Rural Retreat in Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche - 3 Bedroom/3 Bath Farmhouse for 6 Among Vineyards

3 bedroomsSleeps 6145 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Abbaye aux Dames14 min drive
Fontdouce Abbey15 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company27 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards

Dating from about 1900, this Charentaise farmhouse is situated in a tiny hamlet among fields of sunflowers and vineyards, set back off a minor road. Careful and tasteful restoration has resulted in a very appealing house, charmingly arranged to provide a very high standard of accommodation. A mixture of traditional and contemporary furnishings combine with exposed stone and beamed ceilings to give a comfortable ‘country’ ambience and the whole is impeccably kept. A beautiful covered terrace (approximately 4m50 x 8m) provides a sheltered area for outdoor meals, while beyond is a colourful garden of some 900m² with lawn and lovely flowering shrubs. The owner`s family live in a converted barn nearby, beyond which in the field is found their pet donkey 'Oscar' after whom they have named the gite 'Ferme d'Oscar'. The setting is private (the nearest neighbour is about 10m to the rear of of the property but no windows overlook the garden) and peaceful.

Local letting tax : 5%

Sheets per bed : 10 euros
Towels pers person: 5 euros

Electricity on meter to be settled at end of stay locally. (include in June, july, August).

Electric radiator in each room
Include WIFI.

Property manager

Anne Gauthier Spurr

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that 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

About the area

Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche

Located in Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Abbaye aux Dames are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Raisins de L'Abbaye and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet. Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois and Port Miniature Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Abbaye aux Dames - 14 min drive
Fontdouce Abbey - 15 min drive
Saintes Cathedral - 16 min drive
Saintes Amphitheatre - 19 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company - 27 min drive

Getting around

St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

Parking Aire de Fenioux Establissements - 29 min drive
Le Relais d'Asnieres - 8 min drive
Les Quais de Taillebourg - 12 min drive
M J Publi-Décor - 6 min drive
Auduberteau Elsa - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Les Raisins de L'Abbaye, Royal Abbey and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Fontdouce Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km). St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ton v., Leidschendam

11 Aug 2018

A very comfortable gite in a beautiful region

The gite is well equipped, clean and comfortable. It was great to have 3 bedrooms and three badrooms! The property is spacious and the surroundings are quiet. The covered terrace is a a real pleasure. There is a lot to see in the Saintonge: churches, castles, gallo-roman remains (for example an amphi-theatre, acquaduct) and lovely towns. The coast is not too far away and the beaches are very nice. Bordeaux is about 75 minutes by car. We used the Parc & Relais Les Lauriers where we parked the car and travelled by tram to the city centre. Anne and her mother are great hosts: friendly and very helpfull, giving a lot of information about the region. Thank you for your hospitality and a relaxing stay at your gite!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

5 Aug 2017

Very clean, well equipped chite. Friendly and supportive welcome from Anne, yet allowing privatise

The area is beautiful, very peaceful and relaxing. The property is spacious, and relaxing. There is a large patio area to enable to sit and eat outside. It is partially covered giving good protection for the heat of the sun, and rain, should it occur. Thisi is our second visit, and if you are looking ofr a peaceful relaxing holiday I woud strongly recommend it.

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

10/10 Excellent

S W.

1 Aug 2017

Perfect gite in stunning area!

This gite provided very comfortable accommodation in a truly beautiful area. We could not have wished for anything. The gite has been extremely well renovated to provide comfort and very tasteful decor. It was extremely well equipped and seemed every detail had been considered to give guests every possible comfort. The covered outside eating area was a real bonus and very well used into the evenings. The gite is on a very quiet road that gave perfect tranquility with only a short walk to bakers for fresh bread and breakfast treats, but is situated so that a huge variety of places to visit and activities to suit all tastes are easily accessible by car in the area. Anne and her mum were very helpful and friendly, leaving us safe in the knowledge they were available if needed but completely unobtrusive. Ideal hosts! Thank you for the freshly picked cucumbers and plums! Would highly recommend a visit to the Cognac producer, M. Baudry in the village. Very friendly and relaxed as were with all the people we met in the area. Only disappointment about our stay was that it was only for one week! Cannot wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

12 Jun 2017

Beautiful and well equipped property in an excellent location.

A relaxing and peaceful holiday at this delightful house. Well equipped and beautifully presented, an ideal accommodation for families and couples alike. Excellent location for discovering the delights of the area. Highly recommended.

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

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline T., Birmingham, UK

5 Oct 2016

Delightful Property

Having first visited this lovely house in 2002, we have returned many times. From the first we felt totally at home in this well equipped, roomy farmhouse - it is rare to find three en suite rooms and the decoration is delightful. The large, covered terrace means that eating and sitting out becomes an all-day activity! The surrounding countryside is gentle and appealing and there are plenty of local walks. The churches of the Saintonge are fascinating and there is lots of interest in the local towns of St Jean d'Angély and Saintes - not to mention Cognac and its area. Trips further afield to la Rochelle or the Ile de Ré (about an hour and a half away) are also well worthwhile. Add to this the warm welcome (second to none) from the Gauthier family, who have become our friends. We would recommend this house whole-heartedly - and we hope to return again! Jacky Thomas, Birmingham

About the host

Hosted by Anne Gauthier Spurr

Anne, french from this village, live in London.
My parents live in the house next to the gîte.

I love this village,of course...
Lots of nice things to do around.
Saintes's market is just wonderful. it's the first thing i want to do when i come back.

Nice beachs, the best zoo in Europe (La Palmyre),
lots of nice churches, la venise verte