Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool

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Lemonie Farmhouse private courtyard in the sun.
Inviting Pool with Stunning views.
Relax at the pool
Read a book in the courtyard in the shade beside the vines
Relax in courtyard
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Gym
    GymGym

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Palluaud, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationMonolithic Church of Saint-Jean18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office18 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de la Mercerie21 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

first floor

1 Queen Bed

First floor twin

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

second floor

1 Queen Bed

second floor twin

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool

Set in rolling countryside on the Charente/Dordogne border, Farmhouse Lemonie is a 17th Century Charente stone house that has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. Constructed over 3 floors it has large open rooms downstairs and 5 beautiful bedrooms upstairs. The house easily accommodates 10 people with a spacious lounge, kitchen/diner and large conservatory that looks out onto the courtyard terrace. The house is surrounded on all sides by 3 acres of garden with pride of place just of the courtyard being a new pool and decked area for the 2019 season. Fruit trees and relaxation zones where guests can relax and read their favourite book in the shade of the trees. Peace and tranquillity are guaranteed with little or no noise, light or air pollution in a rural setting. For the young at heart, table tennis, darts, snooker, petanque court , large outdoors chess\draughts and 10x5 swimming pool with amazing country views.

There is a 1 bedroom adults only pigeonaire near the house ,it has its own private garden and spa pool . The pigeonaire does not share swimming pool or games area with the farmhouse .. Can be booked with farmhouse for extra guests.

Just outside the village of Pallauad, Lemonie is close to one of France's les plus beaux villages - "Aubeterre Sur Dronne" about 8kms away. The large village has several restaurants and a truly spectacular underground 13th Century monolithic church, and a river beach on the river Dronne. Other activities close by include Golf, kayaking ,tennis along with designated walking and cycling routes. Although rural, Lemonie is only 3kms from the village of Saint Severin which has all local amenities - spar shop open daily, pharmacy, French and Italian restaurants and bars and paper/tabac shop. The town of Riberac is 11kms away where all major French chain supermarkets operate.
The larger city of Angouleme is only 25kms distant on the river Charente with its ramparts and Cathedral! Cognac with its brandy houses and vineyards and the city of Bordeaux are all commutable for sightseeing with the Atlantic coast beaches and La Rochelle and Royan under 2 hours drive.

Property manager

Rebecca Hunter and Gary Hunter

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Gym

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No Smoking Indoors -- Smoking ONLY outside.

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 (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palluaud

Located in Palluaud, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a lake. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Chateau de la Mercerie are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and La Lizonne. Travelling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Palluaud, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Jardins du Coq - 8 min drive
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 18 min drive
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 18 min drive
  • Chateau de la Mercerie - 21 min drive
  • Tourism Office of Ribérac - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cloche - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Licorne - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Pitaud - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golf d'Aubeterre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Vin Doux - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Characterful Farmhouse with Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Palluaud farm stay is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of La Lizonne and Jardins du Coq. Plage De Petit-Bersac and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

nikki g.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rude hosts
The house is very pretty and in an idyllic location with lots of facilities. We enjoyed using the pool and external eating area. Unfortunately, the hosts who live on site, were often visible and used the pool while we were there. They interrupted our last evening meal to insist that we ensured we cleaned the house to a professional standard. Although we did clean the house to a reasonable standard we have since been sent 3 abusive emails as the cleaning did not meet their standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful, calm, warm, perfect
we really appriciated our few days in this wonderfull house.thanks a lot Rebecca and Garry for your warm and attentive welcome
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Holiday House
Amazing house, great location and lots to do in the surrounding area. House was extremely well equipped and Gary and Rebecca were lovely warm hosts. Would definitely look to return in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Holiday
We had a great stay, loved the pool and the house was very well equipped. It accommodated 9 of us with ease. Both Rebecca and Gary were very helpful and recommended some great places to visit during our stay. Would definitely recommend 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thierry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Vakantie Palluaud
Zeer vriendelijke eigenaars. Alles was zoals op foto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in beautiful rural location.
We loved our stay. The house is beautiful and was immaculate. Everything we needed plus more in the kitchen (which is unusual in our experience). Spacious bedrooms and indoor space. Pool was perfect. The outdoor spaces have been carefully planned so lots of comfy outside places to chill in and enjoy the stunning views. Pretty towns and villages round and about. And kids loved a day at La base de pleine nature at Poltrot. Rebecca and Gary were lovely hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, well equiped and nice owners
We (2 families, 4 adults, 5 kids) loved our stay at Rebecca’s and Garys place. Their villa is clean, nicely decorated and well equiped. We loved the pool. The owners respect your privacy, but are close if you have questions or requests. The information guide provided is great. Supermarket and bakery are 8 minutes away and several hypermarches are 20 minutes away. There are Nice villages a short drive away, to go sightseeing or do some activities. Thank you Rebecca and Gary for having us! Lovely greetings Mark, Astrid, Marijn and Mariska and our 5 daughters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coup de cœur charentais
Nous avons passé un séjour exceptionnel dans cette maison si cosy qui mêle le charme de la campagne à l’allure anglaise. Une mention particulière pour la piscine et sa vue imprenable. Les coteaux de tournesols font de ces collines un véritable val toscan. Un petit coup de cœur également pour l’espace billard dans le jardin qui a animé nos soirées et pour la balancelle en bois donnant sur le soleil couchant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charmant huis met prachtig uitzicht
een groot landelijk huis met genoeg ruimte voor 10 personen. Heel proper en netjes ingericht. niets was er tekort. Prachtig uitzicht op glooiende landschap. Heel rustig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, modernised and well appointed old farmhouse in rural location on Charente/Dordgne border
Lemonie Farmhouse is a beautifully modernised and pleasant place for a quiet, rural holiday with family or friends, comfortably sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms. It was easy for our group of 3 generations, (aged 4-75,) to find space and activities, indoors and out to enjoy ourselves. We were greeted and well looked after by the friendly owners who were staying next door and are still in the process of developing parts of their estate. There is lots of outdoor space to enjoy, and a selection of interesting outdoor games: chess, pétanque, table tennis and football and and a nice swimming pool, though this is still quite new and rather open to the elements. There are plenty of interesting places to visit within a short drive of the house and the local village bar/restaurant is within walking distance - (for the young and fit,) though the nearest supermarket and most other services are in St. Severin about 10 minutes drive away. Ribérac and Aubeterre sur Dronne were very nice places to visit with a choice of restaurants and the latter having a fine river beach. We do feel that visitors should be aware that Lemonie Farmhouse is in a really quite remote place, even from Palluaud, the nearest village. Detailed instructions for going the last few miles would have been very useful as even our satnavs found it a bit of a struggle. Keep the local 'zip code' to hand and be prepared to drive across some un-tarred track! The wi-fi system was also rather flaky and slow at times but usually manageable. Over-all, however, the holiday was a great success and we can certainly recommend Lemonie as a very pleasant holiday house with everything one might need to keep a bunch of people happy in all weathers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

pierre v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Très bon sejour
Super séjour avec des personnes très disponible présente sur place dans une maison à part. (Très discret) Nous avons profités de la piscine (chauffée) tout les jours ainsi que des nombreux équipements de la maison. Merci

8/10 Good

Saskia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Week met vrienden
Met een groep van 10 volwassen hebben wij een fijne week beleefd in het farmhouse, wat redelijk is gerenoveerd, maar wel voorzien is van uitstekende bedden, goed uitgerust met meer dan voldoende glazen, bestek, Amerikaanse ijskast, handdoeken, stoelen, etc en een prachtig uitzicht. Het heeft eigenlijk maar 2 badkamers (de derde is een losstaand bad in de hoek van de ouderslaapkamer). Ideaal voor sportieve groepen, er is een petangue baan, een taffeltennistafel, een kinder-poolbiljart, een dartboard, badmintonrackets met net, en een uitstekend zwembad met voldoende ligbedden en een prachtig uitzicht. Er is geen airconditioning aanwezig, maar die hadden wij ivm de koele nachten niet nodig. Gary en Rebecca zijn geweldig attent, aardig en behulpzaam. Een punt van aandacht wat niet in de advertentie is vermeld: op 15 meter staat een vrijstaand gebouw waar een 2 persoons appartement voor de verhuur beschikbaar is. Indien dat verhuurd is zit je absoluut niet privé. Gary en Rebecca wonen in een vleugel van het farmhouse met eigen entree en zijn dus in de buurt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathias R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine dans une maison propre, bien meublée, bien équipée (jeux et matériels pour enfant notamment) et conforme aux photos. Elle est situé au milieu de la campagne avec de belles vues sur les champs, dans un environnement très calme. La communication avec les propriétaires a été parfaite et l'accueil très chaleureux, merci à eux. A recommander vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margot P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Jolie maison au calme au milieu des champs
Très bon séjour dans une maison rénovée et décorée avec soin. On s'y sent bien. Literie de bonne qualité. Cuisine bien équipée. Vue sur les champs depuis la piscine. Les propriétaires habitent juste à côté et gèrent la piscine matin et soir. Nous recommandons !

10/10 Excellent

Gwenaëlle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour entre amis
Maison très bien aménagée, idéale pour un groupe ou une grande famille. Piscine impeccable et nettoyée tous les jours par les propriétaires qui vivent à proximité et qui sont disponible tout en étant très discret. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine au calme dans un superbe cadre. Nous recommandons vivement cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrew f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Facility / Holiday
Fantastic facility with more than enough space for the ten people staying. Pool is exceptional as is the privacy: Owners were very attentive but not intrusive at all. One of our guests needed to go to hospital at mid night and Gary & Rebecca escorted and checked them in: Would strongly recommend you visit. Andrew & Tracey (UK)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a place!
A fantastic property in an incredible location with great hosts. Can’t wait to visit again sometime.

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Hunter and Gary Hunter

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Hosts Rebecca and Gary are a Scottish couple recently permanent move to France to start a holiday accomodation business. Rebecca has many years experience in hospitality and retail. We both really enjoy providing a quality environment in order that people have a relaxing and memorable holiday at Lemonie, nothing has given us more pleasure and reward for all our hard work in renovating the farmhouse than to receive the wonderful reviews we have had on Airbnb and booking. we live in an annex to the house which means our guests receive complete privacy in the house, but also means we are always available to help with holiday enquiries etc and not intrusive , as mentioned by previous guests .

Why they chose this property

Renovated with loving craftsman care to a very high standard by Gary and Rebecca, Lemonie immediately invokes people with a sense of relaxation.
Amazing pool views and home comforts .

What makes this property unique

Peace and Tranquillity guaranteed no road or indeed any other noise apart from nature. Excellent rolling hill 360 views from property. lemonie Farmhouse has bags of character from many original fittings and fixtures.

Languages:

English, French
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