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Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

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Overview of Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Néré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPigeonnier d'Aulnay10 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Cognac44 min drive
  • Popular LocationHennessy Cognac Company44 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Ground floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

Upstairs double

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

In 2018, we added heating to our outdoor, seasonal pool. This has proved to be extremely popular, you may never want to get out. Pool open from 1st June trend September (weather depending)

Our family run business has everything you could need for a perfect holiday. You can escape from the hustle and bustle and make this holiday haven your home from home.

In addition to Les Hirondelles there are 3 other well equipped, newly renovated gîtes from which to choose, (Les Vignes 10280468, L'Ecurie 10280471 and La Forge 10280472) all offer self-catering facilities, use of the shared pool and beautiful gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Our four gîtes are available all year round:

Les Hirondelles is a well-equipped four-bedroom cottage which will accommodate up to seven people. One easy access downstairs double bedroom, and a further two bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite shower room. Separate, wheelchair accessible downstairs family shower room.

Beautiful four bedroom gîte, sleeping up to seven guests. Totally renovated in 2016 to an incredible standard.

Property manager

Tania and John Clegg

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor spaces only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Nere

Located in Nere, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Dampierre-sur-Boutonne Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aulnay National Forest and Francois Ier Park. Travelling with kids? Consider La Moutarderie Charentaise and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pigeonnier d'Aulnay - 10 min drive
  • Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay - 11 min drive
  • Chateau de Cognac - 44 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 44 min drive
  • Remy Martin - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Loulay Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Relais d'Aulnay - 10 min drive
  • O Kass Dal - 10 min drive
  • L'Arnaudière - 13 min drive
  • Le Fabkar - 10 min drive
  • Terrade Gérard - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aulnay National Forest, Pigeonnier d'Aulnay, and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay. La Moutarderie Charentaise and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail throughout
The accommodation was beautiful and has obviously been a labour of love to update it to the stunning condition it is now in. We stayed for 2 nights but really wish we could have stayed longer. The pool was a hit with the children. The owners were very attentive and there was activities such as table tennis, darts and boules to wide away the evenings. Hope to be able to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan R., Wymondham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Lovely property, pool and grounds. Well out of the way, very peaceful. We had everything we needed in our property and Tanya & John were very accomodating - thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Superb!
Fabulous hosts, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Great attention to detail, very comfortable, we only wish we could have stayed longer. We used Chez Fin Bois as a base while house hunting in the area, it is very difficult to find somewhere comfortable and warm out of season - we could not have chosen better. Getting up to the lovely hot rain showers in the morning to having our log burner roaring on our return each day, it was fabulous. Even having a superb fresh breakfast delivered to our gite each morning. Chez Fins Bois can accommodate couples looking for peace and quiet, to large family groups over a number of their gites wanting to get together but still 'have their own space'. We would love to return with the extended family sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Neil C.

Les Hirondelles for 12 nights...
My Wife and I, with our two girls loved our time at John and Tania's Gite - the location, the quality of accommodation, the cleanliness, the safety factor for the kids (they could run free and be safe without having to worry) were all worthy of five stars. John and Tania went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and comfortable without getting in the way. Our overall review of our stay is four star, simply because the pool was very cold. Okay for me as I swim regularly at home - but for the kids this was an issue. They'd have been in the pool all day if they could, but it was simply too chilly for them. Maybe covering the pool at night, or a heater would help and if so, we'd have rated it five star all the way ! Thank you for looking after us ! Neil and Sam.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Beautiful gites and excellent hosts!
Beautiful gites and superb hosts. John and Tania have created a wonderfully relaxing and immaculate couple of gites with more to come. We will definitely be back!

About the host

Hosted by Tania and John Clegg

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Hailing from Warwickshire and Worcestershire, having seen the children safely grow up and build successful careers of their own, it was time for John and Tania to "pull the plug" and move, lock, stock and barrel, to France in order to realise a long held dream.

In their previous lives, John was a director of an import/distribution company, working with Chinese and Vietnamese factories supplying national retailers with consumer durables (there are only so many long haul flights one person can take in a lifetime); Tania was a receptionist at a busy dental practice in Stratford upon Avon.

Now based permanently on site, they have made Chez Fins Bois their home and are loving the slower pace of life.

Why they chose this property

The second sunniest region in France, Charente Maritime is a beautiful place in which to spend a relaxing holiday.

Long clear straight Roman roads make driving a pleasure once again. Secluded villages selling local produce with small bars and bistros to explore.

The rolling countryside is a patchwork quilt of vineyards (grapes mainly destined to become Pineau or Cognac) interspersed with cornfields and sunflowers.

The long, unspoilt Atlantic beaches are not far away ,just over an hour's drive. La Rochelle is a beautiful historic port , the Aquarium is a superb attraction. St Martin Ile de Ré is stunning, reminiscent of Padstow, the bars and restaurants surrounding the marina are ideal for a relaxing lunch or an afternoon drink.

This is an historic region with palaeolithic settlements standing side by side with the Gallo Roman forts, arches and amphitheatres.

Cognac, Angoulême, Saint Jean d'Angely, Niort, Saintes are larger picturesque medieval towns all within easy reach.

The Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay (French: Église Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay) is an important Medieval church on the pilgrim's way to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. The Church is thought to have been built in 1120-1140.

However, why not just enjoy the gardens, pool, al-fresco dining and games and just relax in this peaceful setting

Languages:

English, French
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