- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
Highlights of Pod
- Hidden in nature
- Veranda with garden table and lounge set
- Romantic minimalist accommodation
- No kitchen or bathroom
- Double bed already made up
- Heating and well insulated
General information
Atmospheric overnight stay in a wooden cocoon, the Pod
Back to basics, but with style. The Pod is a charming semi-circular wooden hut, inspired by the British outdoors. This compact accommodation consists of one cozy space with a comfortable double bed (140x200) and offers the perfect setting for a relaxing stopover or minimalist retreat in nature. Outside on the wooden veranda, there is a garden table with two chairs and two lounge chairs ready for a peaceful breakfast or a sunny moment with a book. The Pod is insulated and radiates simplicity and tranquility, without unnecessary luxury. There is no kitchen or bathroom, and that's exactly what makes this accommodation so pure: sleeping in harmony with nature, with the comfort of a warm, wooden nest.
Surroundings
- Wander through the wine village of Sauternes
- Discover the medieval charm of Villandraut
- Explore Lake La Prade
- Climb, jump and play in the adventure park of Bazas
Facilities and activities at Pod
Accessibility
- Stairs to accommodation
Bedroom
- Double bed (1)
- Number of bedrooms (1)
Extras
- Bed linen (included)
- Towels (included)
- Beds made on arrival (included)
Garden / Terrace
- Terrace / porch (open)
- Private terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- View
General
- Shared sanitary facilities
- Wifi (free)
- Size (m²) (10)
- Smoke-free
- Pets not allowed
- Heating
Living room
- Sitting area
Important park facilities and atmosphere
Domaine EcÔtelia
All park information- Ecological and sustainable stay
- Natural swimming pool
(Sports) activities
- badminton court
- bicycle rental
- sports field
- ping pong table
Activities in the area
- theme park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
- cycling
- golf course (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- nature park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
- walking
- winery (<30 KM / 18.6 MILES)
Kids and teenagers
- game room
- playground (outdoor)
Location
- near a forest
Park facilities
- reception
- breakfast service
- Wifi in public area (free)
- shop
- free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- French
Swimming pool
- outdoor pool
Unique properties
- eco friendly
Wellness
- massage
- spa
- sauna
Food & Beverage
- bar
- takeaway meals
Availability and prices
Practical information
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Cancellation terms
Domaine EcÔtelia Cancellation Policy
Cancellation
Any reservation with an outstanding balance in accordance with the general terms and conditions of sale will be cancelled.
In case of cancellation, ECOTELIA will retain an amount depending on the cancellation date:
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More than 45 days before the date, 10% will be charged for administration costs.
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Between 45 days and 30 days before the stay: 30% of the rental price.
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Less than 30 days in advance, ECOTELIA will retain the rental amount.
For any unreported delay, the rental will be made available twelve hours after the arrival date stated on the reservation contract. After the deadline, and without written notice, the reservation will be cancelled and the amounts due will be retained.
For a group reservation or a privatization of the Domaine, any booking is final and definitive. You cannot cancel a stay afterward or change the number of reserved accommodations.
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Payment information
30% deposit and payment of the remaining amount 30 days before arrival.
payment deadlines:- 30% when making the booking
You will have to pay 100% if you are Booking less than 30 days before departure
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Check-in and check-out times
Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 11:00
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Included in booking
- shared sanitary facilities
- wifi
- bed linen
- towels
- beds made on arrival
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Minimum nights : 2
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times for Pod?
The check-in at Domaine EcÔtelia can be done between 16:00 and 19:00. The checkout should be done before 11:00.Is Domaine EcÔtelia open all year round?
Yes, Domaine EcÔtelia is open all year round.Is there a restaurant at Domaine EcÔtelia?
No there are no restaurants at Domaine EcÔtelia. The park does however offer a bar and some takeaway mealsIs there a swimming pool at Domaine EcÔtelia?
At the park you will find an outdoor pool.Is there a wifi at Pod?
Pod is equiped with wifi (free). The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).Is there a camping store at Domaine EcÔtelia?
Yes, at Domaine EcÔtelia you'll find a shop.Is there a bike rental facility at Domaine EcÔtelia?
Yes, at Domaine EcÔtelia you'll find a bicycle rental.Is smoking at Pod allowed?
No, smoking is not allowed in this accommodation.Are pets allowed at Pod?
No, this accommodation is pet freeDo I need to bring my own bed linen?
Bed linen is provided in the accommodation, so you don't need to bring your own.Do I need to bring my own towels to Pod?
Towels are provided in the accommodation, so you don't need to bring your own.
Domaine EcÔtelia



What you should know about the park
In the green heart of the Gironde lies Domaine EcÔtelia: a small-scale glamping park where nature, peace, and worldly charm come together. Stay in authentic lodges from all corners of the world – from Mongolian yurts to African safari tents. Enjoy outdoor living with an ecological outdoor pool, hammocks between the trees, and an organic vegetable garden. Just 25 km from Bordeaux, experience a special holiday full of simplicity, comfort, and wonder, all in harmony with nature.
Practical information
- Check-in: 16:00-19:00, check-out: -11:00
- Opened from 1 January until 31 December
- Wifi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Domaine EcÔtelia scored with a 8.9
161 reviews
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Summary created out of 161 reviews
Domaine EcÔtelia offers guests a rejuvenating nature experience with diverse unusual accommodations such as cabins, yurts and bubbles. Visitors particularly praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, the excellent breakfast baskets with local products, and the idyllic location surrounded by greenery. The natural swimming pool and spa facilities are frequently mentioned as highlights for relaxation. Guests appreciate the tranquility, privacy and secluded character of the domain, where you can completely disconnect from daily life.
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06 Nov 2026
A wonderful stopover!
Very welcoming staff and high-quality service. A beautiful spot surrounded by nature 🍄🟫this is a translation, click here for the original
Superbe escale !
Personnel très accueillant et services de qualité. Un bel endroit en pleine nature 🍄🟫 -
30 Oct 2026
Our experience at Domaine EcÔtelia was particularly disappointing. We had booked one night in a yurt, but as soon as we arrived, a strong smell of damp and mold made the accommodations nearly unbearable. The only explanation we were given was that this smell was normal due to yak hair.
Contrary to what might be implied, we were not offered … any alternative accommodations on site, even if we had been willing to pay extra. We were presented with absolutely no alternatives. We therefore had to leave without spending the night there, after having made the entire trip.
Another cause for concern: the presence of a portable gas heater inside the yurt. We have concerns about the ventilation conditions, the risks associated with carbon monoxide, and the fire safety precautions taken.
But our surprise doesn’t end there. We discovered that Laurent Roy, EcÔtelia’s chief operating officer, posted a particularly glowing five-star review of his own establishment, describing his stay in a yurt. The resort’s official account then publicly thanked him as if he were an independent guest, without specifying his professional connection to the establishment.
We’ve attached screenshots of this post, EcÔtelia’s official response, and his LinkedIn profile—which explicitly mentions his role as COO—to this review.
This staging of a customer review by a manager of the establishment raises serious questions about transparency and credibility. And when we compare his account to our actual experience—particularly regarding the complete lack of any offer of alternative accommodations—the discrepancy is troubling, to say the least.
Given the discrepancy between our on-site experience and these practices, trust has been broken. We absolutely do not recommend this establishment.this is a translation, click here for the original
Notre expérience au Domaine EcÔtelia a été particulièrement décevante. Nous avions réservé une nuit en yourte, mais dès notre arrivée, une forte odeur d'humidité et de moisissure rendait l'hébergement difficilement supportable. Pour seule explication, on nous a indiqué que cette odeur était normale en raison des poils de yak.
Contrairement à ce qui pourrait être laissé entendre, aucune solution de relogement ne nous a été proposée sur place, même en envisageant un supplément de notre part. Absolument aucune alternative ne nous a été présentée. Nous avons donc dû repartir sans passer la nuit sur place, après avoir effectué tout ce déplacement.
Autre point préoccupant : la présence d'un chauffage mobile au gaz à l'intérieur de la yourte. Nous nous interrogeons sur les conditions de ventilation, les risques liés au monoxyde de carbone et les précautions prises en matière de sécurité incendie.
Mais notre étonnement ne s'arrête pas là. Nous découvrons que Laurent Roy, directeur opérationnel d'EcÔtelia, publie lui-même un avis cinq étoiles particulièrement élogieux sur son propre établissement, racontant son séjour dans une yourte. Le compte officiel du domaine vient ensuite le remercier publiquement comme s'il s'agissait d'un client indépendant, sans préciser son lien professionnel avec l'établissement.
Nous joignons à cet avis les captures de cette publication, de la réponse officielle d'EcÔtelia ainsi que de son profil LinkedIn, qui mentionne explicitement sa fonction de directeur opérationnel.
Cette mise en scène d'un avis client par un responsable de l'établissement pose une sérieuse question de transparence et de crédibilité. Et lorsqu'on compare son récit à notre expérience réelle, notamment concernant l'absence totale de proposition de relogement, le décalage est pour le moins troublant.
Entre notre expérience sur place et ces pratiques, la confiance est rompue. Nous ne recommandons absolument pas cet établissement. -
29 Oct 2026
We had booked a one-night stay at Domaine EcÔtelia, near Langon, in a yurt, through a gift box. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing, and we were unable to enjoy the stay we had planned.
As soon as we entered the yurt, we noticed a strong smell of dampness and mold, which we found particularly concerning. In our opinion, … this was not simply an odor associated with the building materials. Since we were traveling with our child, we did not feel safe enough to spend the night there.
We immediately reported the problem to the front desk. The owner explained that this odor was normal in a yurt, due to the yak-hair insulation. However, this explanation did not convince us and did not address our concerns about the condition of the accommodation.
The most disappointing part was the lack of an alternative solution. Despite our complaint and the fact that we couldn’t stay in the yurt under those conditions, we were not offered any alternative accommodations on the property, no compensation, and no concrete solution. We therefore had to leave without being able to enjoy the night we had booked.
Added to this were the additional €20 we paid upon arrival for our child, as well as the travel, fuel, and toll costs incurred for this stay, which ultimately proved unusable.
We were also concerned about the presence of a gas heater in this accommodation intended to house guests overnight. Without claiming to be able to make a technical judgment on the installation’s compliance, we believe it is legitimate to question the ventilation conditions and the precautions taken to prevent risks related to carbon monoxide and fire safety. These issues concerned us all the more since we were traveling with a child.
We do not claim to be making a technical assessment of the accommodation, but a strong smell of dampness and mold, combined with the lack of a concrete response when a guest reports a problem, constitutes an unacceptable experience for us.
We believe it is reasonable to request a full refund for our stay, since we were unable to use the accommodation we had booked and no alternative was offered to us on site.
The concept of the estate and the setting may be appealing, but they are not enough to make up for such a disappointing experience. We expected welcoming, reassuring accommodations and a minimum of consideration in response to a problem we reported immediately.
As things stand, we do not recommend this experience, particularly to families with children. We hope our feedback will be taken into account and that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure other guests do not encounter the same situation.this is a translation, click here for the original
Nous avions réservé une nuit au Domaine EcÔtelia, près de Langon, dans une yourte, par l'intermédiaire d'une box. Malheureusement, notre expérience a été très décevante et nous n'avons pas pu profiter du séjour prévu.
Dès notre entrée dans la yourte, nous avons constaté une forte odeur d'humidité et de moisissure, qui nous a paru particulièrement préoccupante. Il ne s'agissait pas, selon nous, d'une simple odeur liée aux matériaux de construction. Accompagnés de notre enfant, nous ne nous sommes pas sentis suffisamment rassurés pour y passer la nuit.
Nous avons immédiatement signalé le problème à l'accueil. Le propriétaire nous a expliqué que cette odeur était normale dans une yourte, en raison de l'isolation composée de poils de yak. Cette explication ne nous a toutefois pas convaincus et n'a pas répondu à notre inquiétude quant à l'état de l'hébergement.
Le plus décevant a été l'absence de solution alternative. Malgré notre signalement et notre impossibilité de rester dans la yourte dans ces conditions, aucune proposition de relogement dans un autre hébergement du domaine, aucun geste commercial ni aucune solution concrète ne nous ont été proposés. Nous avons donc dû repartir sans pouvoir profiter de la nuit réservée.
À cela s'ajoutent les 20 € supplémentaires réglés à notre arrivée pour notre enfant, ainsi que les frais de déplacement, de carburant et d'autoroute engagés pour ce séjour finalement inutilisable.
Nous avons également été préoccupés par la présence d'un chauffage au gaz dans cet hébergement destiné à accueillir des personnes pour la nuit. Sans prétendre pouvoir juger techniquement de la conformité de l'installation, nous estimons légitime de nous interroger sur les conditions de ventilation et les précautions prises pour prévenir les risques liés au monoxyde de carbone et à la sécurité incendie. Ces questions nous ont d'autant plus préoccupés que nous étions avec un enfant.
Nous ne prétendons pas établir un diagnostic technique sur l'hébergement, mais une forte odeur d'humidité et de moisissure, associée à l'absence de réponse concrète lorsqu'un client signale un problème, constitue pour nous une expérience inacceptable.
Nous estimons légitime de demander le remboursement intégral de notre séjour, puisque nous n'avons pas pu utiliser l'hébergement réservé et qu'aucune alternative ne nous a été proposée sur place.
Le concept du domaine et le cadre peuvent être séduisants, mais ils ne suffisent pas à compenser une expérience aussi décevante. Nous attendions un hébergement accueillant, rassurant et un minimum de considération face à un problème signalé immédiatement.
En l'état, nous ne recommandons pas cette expérience, particulièrement aux familles avec enfants. Nous espérons que notre retour sera pris en compte et que des vérifications seront effectuées afin que d'autres clients ne rencontrent pas la même situation. -
28 Oct 2026
A timeless experience in a very, very unique type of lodging: the Mongolian yurt.
After a very warm welcome, we explored the yurt. Once inside, we felt as if we were in the middle of the steppe, surrounded by wild animals... What a night! Then came breakfast—hearty and so local, featuring truly delicious ingredients.
We’ll be back to explore another unique lodging experience from around the world.this is a translation, click here for the original
Un moment hors du temps dans un hébergement très très atypique : la yourte Mongole.
Après un accueil très chaleureux, nous découvrons la yourte. Une fois a l'intérieur on s'imagine au milieu d'une stepe avec les animaux sauvages autour ... Quelle nuit ! Puis le petit déjeuner, copieux et tellement local avec de très bon produits.
Nous reviendrons pour découvrir un autre hébergement du monde. -
26 Oct 2026
Stay away!
I booked through my Smart Box with a €44 surcharge for a night in a wooden trapper’s cabin—but I hadn’t noticed the tiny print that said “yurt.”
When we arrived, we were surprised to find it was a yurt. My husband and I couldn’t stay—the yurt was moldy and had an unbearable smell of yak hide—so we went back to the front desk to … request a change of accommodations, offering to pay extra for any option, even a small pod. The woman at the front desk was impeccable and very kind—she really tried her best—but her manager, Laurent, wouldn’t hear of it (I should note that the site was empty that day—only five cars). He claimed there was no available accommodation. I think changing the sheets and giving the floor a quick wipe in a pod would have taken 10 minutes. Instead, nothing was offered to us; we had to leave because, sure, it’s an “unusual” accommodation, but one that stinks and is damp? No way! The “box” cost €95, and we paid an extra €44—all of that down the drain with no solution offered to us, not even a word from him! I find this unacceptable and outrageous! Avoid this place—I won’t be giving you any good publicity, even though we’d already been there before. What a shame… Thanks anyway to the lady at the front desk.this is a translation, click here for the original
A fuir !
J’ai réservé via ma smart box avec un rajout de 44€ pour une nuit en cabane trappeur en bois hors je n’avais pas vu en tout petit était écrit yourte .
Arrivé sur place surprise que ce soit une yourte moi et mon mari n’avons pas pu rester en effet la yourte étant moisie , une odeur un soutenable de peau YAK , nous sommes retourné à l’accueil afin de demande un changement de logement avec rajout de notre part sur n’importe quel logement même une petit POD , la dame à l’accueil irréprochable très gentil qui essaie de se démener , son responsable Laurent n’a rien voulu savoir ( le site étant vide ce jour je précise 5voitures ) soit disant aucun logement de prêt . Je pense que change des draps et un coup sol dans une POD aurez pris 10 minutes . Au lieu de cela rien nous a était proposé nous avons dû quitter les lieux car OK logement insolite mais qui pu et remplit d’humide ça non ! La box ayant coûté 95€ et avons rajouté 44€ tout cela à la poubelle sans aucune solution pour nous même pas un mot de sa part ! Je trouve cel inacceptable et inadmissible ! A fuir je ne vous ferais pas de bonne PUB pourtant nous étions déjà venu dommage .. merci tout de même à la dame à l’accueil -
23 Oct 2026
We had a wonderful family experience in July 2026 in the treehouse. Two thumbs up for the crystal-clear natural pool and the Kota grill, which you can reserve for private use. The kids loved it—we recommend it 100%.
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Très bonne expérience en famille en juillet 2026 dans la cabane suspendue. Un ++ pour la piscine naturelle translucide et le kota grill que l'on peut privatiser. Les enfants ont adoré, on recommande à 100%