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Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village

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A rustic kitchen with a stone wall, wooden beams, a bar sign, and a large island with stools.
A two-story stone building with a tiled roof, a small front porch, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, and a stone wall.
A rustic kitchen with a large wooden table, two hanging pendant lights, and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a red coffee table, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 12 guests, this cottage features 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool, a patio, deck, and porch. Families can explore attractions like Le Cep Enchanté and the Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, as the cottage is located in a rural area.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Macqueville, Charente-Maritime
  • Place, Le Cep Enchanté
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Hennessy Cognac Company
    ‪30 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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number NE408942A
Property # 2478356vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Courvoisier.
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Macqueville, Charente-Maritime

What's nearby

  • Le Cep Enchanté - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Francois Mitterrand's Grave - 26 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Château de Cognac - 29 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 30 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish & Chips Pougemin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria l'Authentique - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Napolitaine Truck Of Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Les Arcades - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Table du Chef Corvez - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village located?

This family-friendly Macqueville cottage is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Le Cep Enchanté, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Moutarderie Charentaise and Francois Ier Park. Cognac Public Garden and Cognac Golf are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nick Allen

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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.

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English
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