Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Vieux-Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The gardens of Argentor9 min drive
Valley of the Monkeys37 min drive
Circuit du Val de Vienne42 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lovely detached very spacious farmhouse with enourmous grounds and fabulous views over open countryside.

This traditional, stone built, spacious Charentaise farmhouse is set in an amazing location and is equipped to a very high standard.

The house sits on top of a hill with extensive views over open countryside in a lovely, peaceful location, yet the local village is just a mile away with supermarket, boulangerie, bars and free tennis court. Your nearest neighbours are over 200 metres away, across the lane and down the hill.

The 3 acres of very private grounds are mainly laid to lawn so lots of room to play or just relax. There is an outdoor, fully fenced pool, and covered barbecue area with outdoor table and chairs for 12, making outdoor dining a real pleasure.

The local town, Ruffec, with its fantastic fish market and abundance of shops and supermarkets is just 15 minutes away. The beautiful old towns of Confolens, Angouleme and Poitiers are less than an hour away and the historic towns of Cognac and Jarnac are within easy reach.

The local area is perfect for walking or cycling (the house is equipped with 2 bikes) with a number of riverside and lake recreational areas just a short distance away.

The house itself has 5 bedrooms (2 king-size and 3 twin rooms) all upstairs, with many exposed beams and all surrounding an enormous landing. There are two bathrooms upstairs, both recently renovated and featuring walk-in showers and a roll top free standing bath. There is an additional toilet downstairs. All linen is provided and is of a high quality with cotton sheets and fluffy white bath towels.

Downstairs is a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen complete with range cooker with double oven, combination microwave, dishwasher, a wine/beer fridge, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, breakfast table and chairs and a full set of matching crockery and glassware.

The lounge is enormous with wood burning stoves at either end and more exposed beams, very comfortable sofas and a long refectory dining table.

There is a separate tv room with a widescreen tv with all the English channels supplied via freest, surround sound and a dvd player with an extensive collection of dvds. This room also contains a sofa-bed.

The house is also equipped with a washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board.

This house and grounds have plenty of space for children to play and has a full size table tennis table, dart board and two bicycles for guest use. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

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Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

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

Vieux-Ruffec

Located in Vieux-Ruffec, this farm stay is in a rural area. Aventure Parc Lacs de Haute Charente and Cognac Gautier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The gardens of Argentor and Valley of the Monkeys. Travelling with kids? Consider Chêne-Vert Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Circuit du Val de Vienne. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Vieux-Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

The gardens of Argentor - 9 min drive
Aire de Rejallant - 21 min drive
Chateau de la Rochefoucauld - 31 min drive
Valley of the Monkeys - 37 min drive
Circuit du Val de Vienne - 42 min drive

Getting around

Ruffec Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Auberge Saint Jean - 9 min drive
Aux Plaisirs Gourmands - 6 min drive
Porcheron Chantal - 11 min drive
Auberge de l'Argentor - 9 min drive
Chez Patou - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil, The gardens of Argentor, and Saint John the Baptist Church. Aire de Rejallant and Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

anne h.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Three Generation Family Holiday

We had an enjoyable family holiday. The generous proportions of the rooms and extensive external area means you can spread yourselves which is useful for the differing generations with various spots to eat and enjoy a morning coffee. We appreciated the badminton/etc as plenty of play items for the youngsters. The pool was a great attraction . We found the proximity to Champagne Mouton ideal for shopping and the two parks, especially the zip wire for the youngsters and the tennis facility. It was disappointing the local bar was closed considering still August. The area at Rejellant near Ruffec was impressive with a play and beach area area for youngsters as well as older children. We made a number of trips to villages and towns close by all of which were interesting so all in all a good week despite the weather being somewhat disappointing for August.Thank you to Diane for the kind gifts on our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kath P.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and rural

A lovely very large property with loads of space for all. Pool and pool area spacious and plenty of sun beds. Gardens massive with plenty of space for kids to play and explore. Great internal and external seating areas with a BBQ as well. Parking for 4 or more cars. Just a mile to nearest supermarket, newsagent, PO, chemist and bakers. Ideal location.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

23 Jul 2019

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

Wonderful!!

We had the most wonderful holiday at Maison Neuve! The house is beautiful and incredibly well equipped. We did not need anything as it was all there. The various areas outdoor areas were incredible and we spent most of out time outside playing games and laughing. It is an incredible family home!

8/10 Good

Marion M.

12 Jul 2018

Lovely rural location. Well equipped house.

Our extended family stayed here following a wedding in St Emilion. The house was really comfortable, and had everything we needed including towels for the pool. We loved the outside space, perfect for BBQ and happy hours were spent in the pool. The location was great for activities including kayaking, cycling,walking and there are lovely restaurants nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

13 Sept 2017

Beautiful house with fantastic facilities in lovely rural location.

We loved our holiday at Maison Neuve. The house is perfect, loads of living space downstairs, a beautiful country kitchen and extensive grounds with a gated pool. It has amazing views over the surrounding countryside.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Your host

We are a professional couple who spend most of our time in the UK. We have a passion in horses and in particular 3 day eventing.

We live in a rural location in the the South of England.

We have enjoyed many a family holiday in this house and we are sure you will too.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property to enjoy with friends and family. It is spacious both inside and out. Very secluded and private in a rural setting yet close enough to a local village with bar, boulangerie and small supermarket. The larger town of Ruffec is on 15kms away with a lovely market on Saturday and Wednesday mornings.

For an extended break the drive from Calais is around 6 hours so we can easily take anything we need for the trip.

For a long weekend I can leave work at 1.30pm to catch a flight and be sitting on my terrace with a glass of chilled wine by 7pm. The weeks labours have been forgotten in an instant.

The area enjoys the second largest amount of sunshine hours after the South of France.

As a cooking fanatic (very well equipped kitchen), a fitness fanatic (safe roads for cycling & running) & someone who just wants to relax this house has it all.

We love it and have spent many a great time here either just the two of us or with a bunch of friends and family.

Christmas & New Year are equally special - it doesn't have to be 30 degrees C to enjoy it. Sitting in front of the log burner with a book and a glass of red wine is something to be savoured.

What makes this property unique

The house sits on top of a hill looking down into the valley below. It is located on a very private road with minimal traffic and has a secluded entrance. Visibility from the road is virtually zero.

It sits in 3 acres of land which is maintained throughout the year by gardeners.

The terrace at the rear of the house is very special - the roof line extends to create an undercover terrace with a table that easily seats 12 people. Even if there is rain in the air you can easily sit out in candle light cooking on the BBQ.

It sleeps 10 comfortably (12 if sofa bed is used) and the house soaks up the guests so it never feels cramped for space.

Finally there are two woodburning stoves at either end of the lounge

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