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Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village
Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and outdoor pool
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Macqueville, Charente-Maritime
- Place, Le Cep Enchanté4 min drive
- Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha16 min drive
- Place, La Moutarderie Charentaise16 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village
Nestled amongst rolling vineyards and sunflower fields, Bay Tree Farmhouse is a stunning 18th-century French farmhouse, fully restored with love and care as our family holiday home.
The village of Macqueville, close to the historical town of Cognac, is renowned for its welcoming Cognac and Pineau vignobles.
With its spacious kitchen, traditional stone-walled rooms, large wood burning fireplaces, and large flood lit private swimming pool, it is a perfect relaxing rural retreat.
• Extra-large kitchen with a wood-burning stove and a traditional farmhouse dining table and benches
• Large relaxing sitting room with a wood burning fireplace and traditional Chinese day-bed centre table, TV/DVD player
• Large second sitting room with a TV/DVD player, perfect for kids to have their “own” time
• Master bedroom with super-sized bed and en-suite, with roll-top bath and walk-through shower, and adjoining babies room with a hand-built wooden cot
• 4 beautifully pointed double bedrooms, and a cosy single bedroom
• A second bathroom with a roll top bath
• A third bathroom with a separate shower
• A large 10mx5m heated swimming pool, nestled behind the arches of the former barn, with out door dining area with a large traditional farmhouse dining table and benches (pool is open from mid-May until mid-September)
• Plenty of parking space, internet throughout the house
Our perfect end to the day is a relaxing glass of wine watching the sunset across the fields, replaced by a jet-black sky emblazoned with stars.
For comfort, there is a maximum limit of 8 adults and up to 4 children, with a minimum age of 25 for the contracting renter.
The house is strictly for individual vacations - no party rentals are permitted.
More details are available at https://baytreefarmhouse.com
The village of Macqueville, close to the historical town of Cognac, is renowned for its welcoming Cognac and Pineau vignobles.
With its spacious kitchen, traditional stone-walled rooms, large wood burning fireplaces, and large flood lit private swimming pool, it is a perfect relaxing rural retreat.
• Extra-large kitchen with a wood-burning stove and a traditional farmhouse dining table and benches
• Large relaxing sitting room with a wood burning fireplace and traditional Chinese day-bed centre table, TV/DVD player
• Large second sitting room with a TV/DVD player, perfect for kids to have their “own” time
• Master bedroom with super-sized bed and en-suite, with roll-top bath and walk-through shower, and adjoining babies room with a hand-built wooden cot
• 4 beautifully pointed double bedrooms, and a cosy single bedroom
• A second bathroom with a roll top bath
• A third bathroom with a separate shower
• A large 10mx5m heated swimming pool, nestled behind the arches of the former barn, with out door dining area with a large traditional farmhouse dining table and benches (pool is open from mid-May until mid-September)
• Plenty of parking space, internet throughout the house
Our perfect end to the day is a relaxing glass of wine watching the sunset across the fields, replaced by a jet-black sky emblazoned with stars.
For comfort, there is a maximum limit of 8 adults and up to 4 children, with a minimum age of 25 for the contracting renter.
The house is strictly for individual vacations - no party rentals are permitted.
More details are available at https://baytreefarmhouse.com
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Macqueville
Located in Macqueville, this cottage is in a rural area. Museum of Art History and Francois Mitterrand Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Le Cep Enchanté and Camus.
Macqueville, Charente-Maritime
What's nearby
- Le Cep Enchanté - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
- La Moutarderie Charentaise - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
- Courvoisier - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
- Hennessy Cognac Company - 28 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fish & Chips Pougemin - 7 min drive
- Jaud Olivier - 15 min drive
- Coffea - 13 min drive
- La Table du Chef Corvez - 8 min drive
- Guillon Bouchereau - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nick Allen
We were living in Thailand when we bought this abandoned rural French farmhouse 20 years ago, with the dream of converting it into our "escape to the country" family holiday home. After years of dedicated work, it has been fully restored, and has become our home from home, providing the perfect antidote to London life!
Why they chose this property
We bought the house because of its location, which combines the tranquility of rolling vineyards and a friendly French village, and the vibrancy of the beautiful and historic town of Cognac.
What makes this property unique
It has been lovingly restored by local craftsmen, and filled with a combination of traditional French and handmade and antique Asian furniture.
We did not buy it to let - on returning from living in Asia, we fully restored it over 10 years to be our second home.
Only then did we realise that it was possible to make it available to other people.
We did not buy it to let - on returning from living in Asia, we fully restored it over 10 years to be our second home.
Only then did we realise that it was possible to make it available to other people.
Languages:
English
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