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Cottage at Bois Blanc

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The pool is available for your use 24 hours a day.
The Cottage is set in its own garden
It's a bit more overgrown now so this is an older photo that shows the outside!
Lighting on the decking
Open plan living - but there is underfloor heating so comfortable all year!
Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Verrières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationLes Antilles de Jonzac24 min drive
  • Popular LocationHennessy Cognac Company25 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Cognac25 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)81 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage at Bois Blanc

You can relax in a 200 year old cottage with all the comfort and amenities of the 21st century. The cottage has a traditional stone exterior and contemporary interior. The master bedroom is on a mezzanine overlooking the open plan living area. Oak beams, with modern lighting and original artwork sit comfortably stylish furniture and beds. The master bed is king sized with a full Tempur mattress. The 2nd bedroom, downstairs, has twin beds also with Tempur mattresses. There is 1 wet room with modern walk-in shower. This has a rain shower head as well as a traditional shower. The German kitchen is top quality, with Gaggenau ceramic halogen hob, Siemens oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Black granite work surfaces, French crockery, plenty of glasses for wine, champagne and cognac! The living - kitchen - dining area has been completely updated with new sofas, dining table, chairs and kitchen fronts for 2021. Come and be one of the first to try it out. Walk out of double doors onto a generous decking in a private garden, with stylish Royal Botania table and chairs. There is a Mac computer for DVD's and music with Bose speakers and a wifi internet connection.

Property manager

Badger Davis

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For bookings in July and August we only accept bookings Saturday to Saturday for the full week. Outside these months we are more flexible.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 29876172688XZ

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

About the area

Verrières

Located in Verrières, this holiday home is in a rural area. Francois Mitterrand Museum and Birthplace of François Mitterrand are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tonnellerie Allary and Archiac Swimming Pool. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Verrières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Remy Martin - 23 min drive
  • Les Antilles de Jonzac - 24 min drive
  • Martell - 24 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 25 min drive
  • Chateau de Cognac - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Doci - 10 min drive
  • Gorse Olivier - 5 min drive
  • Société du Maine Drihon - 15 min drive
  • Aux Delices du Terroir - 8 min drive
  • Au P'Tit Vert - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage at Bois Blanc have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cottage at Bois Blanc pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage at Bois Blanc?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage at Bois Blanc?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage at Bois Blanc located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tonnellerie Allary, Archiac Swimming Pool and House of Vine and Dine. Cognac J. Painturaud and Chaigne Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility and comfort
Badger and Mandie are the perfect hosts to their fabulous properties. The pool is great and very well maintained. We enjoyed a very relaxing week in the Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

A fabulous holiday stay
In July this year,we spent a very restful week at Bois Blanc. The website and photos are a true reflection of this very beautiful holiday home. The Design Cottage was immaculately clean with everything you require and more from a holiday rental. Badger was incredibly helpful with advice on places to see and visit. He has mastered the art of being available whilst being unobtrusive. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Without doubt the best holiday we have had in a long time!!
If you are considering this as a holiday destination.... stop thinking and book it! Badger and family are incredible hosts, they made us feel so welcome! Attention to detail is superb, beautiful house, amazing pool, lovely gardens,fresh bread every day! The best cognac I’ve ever had! We would love to go again soon!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Bois Blanc - A Perfect Place to Stay in France!
This was our second stay at Bois Blanc and we love it there. We've stayed in Design Cottage and Modern Barn and they are both exceptional properties, beautifully designed and well thought through. The pool is lovely and well maintained with comfortable pool furniture around it. The properties are set amongst vineyards in the French countryside and it's beautiful as well as peaceful. We stayed a second time as there is so much to see and do we couldn't manage it in one visit. The owners, Badger and Mandie are amazing hosts and nothing is too much trouble. There are ingredients for a meal and drinks when you arrive, helpful additions such as dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls, fruit and veg generously offered from their kitchen garden and fresh bread delivered by Badger. They can also give lots of advice and tips on places to visit (saved us making a wasted journey on a French bank holiday) if you want. All in all a wonderful place to stay in beautiful rural France and we will be back as we will struggle to find anywhere else that compares to Bois Blanc!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Relaxing
This is a beautiful property in rural Southwest France. It is surrounded by gorgeous French countryside and the vineyard runs literally to the wall of the cottage. Badger made us feel very welcome. Pool is excellent for relaxing in. If you're looking for a holiday which is quiet and gives you the chance to get away from it all this is the place to go.

About the host

Hosted by Badger Davis

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We are Badger and Mandie Davis, 50 somethings who moved to France on 2005. Mandie runs an educational business that teaches languages to children (UK and France). Badger is a retired Army Major who now renovates old properties and is a self employed graphic designer. We have 2 grown up daughters living in the UK. We bought Bois Blanc to escape from the rat-race and enjoy the French relaxed and laid back way of life,. We are both very creative and love renovation and styling our properties.

Why they chose this property

The 3 L's guided us to buy Bois Blanc. It is set on its own at the end of its own track amongst the vines of the Grand Champagne Cru of cognac. The countryside is magical and the vines protect the house from any outside encroachment. We don't have immediate neighbours and the house and gardens are peaceful. The weather is generally really good and we can spend a big chunk of the year outside and by the pool. When we bought Bois Blanc it was a complete ruin but over the years of renovation we have started to make a little haven amongst the vines.

What makes this property unique

We have an unusually large pool and carefully landscaped pool area. We have deliberately kept the number of guests small, because we want to keep the exclusivity and peace and quiet for all our visitors to enjoy. Its a unique peaceful and comfortable hideaway and in fact you can't even see if rom the end of our road!

Set on its own at the end of its own track, Bois Blanc offers a chance to get away from it all and relax in the countryside. The cottage is traditional on the outside and modern and comfortable inside! The whole area is a grownup playground with cognac, wine, fantastic markets for food and seafood, interesting towns and villages to explore. Then there is the west coast with Royan, the isles of Ré and Oleron, lovely beaches and La Rochelle. After that you can explore Bordeaux, St Emilion and the wine growing region. If you have time spare then go inland to visit Angouleme and the east of the Charente. There is so much to do you will have to come back again to see it all!

Languages:

English, French, German
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