Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends!

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling beam, a window, and a door leading outside.
A rectangular swimming pool with a stone border and flower planters along one side.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a stone wall, and a view of a vineyard.
A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and modern appliances.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a gravel driveway, and a hedge on the left.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, St. Mathias Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Barbezieux Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Le Bain des Dames
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bessac

Located in Bessac, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Barbezieux Castle and Château de Villebois-Lavalette are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market Hall and Géant Casino. Travelling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Bessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • St. Mathias Church - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Barbezieux Castle - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Le Bain des Dames - 25 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Châteauneuf-sur-Charente Tourism Office - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge - 30 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kiosque A Pizzas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Echard Dominique - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brard Martine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cholet Jack - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tesson Sylvie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Picturesque gite & a recently renovated pool! Great for families and friends! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of St. Mathias Church, Chaigne Gardens and Barbezieux Castle. Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge and Le Bain des Dames are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, just wonderful

We wanted to stay forever…. It was pure bliss. Kirsten and Keith went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We incurred a delay in getting to the location but a late check in was no problem. The pool is fabulous and the views of the surrounding landscape are indescribable. Our neighbours were pidgeons, owls, cats and birds of prey. The house has everything you could wish for and we lost count of the number of gardens and terraces we could use. Would whole heartedly recommend and would absolutely love to come and visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a holiday

The gite was beautiful and upgraded to a very high standard with everything you could wish for - and more. It is in such a peaceful location with lovely views from every area of the garden and magnificent sunsets as you sipped wine on the patio. With no light pollution the sky was filled with millions of stars and we were lucky enough to see the meteor showers, so a perfect place for star gazers. There were lots of lovely places to visit near by such as Angouleme, Aubeterre, Brantome, Cognac& Jarnac with tours and cognac tastings. We also went on day trips to Bordeaux and La Rochelle. Kerry an LIvvy were really helpful in suggesting places to visit as well as advice on supermarkets and a French evening in Nonac (a must) There is so much to see and do but if you just want to relax by the pool or in the garden then that is perfect too. We would certainly recommend this property if you want a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings and I am sure we will go there again. Thank you Kerry and family for a holiday to remember
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It's wonderful to receive such praise. We throughly enjoyed having you here and hope you will return again. Our objective is that you have a relaxing care free holiday. Kindest regards to you all Kerry and family xxx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paridise on earth!

See my other review regarding The first week! The second week was even better, if possible 😘🤛🙏!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on earth this place!!!

We have spent 2 briliant weeks at Aulagnes, despite the weather…. What a great place! Just everything is perfect, The views, the (hikes in the) surroundings, The swimming pool, pingpong table, the big veranda of The main house which was perfect when we had the bbq with (18) friends whilst it was raining, a perfect well equipped gite but above all the great hospitality of Keith and Kirsten. They really make you feel special and took very good care of us and everything!! Many thanks to you both for sharing your French paradise with us ! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
What a fabulous review - we really enjoyed having you and your lovely family staying with us and it was great to meet your friends too. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves (despite the amount of rain we had to endure) and that you were able to utilise the covered areas we have when the rain did come. We would love to welcome you all back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to chill out

This is a fantastic place to go if you want to get away from it all and find some peace. We are a family from London with 3 children (5, 10 and 13) and spent 2 weeks in the gite. The setting is beautiful - in the middle of sunflower and corn fields and so peaceful. Very few cars ever pass by and you can spend the day hearing only the wildlife and birds. The pool is lovely and we were in it every day. There's also table tennis, space for games and running around, a trampoline and pool table and table football. It's perfect for a family of our size and age and the kids loved it. The gite is great. Good size and well equipped. The kitchen has a gas hob and oven and most of what you need. We used the charcoal barbecue most days overlooking the fields. All the communication with Keith was brilliant - he was really helpful and answered all my questions quickly and honestly. We had a great holiday and hope to go back. Thank you Keith and Kirsten!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Endroit au calme

La mirabelle est un gîte bien équipé, idéal pour les personnes qui veulent être au calme. Propriétaires sympas Petit bémol pour la région (pas grand chose à faire dans les environs où alors bcp de temps en voiture)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxed and peaceful place

Wonderful rural france gite with beautiful views ( f.e. vineyards sunflowers) with many sitting areas to read a book, enjoy coffee &wine. We (family of 4) really loved the pool. Olive & Charlie were very good hosts; many thanks again!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing and peaceful holiday

We are a family of 4 with 2 daughters, aged 6 & 10. We’ve just returned from a lovely week at La Mirabelle. The gite is very well equipped and nicely furnished. The outside space is great for catching all the sun, with 3 different places to sit; a bbq area for evening sunshine, a picnic table and comfortable garden seats on a gravel terrace, not to mention a huge field to run around in. We used the pool ( shared with the main house guests) games room and the trampoline, we also played badminton and the girls loved the chickens, cats, and blackberry picking. It’s a very sleepy, rural location with lots of country lanes and hamlets, we would have been completely lost without a satnav. Our favourite location was Chateauneuf-sur-Charente which has a beach on the river, kayaking and a nice food truck. Our hosts Olive and Charlie were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. We have returned home thoroughly relaxed and chilled out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

What a beautifully renovated gite which successfully combines every possible mod con with just the right amount of french style and flair. This home from home provides a warm welcome, comfortable furnishings and a choice of terraces for morning coffee and evening barbecues. We would not hesitate to recommend this quiet and peaceful spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family holiday retreat

We are a family of 5. We have three girls aged 16, 14 and 12. My husband and I lead very busy, non-stop lives and so wanted somewhere in the middle of rural France for some peace and tranquillity, with stunning views whilst within easy reach of a village/town/city for some trips out, sightseeing and even a spot of retail therapy for the girls. La Mirabelle ticked all the boxes and then some. The cottage itself is excellently situated with our own private outside areas (large and small) overlooking stunning views of the countryside and equipped with everything you could possible need. The pool is wonderful, (shared with the main house guests) its still very quite and secluded and only a minutes stroll away from the cottage. Our girls loved the play barn where there was table tennis, pool, darts andtable football. We were welcomed on arrival by Charlie and Olive (who were managing the properties for the owner Kerry). They were fabulous! Helpful and friendly and great at Boule! We also meet Kerry and her two gorgeous girls who immediately hit it off with our girls which was an unexpected pleasure. We loved our stay at La Mirabelle we did venture out to Bordeaux, Angouleme, Aubeterre and Blanzac but in truth we were more than content spending the majority of our time enjoying the sights and sounds of what La Mirabelle had to offer. We would highly recommend a visit and hope to be back ourselves. Thank you to Kerry, Hetty, Rosie, Charlie and Olive for a wonderful stay. Tim, Emma, Rosie, Ellie and Georgina xxx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house, perfect location, first class hosts, value for money.

Kerry and her family have provided a beautiful gite, decorated and finished and maintained to a very high standard. The location is just beautiful - set in rolling farmland set with vines, maize and sunflowers. The nearest villages are only a few minutes drive, with the larger town of Angouleme being about 45 mins away. The region is full of history and charm, with really too many sights to take in during one holiday - and we were there for 3 weeks! Having the excellent swimming pool at the house makes it very tempting to just relax and not move too far, but we managed to visit Angouleme, Bordeaux, Brantome (our favourite), Villebois Lavalette, Lascaux (for the caves - excellent!), St Emilion (beautiful village, even if you're not into wine), St Cesaire (Neanderthal discovery) and Cognac among others. There are lakes to swim in, activity centres for the kids, and countless villages to potter around and sample the local cuisine - and wine. Kerry and her family were extremely helpful with advice on everything the region has to offer. And her younger children became good friends with ours, playing together most days. A perfect holiday, Thank you, Jolliffe family!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Immaculate property with everything you would need for a comfortable stay.

A fantastic property tucked away in a rural location yet near to a supermarket and other amenities. Kerry and her family could not have been more welcoming and helped our holiday run smoothly making us feel extremely relaxed and at ease. The property is to a very high standard with everything you would need for a self catered stay - including a very well equipped kitchen. The swimming pool is great and the large field and private garden meant our small children could explore the area safely (they also loved the swings!). Kerry is on hand to provide advice and useful hints and tips about the area. We really enjoyed visiting Angoulême and the local river beaches of Aubeterre-sur- Dronne and Châteauneuf. In addition the endless fields of sunflowers and vineyards make for beautiful surroundings and the stars at night were amazing! Overall a fantastic holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise in France

We stayed in this wonderful villa from 22.07 to 05.08. We had a fabulous stay. The villa is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you would need for a relaxing stay. The villa itself is situated near the top of a small valley offering stunning views across acres of land, plenty of space to roam around and peace and tranquility. We made use of the lovely swimming pool, which was shared by a lovely family from Scotland who were in an adjoining house. We had access to a games room which had darts, pool, table tennis and table top football to keep us amused. The surrounding villages were lovely and all the locals were extremely friendly. If you want to eat out do try 'Le Chateau' Barberzieux. Fantastic food, large portions and very reasonably priced. Supermarkets and bakers are within easy reach. Our host was Kerry who, along with her wonderful children, worked tirelessly to make us feel at home, comfortable and attended to everything we needed. Our eldest son is autistic and is very nervous about going on holiday and meeting people but Kerry and her family engaged him straight away and made him feel safe and welcome...he loved it! We visited Angouleme, which is a lovely town, and Jet skiing is not far away either. Loads to do if you want to explore but having games and a pool is just as good if you need to relax. Thank you Kerry and family for a memorable holiday, one of the best ever.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic holiday

One of those rare occasions where you're torn between staying quiet about this gem of a property so that you can keep it to yourself and close friends, versus doing the right thing by the owner and recognising more publicly its brilliance! Just returned from a stay at Kerry's property as a family of 4 with two young children. An absolutely superb location, with achingly pretty views across the fields and countryside. Property is of a very high standard, with fantastic outside space and great pool. Gives you the relaxing sense of wonderful rural idyll, whilst actually being only 5mins or so from the nearest village and another 10 or so from a good sized town with large supermarkets, etc. The icing on the cake is Kerry and her absolutely wonderful family who intrinsically understand when to provide input and guidance on your stay or just stop for a chat, and when to leave you to your peaceful holiday bliss. I couldn't endorse this property highly enough, and will certainly be strongly recommending it to friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
What praise indeed! Thank you so very much! It was such a pleasure to meet you all and I can't express how easy it was to have you here. Your little children were adorable and I do believe that my youngest and your eldest would have become betrothed if you had stayed any longer. I might say how wonderfully clean and tidy you left La Mirabelle which helps towards a trouble free changeover. I will be brave, take your advice and begin to advertise more widely. Please stay in touch, the best part of my job is meeting some really lovely people. Many thanks to you both!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay in an amazing location

I can do nothing but praise this delightful cottage. Set in the best of French countryside but still in reach of the shops and transport, the views are breathtaking. The cottage has been fully renovated so you can enjoy the ease of modern appliances but still feel immersed in a piece of classic French rural architecture. Everything we needed was there and Kerry and her family were great. We felt welcome but not intruded upon. The cottage was clean and prepared and we had one of those perfect family breaks where everyone somehow came away feeling equally revived and relaxed. There's much to do nearby too. As an example we visited a local small cognac distillery and after much sampling and a tour came back with a bottle of beautiful brandy. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend La Mirabelle Petite Maison.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We throughly enjoyed having you and your wonderful family to stay. I am very grateful for your praise of La Mirabelle and feel that you were the perfect guests. I'm still craving your nut roast, it was delicious. I do hope you've enjoyed your brandy! I hope to welcome you here again soon. Best wishes to all your family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming, relaxing property in Bordeaux

We stayed at this property in October 2014, when we still had wonderful weather. The gite was charming, well furnished, clean and well maintained. The views are beautiful and it was incredibly peaceful and a great place to relax. The owner could not do more to help and this is great value for money for the standard and area. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
The weather was still fantastic in October and still hot enough for a swim in the nearby lake. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, your kind comments are gratefully received, we hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday in every way!

Having just returned home from the most perfect two week holiday we can highly recommend this place! The location is simply stunning - waking up each morning to sunflowers, vines and rolling countryside and knowing that each day we could choose from a huge list of places to visit and things to do so easily. The cottage is beautifully decorated and so very well equipped, there was nothing that hadn't been thought of by the owner who has meticulously put together this wonderful holiday home. Kerry and her lovely children were around if needed but not at all intrusive - though our children did enjoy the company of the Jolliffe's in the lovely swimming pool and play area. The cottage is light and airy, fresh and clean - linen and towels provided were immaculate but its the extra touches that won us over along with the eclectic, chic furnishings - Kerry's eye for detail if simply superb! We enjoyed trips to Brantome, La Rochelle, Perigeaux, Angouleme, Aubetterre Sur Dronne, we swam in lakes, rivers and had a great holiday. Thank you Kerry and family!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful gite, stunning location

We had a fantastic holiday at La Mirabelle. The gite has been converted to a very high standard, was spotlessly clean and is fully equipped for a self catering holiday. Kerry, the owner, lives next door and was on hand to help make our holiday more enjoyable with ideas for days out, places to eat and sights to see. Our children loved playing with Kerry's children in the pool and gardens, which gave us the chance to relax properly too. The location is stunning - surrounded by fields of sunflowers and vineyards with abundant wildlife. If you are looking for great accommodation in a child-friendly and beautifully tranquil location you really should stay here!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review La Mirabelle. It was a pleasure to have you here. Best wishes Kerry and family
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical spot for a summer holiday with a family

Vineyards, sunflowers, fields, sunshine, lakes and rivers to swim in, beautiful French villages for long summer lunches in the shade. We had a magical week exploring the area and then relaxing around the pool in the afternoon surrounded by magnificent rural views and retiring to the beautiful cool comfort of a tasteful and stylish gite ... everything you could wish for from a French summer holiday for a family of four with a very welcoming,helpful and happy ambiance. We Have recommended this super haven to many of our friends.
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