast rooms each have Super King-size beds and we have one twin room (room Ancolie) with two single beds, all rooms have en suite bathrooms. All bedrooms have tea-making facilities, towels hairdryers, and access to a guest kitchen with a fridge and honesty bar. Full continental style breakfast is included.

We offer three beautifully converted cottages, ideal for families. A high degree of comfort and privacy is offered for visitors within each cottage, with very generous bathroom facilities, and guests can use all the facilities. Two houses are both two-bedroom cottages and the third is a 3 bedroom cottage. All three cottages are the perfect place to with family or friends in the beautiful Charente.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Guests have the use of the Logis du Paradis’ private heated saltwater swimming pool in the Summer, located in a secluded and sunny enclosed garden with chairs, tables, and sun loungers. There are assorted inflatables and water toys for the children. The pool garden has a doorway through into the walled park as well as an entrance into the private bar area. Access to the pool garden is restricted for the security of children via locked gates. The pool garden is available for evening meals and BBQs during the summer.

THE PARK
The Park which is now laid to grass used to be a huge potager. The two acres of the park have now all been laid to grass. The fully walled park area is the ideal place for children to run free it has a treehouse and swing, ride on’s to use, and Pétanque. There are two lovely avenues of Lime and Hornbeam trees offering some shaded areas to relax and read or picnic. Guests staying in the Beehouse have a unique terrace overlooking the park and get to enjoy the full stunning sunsets.

FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast is served to bed and breakfast guests either in the guests, dining room, or on the south-facing terrace overlooking the Logis courtyard. Breakfast includes fresh fruit juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit, French bread and croissants, butter, jams, and of course our delicious own honey, and tea coffee or hot chocolate. We are happy to recommend and make reservations for you at local restaurants should you wish.

Location

Ah, Nouvelle-Aquitaine! Home to Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes. This is quite possibly the ideal wedding destination for any happy couple.

Aquitaine is home to Bordeaux and it is more than possible for you to get married near to the breath-taking Dordogne, or even near the Basque Villages. This is along the Spanish border and there is so much for you to see and do. The hot springs that are in Nouvelle-Aquitaine are not to be missed and this is great if you want to pamper yourself after the big day. Poitou-Charentes is on the Atlantic Coast and the sandy white beaches are culturally stimulating ad the most beautiful location to get married in France. Famous for its beautiful architecture as well as its incredible food and wine, This region has it all. Castles from yesteryear adorn every hilltop and the region is a must for anyone who enjoys their food. Local specilaities include truffles, foie gras, prunes and of course wine, so every wedding will be full of amazing cuisine and your guests will not be disappointed. If it is the classic French chateau that you are after for your wedding in France then you have to conside Nouvelle Aquitaine and the surrounding areas!

Of course, you also have the Marias Poitevan wetlands, and this is not to be missed either. You can get to this area via train and flights also run to this area as well. This is easily one of the most beautiful areas for wedding venues in the whole of France and the activities there include horse riding, wine-tasting and relaxing on some of the sandy shores. The region features many destinations with cultural and touristic significance locations like the Citadel of Blaye, Saint-Emilion, La Rochelle, Aquarium, Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat. All of these areas have a rich historical background that could be considered when choosing wedding venues in the region. Nothing can quite compare to the experience you will get when you visit this location, and it is one of the best places for you to say those special words, “I Do!”.

Reviews

  • The Grand Cognac Lodge was the perfect wedding venue for our wedding! We spent a wonderful long weekend with our family and close fiends, and the owner was an incredible host - accommodating and responsive throughout the planning process. The venue is truly charming and very customizable, so we were able to have our dream wedding. The venue itself is beautiful and offers charming indoor and outdoor spaces that wowed our guests with originality (the distillery room is a red gem really) and comfort. I'm so grateful to have celebrated our special day here, and highly recommend it. Thank you once again, for everything.
    Catarina Figueiredo, 21/09/2024
  • This really is a piece of ‘paradise’ – from the warm welcome of Marie-Laure, to the luxurious accommodation, to the serene and cared for grounds and surrounding countryside which provide a calm, comforting backdrop to your stay. During our last visit, we used the wonderful yoga room - a bright, airy space offering all you need for indoor wellbeing activities. A super versatile venue for groups of all sizes. Highly recommended!
    Otowey, May 2023
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Contact Us

For further information please contact The Grand Cognac Lodge .

You can speak to us in: English & French

Features

  • Pet friendly

  • Baby friendly (cots, changing facilities)

  • Swimming pool

  • Garden games

  • Hotel recommendation list

  • Recommended wedding planner

  • Recommended suppliers list available

  • Recommended caterer

  • Nearest Airport

  • Breakfast included

  • Internet access

  • Golf course nearby

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