Charente Villa Private Courtyard Pool and Enclosed Mature Gardens

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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

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D67, Barbezières, PCh, 16140

Château de Cognac
‪42 min drive‬
Hennessy Cognac Company
‪43 min drive‬
Angouleme Cathedral
‪47 min drive‬
Angouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Turqoise Double room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Red Room

2 Single Beds

Twin Toile Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Showerroom

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Showeroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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About this property

A stunning 5 bedroom country house with a large private courtyard pool and an acre of beautiful fully enclosed mature gardens set in a tranquil historic hamlet with a 12th century Chateau. Enjoy sunny days by the pool with both sunbathing and shady areas or simply relax in the garden which has cherry, fig and walnut trees or for a family game of football or rounders. Most evenings will be spent poolside in the delightful candlelit inside/outside dining room, ideal for long balmy evenings with your friends or family. The accommodation is light and spacious with lots of areas to spread out and enjoy. The house is furnished and equipped to a high standard and all towels including pool and beach towels are provided. A welcome pack is also provided on arrival and our English speaking managers are on hand with local advice and tips or to help out if needed. Head out to explore the unspoiled local region dotted with numerous picturesque villages and local vineyards. Wonderful walks and great cycling countryside on the doorstep through sunflower fields to nearby hamlets and villages. There is also a local swimming lake nearby with small beach just 5 minutes drive away with a lifeguard and temporary cafe selling great steak frites during the the summer months. The beautiful coastal towns of La Rochelle and Royan, as well as the islands of Ile de Ré and Ile d'Oleron, are wonderful places to visit for the day as well as local towns and cities including Cognac, Poitiers, and Angouleme and attractions such as Futuroscope and Vallee des Singes.

Property manager

James Wignall

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Barbezieres

Barbezieres is home to this villa. Aire de Rejallant and Francois Ier Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include La Moutarderie Charentaise and Nautilis.

Barbezières, PCh

What's nearby

Château de Cognac - 42 min drive - 34.1 km
Hennessy Cognac Company - 43 min drive - 34.5 km
Remy Martin - 44 min drive - 35.3 km
Angouleme Cathedral - 47 min drive - 43.6 km
Château de la Rochefoucauld - 51 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

Luxe Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Square - ‬11 min drive
‪Le Relais de Verdille - ‬5 min drive
‪La Cagouille - ‬13 min drive
‪Guiberteau Rodolphe - ‬11 min drive
‪Jcsm S.A.R.L. - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charente Villa Private Courtyard Pool and Enclosed Mature Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charente Villa Private Courtyard Pool and Enclosed Mature Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charente Villa Private Courtyard Pool and Enclosed Mature Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charente Villa Private Courtyard Pool and Enclosed Mature Gardens located?

Situated in Barbezieres, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Aigre Tourism Office, Cognac Gautier and La Moutarderie Charentaise. Le Cep Enchanté and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

16 January 2014

Excellent for family groups

We are two families who like to go on holiday together, but with five kids aging from 4 up to 15 and four adults, it's not always easy to find accommodation that's big enough not just in terms of bedrooms, but also in terms of living space. Maison Marchand is perfect. It has a large main living room with TV and French doors out into the garden and there's a separate sofa area off the huge kitchen that also has a TV and wifi (perfect for our two teenagers...). The pool is large enough for grownups to feel like you can have a proper swim while also giving kids space to play with all the fantastic blow up toys (supplied). In fact it was difficult to drag the kids away from the pool! Overall the look and feel of Maison Merchand is luxurious, but practical with an everything-you-need kitchen. My favourite area has to be the magical outside eating bit where we BBQ'd and chatted most evenings, sometimes into the wee small hours. We stayed for a week and when we were able to drag ourselves away from the pool there is a lot to do. We took a trip to Il de Re - lovely beach and good restaurants (about two hours drive); Vallee de Singes (Monkey Valley) which was a favourite with all of us and the fantastic nearby night market where we bought some duty free.

About the host

Hosted by James Wignall

We live in Scotland with our two children aged 8 and 4 and have spent wonderful holidays and summers at the house sometimes on our own but more often than not with friends and/or family as the house is perfect for larger groups.

As we are both self employed we have previously spent as much time as possible at the house where we have made lots of friends and explored the region when we haven't been renovating the house.

When our children were very small we did actually live in the house for a couple of years enjoying the laid back lifestyle before work dragged us back to the UK. We especially enjoyed the fact that we could spend so much time outdoors from enjoying breakfast in the garden to late night swims - definitely not an option in not so sunny Scotland.

Why they chose this property

We bought the property ten years ago and it's been a labour of love renovating it since then. Despite the state of it when we first bought it, we fell in love with how bright it was once the shutters are thrown open and the lovely size and scale of its rooms. The garden was the final tipping point with its wide flat lawn with mature trees (some unusual for this region) plus the bountiful cherry trees.

The location is very quiet and tranquil in a small pretty hamlet surrounded by sunflower fields and vineyards. It's the perfect location to get away from it all yet it's still within reach of lots of things to do including the coast and some beautiful sandy beaches, lakes and lovely riverside bars and restaurants. Traffic will never be a problem here unless you get stuck behind a tractor.

What makes this property unique

The property is in the ideal location to explore the region with its main local towns and cities of Cognac, Angouleme, Poitiers within easy reach. The beaches and coastal towns of La Rochelle, Ile de Re and Royan are only an hours drive away and there are plenty of local lakes nearby with lovely riverside bars and restaurants along the winding Charente river. The river itself has many bathing areas and is great for canoeing and kayaking.

In terms of getting to the property, there are 4 airports within easy reach including La Rochelle, Poitiers, Limoges and Bordeaux plus it's only a day's drive from Calais and less than that from Caen and Le Havre. Added to which the Charente has the reputation for being the second sunniest region of France.

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