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Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.

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The front of the house - facing south - looking out over the valley
The rear showing shaded outdoor eating area
The breakfast table!
Your driveway, ample parking. The barns are private to the house.
Shaded for lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$519
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Vieux-Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • The gardens of Argentor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Valley of the Monkeys
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Angouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 280 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Single Beds
Price is AU$519 avg per night,

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About the area

Vieux-Ruffec

Located in Vieux-Ruffec, this farm stay is in a rural area. Aventure Parc Lacs de Haute Charente and Cognac Gautier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The gardens of Argentor and Valley of the Monkeys. Travelling with kids? Consider Chêne-Vert Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Circuit du Val de Vienne. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • The gardens of Argentor - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Château de la Rochefoucauld - 31 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 37 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 42 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Ruffec Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge de l'Argentor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Charrette - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Saint Jean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aux Plaisirs Gourmands - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chez Patou - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.

Lovely detached very spacious farmhouse with enourmous grounds and fabulous views over open countryside.

This traditional, stone built, spacious Charentaise farmhouse is set in an amazing location and is equipped to a very high standard.

The house sits on top of a hill with extensive views over open countryside in a lovely, peaceful location, yet the local village is just a mile away with supermarket, boulangerie, bars and free tennis court. Your nearest neighbours are over 200 metres away, across the lane and down the hill.

The 3 acres of very private grounds are mainly laid to lawn so lots of room to play or just relax. There is an outdoor, fully fenced pool, and covered barbecue area with outdoor table and chairs for 12, making outdoor dining a real pleasure.

The local town, Ruffec, with its fantastic fish market and abundance of shops and supermarkets is just 15 minutes away. The beautiful old towns of Confolens, Angouleme and Poitiers are less than an hour away and the historic towns of Cognac and Jarnac are within easy reach.

The local area is perfect for walking or cycling (the house is equipped with 2 bikes) with a number of riverside and lake recreational areas just a short distance away.

The house itself has 5 bedrooms (2 king-size and 3 twin rooms) all upstairs, with many exposed beams and all surrounding an enormous landing. There are two bathrooms upstairs, both recently renovated and featuring walk-in showers and a roll top free standing bath. There is an additional toilet downstairs. All linen is provided and is of a high quality with cotton sheets and fluffy white bath towels.

Downstairs is a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen complete with range cooker with double oven, combination microwave, dishwasher, a wine/beer fridge, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, breakfast table and chairs and a full set of matching crockery and glassware.

The lounge is enormous with wood burning stoves at either end and more exposed beams, very comfortable sofas and a long refectory dining table.

There is a separate tv room with a widescreen tv with all the English channels supplied via freest, surround sound and a dvd player with an extensive collection of dvds. This room also contains a sofa-bed.

The house is also equipped with a washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board.

This house and grounds have plenty of space for children to play and has a full size table tennis table, dart board and two bicycles for guest use. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil, The gardens of Argentor, and Saint John the Baptist Church. Aire de Rejallant and Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Very private, 5 bedroomed, detached farmhouse with own pool, peaceful location. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galia D.

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

Peaceful gite with lots to do and see nearby

We had a wonderful week here and thoroughly enjoyed the sprawling farmhouse and grounds, the stunning views, wildlife, and peace and quiet. A deer visited us one evening which was magical and there was nothing but the birds to listen to during the day. The village was perfect for fresh baked bread and pastries, and the Carrefour express complete with fuel pumps at the end of the lane was the perfect pit stop after a day out sightseeing. Lots of pretty villages and larger towns within striking distance if you wanted to explore. Or just relax at the gite where there were plenty of places in and out of the shade in the gardens and terraces, and by the pool. We’d recommend lots of insect repellent as the flies were incessant this time of year, especially around the pool area. Of course, it’s to be expected as you’re in the countryside, but it didn’t stop us having a lovely holiday here. The Carrefour had plenty of citronella candle options and there were lots of candle holders at the gite to keep the insects at bay in the evenings. Lots of games and a boules set provided as well as a great collection of inflatables if you are staying with kids. Thank you to Diane and your team for making us so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

anne h.

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

Three Generation Family Holiday

We had an enjoyable family holiday. The generous proportions of the rooms and extensive external area means you can spread yourselves which is useful for the differing generations with various spots to eat and enjoy a morning coffee. We appreciated the badminton/etc as plenty of play items for the youngsters. The pool was a great attraction . We found the proximity to Champagne Mouton ideal for shopping and the two parks, especially the zip wire for the youngsters and the tennis facility. It was disappointing the local bar was closed considering still August. The area at Rejellant near Ruffec was impressive with a play and beach area area for youngsters as well as older children. We made a number of trips to villages and towns close by all of which were interesting so all in all a good week despite the weather being somewhat disappointing for August.Thank you to Diane for the kind gifts on our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth d.

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

Stage de chant

Idéal pour un groupe, grands espaces, à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur Belles salles de bain et cuisine bien équipée. Piscine bien agréable entourée de chaises longues, bonheur !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale G.

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

Excellent sejour

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kath P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and rural

A lovely very large property with loads of space for all. Pool and pool area spacious and plenty of sun beds. Gardens massive with plenty of space for kids to play and explore. Great internal and external seating areas with a BBQ as well. Parking for 4 or more cars. Just a mile to nearest supermarket, newsagent, PO, chemist and bakers. Ideal location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chloé C.

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

Bien

Nous avons aimé séjourné dans votre propriété, malgré les quelques petites choses qui n’étaient pas parfaites (fuite dans les douches et humidité dans la maison) que nous comprenons au vu de la situation actuelle. Cependant la piscine et l’extérieur de votre propriété étaient très beaux !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janneke M.

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

Heerlijk familie huis

Met 2 gezinnen hebben we hier 2 heerlijke weken gehad. Het huis is super mooi en rustig gelegen, vanaf verschillende zitjes is het uitzicht fantastisch. Het huis is enorm ruim, de keuken is geweldig en de kinderen vonden de "gameroom" erg fijn! Het huis bleef bij de hitte koel en dat is prettig. Het huis is zeer sfeervol ingericht, een echt Frans familiehuis. De tuin is groot en prachtig, maar niet omheind (het zwembad gedeelte wel). Kortom, echt een aanrader!!

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Wonderful!!

We had the most wonderful holiday at Maison Neuve! The house is beautiful and incredibly well equipped. We did not need anything as it was all there. The various areas outdoor areas were incredible and we spent most of out time outside playing games and laughing. It is an incredible family home!

8/10 Good

Marion M.

Lovely rural location. Well equipped house.

Our extended family stayed here following a wedding in St Emilion. The house was really comfortable, and had everything we needed including towels for the pool. We loved the outside space, perfect for BBQ and happy hours were spent in the pool. The location was great for activities including kayaking, cycling,walking and there are lovely restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Beautiful house with fantastic facilities in lovely rural location.

We loved our holiday at Maison Neuve. The house is perfect, loads of living space downstairs, a beautiful country kitchen and extensive grounds with a gated pool. It has amazing views over the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Perfect!

Just back from our week’s holiday at Maison Neuve with our family of 12. Everyone loved it, especially all the space! We much appreciated how well presented and equipped it was: we wanted for nothing. Lovely pool and very practical covered area with enormous table to enjoy barbecues. Beautiful view across the valley, and it was nice to have all that grass to play French cricket and frisbees. Very peaceful location, but only a short distance to pretty riverside villages. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pauline C., London UK

Relaxing stay in the Countryside

Huge house with lots of space to relax and with 4 grandchildren that's amazing. Beautiful views from the front of the house. Grandchildren spent most of their time in the pool or garden but when exhausted would flop down in front of television and watch a video, or played with the toys provided or games and there were so many. Beds were very comfortable so we slept well. Great places to visit from here and some amazing restaurants. Kitchen very well equipped, and we had a few barbecues. All in all a lovely stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ruaraidh m.

Fantastic property for family holiday.

Maison Neuve is an exceptional property offering privacy and lots of space. The property is bursting with character and authenticity. The property is very well maintained and the kitchen is fully equipped to easily handle large family groups. The bathrooms are modern and the showers are beauties. The interior is all we were hoping for. The outside of the property is a joy- so much space for kids to roam and play and the swimming pool is perfect for both kids and adults. This property provides the best of both worlds, seclusion and you are only a five minute drive away from petrol stn and supermarket in Champagne Mouton. The surrounding area around Ruffec is bursting with places to see and things to do. The Le Clerq supermarket, 11 miles away is HUGE and Ruffec also boasts some great cultural venues. Restaurants are sited in stunning locations with lovely well priced food. Bracantes are held on a regular basis in summer and are a must to visit, the French know how to car boot sale!! To find this property when you arrive - from Ruffec drive to Champagne Mouton take the first left at Carrefour Supermarche drive for a mile and simply follow signs for Maison Neuve. We can't recommend this property enough and will certainly be hoping to return again.