Studio Apartment in 15th Century House, Centre of Medieval Town

• Bardin Suite

  Bardin Suite

  • Guest Ralph
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  A very warm and comfortable studio apartment. It was very clean and everything was in good working order. There is a nice sitting area in the main room and the kitchen is quite separate and has it's own table and chairs. Another plus is that this studio is on the main floor, as a result there are no stairs. There is also a nice private area to sit outside. You can walk to the shops in a few minutes and there is a nice bakery on the first corner of the main street. For two people an ideal spot to stay in this beautiful French village.The owners were very friendly and most helpful in regards to where to shop and where to eat. They also gave us many good ideas on what to see in this area of France. We also rented two bikes from the owners and found some great cycling on dedicated cycling pathways. I will recommend this place to all my friends and relatives.............

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: We enjoyed having you stay with us. Thank you very much for recommending us to your friends and family! We hope to see you here again soon.

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• Great experience

  Great experience

  • Guest Deb and Lyle
  • Date of stay 09/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/03/12
  We enjoyed our completely modern renovated suite while still experiencing the ambience of the 16th century. Kelly and Byron's attention to detail provided us with all the comforts of home. They also made an extra effort to make sure that we were well informed about the town, the area and French customs. We found their ability to speak English extremely helpful. They were available to answer any questions that came up. The suite was great value and we would have no hesitation in recommending it.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• beautiful place in charite sur loire

  beautiful place in charite sur loire

  • Guest steph
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  we had the pleasure to stay in this gite for 6 days and we loved it. the hosts are super the place is very clean and very comfortable very well equipped and located close to everything in town. the bardin suite with it's little private patio outside was perfect for us to be able to read and relax do not hesitate to rent from byron and kelly as they will make your stay as comfortable as they can thank you again guys see you next time stephan and bonnie

  Recommended for: Sightseeing.

  Owner response: We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Bardin Suite. We hope to see you both again here soon!

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• Beat our expectations

  Beat our expectations

  • Guest Rod and Didi
  • Date of stay 04/24/12
  • Review Submitted 05/20/12
  This character french gite is in a great location in a beautiful Burgundy village.The owners have covered all the bases to ensure a very comfortable stay ,the hosts were very helpful and a great source of information.It is a place we would love to return to.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Outstanding!

  Outstanding!

  • Guest Erin and Dave
  • Date of stay 04/05/12
  • Review Submitted 04/19/12
  My husband and I stayed here for five days in April during our honeymoon. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Both the accommodation and the town itself. The Bardin Suite was perfect. Immaculately clean and well stocked with kitchen equipment. The Harkers are exemplary hosts. They were so welcoming. And the town was our favorite in all our travels. A great place to relax and enjoy the French country life. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you Byron and Kelly for providing a spot that we will always cherish!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your honeymoon in our Bardin Suite. We hope to see you here again soon!

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• 15th Century Charm, 21st Century Comfort

  15th Century Charm, 21st Century Comfort

  • Guest Laurel9
  • Date of stay 01/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/26/12
  This is a wonderful suite, very atmospheric and comfortable. It's roomy, offers all mod cons, and its very walls speak of times past. Byron and Kelly have done a wonderful job of renovating gites which offer travelers centuries of history and ambience and contemporary travel comforts. Their care and concern for their guests are exceptional, ranging from stocking the suite with a wide range of recreational reading and books and brochures about their area through offering practical help with information about where to find bakeries and shops to helping us resolve rental car issues. We loved staying here, seeing castles, ancient towns and churches in the area with this great base in La Charite to welcome us at the end of satisfying days of sight-seeing. Far more than a place to sleep, this seemed our home in Burgundy, and we probably commented to each other every single day we were there how happy we were to have found such a terrific place to stay.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+.

  Owner response: We enjoy hearing our guests enjoyed themselves and that they thought of their vacation rental as their home in France. We hope to see you here again soon!

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• Picture Postcard Old France with Modern Amenities

  Picture Postcard Old France with Modern Amenities

  • Guest philrhon
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 09/05/11
  When we arrived in La Charité-sur-Loire, we settled into this beautiful studio apartment with massive stone walls, a private patio bursting with flowers and even a tower! Everyone needs a tower. Amid all of this ancient charm is a fully modern kitchen and bathroom - sparkling clean. We marveled at how fortunate we were to have found such a perfect base for our vacation. The Harkers are warm and gracious hosts. We’d found old France; the way it used to look – stone houses, brightly painted shutters and window boxes, vineyards and bistros. Within about an hour's drive are the Chateaux of the Loire, world renown vineyards, and numerous Romanesque and Gothic churches of historical significance. In town, the chocolate shop, the Church of Sainte-Croix-Notre-Dame, the wine store and the many bookstores make La Charité-sur-Loire a picture postcard town. This is heaven. Our only problem was returning to the "real" world. We started planning our return on the plane ride home. We highly recommend this gîte.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Our July Holiday at La Charite-sur-Loire

  Our July Holiday at La Charite-sur-Loire

  • Guest Jocelyn
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 08/07/11
  This holiday was our first experience of staying in a Gite, and we were very impressed. The Gite, typically french, was very well equipped and catered for all our needs. We found it very clean and comfortable. Being situated in the town, we found the restaurents in easy walking distance. We enjoyed walking around the Medieval town and the views of The Loire, all very pictuesque. The owners, Kelly and Byron could not have been more welcoming and helpful. The information they provided was very helpful for planning our visits to the surrounding areas. We would loved to have used the little terrace but unfortunately the weather was not kind to us but it didn't spoil our holiday as we found plenty to see and do. We would certainly like to go back again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• My French home away from home - four seasons of enjoyment in the Bardin Suite

  My French home away from home - four seasons of enjoyment in the Bardin Suite

  • Guest DJM
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 07/31/11
  This review is long overdue. While I’ve stayed in several of the gites owned by this company and have enjoyed them all, the Bardin is my favorite! I’ve stayed in the Bardin Suite 6 times in the last few years - during all four seasons. I visit Paris often and La Charite sur Loire provides a perfect balance from two perspectives of France. La Charite is only 2 hours from Paris by train. Every time I visit La Charite sur Loire, I’m drawn back to this lovely and charming apartment. It’s ancient stone walls, terracotta floors and wood beamed ceiling truly meets my French expectations! There are numerous reasons I enjoy this particular suite so much. It is on the ground floor and has a private patio with plenty of greenery. The apartment is light, airy and extremely private. It’s just steps away from the center of the village, yet ultra quiet! I’ve had many wonderfully restful nights in the Bardin. The kitchen has a quaint dining area, with a window to the patio. I tend to stay in daily contact with work in the US. The patio and dining area have truly been one of my most pleasurable virtual work environments! The suite is quite spacious. It has the most amazing old stone fireplace. The owners told me that it was buried in a wall and discovered during the renovation. I’ve staying in many hotel rooms, rental apartments and gites, and I must say the Bardin is my most memorable! I love the bathroom. It is open, full of light and has plenty of space for my personal items. La Charite sur Loire is lovely place to relax, reflect and a great center hub for traveling around the region. I have thoroughly enjoyed La Charite during the spring, winter, summer and fall. One of the aspects of the Bardin Suite I enjoy the most is no matter what time of year; it is easy to regulate the temperature. I stayed there during the Christmas holidays. It was nice and cozy. Again, I was staying in the suite in early July 2011, while all of France was experiencing a heat-wave. The Bardin Suite remained cool during my entire visit! Literally, I would comeback near the end of the afternoon and it was like walking into an air-conditioned space, without cool air blowing on me. Again, I can’t share enough how much I enjoyed this space! DJM, San Antonio, TX, USA

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: La Charité-sur-Loire is indeed enjoyable in all seasons. We kept as much character as possible in our Bardin Suite, but made the kitchen and bathroom with modern amenities. We are happy to have our guests return and stay with us!

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Low season 2013 ... €275/week/€60 per night 3 night min 
Mid season 2013 ... €325/week/€70 per night 3 night min 
High season 2013 .. €375/week/€80 per night 3 night min 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.