The Cabot Collection has added the Golf Du Médoc resort in Bordeaux, France, to its steadily expanding portfolio. Known henceforth as Cabot Bordeaux, it joins Cabot Highlands in Scotland as the company’s second European property and the first in continental Europe.
The property sits on some 400 acres of land between the well-known vineyards of Bordeaux and the French countryside. It hosts two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Bill Coore and Rod Whitman, both of which are top-ranked courses in Europe. Other golf amenities include the Bernard Pascassio Training Center, which houses golf simulation rooms, a practice course configuration, TaylorMade fitting room and more. The resort itself features a 79-room hotel, a refined restaurant with regional French cuisine and a spa featuring a heated indoor swimming pool, hammam, fitness room and variety of treatments.
“Anyone playing Cabot Bordeaux is going to enjoy a distinctly French experience,” said Bill Coore, golf course architect. “Going from Cabot Cape Breton to Cabot Highlands to Cabot Saint Lucia to Cabot Bordeaux offers experiences that are as different and as varied as you could ever imagine.”
The golf courses were constructed in the 1980s, so Cabot will work to restore them to their previous character. The resort itself will also receive upgrades such as updated design elements that preserve its historic charm, elevated immersive experiences, new destination-specific activities, expanded amenities and more. U.K.-based design firm Russell Sage Studio will handle the interior design updates.
The resort offers access to a multitude of other activities in the nearby regions. Bordeaux itself is home to more than 250,000 acres of vineyards that produce a wide range of award-winning wines. Additionally, the area features picturesque quays; myriad historical monuments, museums and castles; and a network of high-speed trains that connect to nearby towns. The medieval village of Saint-Émilion, an UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its 2,000-year vineyard history and underground wine caves, is a short drive away. Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport is located twenty minutes south of the property, and Paris is two hours away by train.
“Bordeaux holds a special place in the hearts of travelers worldwide, known not only for its rich history and stunning landscapes, but also for its remarkable culinary offerings and universally revered wine,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and co-founder of…
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