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Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available)

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Pool
Pool
Garden fun for the children
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontdouce Abbey
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hennessy Cognac Company
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available)

This first floor gite gite (100m2) is accessed by a bespoke staircase and has beautiful vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. It has two bedrooms: one (20m2) with a king-size bed and the other one (16m2) two single beds. It has an open-plan living/dining room and kitchen (42m2) with dishwasher, microwave, hob and oven.
There is a TV (with English channels), DVD player and ipod dock. There is also a wood burner for the slightly colder evenings.

The gites are set in a traditional Charentise courtyard and are barns lovingly renovated to provide comfortable modern accommodation whilst still retaining many of the original features. Thus providing a great base to relax and from which to explore this beautiful region and the varied attractions of the Charente-Maritime and and Charente. Close to the beautiful historic towns of Cognac, Saintes and St Jean D’Angley but also within easy reach of the lovely beaches of Royan, La Rochelle and the Cote Sauvage.

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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

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Property # 8445646
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mons

Located in Mons, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hennessy Cognac Company and Camus are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Mons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fontdouce Abbey - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Château de Cognac - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Camus - 20 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gregor's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Les Fleurs du Malt - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Caverne de l'Ours - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sauf Imprevu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leray Brigitte - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning gite With Shared Pool, Nr Matha & Cognac (ground floor also available) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, La Moutarderie Charentaise and Cognac Public Garden. Francois Ier Park and Museum of Art History are also within 12 miles (20 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. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

François T.

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

Un superbe gîte

Nous avons été très bien accueilli et avons pu profiter de tout le confort ainsi que des activités autour du gîte A refaire
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lydie D.

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

Un havre de paix

Merci à Ian et Kelly de nous avoir reçu sur leur magnifique propriété, pour leur bienveillance et discrétion. Le temps n’était pas super mais nous avons pu profiter de la piscine couverte, du trampoline, de la table de ping-pong et des balades à vélos entre les vignes. Parfait pour se ressourcer !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Merci d'avoir passé vos vacances ici aux Gites Les Grandes Ecures, ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir. C'était vraiment dommage pour le temps, mais nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour ici.
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8/10 Good

Lou et Jeremie V.

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

Très beau gîte bien entretenu

La propriété est belle et bien entretenue, elle dispose de jeux pour enfants, barbecues, trampoline, et d’une jolie piscine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Fabulous!

We loved our time at this beautiful gite! The best of rural France with such lovely owners. A true 'family affair' as we benefitted from the hospitality of nit just Kelly and Ian (for whom the gite are clearly a labour of love), but their children who were such great company with our twin 6 year olds. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay here! Highlights for visits: Cognac (Henessy tour), Fortdouce (Go Ape-esque adventuring), Saintes and La Rochelle. Plenty more to do next time!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sacha e.

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

Grandes Ecures

Beautiful Gite in the immaculate grounds of a well restored house. Loads of space for the kids, with a trampoline and other bits. A lovely swimming pool, and views over lots of green. A car is essential, but there is so much to do in the near area I could have happily moved there for ever! Lovely hosts who can't do enough to ensure your stay is perfect. All in all amazing family holiday in a breathtaking part of the world.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you. We loved having you stay. The kids had a great time with your two. Hope to see you again soon. x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grégory B.

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

Très bon sejour

La propriété est vaste et les espaces sont très pratiques. Les logements sont grands et bien pensés. Parfait pour se détendre et profiter de la piscine. Les propriétaires sont très agréables. Le seul petit bémol et la nécessité de prendre le véhicule pour découvrir les environs. On y reviendra avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Wonderful gite and hospitality

Enjoyed our week long stay at this spacious and comfortable gite with plenty of outdoor space. The gite is well equipped, including kettle, toaster and teapot - items not usually found in French gites! We used the excellent pool (which was very warm) and the table-tennis table. Everything was well kept and clean. Kelly & Ian's knowledge of local places and events was a great help, and they obviously love living in this area. The internet connection was rather slow - due to the rural location - but perfectly OK to check emails etc. We visited nearby Cognac for a tour and tasting experience, La Rochelle, Ile de Re, Angloueme, Saintes, and especially enjoyed Chateau de la Roche Courbon. All in all, a very relaxed holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gael L.

Très beau séjour !

Superbe gîte, bien aménagé, propre et confortable. Grand terrain clos magnifiquement entretenu. Nous avons passé une très belle semaine. Kelly et Ian sont très accueillants, sympas et discrets. Et leurs enfants adorables ! On recommande ce gîte sans hésitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Merci pour vos gentils mots. Ce fut un plaisir absolu de vous faire rester. Les enfants ont passé un moment merveilleux avec vos enfants. xx
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Lovely relaxing holiday with great hosts.

Wow! Stunning gite, beautifully clean with fabulous hosts. We had a fantastic holiday. Thanks Kelly & Ian.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you Cathy. It was lovely to have you stay, some great memories made.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

The Gite was amazing, absolutely spotless and very well equipped. Great play and eating area outside

Couldn't have wished for a better gite with great hosts. Fantastic pool and play area for the children aged 1 and 4, lovely quiet location with great access to the beaches and towns. All in all we had a great holiday visiting the area and would definitely return, couldn't fault a thing. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

A great place for a holiday

Really enjoyed our two weeks with Kelly & Ian and Family. Gite was excellent, couldn’t have asked for more with everything you need provided; lovely big garden - the children loved the open space with trampoline and fort and couldn’t keep them out of the swimming pool – was really a great environment to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Kelly and Ian were excellent hosts – nothing was too much trouble even impromptu diving lessons for the children and advice on local wines! Thoroughly recommend a stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you, so lovely to have you stay, our children thoroughly enjoyed the extra playmates, we look forward to seeing you all again soon.
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8/10 Good

Christian H.

Immaculate, private and spacious Gite.

We enjoyed two weeks here with us upstairs and another family (friends) taking the downstairs Gite. Perfect for anyone looking to get away from it all but close enough to local amenities to not make a bi daily shop a chore. The two Gites are as new and very well decorated, the pool is spacious and there were several areas to enjoy a break from the sun. At no time did either family feel on top of one another as the area is very large. Kelly and Ian made us feel very welcome and we settled into our holiday very quickly. While some of the group just enjoyed chilling by the poolside some of us were very lucky to Learn to Water Ski (badly!) and Knee board. we also cycled over 150 miles, tasted Cognac, Star Gaze and Open Water Swam in a local reservoir. We did stay during a very warm period and fans / AC would have been welcome in the rooms as the plastic mattress protectors were unbearable some nights but then we did have 12 days (out of 14) of unbroken sunshine. In summary, a great place for one or two families to stay with plenty of things to do provided you are happy to drive of an evening or chill in the covered area by the BBQ of an evening. Thank you Kelly and Ian
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Beautiful Gites

Situated in a quiet sleepy villiage, perfect for my young family. Who enjoyed the great outdoor space, that had lots to keep them entertained. With a swimming pool, trampolines, wooden fort, swings all situated in a beautiful kept garden. The inside of the Gites where amazing. With crisp white bedding and soft fluffy towels. Great kitchen with everything you need for a holiday. Lovely living space with english tv channels and cosy fire for the cooler evening. Your hosts are lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them. Will defiantly be returning. We loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you, look forward to seeing you again soon x
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10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Comfortable, well equipped gites

We took both gites for a week with family friends which worked really well sharing the pool and the outside areas. Both gites are nicely decorated and equipped to a high standard. Large grass area with kids equipment around the pool which has a moving cover to allow you to swim if it rains. Lots to see and do in the area but we mostly stayed put next to the pool as the weather was great.
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10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Escape

I stayed here with my family (which includes a 5 and a 7 year old) for 2 weeks in Summer 2014. The gite is set in a beautiful restored barn, and is fitted out to an exceptionally high standard. There has been a great amount of attention to detail on the fit out here - not overly fussy - just good quality. On the balcony outside the gite is an open, covered area with a hammock - just perfect for reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine. The pool is well maintained by the owners, Kelly and Ian, and is always clean. There are plenty of toys for the children to play with. It's fair to say that when not out and about, most of our time was spent relaxing around the pool. The children can also play in the extensive garden which has swings and a play-house. On site there is also a large open sided barn which is perfect for barbecues, games (many board games are provided) or just escaping from the midday sun to listen to some music. The site itself is surrounded by vineyards and fields of sunflowers. There are miles of small, accessible tracks between these fields which makes this a perfect spot for taking children cycling or walking - or for a morning run! There is plenty to do locally too. We enjoyed visits to local towns such as Cognac (we visited Remy Martin), Saintes (with its magnificent amphitheatre) and Rochefort (a visit to the Hermione is a must). The Paleosite at Saint-Ceasaire is also a must see attraction. All in all, this is a perfect location for a restful family holiday - with plenty to do within striking distance. Kelly and Ian are warm, welcoming, perfect hosts, and we found that nothing was too much trouble for them.

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Barlow

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We are Kelly, Ian, our children Martha and twins Archie & Josie plus Rufus the dog. We have lived here since we bought the house and barns in 2006 and love the beautiful peaceful countryside, large spaces and the fact we were made welcome as soon as we opened the gates to move in. We have renovated the barns and house from top to bottom ourselves and have put all our love and care into making the Gites and gardens a beautiful, relaxing place to holiday and after twelve years and three children! we would not wish to be anywhere else.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the house and barns as soon as we saw them, and even on a cold January morning we could see how lovely they could be and what a great place Les Grandes Ecures is. Our gites have the benefit of feeling lovely and secluded on the edge of the hamlet with beautiful views of the Sunflower fields and vineyards, but only 10 minutes away from Matha (our nearest town) or for more night life or shopping only 20 minutes from Cognac and 30 from Saintes.

What makes this property unique

The Gites benefit from beautiful thick stone walls which help keep the rooms cool in the summer, whilst retaining the heat in the winter. The Hanger provides a great place to sit and eat anytime of the day (or just sit and relax) with that all important shade in the summer and the cars are parked in the courtyard the other side of the gites from the pool and garden so as not to interrupt the views or disturb your holiday.
We live in the house on the other side of the courtyard from the Gites and are there to provide you with any assistance you may need with your stay (ideas on places to visit or eat) or to leave you in peace to enjoy your relaxing holiday at Les Grandes Ecures.

Languages:

English, French
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