Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available)

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

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Pool
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Mons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Château de Cognac
‪17 min drive‬
Hennessy Cognac Company
‪17 min drive‬
Remy Martin
‪20 min drive‬
Cognac (CNG-Chateaubernard)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The ground floor gite (100m2) has two bedrooms: one (20m2) with a king-size bed and the other one (15m2) two single beds. It also has a walk-in wet room shower ideal for those who find standard showers difficult to access and has the space for a wheelchair or shower seat. It has an open-plan living/dining room and kitchen (42m2) with dishwasher, microwave, hob and oven.
There is a TV (with English and French channels), and a DVD player. There is also a wood burner for the slightly colder evenings.

The gites are set in a traditional Charentise courtyard and are barns lovingly renovated to provide comfortable modern accommodation whilst still retaining many of the original features. Thus providing a great base to relax and from which to explore this beautiful region and the varied attractions of the Charente-Maritime and Charente. Close to the beautiful historic towns of Cognac, Saintes and St Jean D’Angley but also within easy reach of the lovely beaches of Royan, La Rochelle and the Cote Sauvage.

Property manager

Kelly Barlow

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mons

Located in Mons, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museum of Art History and Cognac Museum of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fontdouce Abbey and Château de Cognac. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Mons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Fontdouce Abbey - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Château de Cognac - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
Hennessy Cognac Company - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
Cognac Museum of Arts - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
Remy Martin - 20 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le National - ‬11 min drive
‪Au Moulin des 3 Rivieres - ‬3 min drive
‪Cognac Pineau Veuve Baron et Fils - ‬13 min drive
‪Sulpie - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (first floor also available) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, La Moutarderie Charentaise and Cognac Public Garden. Francois Ier Park and Museum of Art History are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc D.

18 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique domaine au coeur des vignes

Nous avons passé de magnifiques vacances dans ce domaine. Des espaces verts, des jeux, des coins plus cosy nous ont permis de trouver notre bonheur. Le tout à proximité des vignes parfaites pour petite ballade en vélo ou à pieds.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Delphine w., France

11 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Très belle location

Tout est fait pour se sentir comme à la maison, parents comme enfants. La propreté était de rigueur et en cette période c'est parfait. Les propriétaires sont très discrets. L'endroit est très joli.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

5 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Tranquility

Glorious gîte; well equipped and presented to a very high standard. Welcoming and friendly hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco v.

19 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifull house and garden

The host is very nice and helpfull. Their thouthers were nice playmates for our baby :) The house is beautiful renovated and with a nice spaceaous garden and pool. If you look for relaxation this is your place.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

31 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, property and hosts.

Beautiful property set in idyllic location, can’t recommend this property enough. If you want to relax and do nothing or get out and about exploring France it’s great.. Gite was excellent, spotlessly clean and everything we needed. Pool and garden areas very well looked after. Kelly and Ian were great hosts, around when needed, would most definitely recommend and will be returning again.

10/10 Excellent

catherine d.

28 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gîte exceptionnel

Gîte charmant, spacieux, très beau, très propre , très bien équipé . Parc , piscine , barbecue très bien entretenus , propriété avec beaucoup de cachet. Attention pas beaucoup de débit WIFI si cela vous est indispensable. Nous recommandons vivement ce gîte

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

11 June 2019

Beautiful gîte in the Charente countryside

Had a lovely week long stay in this beautiful gîte, perfectly suited for wheelchair/scooter users too. Plenty of room to move about. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Kelly , Ian and the family were all very welcoming and friendly, helping out with places to eat etc. Quiet and peaceful with plenty of things to do and see in the surrounding area or just relax in the sun by the lovely pool. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Iris F.

10 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brillant place for perfect relaxation

Very warm welcome at arrival. Very clean and cosy and completely equiped flat in a well maintained house on the country site. Not long drive to the sea, but the own salt water pool in the lovely environment within a giant garden provides total tranquility already. We very much enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to the next one.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

25 July 2018

Fantastic property, friendly owners - wonderful holiday

We had a lovely week in this beautiful location & well kept gite. Very peaceful village in a great location with lots of things to do in the surrounding area. We had lots of trips to the beaches, which are beautiful. Property was great for us with our 1 year old with very well equipped property , we particularly loved the personal touches of age appropriate toys along with the trampoline and climbing frame. Wonderful pool & toys too. Fantastic holiday - thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon W., Welwyn Garden City

24 July 2018

Stunning gite

A fantastic location, beautifully laid out, incredible family-friendly pool, brilliant hosts. Perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

21 May 2018

Beautiful

A beautiful gite complex, Kelly and Ian where excellent hosts and we would most certainly return.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

8 August 2017

On one word, gorgeous.

Fabulously friendly hosts, beautiful property. Everything parents of a 5 year old could possibly want. Good base for exploring cognac. A beautiful part of France. Kelly and Ian were very welcoming, and had loads of very useful suggestions of where to go. The gite was spacious, well equipped, clean and well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

27 July 2017

A beautiful and spacious gite, spotlessly clean with everything we needed for a fantastic stay.

We enjoyed a lovely week. Cognac, the beach at Royan and La Rochelle were or favourite days out. The pool and gardens were brilliant with plenty of space to have fun and there was lovely walking around the vineyards from the gite. We will definitely be coming again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dewi M.

4 August 2016

Wonderful gite,fantastic hosts,perfect combination

Having just returned from two relaxing weeks staying with Ian, Kelly and the family I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your warm welcome, local knowledge and wonderful accommodation in a beautiful peaceful setting. If you are reading this and wondering if this is the place for you, it is, trust me!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

17 September 2015

Outstanding

Quite simply the best gite we have ever taken, property is finished to the highest standard and a credit to the owners.The pool is lovely warm and scrupulously clean. The facilities are delightful. The owners are really friendly and helpful. Great for a rural getaway from it all, unhesitatingly recommended. ideal for families or couples.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

15 September 2015

Great gite and facilities in lovely location

This was our second stay in the ground floor gite. The gite itself is spotless and spacious and in a beautifully restored outbuilding. The grounds are very well maintained and good for relaxing in and eating outside. They are especially good for children with a trampoline, swings and play centre. The pool is a big hit and the roof cover helps keep the pool clean and at a good temperature. Kelly and Ian are lovely hosts and their three children Martha, Josie and Archie were fun playmates for our daughter and made her stay particularly memorable. She was very sad to leave. There is lots in the area to see and do within the Cognac area and the beaches, zoo and other areas of interest are within easy traveling distance for day trips. We have had lovely holidays here and very much look forward to returning.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Clare S.

30 August 2015

Great Family Gite in lovely setting.

This immaculately clean gite had a very well equipped kitchen and the rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Our children aged 5 and 8 had a fabulous time playing in the warm swimming pool, bouncing on the trampoline and climbing frame and lots of games for them to play with. There were plenty of places to visit in the area, the nearest town Cognac is worth a visit. However, we spent most of the time at the Gite as it was so nice to relax and have bbq's there and it was hard to drag our children away from the other children and pool. The owners were very helpful and recommended great days out, restaurants etc.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KATHY E., BRISTOL, UK

23 August 2015

Quiet and luxurious piece of France

It was exactly as the pictures depict - a quiet, luxurious piece of France! The accommodation was perfect - spacious and immaculate, perfect for all the family! We were 2 families staying together in both gites - the accommodation and facilities suited us all perfectly. The hanger for socialising and eating was a great asset - also great for the table tennis championships we held! The pool was spotlessly clean - the cover proved very useful for protected swimming when the weather wasn't being kind! The barn deck was also a great space for the kids to call their own. Plenty of parking too! Nothing was too much trouble for Kelly and Ian - chatting to them and their lovely children about their lives in England and France was very interesting. I highly recommend this holiday but a car is essential as there are limited things to do and see nearby!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine T.

20 July 2015

Relaxing Retreat

My husband, 18 month old daughter and I had the most blissful 2 week stay with Kelly and Ian. Kelly's attention to detail and warm welcome from the whole family was just lovely, they made us feel perfectly at home. The gite is beautifully finished and kitted out. We stayed on the ground floor which was perfect for our little one to roam in and out. The swimming pool, garden with climbing frame was fabulous - an idyllic, quiet spot to spend a sunny day in blissful relaxation. The surrounding area was so interesting to explore. We visited some wonderful places including Cognac, Rochefort, La Rochelle, Angoulemr, Ile d'Aix and Bordeaux. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends and family, a truly 5 star stay. Jasmine, Chris and Ruby

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 October 2014

Great holiday

We had an amazing holiday staying in the downstairs gite for the second time. The gites are lovely, comfortable and are well equipped. We ate out in the hangar most nights. We enjoyed days by the pool as well as exploring the local area. It's a great place to cycle with the family as the roads are quiet and flat with the bonus of views of sunflowers and vines. There is a wide range of places to explore further afield by car, such as the Cognac houses, climbing adventure park and local towns and museums as well as visits to the coast. Kelly, Ian and family couldn't have been more welcoming and we look forward to visiting again.

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Barlow

We are Kelly, Ian, our children Martha and twins Archie & Josie plus Rufus the dog. We have lived here since we bought the house and barns in 2006 and love the beautiful peaceful countryside, large spaces and the fact we were made welcome as soon as we opened the gates to move in. We have renovated the barns and house from top to bottom ourselves and have put all our love and care into making the Gites and gardens a beautiful, relaxing place to holiday and after eleven years and three children! we would not wish to be anywhere else.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the house and barns as soon as we saw them, and even on a cold January morning we could see how lovely they could be and what a great place Les Grandes Ecures is. Our gites have the benefit of feeling lovely and secluded on the edge of the hamlet with beautiful views of the Sunflower fields and vineyards, but only 10 minutes away from Matha (our nearest town) or for more night life or shopping only 20 minutes from Cognac and 30 from Saintes.

What makes this property unique

The Gites benefit from beautiful thick stone walls which help keep the rooms cool in the summer, whilst retaining the heat in the winter. The Hanger provides a great place to sit and eat anytime of the day (or just sit and relax) with that all important shade in the summer and the cars are parked in the courtyard the other side of the gites from the pool and garden so as not to interrupt the views or disturb your holiday.
We live in the house on the other side of the courtyard from the Gites and are there to provide you with any assistance you may need with your stay (ideas on places to visit or eat) or to leave you in peace to enjoy your relaxing holiday at Les Grandes Ecures.

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English, French

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