Charente Vacation Rental : Manot

Beautifully restored cottage, near River Vienne. 10% off 2009 bookings

Charente property rental - Maison D'Hibou
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Description 60 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
Amenities rural, garden, terrace, DVD, parking
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£40/night 
£210/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$67/night 
$351/week 
Terry and Eileen Brian
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of the Charente vacation rental 2 bedroomed cottage, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4 + 2, pool

Maison d'Hibou is a 19th century cottage with original features, set in beautiful countryside close to the River Vienne. The cottage is named for the baby owls found in the loft which held up original renovations for 7 weeks. Situated in a hamlet of 4 houses the cottage has one double and one twin room with an optional sofa bed. The open plan living area opens with a stable door into the garden and there is a wood burning stove in the original fireplace. The 10m x 5m swimming pool is available from early May to October. On site owners assure you of handy advice on local events and leisure pursuits. Boulangerie is a pleasant 10 minutes' walk into the village with supermarkets within 10 minutes' drive.
Charente property rental - Maison D'Hibou

Maison D'Hibou
Charente property rental - The main room

The main room

Charente property rental - Bedroom one

Bedroom one

Charente property rental - The pool

The pool

Location: Charente < France

Nearest Airport: Limoges Belgarde Int Airport at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Train: TGV Angouleme, Poitier or Limoges at 50 Kilometres
Car: recommended
A rural area, local walking is excellent with bird and wild life, fishing, canoeing, golf, lakes, velo-rail and adventure parks. 10k from medieval Confolens with its annual Folk Festival and cobbled streets. Historic cities of Limoges and Angouleme - 1 hour with antiques fairs on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Chataeux at La Rochefoucauld, Peyras, Rochebrun, St Germain and Chalus close by. Enjoy the markets, a day at the Cognac distilleries or visit the Roman baths at Chassenon or the Valley of the Monkeys. This area is steeped in the history of the 100 years' war and the WWII Resistance movement. Or just sit in the garden and enjoy Pineau de Charentes, the regions' best kept secret, savouring the peace and tranquility of Charente.

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Rental Rates for this vacation rental in Charente, France

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Winter Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 £210 £40 - £40 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 10% discount if you book before the end of May 2009
    Christmas, Easter, Short Breaks and Bed & Breakfast rates available on request.
    20% deposit with booking form. Full payment 8 weeks prior to arrival.
    Payment in either sterling or euro cheques.
  • Cancellation refunds:
    up to 8 weeks - no cancellation charge
    4-8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded
    2-4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded
    Less than 2 weeks - no refund

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation rental in Charente, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
  • bed & breakfast
Floor Area:
  • 60 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • microwave
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - Double
    Bedroom 2 - Twin/ Single
  • Two bedrooms, one double and one twin,with double sofa bed available in main room; cot available. Dimplex radiators in each bedroom. All linen and towels included
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • CD
Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • fishing
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • wind-surfing
Notes: Pool 10m x 5m - minimum depth 1m 10 maximum 1m 80. Swimming towels not provided. Access to washing machine if required.

Further details for this vacation rental in Charente, France

Running and Walking : There are many marked walking routes throughout the area of various lengths which can also be used for running. The GR48, one of France's long distance footpaths also passes within 0.5k.

Watersports : There is canoeing and rafting on the River Vienne at Exideuil and also canoeing, sailing and wind surfing on the Lacs de Haute Charente. There are also beaches, safe swimming with lifeguards in season and restaurants at these two lakes which are a short drive away.

History and Spectacle : Follow the Richard Cour de Lion route and visit Chalus where he received his fatal wound. At the Chateau de Peyras in late July there is a two week medieval Spectacle and feast. Henry Plantagent and Eleanor d'Aquitane once ruled this area and from the Pyrenees to the Scottish borders and as the 100 years war is part of the fabric of this area there are many medieval chateaux to explore. The Martyred Village and the Centre de la Memoire at Oradour sur Glane is a moving memorial of the Second World War as is the National Necropolis at Chasseneuil sur Bonnieure where more that 2,000 members of the French resistance movement are buried. Confolens hosts a two week Folk Festival in early August with dances and performers from all over the world, there is a colourful procession which should not be missed. On the third weekend in September in Angouleme is the Circuit des Ramparts, the only vintage car rally held inside a French city.

Other Activities: golf, canoeing, rafting and velo-rail

Reviews for this vacation rental in Charente, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook59725 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Thanks for making us so welcome, we all had a great time, lots of fun had by all the family, great place, good weather, lots of trips. None of us want to leave!
This is the most comfortable gite we have ever stayed in. The peace and quiet has been very good for us as we have managed to unwind. We have had a great holiday and we will be back!
Thank you so much for making us welcome. We are sorry to be leaving this beautiful part of France, but we'll be back.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Midnight owl

PHD Flines les raches France
Review Submitted: September 13, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Nice house in a hamlet of four or five dwellings half a mile away from the centre of Manot.Very quiet surroundings. We have enjoyed the swimming-pool ( access at all times ) , the vélo-rail, cycling on the little roads around Manot and kayaking down the River Vienne ( from Excideuil to Manot ). Owners very nice and helpful. This gîte is ideal for nature-lovers ( dormice can be easily spotted ) .
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Rating
5 out of 5

Chill out perfection

humphrey St Leonards (UK)
Review Submitted: September 10, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
What a marvellous retreat for those wishing for a holiday in this delightful part of France. We found the accomodation excellent with everything we could wish for. The pool was a fantastic way of unwinding after a day sightseeing in the surrounding area. Some beautiful countryside to explore and equally some interesting towns and cities to visit. Don't miss the velo-rail for a very different and fun way of exploring the immediate area!! Our hosts were very informed and helpful, also extremely friendly and approachable. The property was well maintained and clean with excellent facilities for any family/group. we particularly liked Confolens with its restaurants and history. The lakes , very close, provided a lovely excursion and would be ideal for families with children of any age. In general exactly as described and to be recommended.
Thanks Terry & Eileen for a memorable and enjoyable stay.
ps. don't miss the Pineau Charentes!!!
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Rating
4 out of 5

Peace and quiet in rural France

Cycling enthusiasts Sudbury, Suffolk, UK
Review Submitted: September 8, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
If you want peace and quiet in a beautiful part of rural France - then Maison d'Hibou is definitely for you. We loved hearing the owls at night and watching the lizards in the day. The kindness and consideration of the gite's owners helped make our holiday really special. The pool is lovely - we couldn't keep our daughter out of it - even on the cooler days!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A relaxing stay in a beautiful part of France

Dormouse Bristol
Review Submitted: August 26, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We would highly recommend Maison d'Hibou for a relaxing break in a beautiful rural French setting. Eileen and Terry were excellent hosts being very friendly and helpful. The gite is very well equiped and tastefully renovated to a high standard, we had everything that we needed. We made good use of the garden, eating outside most meal times. It was very peaceful and we could watch the lizards scurrying about. The children loved the pool and were in it every day. The local town of Confolens was very pretty and had all the shops that you would want. Manot is 5mins on a bike, the lady in the boulangerie was charming and happy to sell you any number of 'pain au chocolate'. Charente is a very peaceful, easy going and beautiful area, I'm sure that we will be back.
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