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Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Ruffec, Charente
  • Popular LocationTourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAire de Rejallant7 min drive
  • Popular LocationValley of the Monkeys32 min drive
  • AirportAngouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6

Garden View Cottage is part of a suite of terraced cottages at Gites Rue Du Chateau.

A pretty and spacious cottage with its own private entrance. The cottage sleeps up to 5 adults comfortably. With a large double/twin room, overlooking grounds and woodland and a large double room, overlooking a garden and across to the old town, with king size bed and leading to an adjoining dressing room. The dressing room has a traditional single day/sofa bed and could accommodate an extra Z bed for young child if needed. This room has a balcony with lovely view of the gardens. The cottage has a bathroom with shower on the ground floor, with an additional WC upstairs. Large traditional and fully equipped kitchen with dining table and door to an outside terrace, with dining chairs and furniture overlooking the gardens. Large spacious living area with wood burner and space to set up an additional dining area if desired. Door leading to terrace area. Direct access to washing machine and laundry room on site.

The site is gated with secure parking.

Situated in the grounds of what was once part of the old Chateau estate, our cottages offer a little haven of tranquillity, we think we have a found a place where you will be able to relax and feel at one with nature. You will have access to two and a half acres of walled garden and woodland, offering plenty of space for relaxation and traditional garden games. The site includes a beautiful clear stream, running through an old lavoir, a lovely above ground pool, 5m diameter, 1.2m deep, small boules area, BBQ, outside kitchen, with dining terrace and indoor dining area and cosy fire pit. Every day you can wake up to the sound of birdsong, running water and the local church bells in the distance.

Surprisingly peaceful, but within walking distance of bakeries, supermarkets, a Beer/Bar Warehouse and market, you can choose to stay on site or venture out and take part in one of the many local activities, including the Rejallant Canoe Centre, cycle paths, adventure parks, local lake activities or visit a Chateau..

Described, in one if our reviews as, 'a beautiful place, with a fine balance between modern and ancient charm'.

Hosts Anna & Ian live on site to ensure a warm and friendly welcome and would be available should you need anything. You will occasionally see them discreetly maintaining the pool and grounds during your stay.

Garden View Cottage is available to book individually, with no more than two of our cottages rented at any one time, or as part of a suite of up to four cottages....see our Gites Rue Du Chateau listing on VRBO or contact us for an exclusive whole site price.

Property manager

Ian Strutt

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Adhering to Gites rue du chateau terms and conditions

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 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

About the area

Ruffec

Located in Ruffec, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Castle Leray are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cognac Gautier and Aulnay National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider The gardens of Argentor and Valley of the Monkeys. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ruffec, Charente

What's nearby

  • Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec - 7 min walk
  • Aire de Rejallant - 7 min drive
  • Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil - 11 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 32 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Ruffec Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Portebleue - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'Etoile d'Or - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Moulin de Verteuil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mirador - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pretty French Cottage with balcony overlooking gardens - sleeps 5-6 located?

This family-friendly Ruffec cottage is located on the riverfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec and Aire de Rejallant. The gardens of Argentor and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil are also within 9 miles (15 km). Ruffec Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite très agréable
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Le gite est très bien situé, au calme tout en étant très proche du centre ville. La cuisine est bien équipée. Les propriètaires sont charmants et disponibles pour toutes questions. Nous retournons dans ce gite cet été.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ian Strutt

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Ian and I made the decision to change our lifestyle and relocate from Norfolk, England to France, in April 2022. and we are very much in the early days of establishing our home and holiday cottage rental business, in the historic town of Ruffec.

Why they chose this property

Situated, in what we feel is a little haven of tranquillity we think we have a found a place where you will be able to relax and feel at one with nature. We currently have two cottages to offer on site, with direct access to outside eating space and a further one in development.
The site sits within two and half acres of walled gardens, woodland, an old Lavoir (former wash house) and Trout stream and there is plenty of space to offer areas for some privacy. You will have access to a lovely shallow splash pool, outside kitchen and dining terrace, boules court and fire pit area.
Every day you can wake up to the sound of birdsong, running water and church bells in the distance.
Surprising peaceful, but within walking distance of bakeries, shops and a local market, you can choose to stay on site or venture out and take part in one of the many local activities on offer, including, canoeing, cycle paths, adventure parks, local lake activities or visit a Chateau and have a long lazy lunch.
With further developments in the pipeline to include, games room and music in the Barn and overall improvements and other services we offer, we are very excited about the future.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful peaceful, surroundings, local to shops and amenities.
Lovely shallow swimming pool area.
Small Boules court.
Outside kitchen and dining area
BBQs
Fire pit area
Woodland
Off road parking
Secure site
Option to reserve whole complex to sleep up to 15 people. (4 cottages and facilities)

Languages:

English, French
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