10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
6 Aug 2018
einfach traumhaft!
Jan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 636 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Balanzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Saujon Thermal Baths14 min drive
- Port Royan26 min drive
- Royan Beach29 min drive
- Royan (RYN-Medis)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Mezzanine
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Character traditional Charentais cottage in rural location 20 minutes from Royan
Enclosed garden with garden furniture, safe for children. External laundry room with washing machine and central heating boiler.
Ground floor has open large lounge/dining area, TV, open fire place; kitchen with table and 6 chairs, fridge/freezer, dish washer for four place settings, electric cooker, microwave; separate bathroom and toilet, bedroom in tower with double bed and ensuite shower room. Open staircase with gate leads to mezzanine with 2 single beds, cot, high chair, bedroom in tower with double bed, single bedroom and family bathroom. The tower bedrooms have curtain doors.
Key holder/housekeeper lives nearby. Village of Nancras, 10 mins walk, has village shops.
Nearest beaches at Royan. Town of Saintes with Roman arena and remains 15km. La Rochelle 60 mins. Bordeaux 90mins. Cognac 40mins.
Airports at La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Ferry port St Malo.
Ground floor has open large lounge/dining area, TV, open fire place; kitchen with table and 6 chairs, fridge/freezer, dish washer for four place settings, electric cooker, microwave; separate bathroom and toilet, bedroom in tower with double bed and ensuite shower room. Open staircase with gate leads to mezzanine with 2 single beds, cot, high chair, bedroom in tower with double bed, single bedroom and family bathroom. The tower bedrooms have curtain doors.
Key holder/housekeeper lives nearby. Village of Nancras, 10 mins walk, has village shops.
Nearest beaches at Royan. Town of Saintes with Roman arena and remains 15km. La Rochelle 60 mins. Bordeaux 90mins. Cognac 40mins.
Airports at La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Ferry port St Malo.
Property manager
DAVID WORTHY
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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
Balanzac
Located in Balanzac, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Royan Beach and Bay of Biscay, while Les Lapidiales and Abbaye aux Dames are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle and Planet Exotica. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Balanzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Saujon Thermal Baths - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
- Château of Roche-Courbon - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
- Planet Exotica - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
- Port Royan - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
- Royan Beach - 29 min drive - 22.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blockhead Café - 14 min drive
- Le Club - 14 min drive
- Hebert Murielle - 13 min drive
- JJ'Pizz - 14 min drive
- Château de Pisany - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Judith Robinson
27 Aug 2017
Full of character
Judith Robinson
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mª Assunción B.
27 Aug 2016
Unas vacaciones fantásticas
Mª Assunción B.
About the host
Hosted by DAVID WORTHY
As a lover of France and a French speaker, in 1995 I purchased. ‘La Ruche’ which was formerly a wine ‘chai’ in the Charente Maritime near the coast in western France to offer for holiday letting. This was subsequently extended adding an upstairs modern bathroom and extra bedroom.
Why they chose this property
The property is situated in a small hamlet with in countryside but not far from the coast. We have visited this area for many years and have made many friends.
Charente Maritime is famed for the clarity of light which has attracted many artists and the hours of sunlight which match those of the south of France. There are many attractive historic sights to visit in the area.
Charente Maritime is famed for the clarity of light which has attracted many artists and the hours of sunlight which match those of the south of France. There are many attractive historic sights to visit in the area.
What makes this property unique
Quiet countryside location yet near road leading to sea at Royan, Ile d'Oleron and other seaside resorts on the coast. Also within easy distance from Saintes, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Cognac with much history to explore as well as beach trips. The house is full of character and perfect for a family holiday with an enclosed garden.
Languages:
English, French
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