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La Vieille Maison
Sunken trampoline in shared garden at Les Hiboux gites
Front door to La Vieille Maison holiday home

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crézières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Château de Javarzay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Valley of the Monkeys
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Hennessy Cognac Company
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Niort (NIT)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites

La Vieille Maison is a 3 bedroom cottage in rural location, with 3 other rental properties. Shared swimming pool (not heated and available in summer only) and gardens with games rooms, bikes and free wifi.
'Les Hiboux' self-catering gites are situated in the hamlet of Crezieres. In Chef Boutonne,10mins drive, there are restaurants and bars, supermarkets, banks and other small shops, including 2 bakers. There is a weekly market and tourist information available there.
Poitiers (1hr drive) has a great range of shops and Futuroscope. Vallee des Singes, (45mins) is an excellent day out for younger families. The silver mines at Melle, are 20 minutes away. La Rochelle (1.5hrs) has a large marina and a great aquarium. Excellent beaches near La Rochelle including the beautiful Ile de Re. Cognac the home of brandy, is within a 60-minute drive.
Canoeing, kayaking, lake-swimming and horse riding are available locally.
The Poitou-Charentes region has many delights. Its varied landscape is steeped in history and tradition. Visitors can explore picturesque hilltop villages and medieval towns, Romanesque churches and cathedrals, ancient abbeys, châteaux, museums, and art galleries.

Property manager

Tim & Ellen Weir
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us for events/parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Check with us before bringing pets. Charges apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a file for each house containing info about the property & we ask our guests to familiarise themselves with this, on arrival.
At the end of your stay we ask that the house is clean and tidy. The kitchen should be cleaned and all rubbish bins emptied and recycling completed.
The shared swimming pool is available in summer only, between 10.00 and 19.00.

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
Note from host: Contact us for events/parties.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0790107908319

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Crézières

Located in Chef-Boutonne, this cottage is in a rural area. Cognac Gautier and Le Cep Enchanté are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Zoodyssée Animal Park and La Moutarderie Charentaise. 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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Crézières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Javarzay - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Zoodyssée Animal Park - 30 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 50 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 62 min drive - 52.6 km
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 62 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Saviol Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Chez Francois - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Ranch - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant des Canards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Table - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Moulin du Royou - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly cottage at Les Hiboux gites located?

This family-friendly Chef-Boutonne cottage is located in a rural location, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Château de Javarzay, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Mines d'Argent. Saint-Hilaire Church and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

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

Family friendly getaway

We hade a wonderful stay, absolutely beautiful garden with lots of games (our kids enjoyed snooker, table tennis, boule and biking) and a lovely pool area. The countryside had many tracks for running and biking. Tim and Ellen were great hosts that really made us feel most welcomed and we warmly recommend this getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Philippe R.

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

Au calme

Nous avons passé un bon séjour au calme.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christelle M.

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

Excellent séjour au calme

Toute la famille a adoré le séjour. Le logement est agréable et tout est mis à disposition pour passer de bons moments : piscine, grand terrain, trampoline, billard, baby-foot.. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et charmants. Des promenades sympa à faire dans ce joli petit village, des visites intéressantes à programmer dans ce département méconnu et quelques spécialités culinaires à découvrir... Si vous rêvez de passer des vacances loin de l'agitation, c'est le lieu parfait !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabien H.

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

Très bon séjour

Très bon séjour, gite bien équipé, piscine très agréable, à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monnet p.

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

Superbe séjour dans les Deux-sèvres.

Nous avons loué pour une semaine le gîte de La vieille maison, très heureux de ce choix, nous avons passé de superbes moments en famille. Le gîte est grand, charmant et très fonctionnel, il y a tout ce qu'il faut pour passer de bonnes vacances. Les hôtes Tim et Ellen sont très accueillants, gentils et discrets. Une multitudes d'activités est possible sur place, les enfants ne peuvent pas s'ennuyer ! La piscine, trampoline, baby foot, billard, fléchettes, croquet, badminton, foot.... Le tout sur une magnifique propriété, parfaitement entretenue, arborée et fleurie. Pleins de belles visites et activités à faire aux alentours. Pour des vacances à la campagne, dans le calme et la sérénité n'hésitez plus !! Nous, on aurait bien passé une semaine de plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bruna Z.

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

Week-end détente

Week-end sympathique en famille. Très bon endroit pour décompresser de la ville, perdu au milieu de nul part. Gérants agréables et maison propre avec tout à disposition. Je recommande fortement !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Green, peaceful, authentic

Lovely cottages with an enormous garden and playground, clean waterpool. Very peaceful area, almost sad to see so few villagers left. Tim and Ellen are lovely, helpful and discreet. The spring mattresses on the beds in La Vielle Maison were a bit too hard for me, but that is a question of personal preferences. Thank you for a peaceful stay, Tim and Ellen! Enjoy you green paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gîtes et jardin très agréables

Lieu idéal pour un long weekend entre amis avec la Charente a quelques kilomètres où l'on peut faire du Kayak Les propriétaires sont très chaleureux et accueillants
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Perfect family holiday!

We have just returned from a glorious 2 weeks at Les Hiboux with our 2 sons aged 5 and almost 2. It has been by far the most relaxing family holiday we have had. We stayed in La Vieille Maison which was very comfortable, well equipped and had lots of space. But the real success of Les Hiboux is the huge gardens and all the facilities for the children - the big sunken trampoline, the climbing frame, tree house, petanque area, fish pond (securely fenced off & gated) and of course the fabulous pool. And our little one was beyond excited by the sheep! The gardens are extensive and safe so we could let our older one roam and play without having to watch him every minute of the day and there were plenty of children around so he was never short of a playmate. In fact it was so relaxing and they were having so much fun that it was 9 days before we actually made it out on any trips anywhere! There's a European zoo not too far away with racoons, porcupines and lynxes which as a fun day out and we went to Ile de Re which has some lovely beaches. But the rest of the 2 weeks was just spent lounging around the gardens and pool and having a wonderful time there. Tim & Ellen were very friendly and welcoming and very helpful with any requests we had. And anything ion the house that needed attention (e.g. our parasol blew over and broke its holder) was dealt with as soon as we asked. We have loved Les Hiboux so much that we are already booking our return visit next year!

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Ellen Weir

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Why they chose this property

We work hard to ensure that our self-catering properties create a holiday environment that maximises the enjoyment of both adults and children. To call the garden and grounds an adventure playground is perhaps an over-statement, but there is much to stimulate and provide hours of pleasure for all. This allows everyone to relax on the terrace or poolside, knowing that they don't have to continually think of what to do next.
There is much of interest in the area and those without the constraints of school timetables can enjoy the location with all its peace and tranquillity.

What makes this property unique

Rural location but not too far from civilisation! Sunken trampoline so safe for all ages. Games' rooms and boules pitch. Lovely shared swimming pool and superb gardens. The cottages are tidy and well kept and are all fully equipped. Plus free wifi.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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