Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park

Exceptional

4 bedroomsSleeps 889 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Pleuville, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Church Saint-Just

8 min drive

Circuit du Val de Vienne

23 min drive

Valley of the Monkeys

33 min drive

Angouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)

59 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Child Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Exterior

About this property

The stone building, originally a barn, has tiled floors. The 4 bedrooms are accessed directly from the kitchen/dining area. Three are double, the other has 2 single beds for children. There is a patio with furniture for al fresco meals, and a barbecue with protection from the weather. The enclosed pool has gates with child locks, a powerful filtration system, and an adjacent pool room with toilet and shower. There is also a solar powered shower, parasols, lounging chairs and tables. The lawn space next to to the gite is enclosed, and there is ample off road parking. We also have a 4m trampoline (children must be supervised).
We will provide home made jam, and fruit and veg when we have a surplus. You are welcome to walk in the château park.
You can find details of local attractions on our website, and we are happy to advise on places to visit, activities and restaurants. New events and attractions are appearing every year, as well as old favourites like the Confolens music festival.

Property manager

Susan Lowe

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Similar properties

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No children in swimming pool without adult supervision No children on trampoline without adult supervision No glass near swimming pool

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 first aid kit

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

About the area

Pleuville

Located in Pleuville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Church Saint-Just and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include 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 nearby.

Pleuville, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Circuit du Val de Vienne - 23 min drive
Valley of the Monkeys - 33 min drive
Château de Fougeret - 39 min drive
Château de la Rochefoucauld - 46 min drive
Center of the Memory of Oradour sur Glane - 53 min drive

Getting around

Saint-Saviol Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Green Man Inn - ‬12 min drive
‪Bar de l'Abbaye - ‬12 min drive
‪Nanti's Sushi - ‬6 min walk
‪La Charrette - ‬10 min drive
‪Le Chalet - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Gite In Château Grounds in Rural Charente, With Pool And Access To Park located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Church Saint-Just and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Circuit du Val de Vienne. The gardens of Argentor and Saint John the Baptist Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

10 September 2024

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

Lovely relaxing holiday home

We all really enjoyed our stay in this gite. Thank you.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

7 July 2024

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

Lovely Gite

Really lovely gite with good sized bedrooms and really comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen. Pool area was great, with plenty of loungers, parasols and tables. Very easy to find. Susan and Alan were there if needed (we didn't need them, as had no issues) but not at all intrusive. Susan's pottery is lovely. Some pretty villages nearby to visit. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

29 August 2023

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

Peaceful quaint and just what the doctor ordered!

We have had a wonderful two weeks in Pleuville and were delighted with the property, hospitality and local area. Susan and Alan kept us well informed of goings on in and around the chateau and brought fresh home grown produce periodically throughout our stay. Great holiday all round, thank you to you both!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

15 July 2023

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

Pleuville

Lovely gîte and pool. Great cycling, running and walking. No significant WiFi most of the time but otherwise everything worked perfectly.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

DE MARCH M., PARIS

23 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nous avons bien profité de notre séjour. Le gite est fonctionnel.

Le cadre est agréable et nous avons pu visiter les environs. La piscine bien entretenue était appréciée.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ewan P.

24 August 2020

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

Plueville perfection.

Wonderful stay with our friends - this barn conversion has absolutely everything you could wish for in order to have a wonderful time in rural France. Special thanks to Susan for all her recomendations and help during our stay - we look forward to coming back in future years.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joan W.

24 August 2017

Peaceful & quiet location

We all enjoyed the pool - really good idea having the pool wet room. Loads of crockery & cooking utensils. Very quiet rural location but great to be able to walk to Brigitte for bread & croissants (& anything else you might have forgotten).

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

claire t.

23 August 2017

This property met all our needs

We had no complaints apart from the weather (worst thunder storms for 5 years!) The house, pool and grounds were ideal. Susan and Alan were great host and there to help out when needed. We would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

28 August 2016

Beautiful house in quiet country location with lovely heated swimming pool. Very helpful owner.

Just returned from two week stay, sharing with friends. Beautiful barn conversion with great, heated swimming pool that has a pool room with shower/ toilet attached. Very nice inside with a good kitchen/ living area and the bedrooms were all lovely with comfortable beds. Well equipped with washing machine/ dishwasher and DVD player/ screen on the wall. The owner was helpful and friendly and provided croissants/ bread and jam on arrival which was a very nice touch. Would recommend Adventure Park and Confelons for kayaking and great restaurant in Civray called Hotel Commerce. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen H., Reading UK

17 June 2016

Lovely peaceful place

Very spacious gite with good social space indoors and out. Clean and full of character. The pool is a good size, with comfortable furniture and the trampoline was a big hit with a little one. The owners are very knowledgable about the area which has very interesting small towns - highlight for me was a personal and free tour of the ruined Abbaye in Charroux. Definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys peaceful rural France with plenty to see in the area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mr & Mrs C B.

15 September 2015

Superb property in beautiful setting, recommended!

We spent 2 weeks at this beautiful property and would recommend it wholeheartedly! It was spotless on arrival, very spacious (much more than perhaps the pictures suggest) and was extremely well equipped with everything we could need, down to little touches like moulds to make ice lollies which the children loved! The property was beautifully refurbished with masses of character and charm, with a perfect balance of old and new. The swimming pool and its surrounds were definitely the best we have been to in our several visits to France. The pool was large with easy steps in, absolutely spotless each day, everything was very new with comfortable loungers and parasols as well as a super shower room and toilet adjoining it. The pool is unheated but when the weather is hot and sunny, it is perfectly refreshing!, and the children were in and out of it constantly, rain or shine! We loved exploring the grounds of the chateau which were rich with wildlife. We enjoyed each evening sitting out to a clear sky, stargazing, listening to the crickets and the local toad population, watching bats circling around and waiting for the owl to go out on its nightly hunt. Wonderful! Susan and Alan were fantastic hosts, and Susan was so helpful in offering guidance on the surrounding areas, where to go, what to do and a fountain of knowledge! We were lucky enough to be able to sample her delicious homemade jams and fresh produce from the garden, and fell in love with her pottery! The area is typical rural France, lots of sunflowers and sweetcorn, quiet villages and hamlets, lovely churches etc but plenty of places to visit of interest. We most enjoyed the wonderful sculpture garden at Bioussac, Nanteuil en Vallee, Verteuil sur Charente and a fantastic arbor adventure at the Haute lakes. Our son also loved cycling up to the nearby football pitch and practising his rainbow flicks! We took our bikes, and the area was great for cycling with plenty of fairly flat, quiet country lanes, perfect for a young family. Pleuville is a very quiet village but at its heart, has a lovely bar and tabac run by Bridget, who was so helpful and ordered us in croissants and baguettes each day as required. We also enjoyed an early evening drink there. Overall,we could not recommend this property more highly, as long as peace, quiet and tranquility is what you are after! We loved it and hope to return again in the future. Thank you so much for a most enjoyable stay!

About the host

Hosted by Susan Lowe

When I was at secondary school I took part in the Birmingham Poitiers exchange, for 6 weeks over the summer, and this gave me my first taste of France, at the age of 13. I stayed with Annie in Angoulême, and got to know her family. Since then we have had many great holidays here, and when we retired we decided to buy a French property to renovate, as you do, so here we are. We like gardening, recycling, cinema, food, building renovation(just as well, really) having the right tool for the job, reading, family gatherings. And since you may be wondering, I'm still in regular contact with Annie, we became grandmothers in the same fortnight, and she lives about an hour away.

Why they chose this property

We enjoyed holidays in SW France with the family over many years, usually staying in a VFB gite. We explored parts of the Pyrenees, and the Bordeaux region, as well as the Charente. So when we retired, and decided to move, it seemed logical to look for a project in the Charente, since we both like renovating old buildings. We didn't have a precise location in mind, but we have grown to love the rolling countryside, and the peace, and discovering new places to visit, this year it was the Jardin Ephemère at St Fraigne, and the chateau de Galmoisin. But each of our guest families has found new and different things to like.

What makes this property unique

A peaceful rural environment, a sense of space, birds and wild life, many interesting places to visit- chateaux, gardens, Roman ruins, beautiful small villages; Angouleme, Poitiers and Limoges within easy reach, a feeling of history all around us, friendly and responsive hosts.