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17th century manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool

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Pool
Exterior
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

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

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Condac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Aire de Rejallant
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Valley of the Monkeys
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Circuit du Val de Vienne
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

+4
4 Single Beds and 4 Child Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

17th century manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool

A perfect family place , with ultimate quietness, a 17 th century Manor House, a real family house with its 6 ha of parks , gardens , located on the banks of the Charente . The estate can accommodate up to 16/17 people, and offers many activities: a brand new tennis court , a very large swimming pool ( 17 m x 6 m - and 3 m at its deepest ) . In one of the outbuildings , you will find professional training equipment ( runner , step up , cycle ) . There is also a large vegetable garden ( 5000 sq m) with numerous productions ( zucchini, strawberries, cherries, onions , etc … ). A little taste of paradise :) !

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    About the area

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    Located in Condac, this holiday home is in a rural area. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Castle Leray are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinthe Végétal and The gardens of Argentor. Travelling with kids? Consider Laby'Infernal and Laby'Arbustes. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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    Condac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    What's nearby

    • Aire de Rejallant - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
    • Valley of the Monkeys - 45 min drive - 40.1 km
    • Château de la Rochefoucauld - 49 min drive - 51.4 km
    • Château d'Angoulême - 53 min drive - 56.1 km
    • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 60 min drive - 66.4 km

    Getting around

    • Ruffec Station - 6 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪restaurant le moulin de condac - ‬7 min drive
    • ‪Calluaud Louis et Fils - ‬7 min drive
    • ‪Panama Pub - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Bar Brasserie Azzuro - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪le landais - ‬5 min drive

    Reviews

    9.4

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

    7.6/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    9.6/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

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    10/10 Excellent

    John H.

    Amazing holiday location!

    The photographs of this property on the website do NOT do it justice - the house, the grounds, the facilities (especially the pool), its proximity to the Charente and excellent shops in Ruffec make it a perfect location for a family holiday. Although Mr Guyard was not present, he answered all of my queries promptly via email.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    John et sa famille ont été particulièrement sympathiques et ce fut un vrai plaisir de les recevoir aux Ballons ! Nous sommes heureux que leur séjour se soit bien passé , et qu’ils aient pu découvrir la Charente et ses activités, apprécier la propriété, la piscine ou le jardin potager - Nous prenons bonne note de leur conseil en ce qui concerne les photos ( je reconnais mes piètres talents de ce côté-là...) ! John et sa famille seront toujours les bienvenus s’ils désirent revenir ! Kindest regards Nicolas
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    10/10 Excellent

    Tim W.

    Unbelievable home, setting and hospitality

    From the moment we booked "Les Ballons" Nicolas ensured he helped us make this an amazing trip. The chateau itself is stunning, well equipped and makes for the perfect stay. The grounds are well kept and offer fun for all ages (ping pong, swimming, football, tennis, fishing, long walks, bike rides, etc). The proximity to Ruffec is very convenient (a short bike ride, or even shorter car ride). I cannot recommend this property enough and we will definitely be back.
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Dear/ cher Tim, Many, many, many thanks for your extremely nice review about Les Ballons. We are very happy to read that your family and friends had a good time at our place. We are definitely looking forward to hosting you again ( the irony is that I have a soft spot for your beautiful country, Canada !!!!) Kindest Regards Nicolas G.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Alec B.

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

    Wonderful group holiday

    We all loved our time at Nicholas’ house. There is so much to do at the house and it is surrounded by a wall which makes it very easy to be with young families. We picked the vegetables and fruit, fed the chickens and absolutely loved spending time in the river. The pool is beautiful and the house is homely and elegant with everything you need for a happy and easy stay. Nicholas was extremely communicative and kind. We would love to come back again as a group or with others - thank you so much.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
    Thank you , Alec for your very nice review - It was a real pleasure to host such respectful guests- communication was great , friendly and polite ; it is always heartwarming to read that our guests had a good time ! Welcome back again , anytime ! Nicolas
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    10/10 Excellent

    Steven S.

    Fantastic accommodation and facilities at Les Ballons, all our family loved it! Definitely go back!

    We had a fantastic holiday experience at Les Ballons, we were a party of 8 adults (including one disabled) and 7 children, and the house easily accommodated us all, as well as a very impressive house we where all also blown away by the facilities on offer, we made regular use of the excellent pool, bar area, mountain bikes, tennis and badminton courts, table tennis, bbq, 5 a-side football area, and we even tried a bit of fishing down at the river, and the walled and gated gardens meant it was also great and safe for the kids to play and explore as they wished, . We would highly recommend Les Ballons to anyone wanting a great family or group holiday, and the owner was also very helpful and flexible throughout the whole experience, thanks again Nicolas!
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Steve and his family are more than welcome , and we arevery happy that they enjoyed all the facilities of the place, and the area ! Looking forward to hosting you again soon ! Kindest Regards Nicolas
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    6/10 Okay

    Sarah C.

    Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Disliked: Cleanliness

    Lovely Chateau for a Family Vacation

    We have just returned from a family holiday staying at this impressive chateau. Driving through the gates, the extensive grounds and the buildings themselves, with vines creeping up and along the stone walls, are most impressive. To the left is the swimming pool, which is great: clean and deep, and a very decent size. We loved it. Going into the main house itself, clearly this was a dearly loved family home, with cherished momentos throughout. However, as an offering priced at a relatively premium level, some issues that we would consider basic ‘must haves’ were lacking. Addressing these would have transformed our experience: • The entire interior, in particular the kitchen and the bathrooms, needs a thorough deep clean. The kitchen is very well equipped – with multiple culinary devices (although, with superb boulangeries nearby, we recommend leaving bread making for another time!). However, the level of dust and cobwebs indicated it hadn’t had a thorough clean for some time. • Similarly, the bathrooms need a serious overhaul (and clean). At this price point, we would expect fittings to be in good working order (a shower head that is supported in its holder, a toilet seat that is not rickety and flaking) • In addition, several of the beds, both frames and mattresses, could do with being replaced. • There were several bicycles that we could use, but each needed attention before this could be considered: luckily one of us had brought basic tools, so we could inflate the tyres, align the wheels and brakes, lubricate the bearings etc. Even so, we could not describe the rides as comfortable, and it is certain that we would have used them far more if they had been well-serviced and maintained (or not mentioned at all - in which case we could have considered bringing or hiring our own bikes) The dishwasher broke and we are grateful for our host’s rapid response to getting it fixed. There is ample outside games equipment. The gas bbq was excellent and got daily use and feeding the chickens/harvesting the vegetables was delightful. The lovely local area provides numerous opportunities to enjoy the Charente river (kayaking, paddle boarding etc). We all enjoyed it! It is telling that all the adults concluded the same: that we would happily return to the area, but not to the property. It is stunning, with enormous potential, but if it is to be used as an income-generating asset, we expected the basics to have been thoroughly covered.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
    Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
    Dear Sarah, We always learn from your guests, and we also always try to offer them a great experience - it looks like by the harshest reviews in the last 15 years we did not completely succeed with you. As mentioned , it is a family place, not a business , and the rental is only taking place to cover the cost of running a big place with a bigger garden - and mistakes can take place sometimes. One thing , for anyone who knows the countryside's life, cobwebs ( and dust) can re-appear very quickly ( in few hours ) despite the thorough cleaning of the house I personally supervised before your arrival. Nevertheless, thank you for raising the few points about the bathroom shower head and the toilet seat, which have been replaced since . Nevertheless, we are happy to read that you enjoyed the facilities offered by the estate, and that you liked the area !
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    8/10 Good

    Catharina A.

    Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Magiskt vackert hus

    Vi är ett gäng på 4 familjer, totalt 16 personer, som precis avslutat en vecka i det magiskt vackra huset i Condac. Vi har trivts fantastiskt bra! Huset är perfekt för större grupper, man kan sprida ut sig på det stora området och bada i poolen, spela tennis och boule och det fanns massor av plats för barnen att leka. Det stora köket var härligt att laga mat i och det var underbart att sitta i skuggan under de stora träden och äta våra middagar. Grönsakslandet var verkligen härligt att kunna skörda från, under vår vistelse fanns det zucchini och lök bland annat. Värden var mycket trevlig och gav oss massvis med bra tips om närområdet! Det få saker som as vi kan anmärka på är att sängarna var ganska slitna och gamla och dubbelsängarna är lite för små för att två vuxna ska kunna sova bekvämt i dem.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Vincent C.

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

    Un séjour exceptionnel aux Ballons!

    Merci à Monsieur Guyard et son équipe pour l'accueil ! On se sent très vite à l'aise dans ce magnifique domaine. Adultes et enfants ont trouvé leur place. Le lieu est parfaitement sécurisé pour les enfants. Les sportifs (et les autres) apprécieront le cadre et la richesse des équipements. Bravo à Monsieur Chigne pour sa discrétion et l'entretien du parc magnifique dominant la Charente. Nous reviendrons avec un immense plaisir !
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
    Merci sincèrement de votre très gentil commentaire- cela nous réchauffe le cœur de voir que nos efforts pour entretenir cette propriété, sont remarqués et appréciés …! Vous êtes les bienvenus si vous voulez revenir …:) !
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    10/10 Excellent

    Dave B.

    Marvellous

    Les Ballons was a wonderful experience! All the amenities that were advertised were made available for our group's use. It is an ideal location for a large group of travellers & we would definitely visit there again. Dave
    Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Dave and his group were particularly friendly , and easy to communicate with. Thanks for the pictures, and we were very happy that you enjoyed the tomatoes and the other vegetables available mid September !!! Looking forward to hosting you again !!!
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    8/10 Good

    James M.

    Lovely family holiday

    The property and grounds were huge, easily accommodating our party of 17. The pool was fantastic and well maintained. The reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is the house was not very clean. The bathrooms and pool house in particular needed to be scrubbed. Also the equipment in the garage was very dirty. All in all though, a fantastic property and I would highly recommend it. Great communication from the owner as well. Thank you!!
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Dear James, Many thanks for your comment, and sorry to read that the cleaning ladies havent' done (for once!) properly their jobs. We always learn from our mistakes ! Otherwise, it was a pleasure tom communicate with you and you and your family are always welcome back ! Kind Regards Nicolas
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    10/10 Excellent

    Sébastien B.

    Superbe maison, jardins magnifiques, splendide piscine

    Une magnifique demeure avec des espaces de vie nombreux (une grande cuisine fonctionnelle, une bibliothèque dense (BD et livres, jeux de société), bureau, salle à manger, salon, chambres,...). Mais le must reste l'extérieur, avec ce jardin multiple (tennis, poulailler, potager, parc, terrasse sur la Charente) et un espace piscine splendide, avec verger au fond et pigeonnier/salle de jeux. Un cadre de séjour parfait.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Merci de votre tres gentille appréciation, et ravi de lire que vous avez pu profiter de toutes les activités à la maison ! Et merci aussi de la communication facile et fluide entre nous - et vous êtes sincèrement les bienvenus si vous voulez revenir !!!
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    8/10 Good

    Daniele R.

    En famille aux Ballons (17 personnes), Août 2018

    Le Manoir des Ballons est une belle propriété. Le logis offre des pièces nombreuses et spacieuses. La cuisine est bien équipée. A noter que la chambre au-dessus du pool house est une solution peu confortable car les toilettes extérieures sont loin. Le parc est vaste et varié. La piscine de très belles dimensions permet natation et jeux. Le jardin et le poulailler fournissent légumes et oeufs frais. De nombreuses activités tant sportives que cérébrales sont disponibles. Les 8 enfants de 13 à 4 ans n’ont pas réclamé de jouer sur les tablettes ! Tennis pas cher, canoë, paddle, acrobranche sont proches. Monsieur Guyard répond volontiers à toutes les questions. Son assistant qui entretient le domaine est très compétent, très aimable en restant discret. Nous conservons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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    10/10 Excellent

    jean l.

    Whaou !

    Voici une maison absolument superbe +++ dans un parc fantastique et une région pleine de découvertes. Véritablement idéale pour une semaine avec une grande famille ! Le potager bio a été TRES apprécié. Un petit effort sur les aménagements est encore à faire mais est prévu. Encore merci au propriétaire et au Boss de la maison pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité !
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Merci de vos tres gentils commentaires sur votre sejour, et nous avons pris bonne note de vos remarques, pour toujours s'ameliorer ! Tres heureux de lire que le potager bio - la nouveaute de cette annee- fut apprecie ! Revenez quand vous voulez ! Bien Cordialeemnt Nicolas G.
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    10/10 Excellent

    philippe B.

    Vacances familiales

    Belle maison ancienne de famille pleine de charme dans très beau parc immense et beaucoup d'installation sportives à disposition . Très bon équipement de la maison et de très bon goût . Accueil très sympathique . Nous avons passé 15 jours de vacances très réussies avec 9 petits enfants de 12 à 5 ans et notre mère de 95 ans . À recommander vivement
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Ravi de lire que tout s'est bien passe ! La famille B. est vraiment a recommander : discussions sympathiques , location sans probleme et la maison a ete laissee en parfait etat, apres leur depart. Vous etes evidemment les bienvenus, si vous voulez revenir aux Ballons ! Nicolas G.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Tricia H.

    A beautiful, quirky building and fantastic grounds

    The property is as beautiful as it looks on the picture and the grounds are simply stunning. We visited as three generations of one family and there was lots for all of us to do. The pool was fantastic and loved by all. We played badminton on the courts, fished in the river, barbecued and played table tennis. There was lots to see and do int he local area and Oradure sur Glane a couple of hours away was well worth a visit. The owner was really helpful in the booking process and we loved our holiday.
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Dear Tricia, We are so happy to read that you and your family had a good time during your summer holidays, and that you liked the house and its grounds ! It was also easy to exchange with you through the website and directly. You are definitely more than welcome back, whenever you want ! Kind Regards Nicolas G.
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    10/10 Excellent

    Femke T.

    Prachtig, groot huis met een enorm landgoed

    Superleuke tijd gehad hier met 4 gezinnen met kinderen (15 personen in totaal). Het huis heeft genoeg kamers en bedden en is van vele gemakken voorzien (wasmachine, vaatwasser etc.). Het landgoed eromheen is enorm, met zwembad, tennisbaan en enorme grasvelden. Puur genieten hier, we gaan volgend jaar weer!
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Dear Femke, Many thanks for your very nice comment about your stay at les Ballons ! You are more than welcome next year, and the week you required is all yours ! Kind Regards Nicolas
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    10/10 Excellent

    Femke T.

    Prachtig, groot huis met een enorm landgoed

    We hebben in dit huis een geweldige vakantie gehad met 4 gezinnen (15 personen). Er zijn genoeg kamers/bedden en goede voorzieningen (vaatwasser, wasmachine etc). De tuin (landgoed) eromheen is fantastisch en enorm: tennisbaan, zwembad en grote grasvelden. Kortom: wij gaan weer in 2016!
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    10/10 Excellent

    virginie b.

    Merci pour ces vacances !

    Nous recommandons vivement cette maison pour y passer des vacances en famille ou entre amis, car tout s'y prête : une grande cuisine, un jardin immense et une très belle piscine... L'idéal avec des enfants ! Le propriétaire est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes ainsi que la personne qui gère la maison sur place.. Encore merci pour ces vacances inoubliables et réservez-nous une semaine pour l'année prochaine :) !!!!
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    Ravi que vous ayez pu passe de bonnes vacances, malgré une météo peu aoutienne -et vous êtes sincèrement les bienvenus a la maison , l'annee prochaine …!!!! Très Cordialement
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    10/10 Excellent

    damien c.

    superbe séjour dans un lieu magnifique

    Nous avons profité du parc agréable , calme et bien entretenue , la maison est superbe et spacieuse , bonne literie . Proche de villages a découvrir en bordure de la Charente , propriétaire très gentil et d'arrangement avec de bons conseils sur la région , c'est un endroit que l'on a apprécié pour notre réunion de famille
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
    La famille C. est toujours la bienvenue, et nous serions tres heureux de les accueillir l'annee prochaine , pour leur reunion familiale ! A bientot, j'espere !!! Bien Cordialement
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    10/10 Excellent

    laurence b.

    Merveilleux séjour aux Ballons

    Nous avons passé un séjour idyllique aux Ballons. La maison est très agréable, le jardin également. La maison est très bien située et permet d'avoir accès rapidement à de nombreux villages et sites d'intérêt.
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    8/10 Good

    Laure D.

    "Très belle propriété, au...

    "Très belle propriété, au calme, parfaite pour une grande famille ou des vacances entre amis! Très grande piscine. Dommage qu'il n'y avait pas de micro-ondes."
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