Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 636 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Balanzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Chateau of Roche-Courbon18 min drive
Port Royan26 min drive
Royan Beach29 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Mezzanine

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enclosed garden with garden furniture, safe for children. External laundry room with washing machine and central heating boiler.
Ground floor has open large lounge/dining area, TV, open fire place; kitchen with table and 6 chairs, fridge/freezer, dish washer for four place settings, electric cooker, microwave; separate bathroom and toilet, bedroom in tower with double bed and ensuite shower room. Open staircase with gate leads to mezzanine with 2 single beds, cot, high chair, bedroom in tower with double bed, single bedroom and family bathroom.
Key holder/housekeeper lives nearby. Village of Nancras, 10 mins walk, has village shops.
Nearest beaches at Royan. Town of Saintes with Roman arena and remains 15km. La Rochelle 60 mins. Bordeaux 90mins. Cognac 40mins.
Airports at La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Ferry port St Malo.

Property manager

DAVID WORTHY

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

No car parking on the grass,please use hard standing (capacity one car) or road.

Please leave the property in a clean and tidy condition as you would wish to find it. Deposit refund is dependent on the housekeeper's report.

No pets allowed as situated near farms.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Balanzac

Located in Balanzac, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Royan Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle and Planet Exotica. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Balanzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Chateau of Roche-Courbon - 18 min drive
Place Charles de Gaulle - 25 min drive
Port Royan - 26 min drive
Royan Beach - 29 min drive
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

Saujon Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Rest'Océane - 8 min drive
La Ferme de Magné - 6 min drive
Atelier Gourmand - 15 min drive
Le Pizz'Ambule - 6 min drive
Pizzeria Vittoria - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Saujon Thermal Baths, Bay of Biscay and Spa Thermal Philae. Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle and Lac de Trizay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8/10 Good

Judith Robinson

27 Aug 2017

Full of character

We really enjoyed our stay in this characterful place. Plenty of space for everyone and all the necessary equipment you'll need (except for wifi, which didn't bother me!).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

6 Aug 2018

einfach traumhaft!

Das Haus ist einfach traumhaft. Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen. David hat sich prima um alles gekümmert.Mit viel liebe zum Detailaufgebaut ist das Haus innen und außen ein Schmckstück.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Mª Assunción B.

27 Aug 2016

Unas vacaciones fantásticas

Muy bien ubicada para conocer la zona. Muchos utensilios de cocina y de limpieza Zona muy tranquila. Hemos estado súper bien.

About the host

Hosted by DAVID WORTHY

As a lover of France and a French speaker, in 1995 I purchased. ‘La Ruche’ which was formerly a wine ‘chai’ in the Charente Maritime near the coast in western France to offer for holiday letting. This was subsequently extended adding an upstairs modern bathroom and extra bedroom.

Why they chose this property

The property is situated in a small hamlet with in countryside but not far from the coast. We have visited this area for many years and have made many friends.
Charente Maritime is famed for the clarity of light which has attracted many artists and the hours of sunlight which match those of the south of France. There are many attractive historic sights to visit in the area.

What makes this property unique

Quiet countryside location yet near road leading to sea at Royan, Ile d'Oleron and other seaside resorts on the coast. Also within easy distance from Saintes, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Cognac with much history to explore as well as beach trips. The house is full of character and perfect for a family holiday with an enclosed garden.