Studio Apartment Historic Town Centre
- Apartment538 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: Studio
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Apartment, Studio + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2 + young child)
Bedrooms
Owner
Byron and Kelly Harker
- Languages:
- english, french
About Byron and Kelly Harker
Hello, we are Byron and Kelly Harker from Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. We have had the opportunity to travel widely over the years, and have always enjoyed returning to France. In 2003 we decided to sell our home in Vancouver and move to France. We discovered the delightful town of La Charité-sur-Loire in Burgundy and immediately fell in love with the town and the area. In 2004 we opened the first of our vacation rentals and currently have five such rentals in the centre of this medieval town. We enjoy the many festivals in town and the area throughout the year. We are close enough to Paris to 'pop up' for the day. We enjoy sharing our love of the area with our guests from all over the world.
Byron and Kelly Harker purchased this Apartment in 2003
What makes this Apartment unique
La Charité-sur-Loire is south of the rain and north of the heat and as a result has very enjoyable weather. Our vacation rentals are in the centre of town and you are able to walk out your front door and enjoy the many bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. The Loire River is two blocks away and it has lovely beaches and walking paths along the riverbank. There is canoeing and kayaking on the river. We are close the wine areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire where you can meet the wine makers and enjoy tasting their wonderful wines. The castles of the Loire Valley are a two hour drive from us and make an enjoyable day trip. La Charité-sur-Loire is becoming an art, book and music cultural centre and as such there are many festivals throughout the year.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
Location Type
- DowntownCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
- TownCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
- VillageCentre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
General
- HeatingElectric heat
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linens are provided and changed weekly for stays of one week or longer.
- Washing Machine
- ParkingThere is parking in front of the vacation rental for public use. There is also unlimited free parking two minutes away by foot.
- InternetFree unlimited WIFI
- Towels ProvidedAll towels are provided and changed weekly for stays of one week or more.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThere are two comfy arm chairs and a sofa.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsSalt and pepper
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningIn the kitchen there is a table and four chairs.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableMany French channels, CNN News, BBC News, Sky News
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Video LibraryA choice of movies.
Outside
- BicyclesWe have four bicycles with helmets for 15€ a day each on a first come first serve basis.
- Deck / PatioTable and four chairs
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- The Bardin Suite is in the centre of the old town and it is steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. There is a telephone booth in the town square a three minute walk away.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 3 (sleeps up to 2 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
21 Reviews
Very comfortable
Not a thing missing. Very comfortable bed (most important!), shower was perfect, hosts most helpful.
Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed meeting both of you!
Awesome place
Very enjoyable stay. Great ground floor gite with everything you could possibly need, including a terrace to enjoy a glass of wine. La Charite sur Loire is charming with much to see in the surrounding area. Kelly and Byron very helpful and informative.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Bardin Suite. We hope to see you here again soon!
A medeival experience
This medeival town was the perfect place to explore the area. La Charite sur Loire itself was a delight to walk through....lots of history! (LOL!) Byron and Kelly are wonderful hosts.
Shops and restaurants are just a short walk away.
The studio is large and the kitchen and bath are very modern....wonderful shower! The window over the kitchen sink is at street level making the apartment more of an"English Basement".
There is a complete and separate kitchen which is very nice and totally unexpected for a "studio".
It's amazing what Byron and Kelly have been able to do with these ancient buildings. A very enjoyable stay.
PS...definitely take Byron's invitation for a tour.... his enthusiasm for La Charite is contagious!
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Bardin Suite and La Charité-sur-Loire. Byron enjoys showing our guests the little hidden corners of town. We hope to see you here again!
Wonderful location
We stayed for two weeks in Bardin Suite. This is a beautiful area and good for a truly "French" experience. Byron and Kelly provided the information we needed to see the best of the attractions in the time we had there. They were always available to help us enjoy our time in La Charite.
Everything you need - shops, restaurants etc is within easy walking distance but you can also rent a car from nearby Nevers if you want to explore the French countryside.
Bardin suite is nicely furnished and we enjoyed our private patio immensely.
Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We wish you all the best in your future travels. We hope to see you here again soon!
Perth Australia
Very nice well located apartment, with good services and kitchen. The hosts we very good and helpful. We had a problem with the TV and they came around straight away and fixed the set up.
An interesting small town on the Loire, and as we were traveling by bike it was a welcome stop for three nights to recharge and do the washing.
We visited Pouilly-sur-Loire and had a good lunch and visit to a cave.
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Bardin Suite. We hope to see you here again soon.
Map
Wine tasting, visit châteaux nearby. We have four bicycles for rent for 15€ per day each including helmets.