Modern Charentais gîtes, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Néré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pigeonnier d'Aulnay
10 min drive
Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay
11 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company
44 min drive
Cognac (CNG-Chateaubernard)
53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

In 2018, we added heating to our outdoor, seasonal pool. This has proved to be extremely popular, you may never want to get out. Pool open from 1st June trend September (weather depending)

Our family run business has everything you could need for a perfect holiday. You can escape from the hustle and bustle and make this holiday haven your home from home.

In addition to Les Vignes there are 3 other well equipped, newly renovated gîtes from which to choose, (Les Hirondelles 10280453, L'Ecurie 10280471 and La Forge 10280472) all offer self-catering facilities, use of the shared pool and beautiful gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Our four gîtes are available all year round:

Les Vignes is a gorgeous 3 bedroom gîte is perfect for families. Totally renovated during 2016, the property is fully equipped to an exceptional standard.

Easy access large shower, with rain head and wand.

Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, gas hob, electric fan assisted oven, fridge freezer.

Satellite TV

Free wifi

Cots and baby baths available (FOC) upon request

Property manager

Tania and John Clegg

Languages

English, French

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed in outdoor spaces only.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nere

Located in Nere, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Dampierre-sur-Boutonne Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Moutarderie Charentaise and Zoodyssée Animal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Néré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Pigeonnier d'Aulnay - 10 min drive
Château de Cognac - 44 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company - 44 min drive
Remy Martin - 45 min drive
Géant Casino - 64 min drive

Getting around

Loulay Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Relais d'Aulnay - ‬10 min drive
‪Pub St Jaques - ‬10 min drive
‪Laché Eric - ‬6 min drive
‪O Kass Dal - ‬10 min drive
‪L'Arnaudière - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Charentais gîtes, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Charentais gîtes, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Charentais gîtes, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Charentais gîtes, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aulnay National Forest, Pigeonnier d'Aulnay, and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay. La Moutarderie Charentaise and Dampierre-sur-Boutonne Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

7 July 2017

Gorgeous

Loved the quiet countryside location amongst the fields and the vines and the sunflowers. Loved the old cottage that has been renovated perfectly. Loved the hosts who were so friendly and welcoming. And easy to communicate with. Loved lunch at the little bistro in nearby town Néré (which is open lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday). Loved having a pool during this hot hot season here in France. Playthings/playground for the kids.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

19 July 2023

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful holiday, the gite is beautifully renovated - comfortable, modern and clean inside but maintains rural French charm. We loved the garden and pool and exploring the local nearby villages. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurence L.

25 Aug 2019

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

Équipement complet

Tania et John acceptent les séjours d’une nuit, ce que nous avons grandement apprécié pour notre étape. Nous ne sommes restés qu’une nuit mais nous avons pu nous détendre dans la piscine chauffée après la route et les bouchons. Ce fut très agréable. Le gîte est situé au calme en pleine campagne, dans un ensemble de petites maisons restaurées joliment. Il est petit mais vraiment très bien équipé. A recommander.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petra B.

30 July 2019

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

Ruhe und Landurlaub

Sehr liebevoll sanierte Landhäuser auf großem Grundstück mit Pool, Spielplatz, Grillbereich und großem Parkplatz. Wir waren nur als Zwischenstopp dort, durch die bereits bezogenen Betten ist das sehr unkompliziert möglich. Die Küche ist sehr gut eingerichtet und wir hätten uns auch gern ein paar Tage länger die Gegend angeschaut. Sehr sympathische Gastgeber, die unweit der zu mietenden Objekte selbst wohnen. Ventilatoren in den Schlafzimmern bringen etwas Kühlung auch in heißen Sommermonaten. Eine Klimaanlage ist nicht vorhanden. Dafür ein schöner erfrischender Pool. Wirklich ein sehr schöner Ort zur Erholung!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Claire I., Viroflay

11 Sept 2018

Vacances au calme au bord de la piscine

Ce petit havre de paix fut fort sympathique. La maison est chouette, petite mais bien aménagée et agréable. Trois chambre à l'étage, au rez-de-chaussée le salon, la cuisine, la salle de bain et la buanderie. A notre arrivée John nous a accueilli et il y avait sur la table du salon un panier avec de quoi faire un premier repas : pâtes, sauce tomates, vin, gâteaux apéritifs, oeufs, biscotte, confiture... C'est très agréable pour arriver sans courir au supermarché. Nous journée s'articulait entre la piscine - partagée, chauffée, avec transats et parasols - la terrasse, le barbecue, les jeux pour les enfants (toboggan, balançoire, ballon etc...) Divers espaces extérieurs sont aménagés, permettant aux différentes familles de vacanciers de se partager agréablement les lieux sans se marcher dessus. Il y a même un terrain de pétanque. Autrement nous avons testé le restaurant "le Neuf" à Aulnay. C'est un endroit joliment décoré où l'on mange très bien avec un accueil et un service de qualité. Nous vous le recommandons, mieux vaut réserver.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

21 Aug 2018

Excellent stay and beautiful place

John and Tania are excellent hosts and met us to show us around the gite, after our delay. Beautifully clean gite and a nice welcome pack. Full of knowledge about the local area and beyond with information available for family visits. We loved the pool, use of bikes and played boules and table tennis and enjoyed family time throughout. The uk tv channels brought some familiar watching late in the evening and good WiFi. Lovely villages of Aulnay and Néré are close enough to pop into the boulangerie for beautiful local food. I can’t fault any service about our stay with the warm, friendly service from John and Tania and there gorgeous, quaint location. I would stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

20 Aug 2018

We found a gem! Very well equipped gite with very friendly and helpful owners.

We would certainly recommend this gite for families, it was a great holiday for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

matthieu t.

21 Aug 2017

Le calme et la quiétude parfaite.

Tenue des lieux et accueil chaleureux de Tania et John. Repos au rendez-vous et paradis pour les enfants avec l'aire de jeux et la piscine.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucas J.

15 Aug 2017

A warm welcome in a well equipped and comfortable gite.

We had the pleasure to stay in this lovely place for 2 weeks and enjoyed every minute of it. Tania and John made us feel very welcome. The kids loved the pool and the many games and sports equipment provided. The surroundings provide ample opportunity to sight see, be active or take it easy and slide into the relaxed and stress free French way of life. Local markets and restaurants serve fresh seasonal produce at great value for money. If the proverbial grumpy Frenchmen do exist, they all must have been on holidays elsewhere, because we didn't meet any.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pogu n.

28 May 2017

Très agréable

Tania et John ns ont accueilli chaleureusement. Le gite la vigne est joliment décoré et propre. Ce fut un très bon choix. Merci

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien D., Loulay

1 May 2017

Gite charmant

Le gîte de John et Tania est superbe, propre et décoré avec beaucoup de goût. La propriété est grande et les enfants ont apprécié tout cet espace de jeux. Beaucoup de petites attention des propriétaires. Tania a prêté un ballon de foot aux garçons et John nous a apporté des bûches pour le feu lors d'une soirée assez fraîche. Nous recommandons ce gite vivement.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

14 Dec 2016

Perfect getaway break

This place is perfect in every way. We are returning customers, this being our second time in the last 6 weeks. The gite is beautifully maintained and to a very high standard, comfortable clean beds, glorious showers, equipped kitchen, log burner, TV and the wifi also works perfectly, but to name a few of the things that brought us back here. The evening meal if required is also excellent and delivered direct to your door, so you can enjoy the comforts of a good meal and wine without leaving your cosy gite and is exceptional value for money. The owners John and Tania offer excellent customer service and are always at hand happy to help. It is quiet and relaxing there and I would most certainly recommend it. We will definitely be returning again and again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gemma R.

30 Sept 2016

A wee paradise...

This was our first trip to France and certainly won't be our last. We spent 4 nights in Les Vignes at Chez Fins Bois and we had a wonderful time. The accommodation was immaculate. Clean, comfortable and there was nothing we needed that wasn't provided. We enjoyed using the pool on a couple of occasions, a good size, if a tad chilly. Our evenings were spent playing dominoes, cards and darts. The scenery was spectacular. Reminded us of home (Scotland), just a bit flatter. We took the bikes out one day and enjoyed a leisurely ride into Nere. Tania and John were great hosts. Full of helpful info and recommendations. A very relaxing few days and we can't wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Xavier C.

16 Aug 2016

Très bon accueil

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez John et Tania qui nous ont réservé un excellent accueil. Panier à notre arrivée pour un premier apéritif en famille. Tout est prévu pour les enfants. Piscine sécurisée avec transats, air de jeux, vélos, jeu de fléchettes, terrain de pétanque, balançoire etc... Bref , tout était parfait . Je recommande à ceux qui veulent être au calme et en famille.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

16 June 2016

Wonderful week.

My friend and I spent a wonderful week in our Gite. The Gite has been renovated and decorated to the highest standard.the equipment was first class and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the great pool area. I look forward to my next visit Tania and John were extremely hospitable and I would not hesitate to recommend this accommodatio.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

12 June 2016

A stunning transformation

Having stayed at this gite complex a few years ago when it was in a state of significant disrepair I was somewhat sceptical when invited by the new owners to come and see the improvements that have been made in the intervening period. We need not have worried. The renovations to the gites are both sympathetic and modern with both rural charm and contemporary comfort. Les Vignes has been transformed into a small, but comfortable, well-appointed and homely holiday let with great facilities. The small kitchen is well appointed and more than ample for our family with a small dishwasher and wood burning stove for colder evenings. The bathroom, previously a sad joke of faulty fixtures, tired fittings and unmanageable plumbing is now tasteful, modern and functional. The bedrooms are well appointed, new roof windows with blackout blinds provide good light and ventilation and the clever use of mirrors brings in more light and space. Outside the gites the landscape has been transformed, the area around the pool is a work in progress, but already much improved with the removal of a lot of the overhanging foliage. The playing field is well maintained and attractive as is the new swingset, the car park has been resurfaced as have the common areas. There are still (at the time of writing in summer 2016) two buildings to renovate along with the new games barn. When complete these will make the place stunning. A great destination to visit in its own right with peace and quiet in the rural location, but ample outdoor provision to keep the family happy and within easy travelling distance to La Rochelle, Cognac, Bordeaux, Royan and the rest of the Charente area.

About the host

Hosted by Tania and John Clegg

Hailing from Warwickshire and Worcestershire, having seen the children safely grow up and build successful careers of their own, it was time for John and Tania to "pull the plug" and move, lock, stock and barrel, to France in order to realise a long held dream.

In their previous lives, John was a director of an import/distribution company, working with Chinese and Vietnamese factories supplying national retailers with consumer durables (there are only so many long haul flights one person can take in a lifetime); Tania was a receptionist at a busy dental practice in Stratford upon Avon.

Now based permanently on site, they have made Chez Fins Bois their home and are loving the slower pace of life.

Eventually there will be five fully renovated properties in this rural setting but, for 2016 at least, they will have three up and running, of which Les Hirondelles was the first to open in early April.

Why they chose this property

The second sunniest region in France, Charente Maritime is a beautiful place in which to spend a relaxing holiday.

Long clear straight Roman roads make driving a pleasure once again. Secluded villages selling local produce with small bars and bistros to explore.

The rolling countryside is a patchwork quilt of vineyards (grapes mainly destined to become Pineau or Cognac) interspersed with cornfields and sunflowers.

The long, unspoilt Atlantic beaches are not far away and within an hour's drive. La Rochelle is a beautiful historic port , the Aquarium is a superb attraction. St Martin Ile de Ré is stunning, reminiscent of Padstow, the bars and restaurants surrounding the marina are ideal for a relaxing lunchtime drink or an afternoon drink.

This is a historic region with palaeolithic settlements standing side by side with the Gallo Roman forts, arches and amphitheatres.

Cognac, Angoulême, Saint Jean d'Angely, Niort, Saintes are larger picturesque medieval towns all within easy reach.

The Church of Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay (French: Église Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay) is an important Medieval church on the pilgrim's way to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. The Church is thought to have been built in 1120-1140.

However, why not just enjoy the gardens, pool, al-fresco dining and games and just relax in this peaceful setting