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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Néré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPigeonnier d'Aulnay10 min drive
  • Popular LocationEglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHennessy Cognac Company44 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)80 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax

In 2018, we added heating to our outdoor, seasonal pool. This has proved to be extremely popular, you may never want to get out. Pool open from 1st June trend September (weather depending)

Our family run business has everything you could need for a perfect holiday. You can escape from the hustle and bustle and make this holiday haven your home from home.

In addition to Les Hirondelles there are 3 other well equipped, newly renovated gîtes from which to choose, (Les Vignes 10280468, L'Ecurie 10280471 and La Forge 10280472) all offer self-catering facilities, use of the shared pool and beautiful gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Our four gîtes are available all year round:

Les Hirondelles is a well-equipped four-bedroom cottage which will accommodate up to seven people. One easy access downstairs double bedroom, and a further two bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite shower room. Separate, wheelchair accessible downstairs family shower room.

Beautiful four bedroom gîte, sleeping up to seven guests. Totally renovated in 2016 to an incredible standard.

Property manager

Tania and John Clegg

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in outdoor spaces only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1227 sq ft (114 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Nere

Located in Nere, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Dampierre-sur-Boutonne Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aulnay National Forest and Francois Ier Park. Traveling with kids? Consider La Moutarderie Charentaise and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Pigeonnier d'Aulnay - 10 min drive
  • Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay - 11 min drive
  • Chateau de Cognac - 44 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 44 min drive
  • Remy Martin - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Loulay Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Relais d'Aulnay - 10 min drive
  • O Kass Dal - 10 min drive
  • L'Arnaudière - 13 min drive
  • Le Fabkar - 10 min drive
  • Terrade Gérard - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Charentais gîte, heated pool, free wifi. Kids can be kids & adults relax located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aulnay National Forest, Pigeonnier d'Aulnay, and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay. La Moutarderie Charentaise and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention to detail throughout
The accommodation was beautiful and has obviously been a labour of love to update it to the stunning condition it is now in. We stayed for 2 nights but really wish we could have stayed longer. The pool was a hit with the children. The owners were very attentive and there was activities such as table tennis, darts and boules to wide away the evenings. Hope to be able to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan R., Wymondham

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Lovely property, pool and grounds. Well out of the way, very peaceful. We had everything we needed in our property and Tanya & John were very accomodating - thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Superb!
Fabulous hosts, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Great attention to detail, very comfortable, we only wish we could have stayed longer. We used Chez Fin Bois as a base while house hunting in the area, it is very difficult to find somewhere comfortable and warm out of season - we could not have chosen better. Getting up to the lovely hot rain showers in the morning to having our log burner roaring on our return each day, it was fabulous. Even having a superb fresh breakfast delivered to our gite each morning. Chez Fins Bois can accommodate couples looking for peace and quiet, to large family groups over a number of their gites wanting to get together but still 'have their own space'. We would love to return with the extended family sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Neil C.

Les Hirondelles for 12 nights...
My Wife and I, with our two girls loved our time at John and Tania's Gite - the location, the quality of accommodation, the cleanliness, the safety factor for the kids (they could run free and be safe without having to worry) were all worthy of five stars. John and Tania went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and comfortable without getting in the way. Our overall review of our stay is four star, simply because the pool was very cold. Okay for me as I swim regularly at home - but for the kids this was an issue. They'd have been in the pool all day if they could, but it was simply too chilly for them. Maybe covering the pool at night, or a heater would help and if so, we'd have rated it five star all the way ! Thank you for looking after us ! Neil and Sam.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Fantastic Gite's finished to a very high standard set in stunning surroundings
A lovely welcome from John and Tania, the Gite's are prepared to a very high and thoughtful standard, the garden, pool and other facilities are excellent. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Superbly appointed gîte and genial hosts
We really enjoyed our stay, in the beautifully decorated and fully equipped gîte. It was the little extra touches that made it really comfortable: the tea and coffee, the super swings and slide for the kids, plus badminton and boule, shady nooks to read in, noughts and crosses by the bench, and of course the beautiful pool. Our hosts were extremely helpful and friendly, and helped us enjoy our stay to the utmost. We would definitely recommend this gîte to others.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc G., Orvault

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour tout confort au calme
Programme de repos et de balades en campagne. Le wifi est très puissant : les ados sont ravis ! Merci pour cette parenthèse paisible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

BRIGITTE B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
tres moyen
très petit très cher pour les 3 nuits 1082 € propreté limite emplacement ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour reposant entre amis
Séjour reposant, dans un site atypique avec une piscine et jeux pour les ados et les parents. Décoration soigné avec un air de british ;-) We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour enchanteur
Seulement une nuitée passée dans ce gîte mais un souvenir très agréable. Décoration raffinée et cadre enchanteur. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022